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Old 10-31-2008, 10:41 PM
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Hi all,

Well it?s that time of year again.
Studded wintershoes (Nokian Hakka 5) and some really bright lights (Hella 3003 compacts) is now a must.
Slipperry roads and darkness almost 24/7 for the coming months...

Just thought I?d share some pics.

Cheers
Daniel
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Old 11-01-2008, 12:34 AM
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Can you show how you mounted those lights?
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are those really nessessary? lol
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I wonder why you didn't buy xd instead of RWD? Can you please post more pics and info about your upgraded audio? Thank you
Old 11-01-2008, 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by phelix' post='709440' date='Nov 1 2008, 09:34 AM
Can you show how you mounted those lights?

See pic.
Mounted behind the licenseplate.

//Daniel
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Originally Posted by tbal' post='709449' date='Nov 1 2008, 04:05 AM
are those really nessessary? lol
Any pics with the lights off?
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Damn, whatch out for any crossing dears with those lights. They'll prob freeze in the path of your car.
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='709498' date='Nov 1 2008, 02:16 PM
Any pics with the lights off?

Here you go
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Nice! I like those Hella lights! Now your car looks like a rally car!
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Originally Posted by svesam' post='709386' date='Nov 1 2008, 08:41 AM
Hi all,

Well it?s that time of year again.
Studded wintershoes (Nokian Hakka 5) and some really bright lights (Hella 3003 compacts) is now a must.
Slipperry roads and darkness almost 24/7 for the coming months...

Just thought I?d share some pics.

Cheers
Daniel
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