Undying Dreams' Progress Thread (Updated Pictures, Page 98)
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Thanks man, I scrape enough as it is.
Gotta figure out these shakes and stuff too before I do anything else though.
Gotta figure out these shakes and stuff too before I do anything else though.
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I'll have to look into that.
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Random thought/want of the week:
Thinking of a rear sway bar, I'm feeling a lot of the body roll around some corners, no me gusta.
Should I get one, or is it a waste for a daily driver?
Thinking of a rear sway bar, I'm feeling a lot of the body roll around some corners, no me gusta.
Should I get one, or is it a waste for a daily driver?
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If you think it's a waste for daily, at least get the MT one. 20mm, because it's cheap
It's like $50 I think
I have that and one of the best things I did to the car
Since you are in there
Install moog sway bar links too
oh I got 20mm because I have stock suspension
If I were you I would get 22 or 24
It's like $50 I think
I have that and one of the best things I did to the car
Since you are in there
Install moog sway bar links too
oh I got 20mm because I have stock suspension
If I were you I would get 22 or 24
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Hmm...I shall look into it
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Pics of clearance
Specs: 18x9 +30 - 235/40/18 - Camber -1.5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8234770117/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8234770117/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
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Specs: 18x9 +30 - 235/40/18 - Camber -1.5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8234770117/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8234770117/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
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Another update, just ordered these little suckers, my turn signals apparently are barely visible so I need something brighter. I hope they're as bright as they say they are!
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Why would they melt something?! LED's run cool...
I don't plan on adding a spacer lol
I don't plan on adding a spacer lol
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Hey hey, I said MAYBE but it's not likely.
If for some reason I slam dis hoe it won't have the spacer, I'd need to roll for sure.
I went with these specs to avoid fender work
If for some reason I slam dis hoe it won't have the spacer, I'd need to roll for sure.
I went with these specs to avoid fender work
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Well that's why you run the spacers
Just a matter of preference man, I really don't want to risk fuxoring my paint just to make my tires stick out farther.
Just a matter of preference man, I really don't want to risk fuxoring my paint just to make my tires stick out farther.
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I like the wet shots.
Updated the title to your thread.
Updated the title to your thread.
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I noticed a difference with my sway bar. Progress. Installed it at same time as springs. Need to adjust with coils but for the price easy install.
I am using stock end links for now.
I say go for it. If you are gonna spend 50 on a 6mt spend another 50ish on a nice one.
I am using stock end links for now.
I say go for it. If you are gonna spend 50 on a 6mt spend another 50ish on a nice one.
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Hehe sometimes I have to catch a light, don't wanna stop
It just had me thinking about it the other day because I did go through a yellow light around 40 mph and the turn was nice and wide and then suddenly went sharp and I felt a lot of body roll as well as it digging into the pavement. I guess it will be cheaper to slow down.
It just had me thinking about it the other day because I did go through a yellow light around 40 mph and the turn was nice and wide and then suddenly went sharp and I felt a lot of body roll as well as it digging into the pavement. I guess it will be cheaper to slow down.
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No, for your safety, you must get sway bar.
Honestly, that was one of my biggest pet peeves...taking a turn and trying to kick in some gas and either having VSA interrupt me and the car nose diving all over the place.
I've had my RSB set to track, changed to street a few times, but I always come back to track. Car feels like it's on rails.
Honestly, that was one of my biggest pet peeves...taking a turn and trying to kick in some gas and either having VSA interrupt me and the car nose diving all over the place.
I've had my RSB set to track, changed to street a few times, but I always come back to track. Car feels like it's on rails.
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HerpaDerpaDreams' dreams...
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You assholes.
I love that comic.
Thanks, J I may just get one. I usually don't tote around town hauling ass but it would be nice to have for reassurance.
I love that comic.
Thanks, J I may just get one. I usually don't tote around town hauling ass but it would be nice to have for reassurance.
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Austin, I feel the rear sway bar has definitely improved the handling of the car....also get the moogs end links and switch them out at the same time....you will def like this upgrade....car will keep a lot more "planted"
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^^^^ +1
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I think you're confusing my sloth friend with Bad Luck Brian.
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Copied from the V3 Triton thread.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8250192368/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8250192368/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
On to the install!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249125109/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249125109/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
Above is a comparison of the VLED Triton (left) vs the 18 LED (right) I had before.
Close-up (Triton)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249125515/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249125515/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
Close-up (18 LED)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249125917/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249125917/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
Triton vs 18 LED
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249126285/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249126285/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
Both Tritons installed
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8250194422/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8250194422/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
Side shots
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8250195080/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8250195080/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249127953/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249127953/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
^ That one didn't turn out so well...I assure you it's as bright as the other side shot.
Both installed, this is about 20-25 ft away.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8250196180/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8250196180/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
I can't wait to see these things light up tonight.
So far, so good, I'm really happy they're as bright as they say they are. As for now, my front switchbacks are plenty bright but in the future if these Tritons go on sale or drop in price I will surely pick up a switchback set.
Honestly, if you're thinking about getting a tower LED, I'd recommend you don't. As you can see from my pictures, they're very dim in daylight and I had multiple people tell me they could barely see the turn signal. I know these are expensive but given their brightness, I feel like they will be worth it, they also come with a a warranty so if they fail me I'll get a replacement. If these bulbs last me a few years, definitely worth it.
Note: I do have smoked USR tails which are missing a diffuser in the turn signal area like the OEM tails. If you have smoked tails like me, these are what you need.
I'd like to thank JTS97Z28 for his review on these bulbs, he convinced me to buy them and I am happy I did. Also a thanks to VLED's, I did not pre-order these bulbs but I bought them the day after. I bought them on a Saturday, they shipped Monday and were here yesterday
On to the install!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249125109/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249125109/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
Above is a comparison of the VLED Triton (left) vs the 18 LED (right) I had before.
Close-up (Triton)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249125515/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249125515/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
Close-up (18 LED)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249125917/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249125917/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
Triton vs 18 LED
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249126285/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249126285/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
Both Tritons installed
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8250194422/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8250194422/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
Side shots
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8250195080/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8250195080/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249127953/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8249127953/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
^ That one didn't turn out so well...I assure you it's as bright as the other side shot.
Both installed, this is about 20-25 ft away.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8250196180/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8250196180/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr
I can't wait to see these things light up tonight.
So far, so good, I'm really happy they're as bright as they say they are. As for now, my front switchbacks are plenty bright but in the future if these Tritons go on sale or drop in price I will surely pick up a switchback set.
Honestly, if you're thinking about getting a tower LED, I'd recommend you don't. As you can see from my pictures, they're very dim in daylight and I had multiple people tell me they could barely see the turn signal. I know these are expensive but given their brightness, I feel like they will be worth it, they also come with a a warranty so if they fail me I'll get a replacement. If these bulbs last me a few years, definitely worth it.
Note: I do have smoked USR tails which are missing a diffuser in the turn signal area like the OEM tails. If you have smoked tails like me, these are what you need.
I'd like to thank JTS97Z28 for his review on these bulbs, he convinced me to buy them and I am happy I did. Also a thanks to VLED's, I did not pre-order these bulbs but I bought them the day after. I bought them on a Saturday, they shipped Monday and were here yesterday
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Nice update, WD!
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Wait......you didnt ask J to help you install them??
They look great though, nice and bright!
They look great though, nice and bright!
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Nicely done Austin! Those bulbs look effing great.
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Nah, I was able to do it myself, but only just. -wipes sweat away-
They are really bright! Much better than the LED towers.
They are really well made too, all aluminum, thick lens over the LED's, good stuff, I hope they last a long time.
They are really bright! Much better than the LED towers.
They are really well made too, all aluminum, thick lens over the LED's, good stuff, I hope they last a long time.
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I need those. Supposedly my turn signals aren't easily visible either