rockstar143

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I'm sure you could...people have been doing that for a long time, put a few washers in, then bolt it back up. All you're doing is creating a purposeful exhaust leak!

imKing

isnt anyone worried about maybe water rusting that area when it rains a lot?

d_zone21

Looks great!!!

kowloonsniperhk

hey everybody! it's been a while since I last posted.

I just graduated in December from nursing school with my BSN. I've been MIA for the past year. Miami roads has been horrible towards my car. Some inclines and speed bumps are ridiculous.

Anyways as of right now, I'm just working and studying for my boards. I haven't done anything special to my car. I'm basically trying to get my car to mint condition since I've kind of neglected it the past year. My front bumper is scratched and I'm missing the bottom liner. Car is in need for some detailing.

I've installed the VLEDs Triton V3 switchbacks and I have to admit they were a PITA to install. Not because it wasn't plug and play but I had a lot of issues with regards to the base adapter that they provide for you. The base adapter that VLEDs provide is suppose to plug into your car's turn signal outlet. The problem is that it's kind of loose and in order to get the lights to work, you have to press with force to have the light on.

I've emailed them already regarding this issue but they have not been addressing my issue. I'm kind of upset because apparently its an issue with a lot of people.

As of right now, I used electrical tape to tie down the base adapter into the car's socket. and heat shrink and also taped down all the plugs. The other issue is that there is NOT a lot of room to work with to place the modules in. I basically kind of ghetto rigged my set up by duct taping the modules into the fender.

I've also replaced my tires since I had an incident on the road where my rear passenger tire camber wear was so bad that it was leaking air. My tire pressure went from 38 psi down to 2 psi. I managed to get it to gas station where I can change into a spare. But man was that scary. Tires I got this time were the same.

I've also bought Ingalls rear camber kit since I want to correct this. Haven't installed it yet.

Bought a new OEM-style foglight assembly for my driver's side fog light since I have a lot of crap inside including a blown light bulb lol. Some green goo stuff too. While it's not OEM, it looks OEM lol.

HID fogs that I replaced in the summer no longer works. Ordered the VLEDs XB 6K Cree LED fogs. Still waiting on them.

Finally bought a new DSLR for my graduation!

Anyways, here comes the pictures (*sorry my car is in really bad condition and haven't washed it, too busy with studying for boards)











































Some cell phone pictures of the VLEDs Tritons

iSeeYouTwo

You call that dirty? Let me snap a picture of my car real quick..


You don't see snow in FL, so you don't know what dirty really is. Lol

kowloonsniperhk

there was some editing that hid the dirtiness lol. It's been raining down here so I constantly have rain spots

opboarding

hes back!

ed_423

very ncie! those are very nice bulbs!

rockstar143

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Wow, looking great, brother!
The signal socket doesn't unplug like in the TL? If so, why not access it from the fender well, then unplug and install and test the bulb off the car and then reattach. PS...did you try prying the 4 wires a bit off the base plug so it'll hold in place when you push into the socket?

kowloonsniperhk

What do you mean if the signal socket doesn't unplug? Like does it have slack? If so, yes. Right now the signal socket from the car is basically tucked away where all my modules are.

Hopefully I can describe this correctly.



VLEDs Tritons in headlight --> wires from the bulb goes to the "power supply" (*not sure what it is called) --> wires from the "power supply" connects to the Circuit Loading System Module (CLS module which fixes the hyperflashing)---> From the CLS module, is another pair of wires which connects to the base adapter (from VLEDs) --> the base adapter is like the base of your oem bulb that connects into the car's socket.

http://www.vleds.com/v3-triton/adapt...57-1-pair.html

The base adapter that they provide is suppose to be like the factory end where it fits in and you turn it and it locks. The problem however, is that the base adapter fits in and locks but it doesn't push in hard enough where it has sufficient pressure on the terminals in the car's socket.

rockstar143

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Gotcha, so it's loose, but doesn't effect whether or not it fires etc?! I was picturing it wrong.

Ok, in that case, what I've personally used to remedy an slightly ill fitting bulb is teflon tape. It's thin enough to layer until it's thick enough to sit snugly and it's easy to work with...once you wrap once, it'll hold in place and you can pull it taught.

ssjoeboe9

First off. Car looks BA like always.

On another note Im glad/sad to see I'm not the only one with the glaucoma headlights




Is yours (or anybody else's) as bad as mine? I try my best to keep it clear but nothing works.






And this one really shows it

kowloonsniperhk

Yeah mines pretty bad. It must be the weather lol. And I just restore the headlights New Years Eve

kowloonsniperhk

yup, it's loose, not enough pressure on the terminals for it to fire. So I have to use my thumb to apply pressure. I used electrical tape basically wrapping it down to hold it in place. Waiting on VLEDs to respond.

Here are some pictures I just took and a video

MC MiYoung3269

Vid is private Other than that it looks nice

ed_423

holy crap joe your's really bad...

BaoZZeR

Only the people in FL have the headlight problem lol

ssjoeboe9

Must be the sun

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

It is the sun...

and to be honest, it'll keep coming back once the factory clearcoat goes. I try and wetsand and polish every 6 months and then add some headlight sealant I picked up from Walmart every couple of months. No way around it, I guess.

kowloonsniperhk

try again. i changed the settings.

kowloonsniperhk

ssjoeboe9

Could you make a DIY?! That would be super helpful to know!

kowloonsniperhk

Isn't a lot of the headlight restoration kits just wet sand and polish? Just overpriced.

opboarding

use toothpaste!

ed_423

heard toothpaste works

kowloonsniperhk

^you gotta seal it in after rubbing it.

kowloonsniperhk

a picture of the "OEM-style" factory driver's fog light assembly. I'm pretty impressed with the quality. I was expecting shotty work. Even came with an extra bulb.

kowloonsniperhk

this was the haze that i had over my headlights. Used Turtle Wax headlight restorer and for the price, i was impressed. too bad it's going to come back within a few months

All taped up


Before




one side done


both sides done

opboarding

opboarding

that's a pretty big difference before and after

HondoGermany

have to look if its available in Germany, if not then will try Toothpaste, haha

kowloonsniperhk

get mint flavor toothpaste so your headlights can be fresh lol

MrOtocinclus

Car still looks great to me!

JR_Rider

I have this exact same VLED setup in my TSX and I haven't had any connection issues at all with the adapter plugging into the 1157 bulb harness. I've had them installed 3 weeks now and not had a signal issue. That's pretty weird. They were certainly a pita to install, I actually had mine done at the dealer.

ssjoeboe9

Turtlewax huh? Autozone I'm assuming. I'll give it a shot. Sometimes I feel like the actual plastic has deformed rather than oxidation.

kowloonsniperhk

I got mine at Advance Auto Parts but Autozone will probably have it. Sometimes, I wish my car was stock. I miss the comfy squishy ride. Stupid back.

BaoZZeR

I used the turtle wax 1. Honestly everything works but doesn't last. I now use megiuer's headlight restoration or mags aluminum polish to clean the headlights because they both work and you don't have to wet sand

ssjoeboe9

I bought some $8 turtle wax combo restoration kit. I'll test it out.

@kowloon. I know what u mean. Squeeky springs over speed bumps every single day of
My life kinda gets to me.... But the turned heads on the road is worth it haha

savclaude

I got my way of dealing with the headlight haze all I do is wet sand it with a 1000 and 1500 and use automotive clear on them I did it to my 96 honda accord 3 years ago and they look brand new till now

ssjoeboe9

Ahhh teach me your ways!! I need something better than restoration kit