what was he thinking?

ClemsonFan21 · February 9th, 2011, 03:18 PM

What was the previous owner thinking?
Or better yet, what was I thinking in not asking about it or asking to get it fixed. Well it's too late now I've already cracked part of the plastic. But that's alright I just want to get this thing flipped over.
How do I fix it?

You can kind of see the crack in the pic. It's from where I lean back in the seat and this thing hits it.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 9th, 2011, 03:20 PM

unbolt it and flip it over

ClemsonFan21 · February 9th, 2011, 03:22 PM

Do you know what to use to unbolt it? Because whatever that six-star thing is keeping it in I don't have the right tool to undo it. So I'll have to buy it. Just wanna know what I'm asking for.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 9th, 2011, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by ClemsonFan21

Do you know what to use to unbolt it? Because whatever that six-star thing is keeping it in I don't have the right tool to undo it. So I'll have to buy it. Just wanna know what I'm asking for.

a torx bit...you can either get it in a socket form, nut driver, or just a 1/4" hex bit to fit a drill driver

ClemsonFan21 · February 9th, 2011, 03:26 PM

so tell them 1/4" hex socket and I'll be good?
(I don't think a drill will fit in there)

zinc-vert02 · February 9th, 2011, 03:27 PM

its probly a tamp proof torx bit

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 9th, 2011, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by ClemsonFan21

so tell them 1/4" hex socket and I'll be good?
(I don't think a drill will fit in there)

no lol...i feel like im talking to a customer at work

go in there and get a torx bit set...also look at the bolt on your seat and see if the star shaped hole is empty or has a lump in the center...if it has a lump you'll need a security torx bit...if its just a star shaped hole then you'll only need a standard torx bit

ClemsonFan21 · February 9th, 2011, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER

no lol...i feel like im talking to a customer at work

I'm sorry for my ignorance I really am. I do have an excuse though.... MY DAD. Most of what guys learn about tools, cars, home improvement, etc come from learning from their dads. Well mine don't know jack squat about nothing. I had to change a headlight for him a few weeks ago. I'm just trying to learn now so my son isn't so hopeless lol

But THANKS. I'll head up to Home Depot and get me one of them torx sets. I don't see a lump in the center so I guess just a standard one.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 9th, 2011, 03:41 PM

good luck

BTR-75 · February 9th, 2011, 03:59 PM

You can try an auto parts store if Home Depot doesn't have the right tool, the folks at most auto parts places will even take a walk out to your car and let you know exactly what you need.

plak424 · February 9th, 2011, 04:05 PM

just go buy a little driver set for like 3-4 dollars, then just take them off, mine have been off for so long that I forgot the car came with those.

plak424 · February 9th, 2011, 04:07 PM

DeWalt 2129401 7-Pc. Torx 1 in. Bit Tip Set

torx bit set, 4$ at any ace hardware. Lowes and home depot will have a ton too

03SonicBoom · February 9th, 2011, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER

no lol...i feel like im talking to a customer at work

go in there and get a torx bit set...also look at the bolt on your seat and see if the star shaped hole is empty or has a lump in the center...if it has a lump you'll need a security torx bit...if its just a star shaped hole then you'll only need a standard torx bit

Am I the only one who finds it wrong that you can go into a hardware store and buy security torx bits? Doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose?

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 9th, 2011, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by 03SonicBoom

Am I the only one who finds it wrong that you can go into a hardware store and buy security torx bits? Doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose?

lol you can also go into a hardware store a buy a tool that cuts through glass quietly and that includes a suction cup to remove it w/o breaking anything...how's that make you feel

BTR-75 · February 9th, 2011, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER

lol you can also go into a hardware store a buy a tool that cuts through glass quietly and that includes a suction cup to remove it w/o breaking anything...how's that make you feel

or a giant bolt cutter to cut thru damn near any padlock...

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 9th, 2011, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by BTR-75

or a giant bolt cutter to cut thru damn near any padlock...

we have one tool called a "Dead Tool"...that's what's printed on the side of it

the multi tool for breaking into shit...has a hammer, chisel, axe, wire cutter, crowbar, and it's light weight lol.

03SonicBoom · February 9th, 2011, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER

lol you can also go into a hardware store a buy a tool that cuts through glass quietly and that includes a suction cup to remove it w/o breaking anything...how's that make you feel

I've never seen one of these that actually works and is quiet (ie, you don't have to tap the glass to get it to break through).

I do a TON of stained glass work. You don't just cut through glass and remove it. You score it w/ a tool and then tap it to propagate the brake through the glass. I wouldn't exactly call tapping on glass a quiet thing.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · February 9th, 2011, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by 03SonicBoom

I've never seen one of these that actually works and is quiet (ie, you don't have to tap the glass to get it to break through).

I do a TON of stained glass work. You don't just cut through glass and remove it. You score it w/ a tool and then tap it to propagate the brake through the glass. I wouldn't exactly call tapping on glass a quiet thing.

quieter then smashing it open at least

mcqueen · February 9th, 2011, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by ClemsonFan21

I'm sorry for my ignorance I really am. I do have an excuse though.... MY DAD. Most of what guys learn about tools, cars, home improvement, etc come from learning from their dads. Well mine don't know jack squat about nothing. I had to change a headlight for him a few weeks ago. I'm just trying to learn now so my son isn't so hopeless lol

Don't feel bad man, you're not the only one. My dad taught me how to drywall, build a deck, lay tile, etc. But when it comes to cars he doesn't know much. So the guys here at MM and my good ol' Haynes manual have taught me everything I know about cars

Mr. Red Pony · February 9th, 2011, 06:58 PM

Remove. Throw away. Do recline mod. Enjoy. Go to sleep. Wake up and enjoy some more.

February 9th, 2011, 03:18 PM	#1
ClemsonFan21 Regular 2001 Mustang Convertible 1.2 @ 1347.21... yeah Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Easley, SC Posts: 176 iTrader: 0 reviews	what was he thinking? What was the previous owner thinking? Or better yet, what was I thinking in not asking about it or asking to get it fixed. Well it's too late now I've already cracked part of the plastic. But that's alright I just want to get this thing flipped over. How do I fix it? You can kind of see the crack in the pic. It's from where I lean back in the seat and this thing hits it.

February 9th, 2011, 03:27 PM	#6
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February 9th, 2011, 03:59 PM	#10
BTR-75 Enthusiast 2010 Mustang GT (me) 2011 Volvo C30 (wife) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 580 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can try an auto parts store if Home Depot doesn't have the right tool, the folks at most auto parts places will even take a walk out to your car and let you know exactly what you need. __________________ Black Stang Crew Member #1975 Steeda CAI & SF3 Tuner w/ Bama Tunes Pypes Pype-Bomb Axle-Back Exhaust, Pypes O/R X-Pipe & Pypes Shorty Headers Cervini's Ram Air Hood "Remember, in the end, nobody wins unless everybody wins." ~ Bruce Springsteen

February 9th, 2011, 04:05 PM	#11
plak424 Regular 2000 Mustang v6 16.683@83.86 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: CT Posts: 344 iTrader: 0 reviews	just go buy a little driver set for like 3-4 dollars, then just take them off, mine have been off for so long that I forgot the car came with those. __________________ A turbo, exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, with a supercharger, air goes in,witchcraft happens and you go faster~Jeremy Clarkson

February 9th, 2011, 04:07 PM	#12
plak424 Regular 2000 Mustang v6 16.683@83.86 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: CT Posts: 344 iTrader: 0 reviews	DeWalt 2129401 7-Pc. Torx 1 in. Bit Tip Set torx bit set, 4$ at any ace hardware. Lowes and home depot will have a ton too __________________ A turbo, exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, with a supercharger, air goes in,witchcraft happens and you go faster~Jeremy Clarkson

February 9th, 2011, 03:20 PM	#2
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	unbolt it and flip it over

February 9th, 2011, 03:22 PM	#3
ClemsonFan21 Regular 2001 Mustang Convertible 1.2 @ 1347.21... yeah Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Easley, SC Posts: 176 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do you know what to use to unbolt it? Because whatever that six-star thing is keeping it in I don't have the right tool to undo it. So I'll have to buy it. Just wanna know what I'm asking for.

February 9th, 2011, 03:26 PM	#5
ClemsonFan21 Regular 2001 Mustang Convertible 1.2 @ 1347.21... yeah Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Easley, SC Posts: 176 iTrader: 0 reviews	so tell them 1/4" hex socket and I'll be good? (I don't think a drill will fit in there)

February 9th, 2011, 03:41 PM	#9
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	good luck

February 9th, 2011, 06:58 PM	#20
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