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Postby Andrew » Sun Feb 17, 2008 7:07 pm

hey Wun911, what wheel nuts are they? :?:

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Postby wun911 » Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:25 pm

I got them 2nd hand on these forums.

Stock = 32.5774 g
AL705 = 23.2394 g

http://specs.jazzproparts.com/wiki/Lug_nuts
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Postby marcusus » Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:58 pm

:lol:
9 grams a nut ( double :lol: ), 4 per wheel, so you've saved yourself 9x4x4 = 144 grams :P
Mind you, every gram counts. Just don't eat any cheeseburgers before going on the track to undo the lighter nuts.

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Postby Mr Morlock » Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:02 pm

Wun 911 you have been provided with turn signals moulded with clear acrylic as opposed to amber. In all likelihood the lenses are moulded from the same injection moulding die. The appearance to others when your turn indicators are activated is always amber and with the clear lenses this is achieved by an amber bulb sitting behind the lense. The lense optics will dissipate the light so that the light emitted complies with regulations. Most of these type of turn indicators use 12 5w wedge bulbs and these are available in amber and clear.
Insofar as the appearance is concerned this all a matter of taste and fashion. Lighting was once described to me as \"jewellery\". I think that is an apt description. You will probably notice that model updates frequently feature changes to headlamps and tailights and whilst it is still expensive to tool up it does give the vehicle a different look.
Nevertheless bear in mind that OEM lamps are strictly made to comply with all regulations and with good quality plastics. Some of the aftermarket products are rubbish and plastics are inferior. Many Commodore's are getting around with faded aftermarket rear lamps because the plastic has poor UV resistance.

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Postby Alfadog » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:10 pm

LOL
Are you for real?

1. He bought them to replace the OEM orange lenses
2. They are I.L. Motorsports product, a German company with a very good reputation for quality. FYI :)
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Postby Mr Morlock » Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:55 pm

Alfadog- which bit do you have a problem with? Have I chosen the wrong word(s) to give either misleading or incorrect information?

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Postby Alfadog » Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:13 pm

Nope, you're totally correct. I just thought you might have been joking being so verbose!
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Postby wun911 » Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:01 pm

I plan to use the jewls to attact the attiontion of nubile females. However to achieve this I need to make my jewls twinkle at my command. If you help me you will be looked upon favourably in my eys for eternity.
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Postby Okibi » Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:41 pm

So gonna put strobes behind them? :lol:
If you had access to a car like this, would you take it back right away? Neither would I.

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Postby Mr Morlock » Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:41 am

Alfa dog you are right- I am verbose at times and I talk to much as well. Hope I did not give offence in any way- cheers

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Postby wun911 » Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:33 pm

I finally figured out how to wire em up.
I vampire tapped the the wires from the round side indicators.

the pic is crap but it shows em lit up...

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Postby Fatty » Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:43 pm

wun, that's awesome mate, well done!

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Postby corners » Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:50 pm

Mine came like this from japan but i didnt like it so I got rid of the side one and just use the standard ones.

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Postby wun911 » Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:01 pm

Thanks fatty...

LOL its a personal preference I guess...
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Postby TieNN89 » Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:42 pm

w00t i got my clear indicators and reflectors today and its on as well

i'm planning on wiring the reflectors as well :D anyone know if its illegal?

and will i risk burning the flashing box? (the thing that makes you indicators flash)


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