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Old May 22, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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I attempted to put 35% tint on my side mirrors I will post pics on how it came out after my Vegas trip so they are dryed up all the way so far they are nice and dark. I got tired of everyones headlights shining in my mirrors and blinding me I just hope it is not to dark at night


Here is a pic right after I did it the pic makes it look darker than it is I will post another in a few days
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Old May 22, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Krimson_Cardnal
Thank you Wiona - most insight thus far. Here's my situation.

Uphill - progressive [tightening] turn - slightly banked left hand ramp. 3rd gear going into it and holding speed [not excessive but strong] - handles very positive [sold] - as I'm 2/3 thru I get the sensation that the rear end wants to come out - slight lift on the accelerator and it holds on like glue - ramp crests into a right hander and breaks over to a slight downhill. Zippity do into a down hill lefty ending with a slight right/up and into the flow.

At no time within all this do I feel any handling issue other than the over steer sensation which was easiest to hang onto with a slight ease off. Being a power curve makes that part sweet.

All was tight - no complaints - would be nice to be able to over power a bit but I haven't reach into those cams under those conditions yet.
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Sounds like it is an excessive body roll situation which a RSB helps with.
 
Old May 23, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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... Installed a extra ground wire to correct a deficiency.

See the link in my signature line.
 
Old May 23, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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Checked out your link, Roger.

I'm gonna have to do that...thank you!
 
Old May 23, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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Drove to Vegas today in the rain and the snow
 
Old May 24, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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Installed new engine air filter, noticed an improvement in acceleration with my seat-o'-the-pants dyno. Not surprised, the old filter had 42k miles on it.

Also put in a new cabin air filter.
 
Old May 24, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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Last Thursday I sent Jim from Rogue my rear garnish to wrapped in CF without a hole for the rear wiper. Today, I came back home and it was sitting on my front porch from USPS. Wow, what can I say? Jim did a great job in such a short time span, and has fantastic customer service. I couldn't be happier. I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking.










 
Old May 24, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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Damn, baylorbro, now THAT looks awesome. One of the best, most original mods I've seen.
 
Old May 24, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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^Thanks! Jim does great work, I really am happy with it.
 
Old May 24, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Looks great. Mind saying how much?
 
Old May 24, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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Thanks. I paid $100. You send your garnish and he sends it back finished. Definitely worth it IMO.
 
Old May 24, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by fitisbamf
oh hell ya when i first saw this i knew i was going too ahahah


i saw a while ago that brackets used to tilt it didnt work so i was happy this one did haha


but i dont think it will stress the rad i mean air hits it anyways im just steering it hahah


but another thing that sold me on doing the mod for the rad was the product it self... (i forgot to mention this) but the box had a ssm ge8 on it as an example so i HAD to but it



sorry for the crappy cell pics but enjoy!





























well i forgot to get pics today but i layer of the stuff and after a few hours of driving it had tears so i layed 2 layers down and now with 3 layers it doesnt rip at all and it feels pretty stiff, i will take pics tomorrow but in all it cost like 12 bucks so i thought it was worth it
 
Old May 24, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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nothing big, i decided to use this as my back up music since i always forget my ipod... yea yea, i stole this idea from someone

and it lights up orange when the cars on! lol
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Old May 24, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Raouf
nothing big, i decided to use this as my back up music since i always forget my ipod... yea yea, i stole this idea from someone

and it lights up orange when the cars on! lol
Oh I like that one. E-ZPass velcro does have a use.
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Old May 25, 2010 | 12:54 AM
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Just swapped in some chrome amber parking lamps. Subtle, but really cleans up the headlights. Got them on ebay. Only slightly dimmer and darker orange than stock. I like the way they look while on actually.



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Old May 25, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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Was doin some clean-up around the house today and came across some old lamin-x film that I bought a long ass time ago.

...so just for fun and out of sheer boredom I decided to see what the film would look like when placed over my tail light lol.

As you can see, I only did the one side as that is all I had enough for so it's def not permanent just wanted to see how it would look hehe. Now time to peel it back off...

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Old May 26, 2010 | 02:41 AM
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^ imo that's too dark. better leave it stock or change the housing to LED ones.

back on track. I ordered signal mirror covers and the front mugen lip.
 
Old May 26, 2010 | 11:57 AM
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increased tire pressure to 45 psi all around from 35 psi...so far, increased mpg by 3-4, but results pending further analysis.

also feels like there is a better grip on the road and through turns...doesn't feel "sloshy"
 
Old May 26, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by blackvitzrs
^ imo that's too dark. better leave it stock or change the housing to LED ones.

back on track. I ordered signal mirror covers and the front mugen lip.
yea I agree for sure lol. I'm planning in getting some jdm style tail lights this summer anyways.. just haven't decided between base or RS style yet. Can't wait nevertheless
 
Old May 26, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Since College Hill Honda had these on sale for the 2007 decided they would make a nice additional to the car during our car shows. The all weather mats are a pain to detail for the show since they are use everyday in all kinds of weather. They still look good but these will look really nice on show day!



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