What did you do to your LS today?
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If the tint is a film, I hope you have LED brake/running bulbs or they will cave in. I am also jelly of your mint looking paint.
I finally unpacked my degas bottle, yay. Not going to put her in yet, the coolant level has miraculously been steady.
I finally unpacked my degas bottle, yay. Not going to put her in yet, the coolant level has miraculously been steady.
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Dude you might as well put it in Mark, the cracks expand and contracts w/ fluctuating temps.
Trust me, if you were leaking behind the front drivers wheel, it's time to put in the new bottle.
Many of bottles, I'm sure, leaked then stopped, held pressure, then leaked again.
I ran mine for a while with no overheating issues and it was on the second top up and rebleed,
I noticed she was dripping behind the wheel, when I parked it.
... then again, it is nice to look at a brand new OEM part for a few days.
Trust me, if you were leaking behind the front drivers wheel, it's time to put in the new bottle.
Many of bottles, I'm sure, leaked then stopped, held pressure, then leaked again.
I ran mine for a while with no overheating issues and it was on the second top up and rebleed,
I noticed she was dripping behind the wheel, when I parked it.
... then again, it is nice to look at a brand new OEM part for a few days.
It's too hot and humid for me now. I hate being a sweaty gorilla when working on the car.. gotta let this heat wave pass then I will probably put it in.
Just did run #3 down to Toronto, still holding level :shifty:
Nice. Sorry if it has been said, but what color/combo are you doing?
mlara1129
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Great job so far Dan Ro!!!
@Jrt more pics of the tails please. And more info when you get it please. Thank you.
@Jrt more pics of the tails please. And more info when you get it please. Thank you.
NickT88LSC
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headlights and tails
Finally getting a couple of things set up for install, got my headlights back together today, used the headlight restore kit on them, and Plasti dipped the eyebrows on them, just have to seal around the lights for moisture control then they are ready for install
I also painted my exhaust tips I am going to use when I redo my exhaust with VHT flameproof, just have to bake them in the oven yet. I am going to do the entire exhaust with the flameproof when it is installed.
http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/flameproof/
Finally getting a couple of things set up for install, got my headlights back together today, used the headlight restore kit on them, and Plasti dipped the eyebrows on them, just have to seal around the lights for moisture control then they are ready for install
I also painted my exhaust tips I am going to use when I redo my exhaust with VHT flameproof, just have to bake them in the oven yet. I am going to do the entire exhaust with the flameproof when it is installed.
http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/flameproof/
ATrom
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Nicee! Can't wait to see the finish product
Here are some pics of the taillights and the windshield trim. As you can see, whatever they used is very thick. The lights didn't come put perfect because of the condition of them. I had to strip the old tint spray off so they were in very rough shape. The guy who did the tinting called me and let me know they didn't come out perfect and would only have to pay 100 for all four parts as opposed to 130. The only spot that isn't perfect is the little spot in the first picture. It is barely noticeable even if you know it is there. As for the windshield trim, it came out better than I had hoped. The color is a near perfect match.
Thanks for the compliments.
It is the gunmetal gray (looks like dark gray primer) as base color and then two different powder pigments mixed into matte clear as my main color. The pigments are named "Storm" and "Antique Silver". The pigments add the sheen and give it the satin finish.
It is the gunmetal gray (looks like dark gray primer) as base color and then two different powder pigments mixed into matte clear as my main color. The pigments are named "Storm" and "Antique Silver". The pigments add the sheen and give it the satin finish.
I couldn't work on it at all today. How you see it in the photos is how it still sits.
G-RELL
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LOOKS KILLER!!! how many gallons? you paint over the door seals? (that was my trickiest part)
1 and a half gray base and 3 and a half of my pigment into clear. I dipped over the seals and need to finish removing it from them.
Still no more photos yet. Straight from work today to softball. (we won 7-5) :biggrin:
I also wish that I had a garage. It took me 3 months to get my car ready because it has been such a cold wet spring this year in my area. A friend let me utilize his shop for this.
medphys
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I guess that's why they call you cool, JJ cause you had it right; it took another $54 with no overflow
At least I know where the purer gas is though. Easier to find than Jennifer ( cause I did look around a bit while cruisin), Those 10% octane stickers are so small they are hard to spot on a drive by.AND, as far as my LS, I'm getting the extended warranty this week !! and paid my last $548 payment and have the title!!
medphys
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I guess that's why they call you cool, JJ cause you had it right; it took another $54 with no overflow
At least I know where the purer gas is though. Easier to find than Jennifer ( cause I did look around a bit while cruisin), Those 10% octane stickers are so small they are hard to spot on a drive by.jjcool00
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Congrats! Whats the plans for future modding. And where's the pics?
Telco
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Most people I've talked to notice rougher idle, reduced power and lower mileage with those things. If you start having problems in the next week or two, you'll at least know where to start.