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Old 12-09-2012, 04:17 PM   #7951
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Thats what I had, and they only lasted me about 3 months until the wiper blade tore off.
That's weird, I would have taken them back for a replacement.. maybe you got a defect? Mine are like new after many months.
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Old 12-09-2012, 04:28 PM   #7952
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That's weird, I would have taken them back for a replacement.. maybe you got a defect? Mine are like new after many months.
Seems like I've had better luck with the cheap brands. LOL.
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Old 12-09-2012, 04:40 PM   #7953
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For me the fronts have never been a problem, the rear is something else, it's almost as though the arm is not applying enough pressure. I've seen reports from other hatch owners having the same issue....
I work at az. Do not get a flex blade for the rear. They don't work. Not enough pressure
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Old 12-09-2012, 06:30 PM   #7954
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Well we got some snow today. Over 10" and still coming down.





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Old 12-09-2012, 07:47 PM   #7955
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Well we got some snow today. Over 10" and still coming down.



Those first two pictures just look glorious.
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Old 12-09-2012, 09:07 PM   #7956
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installed a Kenwood KDCX896 by myself last night. Holy crap am i blown away by the sound quality.

Makes me want to get new speakers AND a sub now. lol
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Old 12-09-2012, 09:09 PM   #7957
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Those first two pictures just look glorious.
Thanks dude!
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Old 12-09-2012, 10:06 PM   #7958
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Luckily it doesn't sit that low anymore. I couldn't handle the .5 in clearance.

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Old 12-09-2012, 10:44 PM   #7959
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Luckily it doesn't sit that low anymore.
How did you mount your License plate?
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Old 12-09-2012, 11:10 PM   #7960
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How did you mount your License plate?
3m double sided tape about 10 months ago . Screw $40 brackets i could mount 25 license plates with a 5 dollar roll of 3m.
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Old 12-09-2012, 11:12 PM   #7961
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3m double sided tape about 10 months ago . Screw $40 brackets i could mount 25 license plates with a 5 dollar roll of 3m.
My bracket was custom made and shipped to me for $8.
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Old 12-09-2012, 11:25 PM   #7962
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3m double sided tape about 10 months ago . Screw $40 brackets i could mount 25 license plates with a 5 dollar roll of 3m.
Wow, i might do that! thanks
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My bracket was custom made and shipped to me for $8.
Any info for this?
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Old 12-09-2012, 11:33 PM   #7963
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My bracket was custom made and shipped to me for $8.
I know this gonna sound stupid but i had my plate relocate bracket stolen once....along with my license plate. So i just stick to the tape now. Does it attach to the front tow hook btw?
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Old 12-09-2012, 11:35 PM   #7964
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installed a Kenwood KDCX896 by myself last night. Holy crap am i blown away by the sound quality.

Makes me want to get new speakers AND a sub now. lol
Great to hear. Crutchfield install? I had the same reaction with my car as well .
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Old 12-09-2012, 11:37 PM   #7965
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Great to hear. Crutchfield install? I had the same reaction with my car as well .
nope, just local audio store, bought parts, then just tried figuring it out myself....
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Old 12-09-2012, 11:41 PM   #7966
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Wow, i might do that! thanks

Any info for this?
I think I bought it from Havok but I don't remember lol.
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Old 12-09-2012, 11:42 PM   #7967
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I know this gonna sound stupid but i had my plate relocate bracket stolen once....along with my license plate. So i just stick to the tape now. Does it attach to the front tow hook btw?
It's a rod that screws into the tow look location.
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Old 12-10-2012, 01:17 AM   #7968
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nope, just local audio store, bought parts, then just tried figuring it out myself....
Props to you man lol. I mean im sure at worst case you have to solder a few wires but other than that it was probably pnp right?
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Old 12-10-2012, 05:19 AM   #7969
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I know of a guy over in the bay that just zip tied the license plate to his bumper

Pretty sure he drilled it tho
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Old 12-10-2012, 07:42 AM   #7970
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Luckily it doesn't sit that low anymore. I couldn't handle the .5 in clearance.
For some reason that lip looks a bit off. Is it the non premium underspoiler with a Bayson R lip? Need more pics with better angles
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Old 12-10-2012, 10:02 AM   #7971
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For some reason that lip looks a bit off. Is it the non premium underspoiler with a Bayson R lip? Need more pics with better angles
Yea its a non premium bumper with the Bayson R lip. I saw Daigledangle8 had one and it didnt look half bad so I slapped one on.
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Old 12-10-2012, 05:01 PM   #7972
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First snow that stuck around for more than an hour. Car pivots better in the snow with the stiffer spring set up.

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Old 12-10-2012, 05:25 PM   #7973
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no snow yet but thought the fog looked pretty cool
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Old 12-10-2012, 06:02 PM   #7974
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no snow yet but thought the fog looked pretty cool
Photo? Lol
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Old 12-10-2012, 06:31 PM   #7975
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no snow yet but thought the fog looked pretty cool
Nice photo. Do you have a close up of your grille? It looks like you modified the oem one but I cant tell.
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