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DJE's Exterior Mods

Started by DJE624, December 06, 2013, 01:47:29 PM

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dalum

#30
December 25, 2013, 12:20:44 AM
That's good news about the holes.  I had looked at the plugs before but I was afraid I'd have to enlarge the current holes for the plugs.  Then I would be SOL if I had to put my bracket back on.

One of my other concerns is they use LIDAR a lot around here and they start by aiming at the plate.  It would be pretty obvious if there wasn't one heh.
2013 Non-PP SHO

dalum

#31
December 25, 2013, 12:25:03 AM
Quote from: SHOdded on December 24, 2013, 09:08:54 AM
Yeah, it IS a delicate balance between police & public, no right answer for every situation.  Best you can do is be err on the side of safety/conservatism.

Yea I agree with you.  I'm sure they are dealing with the worst humans 85% of their day so I can imagine how easy it would be to fall into feeling everyone is the same.
2013 Non-PP SHO

DJE624

#32
December 27, 2013, 04:42:40 PM
Got my Bumper Plugs in today.  They came on a backing, in a little plastic bag, in a padded envelope, in a box.  Great packaging!  They were in perfect shape and came really fast!


Here is the before picture showing the holes.  The holes from the factory were the perfect size.


The studs on the plugs had those little arrowheads on them.  They went in snug and firm.


I am very happy with the results.  Of course no holes at all to begin with would have been better but, these plugs look really good and professional. 

BiGMaC

#33
December 27, 2013, 04:58:57 PM
WAY Good lookin', and bang for the buck!


•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

SHOdded

#35
December 27, 2013, 05:14:10 PM
All buttoned up now :thumb:
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

DJE624

#36
December 27, 2013, 09:59:02 PM
Well, just sitting around tonight waiting to close ROTM when I thought, HEY!  I can just pull those rear reflectors off and do them inside!  Yeehaw!  So, I did.  They came off fairly easy.  First up, is a picture with out flash.  They are much darker than stock.  Then with flash.  The reflectivity (is that a word?) is still there.  I'll put them back on tomorrow afternoon.  I hope it will clean up the black/white line in the back. 




SHOdded

#37
December 27, 2013, 10:32:04 PM
Looks good, Dave
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

mjhpadi

#38
December 27, 2013, 10:55:33 PM
Reflectors look good...now you have me thinking I might have to do them! lol  Also the plugs look good I doubt anyone will even know that you removed a license holder.  Funny, my car didn't come with a front license holder (Pennsylvania doesn't have front license plates)...kinda wish I had one, then I could put my old SC Citadel alumni plate on it..(maybe)!
One last note, I finally got around to order some of the stuff I want to use on your old taillights, maybe I will have them finished in time for spring!
2010 Candy Red SHO, Livernois Stage 4 Tune, Airaid CAI, Tinted Headlamps & Tails, LED Interior Lighting, LED Running Lights, LED Puddle and License Plate Lamps, LED DRL's, Window Tint, Rear Window Spoiler, V3 Triton Switchback Running Lights, Colgan Bra, Ford Racing Gauges (oil pressure, oil temperature, boost/vacuum)
Replaced by 2020 Hertiage Edition GT-350

DJE624

#39
December 27, 2013, 11:17:25 PM
Thanks Mark.  I will be very interested to see what you do to those tail lights.  For me, I am so glad I got my red surrounds.  They look really great against the white. 

BiGMaC

#40
December 27, 2013, 11:50:23 PM
Dave.... Reflectors look great!.... It will make a nice clean line on the back of your shows....... bringing thgem inside was a stellar idea!

Mark... don't forget pics so we can see what you do with those tails!

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

DJE624

#41
December 27, 2013, 11:59:20 PM
Thanks Tom!  I can't wait to get them on and get pics.  I am thinking of doing my windshield banner tomorrow.  It's supposed to be pretty warm.  I'll be in the garage of course.  BPD gave me some really great ideas on how to put it on.  I'm going to see how it looks on the top of windshield and, on top or bottom of rear glass.  Most likely the top of windshield. 

BiGMaC

#42
December 28, 2013, 12:11:11 AM
Of course you gotta decide where the banner looks best.. My vote is top of the rear window...... so people can see it after you ambush them at a red light!.  LOL


•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

DJE624

#43
December 28, 2013, 12:20:15 AM
I thought about that but was wondering how it would effect the look when the brake light is on. 

BTW if anyone wants to do their rear reflectors on a 10-12, the number on the package that Lamin-X sent me is 1-410.  It was the perfect size to do the two.  I just sliced it in half.  (That number may designate size and tint. Which was about 3" X 10" and "Smoked".)

BiGMaC

#44
December 28, 2013, 12:33:48 AM
Hmmm... excellent point.. haow about the middle of the window.... Mine is useless for visibility ....

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock
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