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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 09:27 AM
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I could go back to stock if I had to, but of course I sold my OEM headlights after I installed the HIDs, but they're pretty easy to come by thankfully if I have to go that route. I'm really hoping it doesn't come down to that but it would obviously solve my problem if the new harness and ballasts don't fix it. With that said the Morimoto stuff appears to be light years better quality than what was provided with the stuff I got second hand. They have dual relays, a water tight fuse, a capacitor link for the harness and the ballasts are about triple the weight of the ones I have installed, plus the igniters just look 100x better. All the wiring is covered with woven heat wrap. I did pay up for all of it but if it solves my issues and on top of it I get even more light output then all is well. But yeah, I know exactly what you're talking about with mods and problems. Sh*t like this makes me lose sleep and stress the hell out while it's happening, but once it's solved I forget all about what I went though to get it to be right. It's a vicious circle until the next mod problem comes along lol.
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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 09:33 AM
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Oh wait then you'll be fine then, man! Nice...I thought it WAS the MORI fkng up on you.
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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 04:00 PM
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Nope the bulbs have been awesome. It's the supporting stuff that's been a disaster. I just installed everything and instantly I can tell a difference in how quick they light up. The real test will be when it's not raining and seeing if the HIDs pop on randomly like they were doing with the cheap stuff. That was the first issue I had before the passenger side ballast crapped the bed. Hopefully I'll have a positive update tomorrow when I get more driving time.
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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 04:28 PM
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I'm confidAnt it'll all be fine, bud
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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 04:51 PM
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You have such a positive attitude since getting the Vagon. Hmm maybe I need an attitude adjustment myself.
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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 05:00 PM
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Do I?
I guess overall, I'm really happy with the purchase. I need to adjust to what a full tank o' gas will get me and I need to sell the KBP to refin lower and put a little cash back into the modding fund.
Right now, I've basically only bought the really fun stuff like new wiper blades.
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Old Aug 11, 2016 | 09:43 AM
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I'm so freaking happy my HID issues are all over. Morimoto ballasts and relay harness FTMFW! Time to move on and not have to worry about lighting for a while hopefully.



On an unrelated note I have this custom badge I designed heading to me. It's going to replace the Hurst badge on the back deck lid. Can't wait to see it in person.

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Old Aug 26, 2016 | 11:29 AM
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I finally bit the bullet and bought a lip spoiler. Hellcat reproduction. There's a few guys that have installed these on the first gen Chargers and they look freeg'n awesome.
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Old Aug 26, 2016 | 01:28 PM
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Looking forward to seeing it installed.
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Old Aug 26, 2016 | 02:14 PM
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I'll put this here as the before.

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Old Aug 26, 2016 | 07:54 PM
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Lip spoiler ftw. I'm excited to see it installed!
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Old Aug 26, 2016 | 10:07 PM
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I wanna see your ass.
TIA.
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Old Sep 3, 2016 | 08:58 AM
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Whelp I installed it and I'm not loving it like I thought I would, so it's already off and for sale ha ha. Thankfully I was able to install it without having to drill additional holes in my trunk lid.


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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 09:26 AM
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Good call. Maybe if it were more flush, like on the newer Chargers.
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 09:48 AM
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looks like a fat ass being spread open...
I definitely don't like it. And I'm surprised.
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 11:22 AM
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yup good call man
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 11:36 AM
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it doesnt look any worse than the stock one.


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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 12:14 PM
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I think that's teh point...he chose nothing!
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 12:24 PM
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I think it looks effing boss.. maybe a little fitment adjustment.. too bad.
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 12:32 PM
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I will say I think he specifically took the WORST angle of it...
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 12:46 PM
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I wish I saw it from standing view
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 12:50 PM
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I don't think he wanted us to talk him into keeping it

That's why he's like oh look tried it, shitty angle, it's for sale already kthanksbye how about them Dolphins this year
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 12:52 PM
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^seriously! i find that acurazine is another form of "keeping up with the Joneses" I'm like...dammmit rockstar, now I WANT A CTS-V
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 12:57 PM
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LMAO, Justin...you don't want that. You'll kill yourself (to be readin the "YOU"LL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT" voice from A Christmas Story).
Shoot...I might kill myself and I'm 1/2 the loco you are!
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
LMAO, Justin...you don't want that. You'll kill yourself (to be readin the "YOU"LL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT" voice from A Christmas Story).
Shoot...I might kill myself and I'm 1/2 the loco you are!
bro, have you seen the youtube vidz you upload?
you're crazy.
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 01:40 PM
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skillz, son. SKILLZ.
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 02:34 PM
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dolphins always have and always will be shit
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 02:55 PM
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I can't tell shit from that photo. I thought you hadn't done anything when I first saw it.
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 02:56 PM
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That was his intent!
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
That was his intent!
I bet it's still on.

there was no after-after picture to tell us otherwise.
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 06:41 AM
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Oh Sickest TL
dolphins always have and always will be shit
my only recollection of the Dolphins is from Ace Ventura; Pet Detective.
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 06:50 AM
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1972 Perfect Season

and most recently...
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 10:34 AM
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Wow I didn't realize how huge that photo was. I did it from my iPhone. I had a hard time finding an angle but here's another (much smaller) photo of it. It just didn't work for me. The stock one's back on although I have no photographic proof it it at the moment.

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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 10:43 AM
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looks the same as stock from here. one couldnt tell the difference!
but in that sense, glad you sent the other one back to re-coop the $$
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 11:02 AM
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The design and fit of that lip spoiler doesn't work. It feels slapped rather than flowing.

Good choice on your part.
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 11:16 AM
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Why do you keep posting terrible photos of it

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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 11:17 AM
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I also don't understand how you like it on other Chargers, but not yours..
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 11:17 AM
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Laces out Marino!!!
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Laces out Marino!!!
Einheart is Finkle!
Finkle is Einheart.

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