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Old Feb 29, 2004 | 05:36 PM
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New pics of DDE's and car...

Took some new pics of the DDE's and such.. peep 'em.

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/373508/6
Old Feb 29, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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Old Feb 29, 2004 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by LithiuMax
Took some new pics of the DDE's and such.. peep 'em.

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/373508/6
I'm lovin those headlights. I got a couple questions for you though. First How long did it take to install those. Second do you get alot of rattles in your car with that kicker setup in your trunk? Finally with your intake have you blown any MAF sensors yet?
Old Feb 29, 2004 | 06:23 PM
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Very nice! They don't look too blue anymore.
Old Feb 29, 2004 | 06:30 PM
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Nice pictures! I too am running them without any parking lights....i think it looks 10x better. I gotta take better pictures too....camera just came in, hopefully have time this week to take some.
Old Feb 29, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by imxelite
I'm lovin those headlights. I got a couple questions for you though. First How long did it take to install those. Second do you get alot of rattles in your car with that kicker setup in your trunk? Finally with your intake have you blown any MAF sensors yet?
Thanks, all.

bob - I think I might just have to...

imxelite - I did not install them, the owner of umnitza did (maker of the DDE's). I guess if you take your time and be extra careful, it will take you ~3 hours. As for the Kicker setup, I do have some rattles. The metal in the rear deck (not the lid, but the actual metal deck) flexes pretty good and that causes most of the rattles. It isn't too bad, and will get better with more sound deadening (I have some ares to still cover). With the intake, I have not blown any MAF's *knocks on wood*

2k3 - They are different colors in different pics. I have no idea why.. thay are buish/white in person, but can be seen as white, blue or green on pics.

Manaz - I think so, too. I like how it's just the DDE's and the fogs, with nothing else taking away from the DDE's. Simple and clean, IMHO.
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Manaz101
Nice pictures! I too am running them without any parking lights....i think it looks 10x better. I gotta take better pictures too....camera just came in, hopefully have time this week to take some.

Looks great. I just finished up my headlights and I love the look of having the DDE's on with just the fogs and no running light. I was just wondering what you tapped into for the power. I have my fogs rewired right now and I was just gonna tap into the running light but I think Id rather wire it to a switch and have them be able to be on without the running lights. Thanks.


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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 12:20 PM
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I have mine tapped to my tail lights, which is basically the same as having them tapped to my running lights, except the wiring was easier (no need for an extra wire). You would need to run a relay for if you want your DDE's to be exclusive in the electrical system.
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by LithiuMax
I have mine tapped to my tail lights, which is basically the same as having them tapped to my running lights, except the wiring was easier (no need for an extra wire). You would need to run a relay for if you want your DDE's to be exclusive in the electrical system.
What extra wire are you talkin about?
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by LithiuMax
I have mine tapped to my tail lights, which is basically the same as having them tapped to my running lights, except the wiring was easier (no need for an extra wire). You would need to run a relay for if you want your DDE's to be exclusive in the electrical system.
Good idea. Ilya, I remember when you sdaid tyhis before and everyone thought it was crazy. they thought the DDEs would turn out whenever you brake.
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by scmaxima2k
Looks great. I just finished up my headlights and I love the look of having the DDE's on with just the fogs and no running light. I was just wondering what you tapped into for the power. I have my fogs rewired right now and I was just gonna tap into the running light but I think Id rather wire it to a switch and have them be able to be on without the running lights. Thanks.


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I've got mine going to the running lights....i just took out the bulbs. So they come on whenever i have the runnig lights on. I've got the foglight rewire so they're independent.
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 02:06 PM
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Man that looks good, I want!
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 02:22 PM
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Yet again, I have confused the fog re-wire with the DDE wiring. :

My DDE's are wired to my parking/running light wires, but I have the parking bulbs out. My fogs are wired to my tail lights, which, as far as I know, is better than having to wire them to your parking lights because you don't need to use an extention wire.
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 04:27 PM
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hey Ive got another question for u guys. When u opened ur headlights did you happen to get any of the glue on the front clear lens of the headlight. Ive got a couple spots of it on my front lens and this stuff is pretty serious. What can I use to get it off?



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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 06:20 PM
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Lith - Great shots! Makes me want to get my cam back out and shoot a few more of my own. And I agree, they look great without the parking bulbs.
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 06:30 PM
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Thanks man.. I did those shots in some cold/windy conditions, and consequently got a 24 cold.. so they cost me.
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 08:10 PM
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if you have glue on your lens - by ALL MEANS DO NOT PUT 3M ADHESIVE REMOVER ON YOUR LENS!!!

It will "scour" the light. Badly.

I recommend something like simple rubbing alcohol and possibly something that will freeze that area to make the "goo" come off.
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 09:46 PM
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Goo Gone works very well
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Originally Posted by umnitza
if you have glue on your lens - by ALL MEANS DO NOT PUT 3M ADHESIVE REMOVER ON YOUR LENS!!!

It will "scour" the light. Badly.

I recommend something like simple rubbing alcohol and possibly something that will freeze that area to make the "goo" come off.
hi umnitza are you gonna run a GD anytime soon?
thx
Old Mar 6, 2004 | 02:37 PM
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Not really sure, at this price point, we're selling out weekly.

I might shave $10, if I can get 20 guys in at the same time and they are willing to wait exactly 10 days to get their products.
Old Mar 6, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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Damn Matt, this $hit is selling

I get stopped atleast twice each day of ppl asking me where I get my lights.
Old Mar 6, 2004 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Igor911
Damn Matt, this $hit is selling

I get stopped atleast twice each day of ppl asking me where I get my lights.

hehe im installing my headlights i just finished painting and clearing and installing the DDEs on either tues or wed next week and i cant wait for that first time out with the DDEs on



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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 04:40 PM
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Where

Does anyone know of a place in New jersey where I can get these Installed? I would do it myself but don't want to take the chance of screwing it all up. I have re wired my fogs to come on with my running lights without a problem. Is this much harder or around the same category? Any help is appreciated!!!!

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Thanks, all.

bob - I think I might just have to...

imxelite - I did not install them, the owner of umnitza did (maker of the DDE's). I guess if you take your time and be extra careful, it will take you ~3 hours. As for the Kicker setup, I do have some rattles. The metal in the rear deck (not the lid, but the actual metal deck) flexes pretty good and that causes most of the rattles. It isn't too bad, and will get better with more sound deadening (I have some ares to still cover). With the intake, I have not blown any MAF's *knocks on wood*

2k3 - They are different colors in different pics. I have no idea why.. thay are buish/white in person, but can be seen as white, blue or green on pics.

Manaz - I think so, too. I like how it's just the DDE's and the fogs, with nothing else taking away from the DDE's. Simple and clean, IMHO.
Old Mar 6, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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We have people all over the place.
Westbury Nissan is doing one - ask for Spencer.
Old Mar 6, 2004 | 05:11 PM
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Matt, say something nice about my pics!
Old Mar 6, 2004 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by umnitza
We have people all over the place.
Westbury Nissan is doing one - ask for Spencer.
if we want to buy, should we just order through your site? if we do, do you have any in stock right now? thanks.
Old Mar 6, 2004 | 05:29 PM
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Something nice about your pics
Old Mar 6, 2004 | 05:36 PM
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Westbury

Originally Posted by umnitza
We have people all over the place.
Westbury Nissan is doing one - ask for Spencer.
Westbury NY, Kinda far for me to go unless its a one day job where I could sit and kill the day there. But I want these lights, my wife just saw pictures of the lights and loves them!!!!
Old Mar 6, 2004 | 05:49 PM
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We have an installer on the board between CT and NY, if that's closer?

We also have someone pretty competent to do it in PA.

BTW - it's a 3-4 hour job for someone else, so it's not hard.
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Thanks

Thanks alot, I believe I am going to get the kit then and possibly try it myself. if I think its to hard I will give Spencer a call and set up a day to drive up there and have it done. I am on the Jersey Shore near Belmar so I am not sure what would be the closest NY or PA!!

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We have an installer on the board between CT and NY, if that's closer?

We also have someone pretty competent to do it in PA.

BTW - it's a 3-4 hour job for someone else, so it's not hard.
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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I LOVE MY DDE'S, definately get these...while i don't get stopped or asked, they're are a definate eye catcher. Plust the customer service is TOP NOTCH!!
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Thanks

Originally Posted by Manaz101
I LOVE MY DDE'S, definately get these...while i don't get stopped or asked, they're are a definate eye catcher. Plust the customer service is TOP NOTCH!!
Did you do it yourself and how easy or hard was it? How much did the kit cost you?
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I have a guy in NJ that installed 3 or 4 kits already...tell me if you still need him.
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Igor, who's installing them in NJ?

Matt, also, which guy in PA is doing installs? Let me know..thanks
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Where?

Where abouts in NJ does this guy install them, I think I wo9uld rather have a guy thats done a few install mine then to have myself screw it all up.

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I have a guy in NJ that installed 3 or 4 kits already...tell me if you still need him.
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Originally Posted by hct67
Where abouts in NJ does this guy install them, I think I wo9uld rather have a guy thats done a few install mine then to have myself screw it all up.
Don: 1-732-921-9046

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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by hct67
Did you do it yourself and how easy or hard was it? How much did the kit cost you?
Yes i did, and it was very easy. The only thing that you could consider "difficult" is properly opening and closing your headlights again.....but that's not hard at all. The components assemble together in one way only, so you can't mess it up. You can say they're plug-n-play. Rings attatch to black boxes, black boxes to to main black box. Main black box has negative, positive and wire that connects to the "on" switch. Can't get much simplier that that.
Old Mar 7, 2004 | 06:21 PM
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yeah i agree. i thought it would be a much harder install that it was. the wiring is very basic and now that it's done i could have done it myself...oh well. the only part you really need an extra person for is opening up then resealing the headlights.
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