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That's going to look real good. It's not a common mod, going back to the 07-09 bumper, but I like what you're doing here. The spats make the diffuser work. Either by themselves would look awkward. And of course seeing those beautiful Sebring tips is icing on the cake.
No backup sensors, huh?
No backup sensors, huh?
#33
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Haha thanks guys! It's a custom little project I am working on. I'm harvesting the insides of a JDM Power folding mirror and putting them inside a USDM mirror enclosure. This lets me use the EZ Splitters carbon mirror caps, and then the 2010+ JDM Winkers on top of them.
The winkers are rather rare and hard to source for a reasonable price (typically something crazy like $300+ shipping). I saw a pair show up on eBay new back in November and immediately purchased them. Of course when they arrived it didn't include the OEM harnesses, but I can't complain for what I scored them for.
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That's going to look real good. It's not a common mod, going back to the 07-09 bumper, but I like what you're doing here. The spats make the diffuser work. Either by themselves would look awkward. And of course seeing those beautiful Sebring tips is icing on the cake.
No backup sensors, huh?
No backup sensors, huh?
I originally intended to drill holes for the backup sensors, but I will be swapping to the Workshop12 Tablet solution when it arrives. Unfortunately it doesn't support backup sensors (not really like I use them currently, its a little buggy with the Tesla screen). Thus, I opted for the clean look.
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It looks much better without the sensors, it's just... they're useful is all. Like scoring the perfect little apartment, but no dishwasher.
One of the very first things that bugged me about getting my car was my dislike of the 2010+ rear bumper.
One of the very first things that bugged me about getting my car was my dislike of the 2010+ rear bumper.
#36
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But agreed, the blacked it out Valence helps the 2010 a lot, but it’s still just a downgrade compared to the older style. Complete opposite up front though.
#37
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You will come to love and appreciate the power folding feature- especially if you frequent drive thru's. One of the best mods I've done to my car to date.
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I'd offer you a copy of the instructions but I don't have a Xerox machine- plus they're in Japanese... but, installing the winkers is pretty straightforward. The OEM "harness" really complicates the install so you'll likely be better off without it. The sedan may be different but on the Coupe I had to trim a bit of the main housing to create clearance for the winker screws. The instructions do not mention it but I suggest placing a tiny dab of loctite on the 3 screws that attach the winker to the mirror cover.
You will come to love and appreciate the power folding feature- especially if you frequent drive thru's. One of the best mods I've done to my car to date.
You will come to love and appreciate the power folding feature- especially if you frequent drive thru's. One of the best mods I've done to my car to date.
From a winker perspective, I was thinking about just following how the Korean knock-off LEDs wire into the footwell, or just wire it directly into the headlights via the fender. Appreciate the heads up on the winker screws, they are pretty snug as the winker "stems" are going through the CF cap and the OEM cap- but extra loctite is never a bad idea! Very excited to get this project put together, just have to finish my rear bumper swap first!
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Yeah. Still not painted (been too lazy to scuff sand it). More pics https://www.myg37.com/forums/build-t...unicorn-4.html
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After cleaning, claybarring, sealing and waxing the car (phew!), I discovered it was time to get a new pair of license plate frames. I've been using these Cruiser Perimeter frames forever, and really like them. However they don't last. You can get maybe 3 years out of them before they rust (in Western NY).
So I bought a new pair, after mistakenly buying the "Slim" frames... only the second time I did that , LOL
Looking at my custom plates, I realized that there's a 1/8" strip of bare aluminum on each end. So today I taped them off and sprayed them with black primer.
Stupid detail, I know. But I'm really bored, cleaning a car that I can't drive anywhere anyway, because of the virus.
So I bought a new pair, after mistakenly buying the "Slim" frames... only the second time I did that , LOL
Looking at my custom plates, I realized that there's a 1/8" strip of bare aluminum on each end. So today I taped them off and sprayed them with black primer.
Stupid detail, I know. But I'm really bored, cleaning a car that I can't drive anywhere anyway, because of the virus.
#45
After cleaning, claybarring, sealing and waxing the car (phew!), I discovered it was time to get a new pair of license plate frames. I've been using these Cruiser Perimeter frames forever, and really like them. However they don't last. You can get maybe 3 years out of them before they rust (in Western NY).
So I bought a new pair, after mistakenly buying the "Slim" frames... only the second time I did that , LOL
Looking at my custom plates, I realized that there's a 1/8" strip of bare aluminum on each end. So today I taped them off and sprayed them with black primer.
Stupid detail, I know. But I'm really bored, cleaning a car that I can't drive anywhere anyway, because of the virus.
So I bought a new pair, after mistakenly buying the "Slim" frames... only the second time I did that , LOL
Looking at my custom plates, I realized that there's a 1/8" strip of bare aluminum on each end. So today I taped them off and sprayed them with black primer.
Stupid detail, I know. But I'm really bored, cleaning a car that I can't drive anywhere anyway, because of the virus.