Rubberbabybuggybumpers. (Hood snubbers)

[oldmako]

I recall some of the "members" commenting on how crappy Infiniti adjustable rubber hood snubbergizmos are, and just how absurd the price is to replace these highly refined and surgically engineered mofo's. I was quoted 20 bucks a piece at the local "bendoverwe'regladyourhere" Infiniti dealership. I think my reply was YGBSM!

Found a set at advance auto for 3 bucks. Problem is, there are two per pack only one of which will fit. Buy two packs, three if you want to support your local auto parts retailer in a big way. The fat one is a suitable replacement for a Q41. The other is a tad small. Be creative and I'm sure you can come up with something entertaining to do with a small rubber plug with groovy helical adjustment groovies. If not, toss em or save them for later.

Another cool features are that you don't really need an OBD II code reader or to be ASE certified to determine if yours are shot. Mine were so bad that even Stevie Wonder could see. You also don't need to spend an inordinate amount of time in the FSM to figure out how to remove the old ones (lefty-loosey) or how to install the new ones (righty-tighty). I think my whole time in the FSM was....like....OK, I didn't look. Even worse, I didn't SEARCH. I'm a reprobate and a sociopath.

There are in fact pitfalls and hazards to this approach. I will attempt to illustrate some of them in an effort to ameliorate any angst that members may have in undertaking this remedial procedure.

1. Do not light a cigar. You won't have enough time to finish it. Maybe a very small roach, but definitely not a Cohiba.

2. Bring no more than one adult malt beverage to the job for the very same reason posted above. Unless you wanna get hammered. If so bring a cooler, a lawn chairand invite your Homies over. Bubonic Chronic and all that. Coupla 40s.

3. Take a pair of Dykes, especially the good looking supermodel variety with you as they will come in handy and are fun to watch. Actually, the dykes I refer to are sometimes called diagonal pliers or cutters. The correct nomenclature is geographically dependent so you may want to substitute a different descriptor so as to avoid confusion in your hood. You will need these to trim about 3/4 inch from the bottom of the adjuster to allow proper insertion. Length and Insertion being rather important in this case due to the rather shallow depth of the orifice to be plugged. Use care and due diligence. You can test the hole with your pinkie if necessary.

4. Members must fully understand that their ride will no longer be considered pristine and can no longer be considered all OEM. For this heinous oversight I will offer no rebuke, as I have accomplished this very same atrocity.

[goody90q45]

Pictures or it didn't happen. Then back to your cell.

Nice writeup though. Wes should make it an article.

[maxnix]

I call them dykes also. Part number for the Ammmurrrican version?

Even form Joe they are probably $5.

[MR. Q]

LoLz @ Ur Title

[Q451990]

Even form Joe they are probably $5.

Good guess. $4.something

I ordered some today with some other stuff just because this thread reminded me of it! I've been forgetting to order a pair for years.

Heath

[Jesda]

I haven't LOL'd at this section of NICO in years. Great post.

[solidglobe]

Rubberbabybuggybumpers Great movie. If you can,t swim you bound to drizzown!