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Old 12-05-05, 10:39 AM
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Default Christmas mods for you ES300

christmas is here again.....and is it just me or does everyone else get something for the ride?

are you getting anything new for the Es for X-mas? it can be big or small


I think I got the Brembo's last year for my Cat.


still debating what she will get this year

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Old 12-05-05, 10:48 AM
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My car is retired from any further upgrading
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I bought my ES an HID kit a couple of days ago... should be here and installed by Christmas! (Actually hopefully later this week). I just went the cheap way out on it though and got a kit... the SC300 will be getting the full retrofit
Old 12-05-05, 11:44 AM
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I bought my ES an HID kit a couple of days ago... should be here and installed by Christmas! (Actually hopefully later this week). I just went the cheap way out on it though and got a kit... the SC300 will be getting the full retrofit
Very nice. Are you getting an aftermarket kit that installs directly to your non-HID headlamps? What color temp is the bulb kit?
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The Cat has Brembo's?????

Pics....please....atleast direct me to some. Calipers and rotors or what??

That's one thing I am seriously considering next spring, as it would just look sick imo!

As for my christmas.....got my wheels at this time last year, I am currently in process of ordering my suspension setup...and contemplating exhaust options, although I suspect that will be more of a spring thing too!
Old 12-05-05, 12:11 PM
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I just ordered 4 KYB struts, 4 brembo drilled/slotted rotors, both sets of hawk brake pads (front and rear), front strut mounts, blue LED interior bulbs, and engine mounts. Getting everything installed plus alignment and brake bleeding for $630.
Old 12-05-05, 04:25 PM
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Bigger turbo and more stainless AN lines.
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got my ES a sister... an 06 Acura RSX LOL
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My cars in the body shop getting a make over and eye lids finally put on. Once I get it out I'm going to try my d2’s one more time and change out my 98's for 2001 tails that are sitting in my garage!!! Merry Christmas!!!
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Just the bigger turbo. Maybe a few other small little projects.
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Getting the pioneer avh-p5700dvd for the ES and some 8" headrest monitors. Also thinkin about getting 20" rims: TIS 07 model rims
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woooo..............looks like alot of you have something up your sleeve
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Originally Posted by GATO
woooo..............looks like alot of you have something up your sleeve
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show me your brembo's!!!
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Originally Posted by lexusk8
Very nice. Are you getting an aftermarket kit that installs directly to your non-HID headlamps? What color temp is the bulb kit?
Yep, it is supposed to be for the non-HID headlights, but i have a feeling it might not be... just because I bought a really cheap set. The color temp is 6000k... I know 4300k is best for light output, but to be honest the color temp of my friends 2000 Platinum Edition stock HIDs actually looks a lot closer to 6000k.
Old 12-07-05, 03:39 AM
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i jus need my car to work. its been out of commission for a while.


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