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p1l0t · 01-08-2026, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I'm pretty sure it's LED. No transformer, just an on/off switch and a switch for 3 different brightness'.

Yeah, sigh, looking close I don't see tubes connecting the letters. Usually even if they aren't cursively connected the tube still is just painted black on that part. I got overexcited because I like the 4th state of matter. It's still a cool sign though. I have alien one that's also a 'fake' LED 'neon' sign. Someday I'll get myself a real neon sign. I do have a USB plasma globe (like science museum style).

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Sapphireho · 01-09-2026, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by p1l0t

Yeah, sigh, looking close I don't see tubes connecting the letters. Usually even if they aren't cursively connected the tube still is just painted black on that part. I got overexcited because I like the 4th state of matter. It's still a cool sign though. I have alien one that's also a 'fake' LED 'neon' sign. Someday I'll get myself a real neon sign. I do have a USB plasma globe (like science museum style).

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Yea, no tubes, just a tiny wire going from light to light hidden in the plastic.

Dadhawk · 01-10-2026, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I'm pretty sure it's LED. No transformer, just an on/off switch and a switch for 3 different brightness'.

Mine has a remote where you can change it's color, brightness and create some interesting blinking patterns.

justinfalder · 01-11-2026, 11:17 AM

Yeah it changes the theme on the dash. The go kart mode also makes the shifts more aggressive.

blsfrs · 01-11-2026, 11:22 AM

Does this have any spiritual meaning? It's my 2000 4 Runner on 1/9/26.

Stephen W. · 01-11-2026, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by blsfrs

Does this have any spiritual meaning? It's my 2000 4 Runner on 1/9/26.

"Revolution 9" off the Beatles' double album comes to mind.

Dadhawk · 01-11-2026, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by blsfrs

Does this have any spiritual meaning? It's my 2000 4 Runner on 1/9/26.

Well, if you turn the picture upside down (like the old calculator trick), it's now an NSYNC song.

spcmafia · 01-14-2026, 01:37 PM

Hey guys. Question. I replaced or added to the stock suspension, the Whiteline Roll Centre correction kit. Unfortunately, it has to come off because of SCCA class rules. Now my question is, what do I need to buy to back to OEM, or what would be the part number.

Would it be a good idea to replace any other components adjacent or are there any parts that would already come assembled that I can buy from Subaru.

JD001 · 01-14-2026, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Well, if you turn the picture upside down (like the old calculator trick), it's now an NSYNC song.

If you turn it on its side it looks like something from the Karrma Sutra..

NoHaveMSG · 01-18-2026, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by spcmafia

Hey guys. Question. I replaced or added to the stock suspension, the Whiteline Roll Centre correction kit. Unfortunately, it has to come off because of SCCA class rules. Now my question is, what do I need to buy to back to OEM, or what would be the part number.

Would it be a good idea to replace any other components adjacent or are there any parts that would already come assembled that I can buy from Subaru.

Easiest to just buy new OEM FLCA’s and sell the old setup.

Spuds · 01-19-2026, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by spcmafia

Hey guys. Question. I replaced or added to the stock suspension, the Whiteline Roll Centre correction kit. Unfortunately, it has to come off because of SCCA class rules. Now my question is, what do I need to buy to back to OEM, or what would be the part number.

Would it be a good idea to replace any other components adjacent or are there any parts that would already come assembled that I can buy from Subaru.

Tie rod ends and I think FLCAs come with the ball joint pre-installed?

I'm pulling my FLCAs to replace all the bushings shortly.

spcmafia · 01-20-2026, 11:05 AM

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Tie rod ends and I think FLCAs come with the ball joint pre-installed?

I'm pulling my FLCAs to replace all the bushings shortly.

Yeah, ended up ordering brand new LCAs plus tie rods.

Fun Fact; Toyota parts are cheaper than Subaru. Toyota parts were even cheaper than the "Economy" Rock Auto brand.

blsfrs · 01-25-2026, 09:43 PM

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ichitaka05 · 01-26-2026, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by blsfrs

Does this have any spiritual meaning? It's my 2000 4 Runner on 1/9/26.

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Originally Posted by Stephen W.

"Revolution 9" off the Beatles' double album comes to mind.

Well damn! You had a better mind than me... when I saw it, my mind went straight to the gutter

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