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In September a guy told me my tail light was out. (followed by Nick, Andrew and numerous other people who found themselves behind me) - So, last week, I stopped at Autozone and picked up a set of replacement bulbs. (come to think of it, I swear Ive bought this two-pack before, and Ive never used the other bulb that comes in the pack - clever lightbulb sellers) So, I get home and pop off the lens. Just your typical phillips - got it covered. I need to remove another plastic piece to get to the bulbs. Whats this star shit? I know. Ill just use a flat head screwdriver and angle it in there. Damn, this thing is rusted pretty good. The trick I must have used the last 4 times is not working. So, I rummage through the toolbox of mismatched cheap non-specialized tools. I got these hex wrenches. No dice. So, I stop out at Target and find a $12 Stanley ratcheting screwdrivers - and it has the star-headed insert-thingie. I brought that sucker home, and BOOM success. I even put the bulb grease in there. Seriously, I bought that pouch of bulb grease for $1.65 and it felt like I was being sold to, but the guy insisted that only an idiot would insert a bulb without bulb grease. (I felt a little like I was snipe hunting) Now you all can see why it took me until November to get this done - severely overcomplicated for a guy that doesnt have the right tools for any job. I was embarrassed to call my car engineering savior, Joseph Cardarelli. He wouldnt have laughed at me or mocked me - but, his brain would have no choice but to think Im an idiot. (at least I didnt come and expose myself on Facebook anyway) There we go. 5 screws. 1 pouch of bulb grease. 2 lightbulbs. A ratcheting screw driver. And now you can tell when I am hitting the brake. Screw cars. They suck.
Posted on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 01:37:01 +0000

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