What did you do to your X351 today?
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I'll take a second look. When I thought that I'd try installing the LEDs, I first turned on the car's lights, and the license plate lights looked pretty bright, and pretty "white", like an LED. I will give them a second look, however, as they don't seem to be a big deal to R&R......
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I'll take a second look. When I thought that I'd try installing the LEDs, I first turned on the car's lights, and the license plate lights looked pretty bright, and pretty "white", like an LED. I will give them a second look, however, as they don't seem to be a big deal to R&R......
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Nonetheless, I'm able to see the opening in the fascia, adjacent to the light's housing, but I can only get the lamp to rotate down about 1/8-3/16", then it hangs up. As previously mentioned, I don't want to damage anything, so maybe I'm being overly careful. I'll resume the battle shortly....
#346
Well I certainly miss my 2 post lift for sure!!
Makes it so easy that I looked at the car more often and in great detail. Only issue is with a 2 post lift you need to get on the ground to place the lift arms properly. Had to sell out that place and move. Currently don't have a lift and it's badly missed!
Did see a nice portable 4 post unit at this years Mecum auction that was very interesting but I have found the 4 post units take up more space and it's more difficult to work on the car. But very simple to use as you just drive on without having to align the car and worry about balancing it.
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Makes it so easy that I looked at the car more often and in great detail. Only issue is with a 2 post lift you need to get on the ground to place the lift arms properly. Had to sell out that place and move. Currently don't have a lift and it's badly missed!
Did see a nice portable 4 post unit at this years Mecum auction that was very interesting but I have found the 4 post units take up more space and it's more difficult to work on the car. But very simple to use as you just drive on without having to align the car and worry about balancing it.
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Did see a nice portable 4 post unit at this years Mecum auction that was very interesting but I have found the 4 post units take up more space and it's more difficult to work on the car. But very simple to use as you just drive on without having to align the car and worry about balancing it.
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Anyway, back to license plate lamps. I managed to remove the OE lamp, about an hour, and was unpleasantly surprised. Either I ordered the incorrect lamps, or the 2016 model year uses a different lamp. Also, as I previously mentioned, the OE lamps seem to be of some sort of "high intensity" design, as their light is very "white". Pictures are below....
Images 1 and 2 are the OE lamps, and 3 and 4 are the aftermarket LED lamps.
#348
Well sorry about that as yours does seem different?
Mine is a 2014 and it had the same pigtail so easy to change. I can't make out how your lights connect? No wires sticking out?
Is there a plug or socket in the car?
The listings on EBay list 2016 as compatible too? So not sure what happened.
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Mine is a 2014 and it had the same pigtail so easy to change. I can't make out how your lights connect? No wires sticking out?
Is there a plug or socket in the car?
The listings on EBay list 2016 as compatible too? So not sure what happened.
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#349
Well sorry about that as yours does seem different?
Mine is a 2014 and it had the same pigtail so easy to change. I can't make out how your lights connect? No wires sticking out?
Is there a plug or socket in the car?
The listings on EBay list 2016 as compatible too? So not sure what happened.
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Mine is a 2014 and it had the same pigtail so easy to change. I can't make out how your lights connect? No wires sticking out?
Is there a plug or socket in the car?
The listings on EBay list 2016 as compatible too? So not sure what happened.
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#350
After waiting for over a year, I finally got new wheels and tires. I was planning to go with 21s, but finally decided to keep the OEM spec and get 20s.
Vossen VFS-2 powder coated gloss black with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. The wheels were coated with CQUARTZ DLUX and the tires were coated with Optimum Tire Coating.
The grill is from mina gallery and I cut the top to make it fit with the front facing camera. When the bumper was off, also painted the cross bar black so the front is completely blacked out when looking directly at it.
My next and probably last upgrade is going to be the Velocity ECU Tune which should be arriving tomorrow (super excited). Looking forward to getting an additional 70hp boost.
Vossen VFS-2 powder coated gloss black with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. The wheels were coated with CQUARTZ DLUX and the tires were coated with Optimum Tire Coating.
The grill is from mina gallery and I cut the top to make it fit with the front facing camera. When the bumper was off, also painted the cross bar black so the front is completely blacked out when looking directly at it.
My next and probably last upgrade is going to be the Velocity ECU Tune which should be arriving tomorrow (super excited). Looking forward to getting an additional 70hp boost.
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After waiting for over a year, I finally got new wheels and tires. I was planning to go with 21s, but finally decided to keep the OEM spec and get 20s.
Vossen VFS-2 powder coated gloss black with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. The wheels were coated with CQUARTZ DLUX and the tires were coated with Optimum Tire Coating.
The grill is from mina gallery and I cut the top to make it fit with the front facing camera. When the bumper was off, also painted the cross bar black so the front is completely blacked out when looking directly at it.
My next and probably last upgrade is going to be the Velocity ECU Tune which should be arriving tomorrow (super excited). Looking forward to getting an additional 70hp boost.
Vossen VFS-2 powder coated gloss black with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. The wheels were coated with CQUARTZ DLUX and the tires were coated with Optimum Tire Coating.
The grill is from mina gallery and I cut the top to make it fit with the front facing camera. When the bumper was off, also painted the cross bar black so the front is completely blacked out when looking directly at it.
My next and probably last upgrade is going to be the Velocity ECU Tune which should be arriving tomorrow (super excited). Looking forward to getting an additional 70hp boost.
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When the bumper was off, also painted the cross bar black so the front is completely blacked out when looking directly at it.
My next and probably last upgrade is going to be the Velocity ECU Tune which should be arriving tomorrow (super excited). Looking forward to getting an additional 70hp boost.
My next and probably last upgrade is going to be the Velocity ECU Tune which should be arriving tomorrow (super excited). Looking forward to getting an additional 70hp boost.
I had the same idea on that cross bar.
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The XJ rear. As you can see I have tinted the lights but cut out the turn signal to give it an extra pop. Also instead of removing the badges I decided to get those darkened up a bit as well. You’ll also notice I have an electronica license plate on the back.
Xj front. Black out grill trim and around the bumper.
XJ from the side. I have done limo tent all the way around with the exception of the windshield.
#356
I don't know where you live, but they must be very understanding. Here in NY, those windows would get you pulled over so fast it would make your head spin. I actually got into an argument with a cop about the way that they came from the factory on my 300c, he wanted to ticket me for the way ALL 300c came from the factory, luckily ,I was able to point out several cars that passed by with the same thing, he left, but wasn't very happy...
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