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Old Dec 18, 2024 | 09:05 PM
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Just picked up an 02 WS6 a few weeks ago with 57k miles. I got it from the original family. Son took it over from father about a year ago and added Viking coil overs front & rear, along with slotted/drilled rotors. On the 4hr drive home, I realized I needed certain things; better lighting, a radio with Android auto and an auto dimming mirror. So, soon as I got home I ordered the Kenwood head unit, Kee speaker upgrade, picked up a new rearview mirror and put in LEDs all the way around. I'm doing the LMC headlight buckets with LEDs, but haven't put them in yet. And here are a few pics for viewing pleasure










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Old Dec 19, 2024 | 06:31 AM
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Nice, I really need that headunit also. My fear is a double din would be so bright, can you dim the screen on those?
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Old Dec 19, 2024 | 06:33 AM
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My Kenwood has the ability to be dimmed. I think there is 3 different levels.
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Old Dec 19, 2024 | 08:15 AM
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what rearview mirror did you purchase?
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Old Dec 19, 2024 | 08:24 PM
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Yeah, you can dim the head unit. Like the others said, it has 3 levels. The rearview mirror is from an 08 HHR. I didn't get the one with temp cause I'm too lazy to run the wiring for the Guage. It has useless Onstar buttons, but it looks factory.
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Old Dec 21, 2024 | 09:50 PM
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We have some similar taste. I put on the exact same side marker lights the day after I picked up my second WS6. I just saw they have a Dark front once with white LED's, I may switch to those. I have them on my WS6 Vert too, 4 years and going strong.
I also dropped in the Genssi LED lights. Easy install.
I have the Pioneer Car radio AVIC-8200NEX in also in the the Vert, decided to try the joying in the T-top. Still working on the frame.




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Old Dec 22, 2024 | 09:19 PM
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Got this done over the weekend



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Old Dec 24, 2024 | 02:23 AM
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Got it on the rack today to get ride height adjusted better and get front/back lined up.

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Your car turned out great!
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Old Mar 2, 2025 | 11:39 AM
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Great to see another WS6 getting some love! Keep up the great work on it!
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Old Mar 4, 2025 | 02:20 PM
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My next mod will be putting in a Holley system and piggybacking it with the stock system to keep factory gauges, etc. Im trying to figure out now which one I actually need. Its going to be a bolt on car with a cam, no race car this time.
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Originally Posted by dklozik
My next mod will be putting in a Holley system and piggybacking it with the stock system to keep factory gauges, etc. Im trying to figure out now which one I actually need. Its going to be a bolt on car with a cam, no race car this time.
Why spend over a grand on a Holley aftermarket ECU for a cam only car? Even myself with a 383 with a "difficult to tune" fast 102 and stalled automatic run the stock ECU. Even after having misfire problems once i installed the build short block and chasing my tail for a whole season thinking it may be ECU or harness related did not want to give in to putting in a Holley, telling myself thats overkill for a street car. Luckily I didn't because it turned out to be a warped reluctor wheel...point being though, for what you want to do the stock computer is plenty adequate.
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Old Dec 18, 2025 | 09:55 PM
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Well, got a few mods for it. Set of 243s milled .020, BTR Stage 1v2 ls1/ls2 cam, TSP Headers & Y pipe and fixing leaking seals and gaskets. Also all supporting valve train mods needed. Just making it a little more fun. I'll post some numbers after it's tuned.
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I've been running clear side markers on my car for many years, but I like those LEDs. What brand are those?
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I've been running clear side markers on my car for many years, but I like those LEDs. What brand are those?
I got mine from Late Model Lighting. Really happy with all the lights that I have got from them.
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