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Old 08-15-2010, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Black3sr
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Like these Jeff?
LOL yep exactly like those, Bill.

...and is there any other secondary color to go with besides blue?? hehe

Are your blue lights under your dash the ambient lighting option from Honda, or did you pick them up at Walmart? Mine I got from Walmart... 2 for the front and 2 for the back.
 
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Old 08-15-2010, 06:01 PM
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Got bored today on this lazy Sunday so decided to do the vertical rear wiper mod...

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Took about 15-20min. Unfortunately I broke a clip taking off the hatch panel... oh well
 
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Old 08-16-2010, 05:13 AM
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You have to really yank it to not break those clips - lol. Wait til you take the cowl off for springs. You lift from the back next to glass not the front - I broke two clips.

My interior lights are oziomes(sp) Two bars about 8 inches each. Bright! I have seen the Wally ones. I got the Sport badge there and some valve stem covers.

What is with covering the licence plate? Why do people do this? They can't do it while driving.

You need some JDM tails now
 
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Old 08-16-2010, 04:12 PM
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Yes, I'm already dreading the installation process for when I get my springs lol. Heard many horror stories BUT also heard some "oh it was so easy" stories too, so hopefully that's what I can say after I install them.

As for blocking out my plate, I just do it for that extra little privacy. I've heard about crooks calling up their local DMV to get the name and address from a tag so they could go steal parts off it or worse, the car itself .

Not sure if this is still possible, but don't wanna take the chance lol.. and yes people see my plate everyday when I'm driving but it's different when someone is at home sitting on their PC on the net since they have the time and tools right at their fingertips. Less of a chance, but I realize it could still happen.

I dunno just call it paranoia lol.
 
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Old 08-16-2010, 04:14 PM
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Oh and I got my red "H" steering wheel emblem today from DecalsDude.. Version#2 that is!

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This one is an actually complete replacement and I removed my entire original "H" emblem. Had to use a little extra double-sided sticky tape tho to make sure she stays in place.
 
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Old 08-16-2010, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jeff_1986
Yes, I'm already dreading the installation process for when I get my springs lol. Heard many horror stories BUT also heard some "oh it was so easy" stories too, so hopefully that's what I can say after I install them.

As for blocking out my plate, I just do it for that extra little privacy. I've heard about crooks calling up their local DMV to get the name and address from a tag so they could go steal parts off it or worse, the car itself .

Not sure if this is still possible, but don't wanna take the chance lol.. and yes people see my plate everyday when I'm driving but it's different when someone is at home sitting on their PC on the net since they have the time and tools right at their fingertips. Less of a chance, but I realize it could still happen.

I dunno just call it paranoia lol.
OK on blocking the licence. Makes sense I guess.

Springs are not too bad actually. Give me a shout when you are ready. I can give you a few more tips. I am waiting for a rear ABS sensor to come in as we forgot to undo mine and broke a wire on one. I had mine replaced at my Dodge dealer. It took maybe 1 1/2 hrs. I had cowling etc off. Cost me $80. Actually now that my dealer knows how comeon up and let him do it. Well worth it. None of this backyard mechanic stuff we do not do well.
 
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Old 08-16-2010, 06:22 PM
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Thanks I'll definitely give you a shout when that time comes! By the looks of it now with school coming up and all, it won't be till next spring.. I want to have my new tire/wheel combo bought and ready to install too when I do the springs. Can't wait
 
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Old 08-17-2010, 06:56 AM
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Thanks I'll definitely give you a shout when that time comes! By the looks of it now with school coming up and all, it won't be till next spring.. I want to have my new tire/wheel combo bought and ready to install too when I do the springs. Can't wait
Well start saving. Damn springs are not cheap in Canada. I saw a set of Swifts used here on Forum would have been a bargin.
 
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Old 08-17-2010, 11:14 AM
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Well start saving. Damn springs are not cheap in Canada. I saw a set of Swifts used here on Forum would have been a bargin.
How much were your swift springs after all said and done? I'm thinking of some DF210 springs from Tanabe. $200 but that doesn't include shipping and brokerage fees lol.
 
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Old 08-17-2010, 11:36 AM
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Nice and clean car.
 
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Old 08-17-2010, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SpoonFitGD3
Nice and clean car.
Thanks!

Relocated my front plate today and also picked up a Scosche mount for my iPhone. Check it out:

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Used the original bracket that came with the car, cut some pieces off to make it fit down below, created 3 holes for the bolts and also picked up an "L" bracket from Home Depot for extra support and voila!

Wish I could just remove the entire plate altogether lol.

And my iPhone's new home in my car:

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Got my dead pedal cover in today from Zeta Products. Ordered it in the "smooth" finish to match my mugen gas pedal:

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Also you can see my all season floor mats that I put in a couple weeks ago
Got the driver's side mat latched in so it doesn't move.

Sorry for the crappy pics, I need a new camera lol
 
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Car is looking great! Base FTW!!1!

Ever think about painting the front lower airdam? Some pics of mine with rattlecan:
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Old 09-22-2010, 05:06 PM
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Thanks! I actually have thought about painting the lower airdam.. back when I did my rear valence actually haha.

You got any more pics of your car head on with the painted airdam? That red looks niiice btw.
 

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Old 09-22-2010, 08:25 PM
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Yea just as I thought, it does look pretty good with the painted airdam lol.

I've actually been debating picking up a sport bumper and trading it out with my base bumper. Haven't decided if I would be crazy to do so or not yet LOL. Would need to buy the fog light assemblies to go with it, not to mention shipping for a bumper to Canada would be pricey
 
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It would look really good on a white base too...but it's all about what you like. Personally, I like the base and have no desire to add Sport pieces. IMHO, that money is better spent on wheels, tires, intake, pulley, exhaust, spark plugs, JDP hood, etc....
 
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Old 09-22-2010, 08:55 PM
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Yea you do make a good point. I must say that JDP hood is coming along very nicely too. May have to add it to my list, can't wait to see it actually installed on some GE's.
 
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OMG! where did you get that bra for your hood!!!???
 
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Old 11-07-2010, 05:11 AM
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OMG! where did you get that bra for your hood!!!???
I bet the dealer. I was thinking of buying full front bra and dealer discouraged me. I just got the plastic deflector instead again from dealer.

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