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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dwtaylorpdx
Roof mounted light bars in many states have to be covered on road to be legal.

Aux light must be below the center line of the main headlights in most states.
and turn OFF when high beam is on. (I've been puled over multiple times on this and drove away with no issues.. )

You can get dinged if the combined light on each side exceeds the states limits which are loosey goosey and highly variable. YMMV.. Usual limit is 65 watts on high.

My High output driving lights (150W 8" Hellas) are switched on the dash and powered up by the high beam circuit via a relay so if I am using them on the road my dimmer switch drops them when I go to low beam. My fog lights are wired to go on with low beam and have a switch to lock them out as well. (There may be a second switch that overrides them to on..

Thats exactly what I plan on doing with either a 24" or 32" LED light bar. I already have leftover wiring and relay hookups to make it turn on with the high beams.

From the State of CT website on auxiliary lighting. It would seem much of the standards were repealed.

Spot Lights and Auxiliary Lights: http://www.sots.ct.gov/sots/lib/sots...tle_14/084.pdf
Width Lights or Reflectors: http://www.sots.ct.gov/sots/lib/sots...tle_14/088.pdf



Can I have in addition to my headlights, neon bars that don’t go on with the headlights, but are hooked up separately?
None of the manufacturers of neon lamps have certified the color and intensity of their product. The addition of not more than two auxiliary driving lamps, passing lamps, or fog lamps producing white or amber light is allowed provided that they are mounted at a height in accordance with Connecticut State Law Title 14 Sec. 14-96o. In addition, in accordance with Connecticut State Law Title 14 Sec. 14-96y there may be no more than four lamps exceeding 300 candlepower illuminated at the front at any one time. This means that if the headlamp system has two lamps on each side illuminated at any time then the auxiliary lamps must extinguish automatically. Furthermore, any auxiliary lamps of over 300 candlepower must only illuminate with the tail lamps and may not be independent for use on the road. Any additional lamps of less than 300 candlepower must produce amber or yellow or white light.


Now there are provisions in the DMV for snow removal equipment to have no less than 2 and no more than 4 auxiliary headlights to compensate for the plow blade blocking the OEM headlights. There is also a 40MPH limit to these vehicles. Obviously that would not apply in my case.

I found a universal license plate mount from Vision X for auxiliary lights. I may need to do some custom fab to mount properly to the front bumper, but I am excited to do this mod. More to follow once I have more details.
 
Old Jan 11, 2016 | 05:31 PM
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Added the i-vtec badge that's found under the hood to the back. Part # 17125-5r0-000


Also added switchback DRL's and fogs.
 

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Old Jan 11, 2016 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by skatana
Added the i-vtec badge
Thank you for that part number. I've been looking for a way to do a vinyl decal of the EarthDreams logo but I like the badge idea too. Gotta go look for more pics of your car now because that hood and stripe kit looks pretty good.
 
Old Jan 12, 2016 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by BeauDiddley
Thank you for that part number. I've been looking for a way to do a vinyl decal of the EarthDreams logo but I like the badge idea too. Gotta go look for more pics of your car now because that hood and stripe kit looks pretty good.
I was doing the same thing, but I gave up and just ordered the badge since I can't find a good render to vector and take to the vynil sticker shack in the mall.

I based the Idea for the hood off the J's Racing livery pattern on the GK. I'm going to have to redo the carbon portion though, since it's already cracking. I would suggest getting quality vynil instead of cheapo stuff at Pep Boys.
 
Old Jan 21, 2016 | 12:47 PM
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Hello everyone! i have done a couple of things to my fit thanks to this thread so thank you all for sharing! Here are some pictures:



Before








Added tip





LED Door Sill





Plug for Dome Pins came with the door sills





Switch Pins





Connector for Switch





Illumination Switch





LED Doorsills








LED Conversion





before





Debadged and plasti dipped





50/50 dealer swirls removed


 
Old Jan 21, 2016 | 02:41 PM
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Looks great Iam4fitness! Always enjoy a generous image album of Fitting enhancements.
 
Old Feb 8, 2016 | 12:42 AM
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@jimthesounduy...is that a Tanabe strut brace? If it is did you install it while your car was jacked up or on the ground?
 
Old Feb 8, 2016 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Vjaramillo
@jimthesounduy...is that a Tanabe strut brace? If it is did you install it while your car was jacked up or on the ground?
Installed mine while it was on the ground. Would have taken 20 minutes if I didn't keep dropping the bolts in the engine bay...
 
Old Feb 8, 2016 | 11:32 AM
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Did you read the install notes on the website recommending that you lift it? I wonder if it makes a difference?
 
Old Feb 8, 2016 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Vjaramillo
Did you read the install notes on the website recommending that you lift it? I wonder if it makes a difference?
Nope. Actually didn't read any of the instructions. Pretty straight forward and I'm getting the results I wanted...
 
Old Feb 12, 2016 | 08:17 PM
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Badges

Originally Posted by jhn
I put a rubber all fit lip on it. I don't know if I like it. What do you think?


Do you have a set of black "JDM style" (for a lack of a better name to call them) badges on your fit? If so where did you snag them from? Thinking of color matching my rear plastic and I think a pair of those would look nice.

Thanks!
 
Old Feb 12, 2016 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by D33DsY
Do you have a set of black "JDM style" (for a lack of a better name to call them) badges on your fit? If so where did you snag them from? Thinking of color matching my rear plastic and I think a pair of those would look nice.

Thanks!
I don't remember the bay seller I'll have to research it. I think they came from Austrailia and I highly doubt they are real.
 

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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 11:00 PM
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What wheels are those and sizes.
 
Old Feb 12, 2016 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Vjaramillo
What wheels are those and sizes.
16 X 7 Vision. 205/50/16
 
Old Feb 13, 2016 | 01:40 PM
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Got my Blox oil cap and battery tie down from Street Rays. Nice, cheap addition. RED MOTHA LICKA!
 
Old Feb 13, 2016 | 07:00 PM
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First oil change today at 3900+ miles. Pretty straight forward. 0w20 synthetic oil.
 
Old Feb 14, 2016 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Iam4fitness
Hello everyone! i have done a couple of things to my fit thanks to this thread so thank you all for sharing! Here are some pictures:
Did you spray the rear garnish on the vehicle or did you take it off?
 
Old Feb 14, 2016 | 02:05 PM
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Backed into a mailbox late at night since my tint is dark as fuck.
 
Old Feb 14, 2016 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Thestig0711
Backed into a mailbox late at night since my tint is dark as fuck.
Been there, had 5% on my old Suzuki. Hope it's not scratched up too bad..
 
Old Feb 14, 2016 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by fre2bpowerless
Been there, had 5% on my old Suzuki. Hope it's not scratched up too bad..
See, folks, there is a reason for legal limits for tint. Also validates the backup camera. Be alert... the world needs more lerts.
 

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