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Old 08-29-14, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jakenbake
I finally bought a new iPod interface for my car (since the old one was defective). I bought the Vaistech SL3B and it seems pretty awesome so far. It only connects through bluetooth which is nice because it is easier to listen to and control iTunes radio and Pandora. The sound quality is fantastic and my favorite feature is that it automatically gets rid of the "I Agree" screen on the navigation.
I am (probably next week) going to be buying the GTA Car Kit for my RX. Unfortunately I don't think it gets rid of the "I agree" screen on the navigation. My ipod basically lives in the car and only ventures beyond it's 4 doors when it needs to be updated. I also only have a gen 2 ipod touchscreen so it's a bit older. Other reason why I would prefer it over the Vaistech is because it's $100 less and it also charges my ipod.
Old 09-02-14, 09:32 AM
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From a show last week...


Old 09-02-14, 05:07 PM
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She is gorgeous! Forget which body kit the eye covers come from (surprised you don't have the full kit).
Old 09-03-14, 12:10 PM
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Yeah, i was also wondering where the light covers could be purchased.
Old 09-03-14, 12:18 PM
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The kit is a full Vertex ism:

http://www.vertex-usa.com/catalog/pr...&cat=20&page=1


The headlight covers are from Pandora:

http://www.pandora-inc.com/aero-part...ront-view.html
Old 09-03-14, 03:48 PM
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A silly question... How do you order from Pandora?

Thanks
Old 09-03-14, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JProdun
A silly question... How do you order from Pandora?

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I can help......
Old 09-08-14, 08:44 AM
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Thank you MrMark!

How much are they? And so they come painted?

Thanks!
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Jakenbake, let me know when you're in town! We'll have a meet!
Old 09-08-14, 09:35 AM
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Thank you MrMark!

How much are they? And so they come painted?

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No FRP parts from Japan come painted.

Roughly converted the covers are about $250 USD plus EMS shipping from Japan.
Old 09-08-14, 04:30 PM
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Wonder what these would look like on stock RX or one with a front lip only.
Old 09-09-14, 07:30 AM
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Yeah, that's what i'm wondering as well. Don't think i want a lip.

MrMark thank you! I'll see if i can squeeze it into my budget after belts, water pump and spark plugs are done. Also looking to add that sway bar. Still deciding though.
Old 09-13-14, 10:04 PM
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I didn't do this today, but I changed out my horns for PIAA Superior Bass horns. This actually took a bit of work, because the stock wire uses a ring terminal on one end that's too small for the stock bolt. I ended up assembling a completely new wire assembly out of stranded 14 AWG wire, quick-disconnect terminals on one end, and an 8mm ring terminal on the other, crimped, soldered, and sealed by heat-shrink tubing. If you'd like, I'll put up pictures and/or a recording.
Old 09-14-14, 01:56 AM
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ho0n: I would actually like to hear a video of them working. I think that the factory RX horns are one of the loudest horns I have heard (my BMW may tie for first place). I can't imagine any horns being louder (other than air horns from a semi).
Old 09-14-14, 03:18 AM
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So I have some perfectly good signal mirrors (I bought them for $700.00) that I am not going to use. These are the the second set I bought that didn't have water leaks. They are meant for the Japan models and require a little modification for the USA models but I just can't figure it out and I don't really want to try and make it work. They are painted black. If someone wants to buy them for $100 + a bit for shipping, there yours. Normally I would give something like that away but after spending 700 for them and only having them on my car for a month, I don't feel like I can just give them away. I would love to get a little money back on them. I would like to get rid of them before I move, but if no one wants them, I will just post them on Ebay again in a couple months.



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