Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[KR-S]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

You re-use the mounting clips/fasteners that the OEM fender garnish uses. You should see the male clips on the back of the CF fins.

The double sided tape is more of an extra insurance policy, but since the fins were designed to utilize both means of adhesion I would take advantage of that and use both.

That's the plan. The last thing I want is to get my fins stolen off my car.

Had a silly idea too of running fake CF garnishes for whenever I drive around in shady areas...

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by KR-S

That's the plan. The last thing I want is to get my fins stolen off my car.

Had a silly idea too of running fake CF garnishes for whenever I drive around in shady areas...

Makes little difference, they will take most of the car anyway -

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Now, tangent complaint, I refuse to buy aftermarket headlights listed as "plug and play" that clearly show dangling bare wires in the photos of the harness. Looks like "some wiring required" to me. I have yet to see any that are truly plug and play.

Out of curiousity I sent a note to an eBay vendor asking if their lights are plug-and-play why there are bare wires. Of course, I already knew the answer but wanted to see how they would spin it.

" I would like to inform you that, this headlight is manufactured to the factory OEM specifications of your vehicle for plug & play installation and easy fitment. Simply remove factory headlights and bolt in these new, plug them into your factory headlight harness and they are ready to go. However, additional wiring is required for halos and LEDs "

So, yes, they are plug-and-play, as long as you want them to partially work. If you want them to fully work, well that's on you.

I know its not a big deal to do the extra wiring, but vendors at least mention what is required somewhere in your advertisements, and maybe offer a harness for an extra fee...

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Out of curiousity I sent a note to an eBay vendor asking if their lights are plug-and-play why there are bare wires. Of course, I already knew the answer but wanted to see how they would spin it.

" I would like to inform you that, this headlight is manufactured to the factory OEM specifications of your vehicle for plug & play installation and easy fitment. Simply remove factory headlights and bolt in these new, plug them into your factory headlight harness and they are ready to go. However, additional wiring is required for halos and LEDs "

So, yes, they are plug-and-play, as long as you want them to partially work. If you want them to fully work, well that's on you.

I know its not a big deal to do the extra wiring, but vendors at least mention that is required somewhere in your advertisements, and maybe offer a harness for an extra fee...

That would be a pass from me.

Have you considered buying replacement housings and having a paint shop spray them with clear? I have a buddy who paints and has done that for me a couple times. Holds up really well.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

That would be a pass from me.

Have you considered buying replacement housings and having a paint shop spray them with clear? I have a buddy who paints and has done that for me a couple times. Holds up really well.

I have, but I really hate the chrome ones that came with the '13 Scion. I've always wanted to update them. Now, the driver side one is not only yellowed but is cracking. The passenger side one looks fine oddly enough.

I think the driver side one was "stressed" when I had my fender bender a couple of years ago as that corner is what took the brunt of the light impact.

[Captain Snooze]

Funny.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

Funny.

Well, I watched the whole thing - maybe I missed the Asian humor -

[bcj]

Now you definitively don't know how to cook egg rice.

New short duration personal house god.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by KR-S

That's the plan. The last thing I want is to get my fins stolen off my car.

Had a silly idea too of running fake CF garnishes for whenever I drive around in shady areas...

That's a lot of trouble and effort just so that you can drive around "dodgy" areas. Do you just drive or park and ride? As I can't imagine anyone nicking your garnishes whilst driving but if parking and riding then perhaps the opportunity may arise...

[KR-S]

Originally Posted by JD001

That's a lot of trouble and effort just so that you can drive around "dodgy" areas. Do you just drive or park and ride? As I can't imagine anyone nicking your garnishes whilst driving but if parking and riding then perhaps the opportunity may arise...

Yeah pretty much that. You are indeed correct, it is a lot of trouble to go through just to avoid shady areas which is why I acknowledged it was silly. Just somewhat paranoid since TRD CF fins are a hot item since being discontinued and I have unfortunately heard stories of thieves ripping the fins straight out of the car.

I'll be taking off the fins later on to add the double-sided tape seeing as how I'm going to be having a shop add a vinyl stripe to complement them.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by KR-S

Yeah pretty much that. You are indeed correct, it is a lot of trouble to go through just to avoid shady areas which is why I acknowledged it was silly. Just somewhat paranoid since TRD CF fins are a hot item since being discontinued and I have unfortunately heard stories of thieves ripping the fins straight out of the car.

I'll be taking off the fins later on to add the double-sided tape seeing as how I'm going to be having a shop add a vinyl stripe to complement them.

I'm sure there are much "hotter" things in the "dodgy" areas.. still don't understand why you are visiting such areas??

[KR-S]

Originally Posted by JD001

I'm sure there are much "hotter" things in the "dodgy" areas.. still don't understand why you are visiting such areas??

Pretty much the whole city is a dodgy area. Or rather, a good amount of it is and it's unavoidable most of the time. Also, even in a good area thieves will still take shit.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by KR-S

Pretty much the whole city is a dodgy area. Or rather, a good amount of it is and it's unavoidable most of the time. Also, even in a good area thieves will still take shit.

You drive a FRS??

[JD001]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, I watched the whole thing - maybe I missed the Asian humor -

You had time to watch the whole thing?? Why aren't you out and about checking on your squeezes?? Time waits for no man!!