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Old 06-21-2014, 11:29 PM
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Got it tech inspected in preparation for an HPDE at VIR on Wed/Thur this coming week.
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Got rid of the horribly ugly turn signal/fog light lenses. Not only is the orange a terrible shade, the striped lens design is something from the early 90s. Bad Cadillac, bad.
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Originally Posted by bmylez
Got rid of the horribly ugly turn signal/fog light lenses. Not only is the orange a terrible shade, the striped lens design is something from the early 90s.
Finished results?
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they look good
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Originally Posted by bmylez
Got rid of the horribly ugly turn signal/fog light lenses. Not only is the orange a terrible shade, the striped lens design is something from the early 90s. Bad Cadillac, bad.

Care to post up a How-To or atleast a general idea of what materials you used for the new lens?
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Originally Posted by tmonttt
Care to post up a How-To or atleast a general idea of what materials you used for the new lens?
I can't take credit for it. Many others have done it. I used this thread (no pics, I know): http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...og-lights.html

I didn't really need pics, just needed the idea of materials. You'll need a rotary tool with a nice cutting wheel and a full tube of clear silicone. Cutting the lenses is the most tedious part and I had to do a lot of after trimming to make it fit the bracket. It was well worth all the time. If they crack or anything, I now have a better trace to cut new lenses and it will be a much faster process.
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Originally Posted by Dmax/04V
Don't you almost miss your old T56.....
No not at all. It will be well worth it in the end
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Thos lights look really good. any pictures of them? how they look with all off, fogs on, and top lights on? I'd love check that out. I'm going to look into doing the same.


BTW. my V has not seen anything over 205 dagrees in temp since I installed my Alradco.
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Washed the bird **** off from shipping.

'12, Manual, 4,800 miles.

Please excuse the not-so-great quick pics.
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Originally Posted by mhhamrhead
Washed the bird **** off from shipping.

'12, Manual, 4,800 miles.

Please excuse the not-so-great quick pics.
*splooge*
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Where was it shipped from? Thats awesome. If I buy another V it will have to be after the new one drops and I can afford another payment. I think buying out of state of CA is also the way to go.
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Originally Posted by Becker
Where was it shipped from? Thats awesome. If I buy another V it will have to be after the new one drops and I can afford another payment. I think buying out of state of CA is also the way to go.
This is my car on their website, though I didn't *quite* pay that price.
http://www.lamborghinicarolinas.com/...lina/13814202/


And here is the '04 V I traded in, which they didn't *quite* pay as much for as they're asking.
http://www.lamborghinicarolinas.com/...lina/14308475/

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dang 21k on your v1.. wow... nice V2.. out of my $$ though
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Flushed clutch fluid
Installed TPMS sensors in my new wheels
Adjusted muffler tip spacing on catback
Swapped in rebuilt driveshaft with new carrier bearing
Removed skip shift eliminator
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Got my grills powder coated satin black
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dam your paint and headlights are in good shape
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Originally Posted by Fweasel
Flushed clutch fluid
Installed TPMS sensors in my new wheels
Adjusted muffler tip spacing on catback
Swapped in rebuilt driveshaft with new carrier bearing
Removed skip shift eliminator
Looks good! How's the driveshaft working out?
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Originally Posted by 93hatch
dam your paint and headlights are in good shape
Agreed. That's a clean V. Makes me wish mine was silver instead of black.
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