Anyone in central NJ can help with Stage 2 install?

[waydui]

Originally Posted by glb

I use the stainless steel "aircraft" type but don't know if I have one that fits this application as I don't know the size.

-g

The nominal clamp size I got was 2 1/2 inches.

It expands +/- an inch or so, final installed diameter is 2.5 inches

Regards,
Wayne

[macdady2424]

hmm... I got my new exhaust with a clamp on it. Guess if you don't have the clamp on the new one, then yes, you'll need to pick up a clamp. I wouldn't recommend trying to re-use the clamp off the stock one as people mentioned, it's spot welded on.

[macdady2424]

Hmm... looks like it might rain this Saturday and I wanted to go to a MTB festival in the morning. So I'm only left for later Saturday and it might be raining.

Did you plan on going up to Peck555's picnic in Whiteplains NY. Maybe you and Exaurkun come up by me in Livingston, NJ before or after the picnic and put the exhaust on if you have it by this Sunday. It's only about 1hr from my house.

Exaurkun, would you be game?

[NJdrool]

I don't think he will have the exhaust in time. He also mentioned that it will probably be 3 weekends from now till he can install it.

[s14roller]

Bob's correct. The exhaust should be shipping out tomorrow or Thursday so I'll get it early next week I'd imagine.

Would you guys be game for next Sat morning (9/20)?

G - I'll PM you for your addy. Seems like Chester is just a bit north off of 287 so it shouldn't be hard to get to. macdaddy is also in northern NJ, and Bob, I'd imagine you're not too far from there either.

As for the clamp, I need to check with the seller but the pic had a clamp on there which I assume will come with the stage 2. Looks like a t-bolt. If not, I may have some from back in the day for the supra's IC hoses...



Jack

[macdady2424]

yeah, that pic shows the clamp on the exhaust. so you should be good to go. all you need to do is find a template and print it out at 100% size for new hole size on the diffuser so we have a template to trace. I'll try to print one out tomorrow at work.

Also, I'm near Chester if you wanna go there, but I'm not sure where NJDrool is located. Maybe Sunday, if he has the exhaust is a better day to give it a shot either before or after Peck555's picnic?

[NJdrool]

I am near the Jackson/Freehold area but can make it upto Chester.

[s14roller]

I've PMed GLB to see when he's available and for his location.

Would you guys be free next Sat morning 9/20?

[NJdrool]

I should be free after 11am.

[s14roller]

Are you happy with the quality of the DDM HID kit btw? I'm thinking of picking up some as well. Maybe an exhaust and HID session if you guys are game.
I know I want to get 6000K...just not sure how big of a difference the 35w versus the 55w make.

[NJdrool]

I am happy with the HID's except for the 1 bad ballast that's taking forever to get RMA'd back to me

I got the 5500k 55w and the light output is great. I really suggest you get the 55w one's.

If you decide to do both on the same day I suggest we start later in the afternoon. This way by the time we are done it's dark outside, and we can align the lights. I have to take everything back apart again when I get the replacement ballast and then plan on aligning all the lights at one time. Just a big waste of time.

I also upgraded the little parking LED with the superbright WLED-x6 LED Cool White bulbs along with the clear turn signal bulbs. Really cleans up the front end and I suggest that if you are doing the HID's might as well do all 3 at the same time.

If we do both mods and exarkun is coming you will need a lot more beers!!

[glb]

Originally Posted by NJdrool

I am happy with the HID's except for the 1 bad ballast that's taking forever to get RMA'd back to me

I got the 5500k 55w and the light output is great. I really suggest you get the 55w one's.

If you decide to do both on the same day I suggest we start later in the afternoon. This way by the time we are done it's dark outside, and we can align the lights. I have to take everything back apart again when I get the replacement ballast and then plan on aligning all the lights at one time. Just a big waste of time.

I also upgraded the little parking LED with the superbright WLED-x6 LED Cool White bulbs along with the clear turn signal bulbs. Really cleans up the front end and I suggest that if you are doing the HID's might as well do all 3 at the same time.

If we do both mods and exarkun is coming you will need a lot more beers!!

Yes, get the 55w, and the whitest light which may be 4500 or 5500, can't remember. The point is to see, not show blue.

Do not rely on double-sided tape only for mounting ballasts.

Note that when the hdlt covers are replaced, the angle of beam goes up slightly.

-g

[s14roller]

Gilbert, please clear out your inbox.

[glb]

Originally Posted by s14roller

Gilbert, please clear out your inbox.

sorry. done.

Who is coming? What are we doing? I will have beer & Red Bull; what else do we need?

[exarkun1178]

Originally Posted by NJdrool

If we do both mods and exarkun is coming you will need a lot more beers!!

hey, i dont even drink beer!


i have the 4500 55w it it the whitest brightest package available. as you go up, 5000 6000 the light gets dimmer and bluer. and the same the other way 3500 3000, plus it turns yellow.

more can be found here. its a big thread, but worth the read
DDM HID Kit for Elise/Exige Group Buy Part 2 - Dabears2k.com

HID Group Buy - Dabears2k Performance

[s14roller]

Originally Posted by exarkun1178

hey, i dont even drink beer!


i have the 4500 55w it it the whitest brightest package available. as you go up, 5000 6000 the light gets dimmer and bluer. and the same the other way 3500 3000, plus it turns yellow.

more can be found here. its a big thread, but worth the read
DDM HID Kit for Elise/Exige Group Buy Part 2 - Dabears2k.com

HID Group Buy - Dabears2k Performance

haha...i dont drink beer either...but can certainly bring some for those who do!

will u be able to attend as well? at the very minimum, there should be good convo, new friends, and i'll be sure to bring a camera for some fun pics!

[s14roller]

Originally Posted by glb

sorry. done.

Who is coming? What are we doing? I will have beer & Red Bull; what else do we need?

G - do you have the tools? Normal tools I assume you will have, but not sure if you have the jigsaw or dremel.

Agenda would probably look like the following:

- meet in the late morning/early afternoon
- chat for a bit
- install stage 2
- lunch at a nearby place
- come back for hid
- part

hopefully we remember to take pics of the fun process!

So who's in?

[NJdrool]

Originally Posted by glb

I will have beer & Red Bull; what else do we need?

Something to mix the Red Bull in to kill the awful taste

I can bring my rhino ramps/jack/jackstands etc if needed.

[macdady2424]

huh, wait. What date? Where? I wanna come play.

Exarkun, you don't drink beer? Maybe I drink too much.

[glb]

Originally Posted by s14roller

G - do you have the tools? Normal tools I assume you will have, but not sure if you have the jigsaw or dremel.

Agenda would probably look like the following:

- meet in the late morning/early afternoon
- chat for a bit
- install stage 2
- lunch at a nearby place
- come back for hid
- part

hopefully we remember to take pics of the fun process!

So who's in?

dremel, jig, hack, cutoff tool, die grinder....hell, you could ruin your car in minutes!!!