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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 12:14 PM
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SMD / LED lights aren't as bright as halogen bulbs, they're more cosmetic then anything else. The only SMD / LED lights that I've seen to be actually a bit more functional / brighter are the ones used for reverse lights.

If anything I'd probably just get an HID kit for the fogs, they're low to the ground so you can't really notice any glare and won't blind on coming traffic.
 
Old Dec 8, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SickVeilsideZ
SMD / LED lights aren't as bright as halogen bulbs, they're more cosmetic then anything else. The only SMD / LED lights that I've seen to be actually a bit more functional / brighter are the ones used for reverse lights.

If anything I'd probably just get an HID kit for the fogs, they're low to the ground so you can't really notice any glare and won't blind on coming traffic.
+1 on this. If you really need/want brighter fogs, go with HID. In my opinion though they look really weird without HID headlights. And with those you either get a retrofit with projectors or you're doing it WRONG and it will look like total ass.

I have these from College Hills Honda - Halogen Jet Yellow Fog Light Bulbs (Pair) - PUT-230011JY: College Hills Honda. Has to have been over 18 months since I put them in and they're still burnin like champs. And I always have my fog lights on when my headlights are on (for aesthetics I will admit). The one thing I've always wanted was to get matching turn signal and parking light bulbs. So the color/temp of yellow would be the same throughout all three front lights. That's next to impossible I figured out, unless I went with LED in all three.
 
Old Dec 8, 2013 | 01:23 PM
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Agreed. Go with hid fogs for now, you don't really have to worry about glare because they are very low to the ground.

Cheap LEDs will eventually become just as bright, but as of today there's nothing plug and play that will match the performance of hid or halogen.

Led headlights are already starting to filter down into "cheaper" cars (new corolla) and I think will eventually become standard in all but the cheapest cars. But even after we get there, we will still have a gap between those oem led headlights with proper optics vs plug and play aftermarket LEDs that can be used for headlight/foglight use in traditional reflective housings.
 
Old Dec 8, 2013 | 02:12 PM
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I bought a toolbox (cabinet), shop vacuum, and some tools today. Managed to fit EVERYTHING (plus one passenger)!




 
Old Dec 8, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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WTF how did you get those pics?
 
Old Dec 8, 2013 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by aww eff it
I bought a toolbox (cabinet), shop vacuum, and some tools today. Managed to fit EVERYTHING (plus one passenger)!




Specs on wheels?
 
Old Dec 8, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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Thanks for the replies on the fog lights I will check out the HID the H11 yellow fog light burn out after 6 months not cheap so I put the ones that came with the car back in. They were in the car a year before I replaced them with these.

 

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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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WTF how did you get those pics?
Took them from a bridge and from hanging out of another car. Www.60dkit.tumblr.com for more


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Specs on wheels?
Volk Te37
17x7.5 +35 offset
205/40 Falken azenis
 
Old Dec 8, 2013 | 10:38 PM
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From yesterday, but a mini meet. Wish our scene was even a quarter of those in Cali.

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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmj0
From yesterday, but a mini meet. Wish our scene was even a quarter of those in Cali.

Some nice looking rides
 
Old Dec 8, 2013 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmj0
From yesterday, but a mini meet. Wish our scene was even a quarter of those in Cali.



Info on the wheels on the black and the blue fits?
 
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 12:29 AM
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Put on my snow tires today. Time to hit the slopes.
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 12:39 AM
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Nice Fit!

Can we see a pic out of the shade?
as your request sir!! this is when i use a lips, still confused about use it or not..





check out my instagram: @soendorodavin. THANKS!
 
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 12:59 AM
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^Looks great, thanks for posting that pic

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Waizzz, this is a great little compressor. I have the same one. When stored in it's little bag, it tucks away very neatly inside the spare tire.
Great little product for sure I'm happy with it.

Originally Posted by YeahItFits
Woah, I've been looking to buy an air compressor.
Might need the check this one out.
It's on sale for $25 from $42 so pick one up Juan!

Originally Posted by MustangLMS
Looking to protect my dash (2011 honda fit) from the sun. Who makes dash mats?
I pefer to use a good interior cleaner/protector rather than to use a dash cover but here is one I found on amazon for you:

DashMat Original Dashboard Cover Honda Fit (Premium Carpet, Black):Amazon:Automotive

There isn't an OEM option from Honda for one so you have to go for the aftermarket route

[QUOTE=YeahItFits;1213813]Last week i got my front windows tinted.(I bought my Fit with all the windows prev tinted except the front ones)

And yesterday i pulled the trigger on sidemarkers.

Looks good, will have to checkout your sidemarkers next week!

Originally Posted by jdmj0
From yesterday, but a mini meet. Wish our scene was even a quarter of those in Cali.
Nice selection of cars!
 

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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
Great little product for sure I'm happy with it.



It's on sale for $25 from $42 so pick one up Juan!
Thanks for the price info on the compressor--just got one. Nice find.
 
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by msbxiv
Thanks for the price info on the compressor--just got one. Nice find.
No problem

There is acutally a cheaper version for only $10 but I don't believe it pumps air as quickly as the one I listed
 
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 02:33 AM
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ems tracking states my package is in NY!
 
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 02:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Doublestack00
Info on the wheels on the black and the blue fits?
Blue one is on Wed's Mavericks, 17x8s. Offsets unknown, but lower in the back. Aired on Airrunners.

Black is on SSR SP3, 17x10s. Offsets unknown too, but most likely in the 20s. His rims are for sale btw.
 
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Just had my b-pipe resonator cut out and replaced with a straight piece of pipe. Got my cracks and burbles back . Warning if you ever think about doing this though, there's much more highway drone.
 
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmj0
Blue one is on Wed's Mavericks, 17x8s. Offsets unknown, but lower in the back. Aired on Airrunners.

Black is on SSR SP3, 17x10s. Offsets unknown too, but most likely in the 20s. His rims are for sale btw.
More pics?
 



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