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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 11:27 AM
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Where to buy Umnitza DDE Lightnings

I know you can get them from Umnitza's website, but are they available anywhere else?
Old Feb 19, 2004 | 11:37 AM
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nope......
Old Feb 21, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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But they are available - at least for the time being
Old Feb 21, 2004 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by umnitza
But they are available - at least for the time being
Is that suppose to mean something other than running out?
Just checkin
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Old Feb 21, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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I'm gonna get some DDEs very soon. Thanks umnitza!
Old Feb 21, 2004 | 06:51 PM
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suddenly i'm interested, how hard is the install? is there a right up?
Old Feb 21, 2004 | 07:02 PM
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there is of course a detailed install guide.
takes little time to do - at most 2-3 hours.
Old Feb 21, 2004 | 10:59 PM
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Is it $179 for everything needed for the install or are there other things needed?
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 12:07 AM
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yes, everything you need.
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 10:15 AM
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So i'm assuming you have to open the whole headlight assembly up?
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 10:29 AM
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So i'm assuming you have to open the whole headlight assembly up?
Yup you have to open the whole Light up. Thats why I'm trying to find someone in the Philly area that would help me install mines when I get it
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 01:17 PM
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Yup you have to open the whole Light up. Thats why I'm trying to find someone in the Philly area that would help me install mines when I get it
Yeah i hear ya, i'm not that brave when it comes to doing stuff on a brand new car that i never done before,

anyone from the chicago burbs area thats done this and could give me a hand, I dont' expect this to be done for me for free.
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 01:34 PM
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we have a few people in Chicago that have done this. One is a certifed installer.

He charges $150
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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Wow! $150 is a ripoff! Just let Mr KPAZZO install it for a 24 pack of you know what.
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 04:48 PM
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Wow! $150 is a ripoff! Just let Mr KPAZZO install it for a 24 pack of you know what.
ahah ok who is this guy and where is he from?
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k3TitaniumSe
Wow! $150 is a ripoff! Just let Mr KPAZZO install it for a 24 pack of you know what.
You're right, it's a rip off. What was I thinking:

1) He has to schedule time.
2) He has to make sure he does a good job, if something breaks, he has to pay for it.
3) If something doesn't work, he has to fix it a week later, for free and again take time out of his schedule.
4) It should take him 2 hours, but let's assume it takes him 4 hours, then it's $40 an hour, 1/2 the going shop rate.
5) He's done 5+ of these installs, you learn something during that time.
6) He can use us as a resource
7) You don't pay someone certified, he breaks a ring or does something else, suddenly you're left paying for the ring and whatever else, because hey "he's doing it for a 24 pack".

Yes, admittedly we get defensive when someone calls something a ripoff without looking at it carefully.

K Pazzo will do a good job, I have 0, none, zilch doubt of it, but if he values his time, his skills, and most importantly his knowledge, he'll charge you. Life isn't free That's what the internet boom and then bust taught us. If he charges you less, then that's not up to us, it's always up to the installer. Many SHOPS will charge you $250-300 to do these.

But he's not been certified to do these
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 05:44 PM
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...i never said i would do this install for anybody...especially for just a 24 pack

this install you have to be VERY, VERY careful
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by trey
ahah ok who is this guy and where is he from?
I dunno but I know he's from illinois.
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by K Pazzo 6
...i never said i would do this install for anybody...especially for just a 24 pack

this install you have to be VERY, VERY careful
LOL... K Pazzo you were just labeled as a Alcoholic and you didn't even know it. LOL
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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LOL... K Pazzo you were just labeled as a Alcoholic and you didn't even know it. LOL
exactly. did anyone BOTHER asking K P if he was even interested in doing this?
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by umnitza
exactly. did anyone BOTHER asking K P if he was even interested in doing this?

Umnitza, Do you know of any installers in the philly? I see you know of some in Illionis
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 06:20 PM
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we have an installer in CT/NY, one in VA, but I don't think we have anyone expressly in Philly except VAC motorsports - and they dont' really do Nissans.
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by K Pazzo 6
...i never said i would do this install for anybody...especially for just a 24 pack

this install you have to be VERY, VERY careful
so your not interested in doing this kinda of an install for anyone. NOt even for a two cases of beer ahha jus kidding.
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by umnitza
we have an installer in CT/NY, one in VA, but I don't think we have anyone expressly in Philly except VAC motorsports - and they dont' really do Nissans.
you know where VAC motorsports is in philly maybe I could reason with them to do a install. Money talks
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 06:50 PM
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yes, $250 likely does make them want to do it.
www.vacmotorsports.com
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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what is this producT? headlight assembly? some sort of lights located where ont he car? is there a site i can go to to see it?
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....&highlight=dde

Here you go:
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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is this dde product the ring around the lamp housing?
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 09:24 PM
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Where is your installer in NY? Any upstate near Albany?
Old Feb 22, 2004 | 09:31 PM
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He's on the CT/NY border
Old Feb 23, 2004 | 05:56 AM
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CT/NY Installer Info

Originally Posted by umnitza
He's on the CT/NY border
Hey - do u know how much this dude on the NY/CT Border charges to do the install - or do u have an address/phone #, so i can contact him about it - i'm hesitant to rip my headlights apart - especially at $450 each - but if i coul pay someone else that knows what they are doing to do it 4 me - then i'll def. get the DDE's
Old Feb 23, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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Ok, the installer charges about $150.
We have his contact info. Just get a hold of him, and he's set

He's very good, can probably do something customer for you as well
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