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Old 10-06-14, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by anhzie
u need wheel bro :P
in due time, in no rush.
still got plenty of other stuff to work on such as the AMP SUB setup.


Originally Posted by xpandabl3
I'm still patiently waiting for your sub install :P
Originally Posted by SanDeezy
Ditto
wow you guys, totally forgot i even had the sub and amp due to how busy i've been with other projects away from car as well. Thanks for reminding me. I'll try to make some time to start on it next month.
Old 10-11-14, 08:59 AM
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Nice addition with the 2015 oem trunk spoiler. I been debating on getting it myself.

Did drill/install or just 3m method ?
Old 10-30-14, 08:13 PM
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Great build! Love how subtle those window visors look
Old 12-27-14, 09:46 AM
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Its been a while since i've last updated, nothing really


wheels are on order,
Teaser photoshop shot of whats to come




test run of brushed aluminum wrap on center console


If you are interested you can order the wrap here
3M 1080 BR212 BRUSHED BLACK METALLIC
http://amzn.to/2t75mxF

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Old 02-21-15, 11:37 PM
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no major updates yet.

Worked on removable magnet mount license plate for the front bumper.


The super strong magnets I'm using



it fits perfectly into the OEM plate holder mounting holes



Both pressed into place. License plate will hold them in place and do not even need to glue or tape them down.



Marked on back side of bumper where i will dremel through plastic so that the magnets sit on the actual grill plastic so the magnets will be stronger hold



dremeled through bumper, this part will never be seen that it was cut



Double sided taped and wrapped the magnets so they dont accidentally seperate



taped down



both sides done



Here is video of it working pretty well.
Magnetic license plate mount 3IS - YouTube


https://youtu.be/aa-_RjcF-VU

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Old 02-22-15, 09:06 AM
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nice work bro
Old 02-24-15, 06:24 PM
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ahhhh! thats super sick!
Old 02-25-15, 12:10 PM
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ok...I may have to look into this

What kind of magnets are those?
Old 02-25-15, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by criticalgt
ok...I may have to look into this

What kind of magnets are those?
Strong N52 Neodymium Magnets Rare Earth Round Disc Fridge Craft 20mm diameter fit perfectly into the Hole in the license plate bolt mount recessed portion.

used an assortment of thickness to fill up the hole and stacked them to give them even more strength.

Had to cut into the hidden part of the bumper so the magnets have more pull and be closer together. Initially had it just double sided taped to back of bumper but then the magnets had about 3 layers of plastic to magnetize through so it did not feel as strong.

planning to put foam on the back side of the plate mount so it wont scratch the grill up while "mounted"
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sick ride man, and thats a genius idea, i'm assuming you only run those plates when parked for certain reasons?
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Old 03-02-15, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by joshhleee
sick ride man, and thats a genius idea, i'm assuming you only run those plates when parked for certain reasons?
i agree, thats a great idea!!!

and yes, san francisco is very strict. i once got a ticket on my honda for no front liscense plate while it was PARKED on the side of the road
Old 03-04-15, 09:41 PM
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thats pretty damn cool. where did you get those magnets from? i too live in cali and this would be really good for poping the plate back on when i need when i get out in the city lol
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Finally finished wrapping center console with Black Brush Aluminum Look vinyl wrap to cover the scratches made plus also match the Mark Levinson stereo finish.



before...




compare....




after...




with gs fsport shift ****




under different lighting




not a bad match to the ML radio texture.




in the car under LED dome lighting

you can order the wrap here
3M 1080 BR212 BRUSHED BLACK METALLIC
http://amzn.to/2t75mxF



Up next DEI 1-mile Remote Start Pager alarm with Glass break and proximity



sensor

all the pieces...




Main Module with harness plugged in.




started cleaning it up with only the wires needed. <br/>will clean up some more once i know for sure where things will be going to in the vehicle as well as double checking wires needed

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Old 03-10-15, 05:57 AM
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let me just hire you to wrap my interior and do my trunk set up lol
Old 03-10-15, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by specONE



with gs fsport shift ****
Looks good and familiar O_-

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