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Old 06-17-2009, 11:50 AM
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nice mods! good luck with the college stuff. im in the same boat, trying to get my last feeble mods out of the way before i have living expenses...
 
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Originally Posted by Grafix Ink.
nice upgrades...

headlights.. as stated go hid - best mod imo... and most satisfying...

extang cover - best bang for buck.. awesome cover, lifetime warranty... cheap price.. cant go wrong.
HID's are in the works; however I may get my foglights first. I'm I little undecided on which ones first though. Opinions one that anyone?
To be honest the fact it has a great warranty along with the fact that I've never had to warranty one at work was the reason I went with it!
It's been great so far!

Note: Hopefully I can install some of this stuff during lunch (or at least after work, pics will follow!)
 
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Originally Posted by Raptor05121
nice mods! good luck with the college stuff. im in the same boat, trying to get my last feeble mods out of the way before i have living expenses...
This is truth!

 
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if you just got bulbs, i would keep running them until they went out. pretty pointless to install them and then switch to HIDs. they are great but from a monetary standpoint it isnt the smartest choice.

i would get heads first then foglights. just ask yourself: which ones are on more often???
 
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Old 06-17-2009, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Raptor05121
if you just got bulbs, i would keep running them until they went out. pretty pointless to install them and then switch to HIDs. they are great but from a monetary standpoint it isnt the smartest choice.

i would get heads first then foglights. just ask yourself: which ones are on more often???
i agree. well i already have the headlight assembly and the light bulbs. Just so I understand what your saying, your suggesting to get the fogs and then the HID's? (you said since I already have them, run them until they go out, right?)
Also, question for Raptor. Do you have HID's in your truck?
Since I haven't done it I don't know if the 10th and 11th Gen are different as far as wiring goes, but regardless i want to learn how to do both so I can do mine as well as my dad's truck.
Thanks for the help and the thoughts!
 
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Old 06-17-2009, 01:21 PM
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Looking good man!
 
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Talking

PICTURES!!!









And a couple of Install Pics...





(My bosses old 2JZ-GTE Block. I told him if he doesn't do anything with it by the end of the month, I'm maing it into a coffee table!)
 
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Old 06-18-2009, 10:53 AM
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Very nice! Your truck is coming along nicely! Are you planning for custom wheels in the future?
 
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PICTURES!!!


Note: This picture really makes me want a lowering kit...
to quote the VW Forum, "It doesn't need the 4x4 stance"

...someday...
 
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Old 06-18-2009, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by TruckGuy24
Very nice! Your truck is coming along nicely! Are you planning for custom wheels in the future?
Yeah, eventually.
I want to lower her first though.
even though these are OEM wheels, she came with the matte Grey XL wheels, so these are at least better than that.
(the best $100 I spent on my girl so far!)

The problem is I want a clean looking road wheel. I'm not into the whole "luxury wheel" thing, and an off-road style wouldn't make any since on my theme. There is an American Racing wheel that I like ok... It's a deep dish 6-spoke, they come in Chrome, Brushed and Black. Even better than that I like the O-Z Racing "Canyon" Wheel. It's a 22' Wheel, Silver Painted 5 spoke. Very Euro looking.
But I don't have my heart set on anything, so I'm open to ideas if anyone has any!

Info on the OZ's :

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...t+Silver+Paint

 

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Old 06-18-2009, 11:15 AM
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Not bad. That wheel is not quiet my taste, but could look good on the truck. Either way, nice work so far
 
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Old 06-18-2009, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by TruckGuy24
Not bad. That wheel is not quiet my taste, but could look good on the truck. Either way, nice work so far
well, like i said im ope to suggestions, so if you have any thoughts
 
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Old 06-18-2009, 11:51 AM
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I think with your truck, a set of 20's - 22's maybe in chrome would look nice. Those 20" Black machined NASCAR Bristols on tirerack would look very nice on your truck. They are on clearance too, 150 a peice in 20"s
 

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Originally Posted by TruckGuy24
I think with your truck, a set of 20's - 22's maybe in chrome would look nice. Those 20" Black machined NASCAR Bristols on tirerack would look very nice on your truck. They are on clearance too, 150 a piece in 20"s
I looked at those, as well as the Nascar Haulers (which I really like).
I've been looking around, and couldn't find any pictures...
I tried to photoshop and couldn't get it right.
Thanks!
 
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I did a P-Chop today, and I thought I'd post it up to see what everybody thinks.

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