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Old 02-14-2017, 06:19 PM
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Here's a recent budget mod... $15 for a 12"x24" sheet of 3M vinyl in textured CF, and $7 for a spray can of adhesion promoter.
I like it, nice and simple. Should be a nice subtle touch to an already good looking engine bay.

Was the adhesion promoter because the surface was too slick for vinyl to adhere to well? Or did you just want it to adhere even better yet?
Old 02-15-2017, 12:11 AM
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Roach, hope ya know carbon fiber vinyl is the gateway drug to plasti-dip
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Old 02-15-2017, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ETrev
Was the adhesion promoter because the surface was too slick for vinyl to adhere to well? Or did you just want it to adhere even better yet?
It wouldn't stick to the plastic. Hexotic clued me into Adhesion Promoter. Which was just as well, because it took a few tries before I dialed into the right technique on what I was trying to do.

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Roach, hope ya know carbon fiber vinyl is the gateway drug to plasti-dip
No. That's a hard stop on the CF.
Old 02-15-2017, 11:00 AM
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Plastidip has come a long way in a few short years.
This is plastidip:
Old 02-15-2017, 05:47 PM
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I think we should definitely include the seat lowering mod, since its free and a nice add-on for anyone who is taller:

https://www.myg37.com/forums/body-in...ering-mod.html
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Old 02-16-2017, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by JustROLLIN
I think we should definitely include the seat lowering mod, since its free and a nice add-on for anyone who is taller:

https://www.myg37.com/forums/body-in...ering-mod.html

Nice catch, didn't realize this wasn't in here yet! Highly recommended. I'm 6' and made a nice difference.
Old 02-18-2017, 11:53 PM
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I am not a fan of the expensive LEDs, as I think alternatives can be found at a fair price if you do some digging. That being said, I installed these tonight:

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Very happy with the results. A big improvement over stock and a massive improvement over the cheaper LEDs I had installed previously.
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Old 02-20-2017, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by JustROLLIN
I am not a fan of the expensive LEDs, as I think alternatives can be found at a fair price if you do some digging. That being said, I installed these tonight:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Very happy with the results. A big improvement over stock and a massive improvement over the cheaper LEDs I had installed previously.
Nice find, these look ridiculous. Perfect for backup lights, something I wonder why are usually so useless from the factory.
Old 02-26-2017, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by JustROLLIN
I am not a fan of the expensive LEDs, as I think alternatives can be found at a fair price if you do some digging. That being said, I installed these tonight:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Very happy with the results. A big improvement over stock and a massive improvement over the cheaper LEDs I had installed previously.
Dam, It's so nice. Is it hard to install? Is there a guide for this? I would like to do one too
Old 02-26-2017, 01:06 PM
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Dam, It's so nice. Is it hard to install? Is there a guide for this? I would like to do one too
Very easy to install. All you have to do is drop the trunk liner down, twist out the socket, pull the bulb and install the new one. Its really very easy, about 10mins of work. There is a thread around about LED install and these are part of it.
Old 04-28-2017, 11:24 PM
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My DSM roots refuses to let this thread die... If its not my G37 RWD rear sway bar to save $100, then its my knock off Carsmo *****...

5p 21x17 SILVER Amplifier Test Volume Tone Control **** ling | eBay

There are just so many ways to save a few bucks and get 90% of the same result. Not for everyone, but definitely for me.
Old 04-29-2017, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by JustROLLIN
My DSM roots refuses to let this thread die... If its not my G37 RWD rear sway bar to save $100, then its my knock off Carsmo *****...

5p 21x17 SILVER Amplifier Test Volume Tone Control **** ling | eBay

There are just so many ways to save a few bucks and get 90% of the same result. Not for everyone, but definitely for me.
I've got these and so do some others. They come up on this forum once in a while. They look plenty fine by me.
Old 04-29-2017, 06:34 AM
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Agreed. And I like the grip on them when I am wearing gloves. Probably not a big deal for people in warmer climates...
Old 04-29-2017, 07:56 AM
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Those look good, i have a set in the car right now. I just ordered these ones as well:
10pcs,22x17mm 1/4" 6.35mm Silver FOR BOSS PEDAL SHINY ALLOY **** split shaft | eBay

Going to see how the fit is since 22 mm might be a bit large.
Old 04-29-2017, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by JustROLLIN
My DSM roots refuses to let this thread die... If its not my G37 RWD rear sway bar to save $100, then its my knock off Carsmo *****...

5p 21x17 SILVER Amplifier Test Volume Tone Control **** ling | eBay

There are just so many ways to save a few bucks and get 90% of the same result. Not for everyone, but definitely for me.
I got these but in black and I don't really like them at all.... they feel really cheap


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