Bay Area/ Nor Cal Community Chat Thread
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yahh know i heard the same from Mr. Tint. haha my friend got tints like on all his cars from him and he said he did a really good job, hella clean, no bubbles and stuff. I'll look into it, thanks a lot!
edit: i was yelping and Tint's R Us is pretty good. Have you heard anything about them? personally i mean.
edit: i was yelping and Tint's R Us is pretty good. Have you heard anything about them? personally i mean.
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Yellow RX8
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no problem man. Although I do notice an odd ripple affect when under yellow street lights.. But it's fine in the day.. Maybe it just takes a long time to settle onto the glass.. But it's awesome in the day 
selling some stuff local homies get dibs..
https://www.rx8club.com/west-sale-wanted-145/borla-ap-pulley-rp-supercat-bhr-ignition-bay-area-211412/
https://www.rx8club.com/west-sale-wanted-145/borla-ap-pulley-rp-supercat-bhr-ignition-bay-area-211412/
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I got my tints at Best Image in San Mateo. Did 5 windows for $120 with life time warranty and they did a really good job :D.
Ayo Superhypered what did you do with the exhaust shrouds? Did you just spray paint them? And would you need to do a primer coat, couple black coats, and a clear coat? lol i have all these materials just need to know the process. Much appreciated :D
Ayo Superhypered what did you do with the exhaust shrouds? Did you just spray paint them? And would you need to do a primer coat, couple black coats, and a clear coat? lol i have all these materials just need to know the process. Much appreciated :D
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Oh, and also does anyone go to the DVC pleasant hill campus? I've seen a couple of 8's there.. plus a student there who drives a GT-R -_-.
But anyways there is also a local quicklies across the street.. and occasionally I see car meets on the weekends..one day we should caravan there and make a scene loll.
But anyways there is also a local quicklies across the street.. and occasionally I see car meets on the weekends..one day we should caravan there and make a scene loll.
Yellow RX8
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lol i used a semi gloss spray paint, and i probably did, i dunno... 2 or 3 coats. it was spraypaint that bonded to plastic btw. no high temp paint, unnecessary
now if you're too uneasy about painting that kind of stuff, i can do it all for you, at no charge.. except you bringing your car over
and heres the difference with before and after painting
pretty big difference if your plastic parts are dirty/faded
oh and i finally got stealth markers
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Oh, and also does anyone go to the DVC pleasant hill campus? I've seen a couple of 8's there.. plus a student there who drives a GT-R -_-.
But anyways there is also a local quicklies across the street.. and occasionally I see car meets on the weekends..one day we should caravan there and make a scene loll.
But anyways there is also a local quicklies across the street.. and occasionally I see car meets on the weekends..one day we should caravan there and make a scene loll.
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Umm.. i saw your post on DOPE619's selling thread. lol I'm going to prob do this soon, and I live in San Leandro... a pretty far drive.. lol but I'll probably just do it my self but thanks for the offer. If i need your help in removing some of the parts I'll be sure to PM you or something.
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I have clear corners but im using amber bulbs cuz white or blue lights are illegal in CA. Im thinking of switching it to a white bulb and im wondering if any nor-cal 8 owners are getting ticketed for having white light?
Yellow RX8
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nvm. excuse my ignorance. i looked it up. Looks like white bulbs on sidemarkers are okay
Turn Signal Lamps
24953. (a) Any turn signal system used to give a signal of intention to turn right or left shall project a flashing white or amber light visible to the front and a flashing red or amber light visible to the rear.
(b) Side-mounted turn signal lamps projecting a flashing amber light to either side may be used to supplement the front and rear turn signals. Side-mounted turn signal lamps mounted to the rear of the center of the vehicle may project a flashing red light no part of which shall be visible from the front.
24953. (a) Any turn signal system used to give a signal of intention to turn right or left shall project a flashing white or amber light visible to the front and a flashing red or amber light visible to the rear.
(b) Side-mounted turn signal lamps projecting a flashing amber light to either side may be used to supplement the front and rear turn signals. Side-mounted turn signal lamps mounted to the rear of the center of the vehicle may project a flashing red light no part of which shall be visible from the front.
Yellow RX8
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well, within that law, it doesnt even include the side markers, because they are just lights that go on when you turn your lights on, and they never flash, so its no big deal
btw neon underglow is legal.. dont let the cops tell you otherwise, they just dont like it
btw neon underglow is legal.. dont let the cops tell you otherwise, they just dont like it
went clear corner w/ white leds in december. so far so good. DO IT!
i bought them from v-leds. i heard good reviews about them from other people on the forums and some friends. heres the exact link:
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/C...-p4481039.html
very happy with them. not too bright not too dim. no complaints from me.
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/C...-p4481039.html
very happy with them. not too bright not too dim. no complaints from me.
Yellow RX8
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hmmm, my friend in fresno bought the one that looks like a square with 4 leds on it.. i heard rotaryfx has bad leds, but so far my interior lights are holding up very well. my door light housing sucks tho. anywho, im sticking to the regular bulbs for my sides
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ordered these from v-leds:
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/B...48921-1-2.html
my 3 year old ones started to die and figured it was time for an upgrade
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/B...48921-1-2.html
my 3 year old ones started to die and figured it was time for an upgrade
yah thats what i linked to you. the square bulb with leds on the sides. i would stay away from rotaryfx. not saying their stuff is bad because i honestly dont know. never bought from them. v-leds is a lot cheaper for a good quality bulb.
Yellow RX8
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ordered these from v-leds:
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/B...48921-1-2.html
my 3 year old ones started to die and figured it was time for an upgrade
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/B...48921-1-2.html
my 3 year old ones started to die and figured it was time for an upgrade
and i just looked for the ones my friend showed me, but they werent there, so you might not know what im talking about and quite possibly think im insane
the link i gave you was 7.99 per PAIR so thats TWO bulbs for 7.99+shipping
Yellow RX8
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lol. im new to forums, so i havnt reached double quoting quite yet.... but, in any case, i was originally quoting laythor about his link, and i did yours separately underneath.. haha sorry.