DanTL-S

Well now that i'll be getting out of school I was thinking of making a small progress thread, or maybe just showing pictures of how it's coming along.
Well this thread is mainly just to ask about Tsudo exhausts. With summer coming i'll be able to work more and buy some toys So I was wondering if the tsudo exhausts on ebay from speedelement are the same as directly from the Tsudo website itself.

Karanx7

iTrader: (2)

I'd guess Tsudo is Tsudo. Check the part number to be sure.

Skirmich

I havent seen any counterfeit Tsudos..

03tLsNBP

iTrader: (9)

Speedelement is legitimate. They are a pretty reputable sponsor over on the Evo/Subie forums.

DanTL-S

awesome! Id rather spend 300 than 420 anyday.
I was also wanting to wet sand buff my spare headlights. Ive seen DIYs saying 1000 and 2000 and others say 1500 and 2500. Anyone recommend one over the other?

victus1

If your headlights are badly pitted, start with a 600 grit. Otherwise, 1000 would be a good starting grit for normally faded lenses. Then continue to wet sand with 2000, 3000 and 5000 grit to obtain a flawless lens. At this point the lens will be foggy so don't panic. You need to finish off with a plastic polishing compound which will remove the fogginess and make it crystal clear. After that, you will want spray them with a UV clear coat paint, otherwise prepare to do this job every 6 months. I did mine like this and 2 years later no fading.

MilwaukeeDave

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Dude Tsudos for our car are 279.99 shipped from speed element. I wouldn't buy them anywhere else. Shipping is free and fast.

DanTL-S

I'll be ordering them soon then! Although I do recall checking their site and saying they didn't have any at the moment.

As for the sanding my headlights, yeah they're just a little blurry due to age. I didn't know about needing more sandpaper at 5000, thanks!

What compound do you guys recommend?

victus1

Any plastic polishing compound will do. All you need it for is to clear up the very fine swirls and fogginess left over from the wet sanding. Automotive stores should have them. Even those polishing compounds that clean up the scratches on your smartphone will do.

MilwaukeeDave

iTrader: (3)

They sell a headlight kit that comes with all the supplies you'll need to do the job except maybe some tape to protect your painted areas. That's probably the best bet.

DanTL-S

I should use painters tape right? Sorry for the questions. My first DIY that has to do with headlights besides the bulbs

HairyMonkey019

iTrader: (7)

If you are likely to hit the painted area, then yes.
If you are experienced then no.

Just look up how to restore headlights on youtube, it's a really easy job. Don't forget to pop the hood open to reduce the use of painters tape.