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Old 10-18-2017, 04:54 PM
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That color-matched grille looks really good, I may have to consider it. I wonder why I got 2" out of my shackles and you only got 1"? Maybe you should have just taken out the block??
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Thanks, I think I made the right decision on that.
Ya, it would have done the same thing, but zero $$$. I'll measure it again in a few weeks, to see if it might settle a bit.
I ordered Bilsteins today for it, but maybe hold off before I adjust the front any, I was planning on using the .75 setting, just to level it slightly. Time will tell.
Oh, I ordered something for the front, but not telling, I wanna see how observant anyone is reading this thread.
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Originally Posted by johnday
Thanks, I think I made the right decision on that.
Ya, it would have done the same thing, but zero $$$. I'll measure it again in a few weeks, to see if it might settle a bit.
I ordered Bilsteins today for it, but maybe hold off before I adjust the front any, I was planning on using the .75 setting, just to level it slightly. Time will tell.
Oh, I ordered something for the front, but not telling, I wanna see how observant anyone is reading this thread.
Full Race intercooler?
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Full Race intercooler?
LOL, no, but that would be cool, pun intended.
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Well options could include but are not limited to bug guard, chrome tow hooks, PTM grille oval, bull-bar (you have better taste than that) or BLACK HOUSING HEADLIGHTS!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Summers22
Well options could include but are not limited to bug guard, chrome tow hooks, PTM grille oval, bull-bar (you have better taste than that) or BLACK HOUSING HEADLIGHTS!!!!!
Shoulda figured you'd know! LOL, yes, to one of the above, but it ain't chrome, and you're right, no bullbar.
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I have been trying forever to score a set to open and paint. I had a set ready to go for $60, but was 3 hours away.....I passed.
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What were you planning to paint? The chrome outline? And that's the first I've heard about opening these up. Obviously just bake them like the 12th gen?
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Yes, they can be "baked" open. I was going to paint the chrome bezels black, to mimic Special Edition headlights and then tint the amber reflectors. Its either that or black aftermarket ones for around $170 (I know the quality wont be there) or OEM Special edition for around $350.
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Yes, they can be "baked" open. I was going to paint the chrome bezels black, to mimic Special Edition headlights and then tint the amber reflectors. Its either that or black aftermarket ones for around $170 (I know the quality wont be there) or OEM Special edition for around $350.
$170? I've been looking, but the cheapest I found were some SpecD's for $239. I've heard good and bad both about them.


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