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BlackZenkiS14 · 04-17-2013, 09:10 PM

I hardly ever run non legit parts, but I figured "how can you really mess up a drain plug..." I got myself a Circuit Sports magnetic drain plug. This is one of 2 knockoff parts on my car.

But, of course, 5 hours before tech inspection of my biggest track day of the year, I find out. Wasn't even leaning on it, I was using a short open ended wrench even. Guess just poor metal, and fatigue. It was a total scramble at 2 am to find another drain plug, an easy out tool, and 5 more quarts of Mobil1.

Figured I'd share.

04-17-2013, 09:10 PM	#1
BlackZenkiS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: "St. Chuck", MO Age: 38 Posts: 2,094 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Chinese knockoff parts failure. I hardly ever run non legit parts, but I figured "how can you really mess up a drain plug..." I got myself a Circuit Sports magnetic drain plug. This is one of 2 knockoff parts on my car. But, of course, 5 hours before tech inspection of my biggest track day of the year, I find out. Wasn't even leaning on it, I was using a short open ended wrench even. Guess just poor metal, and fatigue. It was a total scramble at 2 am to find another drain plug, an easy out tool, and 5 more quarts of Mobil1. Figured I'd share. __________________ -Kyle