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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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are you going to sell your car?
Eventually. Im not even driving it right now though. I have a b5 a4 as my daily. My mom has the fit for now.
 
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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Ordered up some new stuff from bernardi & also placed an order for some new custom seat covers. ... but I wish I also had some new toys like thevilone.
 
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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6000k On q45 projectors? Me likey a lot!!
looks can be deceiving, Q45 multi-cluster projectors dont really output that much light. also, the cutoff kinda sucks and is blurry.

Q45 projectors are mostly show than all out function. Never the less they do look awesome and the big bug eye look in our big housing looks perfect.

im planning on updating my morimotos for a set of JDM LS430 projectors when i can snag another set of headlights for cheap.
 
Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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Nothing... and it's annoying me. Mugen exhaust and monster brakes soon.
 
Old Mar 28, 2012 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by JJIN
looks can be deceiving, Q45 multi-cluster projectors dont really output that much light. also, the cutoff kinda sucks and is blurry.

Q45 projectors are mostly show than all out function. Never the less they do look awesome and the big bug eye look in our big housing looks perfect.

im planning on updating my morimotos for a set of JDM LS430 projectors when i can snag another set of headlights for cheap.

oh, and you forget to mention i lost my highbeam.
 
Old Mar 28, 2012 | 02:34 AM
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just test fitted some new shoes...

 
Old Mar 28, 2012 | 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JJIN
looks can be deceiving, Q45 multi-cluster projectors dont really output that much light. also, the cutoff kinda sucks and is blurry.

Q45 projectors are mostly show than all out function. Never the less they do look awesome and the big bug eye look in our big housing looks perfect.

im planning on updating my morimotos for a set of JDM LS430 projectors when i can snag another set of headlights for cheap.
Oh I know lol. The q45 is just an extremely expensive projector that really just turns heads and looks almost OEM in the GE headlamp housing.
 
Old Mar 29, 2012 | 12:43 AM
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Tail lights and cargo light take-apart

I'm making a list and triple-checking everything in preparation for converting all of my bulbs to LEDs. I decided to get a good look at the tail light lenses and bulb sockets to ensure there will be no issues with my LED choices.

One concern is the necessity of installing load resistors. On the factory wire harness, this will mean breaking the corrugated sheathing off the pigtails ever so carefully. I'm concerned is there enough room to get the ScotchLoks snapped onto the wires and not f*** them up? Anyone done this, pics?

I am considering these Stage II Load Equalizer kits for the turn signals:
Load Equalizer - Custom LED Universal Flasher Relay Load Equalizer
Here's the rest of the goodies!

Front and rear turn signals:
AMBER 7443 7.5 WATT HIGH POWER LED LIGHT BULBS 7440 | 1 PAIR

Stop/tails:
PLATINUM RED 7 WATT HIGH POWER 20 LED BRAKE LIGHT BULBS 7440 7443 | 1 PAIR B/O
7443 socket photo - Gary Kitchen photos at pbase.com
Socket harness connect side photo - Gary Kitchen photos at pbase.com
7443 stop and tail light bulb photo - Gary Kitchen photos at pbase.com

Parking lights:
AMBER 1.5W 3 CHIP HIGH POWER LED BULBS 194 168 158 | 1 PAIR

Back-up lights:
6K WHITE LED 7W BACK-UP LIGHT BULBS CREE XR-E Q5 7440 | 1 PAIR

License plate:
6K WHITE 4 LED 3 CHIP FLANK BULBS 194 168 158 2825 | 1 PAIR B/O

Cargo light:
HP LED 5K WHITE MULTI SOCKET 158 168 194 906 921 3175 211 1895 1156 57
Cargo light assembly photo - Gary Kitchen photos at pbase.com
Cargo light lens photo - Gary Kitchen photos at pbase.com

Haven't picked out the dome and map light LEDs yet, there are a number of custom-Fit boards similar to the cargo LED made specifically for the dome/map light housings. And the map light..... does anyone have a good DIY w/pics on how to cut the headliner and install the housing? Got the p/n's for it, just a bit scary slicing the headliner w/o instructions.
 

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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 12:47 AM
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Is white the most popular color in this forum or what? =)
 
Old Mar 29, 2012 | 05:34 AM
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No Red is of course
 
Old Mar 29, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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Sourced 2012 JDM LED tails. Listed Depo LED tails for sale.
 
Old Mar 29, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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Installed my double din

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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueBoogers
Sourced 2012 JDM LED tails. Listed Depo LED tails for sale.
just get j's stellarV and get it over with
 
Old Mar 29, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Speedlimitz
Installed my double din

nice and clean... good job
 
Old Mar 29, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Thanks man, it was my first stereo install but it was pretty damn easy. Sounds way better then stock and I think it looks cleaner. Hitting up any meets, shows around the chi this year?
 
Old Mar 29, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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Is it easy to install subs? I got everything ready but Im just not sure how to get under the dash.
 
Old Mar 29, 2012 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by pig_pit
Is it easy to install subs? I got everything ready but Im just not sure how to get under the dash.
these might help you out.
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...lots-pics.html

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...stall-log.html
 
Old Mar 29, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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Sweet. Thanks fella
 
Old Mar 29, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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^ I copied your side-profile car pic signature
 
Old Mar 29, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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nothing...waiting for the goodies to arrive
 



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