What did you do to your SC today?
#8386
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Kira
I can personally attest to the quality of the Super bright led's. I tried the cheap ones first and then switched to Super Bright and they have been in my SC and the wife's SUV for over two years and I would dare to say they are just as bright as they were when I installed them.
Bill
I can personally attest to the quality of the Super bright led's. I tried the cheap ones first and then switched to Super Bright and they have been in my SC and the wife's SUV for over two years and I would dare to say they are just as bright as they were when I installed them.
Bill
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Kira X (02-23-23)
#8387
Nice. I haven’t used them before. I did a full VLED build for the interior and used their bulbs for the brake lights. Everything else was Philips Ultinon bulbs. I especially liked the Philips bulb for the front turn signal, since it uses an amber lens, which looks more OEM. However, it’s not very bright. I’ve been trying to find a higher output replacement with the amber lens but have come up empty.
On the docket is replacing the small 194 bulbs in the tail lights so they have a better spread and perfect color match to the brake bulbs. Eventually, I’d like to also replace all the LEDs in the spoiler, cause they almost look pink compared to the super deep red of the brake lights, now.
Nick
On the docket is replacing the small 194 bulbs in the tail lights so they have a better spread and perfect color match to the brake bulbs. Eventually, I’d like to also replace all the LEDs in the spoiler, cause they almost look pink compared to the super deep red of the brake lights, now.
Nick
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Bimmerbill (02-05-23)
#8388
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Hey Nick,
I do not think you would be disappointed. My amber light you speak of is LED and came from the same people. When i ordered them the girl had a hard time finding them in her catalog but called me back with the price. All OK.
Bill
I do not think you would be disappointed. My amber light you speak of is LED and came from the same people. When i ordered them the girl had a hard time finding them in her catalog but called me back with the price. All OK.
Bill
#8389
I did see a Morimoto product today on theretrofitsource.com which did use a lens on the 1157 bulb, but it’s a clear lens with an amber LED. Perhaps I’d try that and color the lens amber myself? I’m toying with the idea.
Nick
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Bimmerbill (02-05-23)
#8390
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Nick
Please let us know, I love being a little different on my SC
Bill
Please let us know, I love being a little different on my SC
Bill
#8391
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I finally decided to put some Shin Etsu grease on my weather stripping to see if it will help with the creaking since I've heard it mentioned a few times in other threads. Holy crap this stuff works. I put a rather heavy coat on and left it alone for a day with the doors closed. Then opened them up and wiped out the excess. Drove the car today and about 80% of all my creaking noise is gone and I haven't even done everything yet, just the doors and sunroof. Only thing I hear now is something in the dash that I have no interest in chasing down at the moment and the sway bar bushings on the front. If you haven't done it yet, go do it. $20 on amazon for a fairly large tube that should be enough for multiple applications.
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#8392
I finally decided to put some Shin Etsu grease on my weather stripping to see if it will help with the creaking since I've heard it mentioned a few times in other threads. Holy crap this stuff works. I put a rather heavy coat on and left it alone for a day with the doors closed. Then opened them up and wiped out the excess. Drove the car today and about 80% of all my creaking noise is gone and I haven't even done everything yet, just the doors and sunroof. Only thing I hear now is something in the dash that I have no interest in chasing down at the moment and the sway bar bushings on the front. If you haven't done it yet, go do it. $20 on amazon for a fairly large tube that should be enough for multiple applications.
Nick
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Wow, I’m super intrigued! My car creaks over undulations a bit and I’d love for them to go away! I tried a popular product from Europe called Gummi Pflege on the seals on the doors and it seemed to work well in that the seals darkened nicely and appeared more supple and kind of conditioned now. But, this product you’ve used has been touted as a miracle and you seem to be a believer now lol — I think I’m gonna try it! Thanks for sharing!
Nick
Nick
#8394
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Squeaks
I have no rattles or squeaks in the car. Been using ArmorAll on it and in it for around 20 yrs, so maybe it's just that I have never let anything dry out or crack. I've always been amazed about that rattle thing. Have driven the car in downtown SF for yrs. Rotten roads like all big cities. Have always thought to myself, man they built this car solid. I've always been amazed and grateful.
Have picked up wind noise along the years primarily having replaced my windshield, which looks like I'm going to have to do again real soon, (cracks)
And coilovers has put different stresses in different places around the body
Have picked up wind noise along the years primarily having replaced my windshield, which looks like I'm going to have to do again real soon, (cracks)
And coilovers has put different stresses in different places around the body
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Kira X (02-23-23)
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I have no rattles or squeaks in the car. Been using ArmorAll on it and in it for around 20 yrs, so maybe it's just that I have never let anything dry out or crack. I've always been amazed about that rattle thing. Have driven the car in downtown SF for yrs. Rotten roads like all big cities. Have always thought to myself, man they built this car solid. I've always been amazed and grateful.
Have picked up wind noise along the years primarily having replaced my windshield, which looks like I'm going to have to do again real soon, (cracks)
And coilovers has put different stresses in different places around the body
Have picked up wind noise along the years primarily having replaced my windshield, which looks like I'm going to have to do again real soon, (cracks)
And coilovers has put different stresses in different places around the body
Nick
#8396
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The hardmounts were the reason I decided to get the KWs and as far as vibrations and noise is concerned they are about as good as you'll get without going full OEM but one thing regarding the KWs. The stock spring rates were too stiff for my taste. I ended up spending a little more and getting 10k front 7k rear swift springs that improved the ride quality significantly but even those feel like the are a little to stiff for these cars on normal roads. I plan to try out a softer spring rate at some point in time when I have extra $300 laying around.
#8397
These things are definitely built strong. I've driven a bunch of different cars and have yet to drive something as old as these cars without feeling like the interior is coming apart.
The hardmounts were the reason I decided to get the KWs and as far as vibrations and noise is concerned they are about as good as you'll get without going full OEM but one thing regarding the KWs. The stock spring rates were too stiff for my taste. I ended up spending a little more and getting 10k front 7k rear swift springs that improved the ride quality significantly but even those feel like the are a little to stiff for these cars on normal roads. I plan to try out a softer spring rate at some point in time when I have extra $300 laying around.
The hardmounts were the reason I decided to get the KWs and as far as vibrations and noise is concerned they are about as good as you'll get without going full OEM but one thing regarding the KWs. The stock spring rates were too stiff for my taste. I ended up spending a little more and getting 10k front 7k rear swift springs that improved the ride quality significantly but even those feel like the are a little to stiff for these cars on normal roads. I plan to try out a softer spring rate at some point in time when I have extra $300 laying around.
Nick
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Nick
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