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critical 01-23-2014 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2662593)
ummm... are you showing the air deflector forward of the front wheel well? i think bananaz's talking about the splash guards... (you know, aft of the front wheel well)...(?)

oh this is an aero piece? my bad. you're right.

how does this function? what's its purpose?

kenchan 01-23-2014 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by critical (Post 2663665)
oh this is an aero piece? my bad. you're right.

how does this function? what's its purpose?

yah, the front air deflector supposedly minimizes turbulance between the air coming under the car towards the tire, and the air that gets spun around from the tire treads. it's there to improve mpg. so i read.

i removed mine as it looked stupid with my ings splitter. :D

kenchan 01-23-2014 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Fountainhead (Post 2663561)
Yeah the dial controls (rotary knobs) on the dash. I would be OK with WD40 in a pinch but prefer purpose built chemicals for long term reliability. We used to put Cramolin on our mixer board sliders, worked great. WD-40 is a cleaner that acts like a lubricant, it would be OK on mechanical connectors but not in an electromechanical device like a slide pot or rotary encoder/volume control. I have no experience using WD40 in the way you describe, might be OK for 1/4" plugs, XLR, Neutrik, etc.

i use WD40 on volume sliders, pots, jacks (TS, TRS, XLR). neutrik is XLR (canon connector) no? WD40 is also my first choice when i need to remove rusted screws and nuts and fasteners and bolts and nuts and screws and..

4r3s 01-23-2014 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2663954)
i use WD40 on volume sliders, pots, jacks (TS, TRS, XLR). neutrik is XLR (canon connector) no? WD40 is also my first choice when i need to remove rusted screws and nuts and fasteners and bolts and nuts and screws and..

Oxidation is what causes your contacts to no longer make good connections. There is a fine layer of rust on the contact that needs to be removed. WD40 works only because it has cleaning agents in it but the catch is that its a lubricant so it leaves a thin film on the contact. So you don't get the best connection but chances are its good enough for your purposes. Regular Wd40 is a short term solution, not a long term solution.

The correct way to clean electrical connections is to use a fine grit sandpaper and sand the corrosion away.

If you can't do that, use isopropyl alcohol in a spritzer to spray the contacts. Pretty much all the otc contact cleaners are just isopropyl alcochol. Isopropyl alcohol is used because it evaporates without leaving behind a film on the surface and it breaks down rust fairly well.

source: I'm an EE.

kenchan 01-23-2014 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s (Post 2664057)
Oxidation is what causes your contacts to no longer make good connections. There is a fine layer of rust on the contact that needs to be removed. WD40 works only because it has cleaning agents in it but the catch is that its a lubricant so it leaves a thin film on the contact. So you don't get the best connection but chances are its good enough for your purposes. Regular Wd40 is a short term solution, not a long term solution.

The correct way to clean electrical connections is to use a fine grit sandpaper and sand the corrosion away.

If you can't do that, use isopropyl alcohol in a spritzer to spray the contacts. Pretty much all the otc contact cleaners are just isopropyl alcochol. Isopropyl alcohol is used because it evaporates without leaving behind a film on the surface and it breaks down rust fairly well.

source: I'm an EE.

yah, if i just need to clean contacts i use my RC car motor spray. WD40 is something readily available in most households that works. that is why i mentioned it. most isopropyl in households are only 70% and takes a while to dry. and leaves behind no lubricants so if your switch had lube, well, you just washed it all out.

source: i am kenchan. i only speak from experience.

chops 01-23-2014 02:43 PM

got a new shift knob the other day. bad cell phone pic below. its a WC Lathe Werks knob. stainless steel, with matching stainless collar, bronze/blue burnt finish and 6MT shift pattern engraved on the top. not satisfied with the color unfortunately. his website showed much deeper reds/purples/blue. absolutely love the weight though. coming from a PWJDM "balanced weighted shift knob" this thing makes a huge difference in drive-ability. shifts fall right into place and feel so much more solid


http://i.imgur.com/S2rs7nj.jpg

kenchan 01-23-2014 02:45 PM

very nice, chops! knobs, lugs, wheels, you got good taste. :D

yah, was not a fan of that pwjdm knob either. i gave it away to some kid on a sentra. lol

chops 01-23-2014 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2664090)
very nice, chops! knobs, lugs, wheels, you got good taste. :D

yah, was not a fan of that pwjdm knob either. i gave it away to some kid on a sentra. lol

hehe thanks. il take that as a compliment from the legendary kenchan :bowrofl:

i didnt realize how light the pwjdm knob was until i compared the two in hand!! this new knob makes shifting a pleasure

onzedge 01-23-2014 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2664090)
very nice, chops! knobs, lugs, wheels, you got good taste. :D

yah, was not a fan of that pwjdm knob either. i gave it away to some kid on a sentra. lol

:iagree:

kenchan 01-23-2014 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by chops (Post 2664099)
hehe thanks. il take that as a compliment from the legendary kenchan :bowrofl:

i didnt realize how light the pwjdm knob was until i compared the two in hand!! this new knob makes shifting a pleasure

:icon18:

the pwjdm knob's weight imho was acceptable, but that egg shape was just a recipe for slipping out of my hand. :confused:

Bananaz 01-23-2014 02:52 PM

Chops where did you get the collar? I need one :)

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chops 01-23-2014 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bananaz (Post 2664110)
Chops where did you get the collar? I need one :)

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Welcome to WC Lathe Werks -- I Build Truly Unique Shift Knobs. Proudly Hand-Crafted in The USA! - WC Lathe Werks | Truly Unique Shift Knobs, Proudly Hand-Crafted in The USA!

send him an email/contact through his site. chris is a pretty nice guy. i payed an extra 5bucks to get a matching stainless steel collar when i ordered the knob since he only has the option of a plastic collar on his site. im pretty sure he would make you a custom collar if you just ask as well!

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2664108)
:icon18:

the pwjdm knob's weight imho was acceptable, but that egg shape was just a recipe for slipping out of my hand. :confused:


i actually like the pistol shape, but the lightness just threw me off all the time. finally got tired of it and ordered this new knob haha

kenchan 01-23-2014 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by chops (Post 2664151)


i actually like the pistol shape, but the lightness just threw me off all the time. finally got tired of it and ordered this new knob haha

oh, you had the type1 or version1 or watever. i had the version2 or type2 or watever that thing was called. it had an egg shape at the top. terrible design. was a big waste of $ :mad:

xxAGAVExx 01-23-2014 06:05 PM

Got my rear camber arms in today, time to get back in spec
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/24/gyje2atu.jpg


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kenchan 01-23-2014 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by xxAGAVExx (Post 2664366)
Got my rear camber arms in today, time to get back in spec
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/24/gyje2atu.jpg


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:tup: kinda looks like the stillens i run on my G.


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