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Old 05-31-2009, 11:54 PM
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WOW . . . Is the word. damn pingunk your talented. much props to you and your diy. I dont think i would have the courage to try it tho. very nice write up indeed.
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Originally Posted by wannatesdr' post='896456' date='Jun 1 2009, 03:54 PM
WOW . . . Is the word. damn pingunk your talented. much props to you and your diy. I dont think i would have the courage to try it tho. very nice write up indeed.
the credit should go to ricky1329
I only helped on some little stuff
ricky1329 is the man to ask how to solder the LEDs on
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='896436' date='Jun 1 2009, 02:30 AM
why is the warmup yellow par gone right up to 4500rpm?
my is only 5800rpm

It's always been there on fisrt start-up. I guess its colder here!!
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Originally Posted by alpinaandy' post='896500' date='Jun 1 2009, 06:27 PM
It's always been there on fisrt start-up. I guess its colder here!!
May be due to colder, Nice pattern
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wow thats legit yo. im think im ganna try this LOL.
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Damn nice mod Pingy. I was fine until step #15.
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just like to replace #19 for a better result.
no need to take the white off under the plastic
just use a red marker to paint on top
this works better.
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Originally Posted by theonlychoman' post='899645' date='Jun 4 2009, 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='899662' date='Jun 4 2009, 03:21 AM
Damn nice mod Pingy. I was fine until step #15.
Please let us know if have issue


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