#OperationV10
06-10-2012, 01:32 PM
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My Ride: ///M5 BEAST
Model Year: 2006
I was able to get the lights 100% functional. The OEM cables throw codes tho on start up. It's annoying just now $250 annoying to me personally...
06-10-2012, 03:04 PM
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sweet i wanted to get those lights but the problems with the lights made me afraid to make an offer you took a good chance on them how'd you know what to do to fix em
06-10-2012, 03:05 PM
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06-10-2012, 03:19 PM
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I figured worse case scenario it was bad connections at the plug or blown LEDs...but it was none of that. Lol
I won't upset you all & let you in on how easy a fix it was
06-10-2012, 03:23 PM
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06-11-2012, 10:20 AM
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My Ride: 2008 528i Sapphire Black | Sport | Premium | STEPTRONIC | Xenon
after some trial and error...finally got the second set of gloss black 166s looking right. should hopefully get these mounted this wknd or early next week at the latest....
next up, carbon fiber side rocker panel extensions and custom lip....designed by no other than ME
found a machine shop today that can custom fabricate my design out of my mock-ups....im so excited, i literally cant wait!
(note: this set i picked up really damaged w/ curb rash and two cracks per wheel....got them patched up professionally and then took on the curb rash myself....used a little bit of bondo....tons of sanding + elbow grease and then refinished them in gloss black....im pretty proud of how they look now lol)
next up, carbon fiber side rocker panel extensions and custom lip....designed by no other than ME
found a machine shop today that can custom fabricate my design out of my mock-ups....im so excited, i literally cant wait!
(note: this set i picked up really damaged w/ curb rash and two cracks per wheel....got them patched up professionally and then took on the curb rash myself....used a little bit of bondo....tons of sanding + elbow grease and then refinished them in gloss black....im pretty proud of how they look now lol)
06-11-2012, 11:03 AM
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honestly man, it was really easy yet really hard.
the 30 second version of the process:
you gotta be really careful with drips though man, they will kill your finish so i had to get creative in the garage on how i set things up to dry. but ultimately they came out great as you can see in the pics. not only did i save like $500 or $600 by not getting the powder coated, it got a bonus sense of accomplishment by doing it myself lol
the 30 second version of the process:
- bondo on the curb rash....sand smooth until your elbows feel like they are gonna fall off your body lol
- lightly sand all the areas to be painted
- 1 light coat then 2 medium coats of self etching primer (duplicolor)
- 1 light coat then 2 medium coats of high gloss performance wheel paint (duplicolor)
- 2 HEAVY coats of 2 stage clear coat (purchased from an automotive paint store along with a cheap sprayer)
you gotta be really careful with drips though man, they will kill your finish so i had to get creative in the garage on how i set things up to dry. but ultimately they came out great as you can see in the pics. not only did i save like $500 or $600 by not getting the powder coated, it got a bonus sense of accomplishment by doing it myself lol
06-11-2012, 11:24 AM
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My Ride: ///M5 BEAST
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this was today's facebook status update:
"If you drive a Prius....just know that my car wants to eat your car's soul.... #operationV10"
lol (its true though)
"If you drive a Prius....just know that my car wants to eat your car's soul.... #operationV10"
lol (its true though)