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My Ground Beetle AKA Carabidae

Old 06-13-2014, 12:32 AM
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Truck looks great, love it
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Old 06-13-2014, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ibf150
Truck looks great, love it
Im not really into building my own stuff like you did with that centre consol, which i loved btw, But im just trying to get the best out of it without spending too much.
Old 06-23-2014, 06:38 AM
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A little update here.
I would like to thank Brian & Billy [MENTION=57684]trucki[/MENTION]mage also all who voted for me in the TOTM competition. I used my prize to purchase this well built piece, i didnt try it on the truck yet, till i get a hitch lock.


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Old 06-23-2014, 09:24 PM
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Just trying the Grappler Tow Hook hitch step on the Carabidae, still waiting for the hitch pin dogbone coupler to leave it where it belong
There was the Drop Down Grappler Tow Hook, which my fear was in it place, when i was hesitating to order that it would be too low for my taste. IMO the standard GTH looks good the way it is, the drop down would fit truck that are lifted maybe 8" and above.


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Old 07-10-2014, 09:55 PM
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The HID i got a while ago were all over the place, blinding drivers and also i can say they were not worth it. I didnt like the look nor the splash lightning. So i went back from where i started.
Headlights + Fogs


I can say the PIAAs were much brighter than the OEM. The pics do not justify it.
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I chose PIAA out of brand loyalty, and also i never had any issues with them. Unlike some friends who went with Hella or IPF and two weeks/months they had to change them.
Not advertising for PIAA, that is from my own experience.
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I was tempted to do the same and go with PIAA but I was VERY happy with the PUTCO Mirror White bulbs I bought for the '12.
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Originally Posted by goneFXcrazy
I was tempted to do the same and go with PIAA but I was VERY happy with the PUTCO Mirror White bulbs I bought for the '12.
I have no idea how are the Putco perform, nor did any of my friends. But what i can say is i tried the PIAA in my previous SUV and they lasted even after selling it. Good to hear that you're happy with your choice
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Now I'm running the OEM HIDS, Rigid Industries 20" SR and 4 Duallys in the front. At this point, I should have more than enough!



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Originally Posted by goneFXcrazy
Now I'm running the OEM HIDS, Rigid Industries 20" SR and 4 Duallys in the front. At this point, I should have more than enough!



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Looks great!
Just too much lightning for my liking. At some point ill get the OEM HIDs.
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I have since removed the ones in the grill, so now it's just the bottom one. I think it looks pretty subdued there.

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