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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 06:24 PM
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Looks like I'm to remain ghetto for the next couple of months before it's taken in for a front end repaint, among other things.
Actually lets turn this negative into a positive. If you don't mind and have the time can you get some shots with the lights on during day and night so we can have a side by side comparison between the stock fogs and the LED fogs. Output will actually be even easier to compare since the LED is tinted yellow.

It's just a suggestion to help fellow members out see the exact difference. I still have mine sitting in my living room until spring time as well.

Thanks in advance if you are able to get those pictures for us.
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by pledes23
Actually lets turn this negative into a positive. If you don't mind and have the time can you get some shots with the lights on during day and night so we can have a side by side comparison between the stock fogs and the LED fogs. Output will actually be even easier to compare since the LED is tinted yellow.

It's just a suggestion to help fellow members out see the exact difference. I still have mine sitting in my living room until spring time as well.

Thanks in advance if you are able to get those pictures for us.
I'll have to do it tomorrow after I get the 8mm bolt replacement.
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 08:42 PM
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That looks great. Very neat and tidy.

How did you handle the boot integration, please? Mine is still a bit caveman. And it sometimes binds and won't pop back up when I return it to P.



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I raised the piece inside that attaches to the stick to the highest point I could have it at. The binding happens because when you press down, its going too low, and it doesnt actually have to go all the way down to let you shift.

As for the boot attachment, after twisting the **** on with some Teflon for a tight seal, I lifted the cover, ran a thin steel wire in the groove where the two pieces meet. Oh and I made the groove bigger so the wire would have something to bite into. I then sewed the leather from the outside, around the wire with kevlar string.

Oh, and I beveled the sharp corners of the piece thats inside, and greased the chamber where the spring is. Its super smooth.

Heres a quick diagram of what I did.


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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 09:30 PM
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Not sure if this has been posted here or not, but Infiniti has released the details on their new twin turbo 3.0L V6, called the VR, which will be debuted in the 2016 Q50. Said to be available in both 300HP and 400HP variants. Sounds promising.


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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 09:51 PM
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^ i saw that, looks pretty cool.


I backed my exhaust into a curb today not used to driving a lowered car. luckily just a tiny bit scratched.
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by hexotic
I raised the piece inside that attaches to the stick to the highest point I could have it at. The binding happens because when you press down, its going too low, and it doesnt actually have to go all the way down to let you shift.

As for the boot attachment, after twisting the **** on with some Teflon for a tight seal, I lifted the cover, ran a thin steel wire in the groove where the two pieces meet. Oh and I made the groove bigger so the wire would have something to bite into. I then sewed the leather from the outside, around the wire with kevlar string.

Oh, and I beveled the sharp corners of the piece thats inside, and greased the chamber where the spring is. Its super smooth.

Heres a quick diagram of what I did.
Holy cats!!!

To say you're thorough would grossly understate the lengths to which you went.

I was hoping there would be a solution that didn't involve metalworking and sailmaking skills...

Thanks!!!

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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 10:59 PM
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lol, just used a rounded jewelry file, and the stitching at the end isnt needed, just looks good.
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ocie
Did you two get to the point where you had to replace the bracket? Mine is getting pretty rusted/beat. Last I checked it was about 4 weeks ago when I put LEDs in my license plate lights.

Should I just replace it come spring after I get one more season of use of it?
Sorry, I just saw this. The short answer is yes i had to replace it because it had completely rusted through.

I noticed mine was rusty after installing led about a year ago but thought nothing of it. For many months my subs would rattle the trunk but I noticed there was a really weird clanging. I originally thought the subs had caused something to go loose underneath the car. A couple weeks ago I was fiddling with my car at night time and all the sudden realized my license plate had no lights. I reached my hand in the slot and found the bracket had rusted off. I detached the lights from their clip and took everything inside. I cleaned all the gunk off the plastic casings for the lights and ordered a new bracket.

I would go with one off eBay as I got it for 62 shipped whereas all the popular sites sell them for 60 plus 10 or more in shipping. It is really a simple fix and you don't have to remove the bumper at all.
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 02:05 PM
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What do you guys think of bronze IPL wheels for my vibrant red Sedan?








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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 02:27 PM
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Zahy, I can't say YES enough, that wheel and color would be superb on your red Sedan, just DO IT!
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 02:31 PM
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Zahy, I can't say YES enough, that wheel and color would be superb on your red Sedan, just DO IT!
LOL. I was wondering how you would respond. It was a given you'd approve, you've been shilling for people to go bronze for years now.

Bronze on red certainly can look good.
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ZahyMatar
What do you guys think of bronze IPL wheels for my vibrant red Sedan?








Damnnnnnnnn you beat me to it!! Back to the drawing board for me!!
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 03:24 PM
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+1 on the daaaaammmmnnnn...

I too WAS on a stealthy bronze hunt. Thanks, in no small part, to blnewt's suggestion.

What about Maui Blue?





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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 04:59 PM
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^^ sunken treasure.... it's the stealthiest color out there... a little bit of bronze and darkness..I'm really leaning towards getting my G35 Rays redone in sunken treasure....it'll really look good on red, too.

VMR | Wheels Feature: Sunken Treasure Powder Coat « VMR Blog
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 05:17 PM
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^^ sunken treasure.... it's the stealthiest color out there... a little bit of bronze and darkness..I'm really leaning towards getting my G35 Rays redone in sunken treasure....it'll really look good on red, too.

VMR | Wheels Feature: Sunken Treasure Powder Coat « VMR Blog
Now that's cool!!! Love it!!!!

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