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Old Nov 3, 2015 | 10:05 AM
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Questions and opinions needed

Hello,

Have a few questions that may seem out in left field, but here they go...

1. Does anyone build or know someone who builds custom LED taillamps? Im tired of the whole incandescent bulb thing. I want something different.

2. What do you think of these headlamps? With the connectors in the pic, will they fit my car? Also, how hard is it to retrofit aftermarket units? I was thinking a morinoto mini projector. Amazon

3. How on earth do you remove the rear spoiler light? Mine is very dim and I hate it. I've searched all over but I only get instructions on removing the entire spoiler.

4. What would be the best spring/strut setup? I want to get rid of that "nose in the air" look, and drop the front just a tad, and possibly raise the rear. I'm not too picky about ride quality so...

5. If I wanted to add an amp to the Bose system, to replace that God awful sub, could I use the remote wire already in place? I'd like to keep the other speakers (at least for now.)

6. I was thinking of getting a set of keys from Amazon and having them cut by the dealer. Being that they charge outrageous fees just to program it, could I use the original transponder chip in the new? Amazon

I apologize if I offended anyone by asking a question that may have been answered in the past. However, in doing research and using the stickies, ive found that some links aren't accurate.

Vehicle: 2000 SE


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M.

Old Nov 3, 2015 | 11:02 AM
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can't answer your other questions but I just had a key programmed for my 01 for $36. I got the key from ebay and had it programmed by aaa lock here in town.
Old Nov 4, 2015 | 07:58 AM
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Most of what you're asking has been answered with volumes of very specific detail. Click on "search" in the center of the light blue tab bar and select "advanced search".

On my 02 SE, the spoiler light is held with 4 screws on the bottom side of the lens. The screws pass through tabs that extend back from the lens.
Old Nov 4, 2015 | 05:04 PM
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What profile are your tires? You can't live in PA. haha
Old Nov 4, 2015 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Derrick2k2SE
Most of what you're asking has been answered with volumes of very specific detail. Click on "search" in the center of the light blue tab bar and select "advanced search".

On my 02 SE, the spoiler light is held with 4 screws on the bottom side of the lens. The screws pass through tabs that extend back from the lens.
Okay that explains why everything else was coming up, and not what I searched for. Thanks. But, still need numbers 2 and 4. Suspension threads I've read mostly talk about slamming... And I can't/don't want to slam. Especially with 20" wheels lol.

I've tried to remove the spoiler light before but its like when I get the screws out, something is still holding it back...
Old Nov 4, 2015 | 07:50 PM
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#2 for my taste (or lack there of) the headlights are hideous but to answer your question! they'll fit.

#4. h&r springs with kyb excel-g struts (I'll only install the front pair if I was you 20" way too big for this car...

Ps. IMO have your tint redone and blackout the chrome around the windows

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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 08:25 PM
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Those rims are a little too big
Old Nov 5, 2015 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by nestorlugo
#2 for my taste (or lack there of) the headlights are hideous but to answer your question! they'll fit.

#4. h&r springs with kyb excel-g struts (I'll only install the front pair if I was you 20" way too big for this car...

Ps. IMO have your tint redone and blackout the chrome around the windows
Lol true. I just wanted to stay as close to stock as possible with minimal extras so these lights were the next best choice.

I need to replace all four corners because when its cold out, the rear makes noise.

And I do plan on having the tint redone. Right now, its 35 on the front and 20 on the rear sides. The back window was tinted when I got it so idk what it is. I want 20 all around, and a light tint on the windshield.
Old Nov 5, 2015 | 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by george__
Those rims are a little too big
I knew someone would say that lol. But the pictures don't do it Justice. I've gotten a lot of compliments.
Old Nov 5, 2015 | 03:13 AM
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What profile are your tires? You can't live in PA. haha
220/30ZR20 and its hard enough living in Atlanta with these lol so I can only imagine
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