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Old 03-07-2015, 11:19 AM   #1415
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@Ammunition when did you get under glow?!
Oh, I've had it for awhile - since last October, but I don't use it much because I have been very unhappy with it. I got it from F 'n A Automotive here on the forum (it's the same kit that JiveTurkey has), although the LED strips are made by Diode Dynamics I later found out.

When I was asking questions to the vendor about it he totally downplayed the installation.

He overcharged me for the bluetooth device and when I pointed it out to him he said that the "prices just went up" even though his sales thread was never updated to reflect that. The instructions I got were so rudimentary it was laughable ("remove head unit", "slit a hole in the firewall"), and I had to exchange many emails with him to get through the installation.

The LED strips would not stick to the under-sides of my car due to the orange peel texture, even though I followed the instructions verbatim, and added more glue than what was suggested (which was to "Add two small beads of crazy glue to each end).

Within hours the whole strip was hanging down, and when I got stronger glue and re-did it I had the same issue. The guy was totally unhelpful and despite me sending him pictures, and explaining that I went above what was suggested because I had a feeling this might happen he just blamed me for a poor installation because I guess I wasn't a qualified professional to peel off the backing on some tape, and adhere it to my car properly. I had a few friends try to help me and their opinion was all that there is no way the tape will hold up to the textured surface - it looks like most of the cars on this forum that have the same kit all have side skirts, so I can see how they wouldn't get issues.

The guy was a total ass and wouldn't replace any of the strips I had used, and said that he can't do anything if he isn't there to diagnose the problem; I ended up going through Diode Dynamics to get a better deal on the replacement strips, but honestly the whole ordeal left me so bitter, regretful, and upset that I haven't gotten around to trying to fix it yet; I'm still looking for a long-term solution for the sides that isn't bogging them down with epoxy which is the case right now.

So, usually I just don't use it out of complete bitterness as it has been my biggest case of buyer's remorse, but also because I'm unhappy with it right now and just haven't been able to fix it yet. It was my first and last YOLO mod
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Old 03-12-2015, 03:54 AM   #1416
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I'll update and merge this topic soon. I haven't been at home and been mobile recently.
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Old 03-14-2015, 02:05 PM   #1417
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updated track times. and merged posts. Shout out to @thehapaone @indesign and @JOMO422 to beating their PR so far.
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Old 04-20-2015, 05:04 PM   #1418
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Sykart Social. May 7th

You All know the spiel. Sign up. Race. Booze/eat afterwards.

When: 7:30p May 7th 2015 (8:00 1st race)
Where: Sykart in Tigard (8205 SW Hunziker St)
Cost: $10 per race for Sykart members, $15 per race for non-members
No other fees. Helmets and jumpsuits available for free at Sykart.
($30 optional membership earns one free race plus a free birthday race)

Lately individuals have been showing up earlier (6:30) to get a few extra races in. The official races still start at 8.


1st Race 6HP Karts
1. @Chen
2. @thehapaone
3. @Decay107
4. @sachu +1
5. @sachu
6. @FRS-cotty
7. @Ultramaroon
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11. @PERRIN_Chris
12. @digital_assassin

2nd Race (6&9HP Karts)
1. @Chen
2. @thehapaone
3. @Decay107
4. @sachu +1
5. @sachu
6. @FRS-cotty
7. @Ultramaroon
8. @indesign
9. @johan
10. @stockysnail
11. @PERRIN_Chris
12. @digital_assassin

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Old 04-20-2015, 05:05 PM   #1419
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Old 04-20-2015, 05:11 PM   #1420
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Old 04-20-2015, 05:18 PM   #1421
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both races

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Old 04-20-2015, 05:42 PM   #1422
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@asphaltfrs2014 you on house arrest now or what?
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Old 04-20-2015, 07:48 PM   #1423
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Old 04-22-2015, 12:42 AM   #1424
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Old 04-22-2015, 12:38 PM   #1427
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my side is finally not feeling like death... looking forward to some racing!
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I'm in, although last month Chen ignored my post and did't add me even though there were a couple spots left at the time I asked, putting others in that asked after me. We shall see if he drank the hateraid this month as well. If you don't believe me look at the old post from last month. :o
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