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Old Sep 3, 2016 | 10:06 PM
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Ah yea I just went through that same search. I like how the Durangos look, they have a lot of creature comforts in certain trims, I just couldn't come to terms with buying a Dodge. When I was a tech at a Honda dealership, they closed the sister dodge dealer that was next to us and we picked up their service for a short while and hated wrenching on them.

We decided to not get a 3rd row vehicle because everything else was too much or not anything we liked. Got a killer deal on a Forester XT and couldn't be happier for a family ride.
Well if I had a choice, I wouldn't be looking for a 3 row suv either, but we just had our 4th child. So I have to have room to fit 6 people now.

I came from the subie world, I had a 2012 STI I sold for my wife to get a 2016 Pilot. Now I need something with more room. I wish I could consider a Forester! I'm not into the Tribeca and subaru doesn't offer anything else in that market.
 
Old Sep 3, 2016 | 10:24 PM
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Also here's the thread I made if anyone is interested. I'm willing to part out some stuff if someone is local. I have the stock shifter and stock rear tail lights, so those 2 parts can go without me needing your factory part.

But if you want the wheels I may need stock wheels in return or something just to roll the car on. Willing to let all the Mugen body pieces, floor mats etc.. go.

Let me know, below is the link.

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/sale...ml#post1353469
 
Old Sep 3, 2016 | 11:59 PM
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Finishing up my retrofit tonight. Just need to finish polishing the plastic lens. They were so yellow and cloudy.

interesting. u doing a turn signal delete?
 
Old Sep 5, 2016 | 06:13 PM
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VENTED hood installed:


https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...ml#post1353594
 
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Old Sep 5, 2016 | 07:12 PM
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Nice. I hope it helps
 
Old Sep 5, 2016 | 09:46 PM
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Wow a lot of work for that hood.
 
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by connor55
Nice. I hope it helps
Originally Posted by FamilyWagon
Wow a lot of work for that hood.
Hello,
Well... it seem like a lot of work but in reality it is not that hard,
only 11 bolts total... and with the right rachet wrench it is easy to do...
much easier than changing spark plug on our car

I just wrote a review after I test drive it on freeway today,
it help the temperature recover much faster after Wide Open Throttle...
Here is the review:
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...ml#post1353631

and here is another picture after test drive today:




 
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 12:27 AM
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Looks good man! Hows the fitment?
 
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by connor55
Looks good man! Hows the fitment?
Hi Connor,
The fitment is not perfect, but at this price, I do NOT expect perfection
I had a detail review about this hood on the link above including about the fitment...

Anyway, with your JDM front conversion coming soon,
you can get perfection with a J's Racing JDM hood
I only wish J's Racing made a USDM hood...
 
Old Sep 6, 2016 | 01:16 AM
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Haha how much is the js hood though?? I think ill stick with a stock jdm hood for now
 
Old Sep 7, 2016 | 11:49 AM
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I just ordered my first round of mods for my new (to me) 2011 Sport. A OEM Center console, OEM door visors, and interior and license plate LEDs should be arriving within a week.
 
Old Sep 7, 2016 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by BMW ALPINA
Hi Connor,
The fitment is not perfect, but at this price, I do NOT expect perfection
I had a detail review about this hood on the link above including about the fitment...

Anyway, with your JDM front conversion coming soon,
you can get perfection with a J's Racing JDM hood
I only wish J's Racing made a USDM hood...
Don't expect perfection from anything J's Racing.

I've never had a part from them that fit as well as the price demands.

*And I've bought a lot from them
 
Old Sep 7, 2016 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by connor55
Nice. I hope it helps
Hey Connor,

Did you end up respraying the UV coating or is it film that you applied?
 
Old Sep 7, 2016 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Hollow
Hey Connor,

Did you end up respraying the UV coating or is it film that you applied?
You referring to the headlights? I applied a protective sealant that was included in the meguiars polishing kit, but it mightve gotten taken off with alcohol when the clear film was applied.

Just finished putting two layers of clear bra on the rs foglights. Cant be too careful with foglights given all the rocks we have around here.
 
Old Sep 9, 2016 | 12:42 AM
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damnit you must have the nicest looking white fit on here!
 
Old Sep 9, 2016 | 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by connor55
You referring to the headlights? I applied a protective sealant that was included in the meguiars polishing kit, but it mightve gotten taken off with alcohol when the clear film was applied.

Just finished putting two layers of clear bra on the rs foglights. Cant be too careful with foglights given all the rocks we have around here.
Sorry i'm a little confused.

Is this right?

1)Sand down headlights
2)polish plastic headlights
3) apply UV sealant (gel or creme?)
4) Take off sealant with rubbing alchohol
5)apply plastic film on headlights?

The reason I'm asking is because my oem uv coating is crumbling pretty bad and I need to know if a rub on sealant or a film is better to prevent UV damage.
 
Old Sep 9, 2016 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Hollow
Sorry i'm a little confused.

Is this right?

1)Sand down headlights
2)polish plastic headlights
3) apply UV sealant (gel or creme?)
4) Take off sealant with rubbing alchohol
5)apply plastic film on headlights?

The reason I'm asking is because my oem uv coating is crumbling pretty bad and I need to know if a rub on sealant or a film is better to prevent UV damage.
Yes thats pretty much exactly what i did. Im not 100% sure if the guys that did the film used alcohol to clean it off though. I just left it to them to clean/prep the surface how they wanted.

For you, you could get the meguiars headlight restoration kit for like 20 bucks and sand it down using the included pads then buff it out with plastx included in the box. The uv sealant is also included. The film is more to protect against rock damage and doesnt really provide its own UV protection. Not sure if rocks are a problem in your area, but if it isnt you dont reallly need the film.
 
Old Sep 9, 2016 | 02:57 PM
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Day off today so I took a clip of me playing with air.

Max height --> air out --> driving height --> airout --> max height --> air out.
It's awesome not worrying about what project site I might be sent to-- and still getting to enjoy the look of being low lol.

 

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Old Sep 9, 2016 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Burzpaw
Day off today so I took a clip of me playing with air.

Max height --> air out --> driving height --> airout --> max height --> air out.
It's awesome not worrying about what project site I might be sent to-- and still getting to enjoy the look of being low lol.

Playing with Air.
Now this is the greatest thing I've ever seen
So have to get this done
 
Old Sep 9, 2016 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by harry22673
Now this is the greatest thing I've ever seen
So have to get this done
Haha thanks! It cuts pretty deep into the pockets but it's totally worth it especially as a daily
 



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