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Old 05-01-2006, 08:31 PM
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I'm starting to plan my next mod..

I think I'm going to do some mods with the lights on the 330 this summer. I think I'm going to do the clears for all the turn signals, and the LED brake lights. I'm also thinking of upgrading my xenon bulbs. I have a few questions.. -What bulb temperature should I go with? 6000K? 8000k?
-What are some recommendations for bulb manufacturers?
-Where should I buy the bulbs?
-Are the bulbs easy to install?

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Get your stuff from Autowerks.com. They specialize in E46 lighting stuff.
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Old 05-02-2006, 12:16 AM
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You can get just the bulbs here for $100, or an HID kit as low as $200. They come with a lifetime warranty!!! This site is VERY reputable and I've bought the fan delete kit from them and the ApexCone HID kit through this group purchase.

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Old 05-02-2006, 07:38 AM
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Hey CJ - while these types of mods are not overly expensive, I thought you were planning on getting a new vehicle at the end of the summer? Why don't you save these few hundred bucks to mod your new ride? I doubt you'll recover much of the cost when you sell, if any...
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Old 05-02-2006, 07:56 AM
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Hey CJ - while these types of mods are not overly expensive, I thought you were planning on getting a new vehicle at the end of the summer? Why don't you save these few hundred bucks to mod your new ride? I doubt you'll recover much of the cost when you sell, if any...
I agree, I don't get it either. I say, he should save his Mom some money.
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Old 05-02-2006, 09:20 PM
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Hey CJ - while these types of mods are not overly expensive, I thought you were planning on getting a new vehicle at the end of the summer? Why don't you save these few hundred bucks to mod your new ride? I doubt you'll recover much of the cost when you sell, if any...
When I get a new car, we're going to keep the 330 and sell the A4. There will still be a use for it when my mom's car is in the shop.. And it should get used every two weeks or so when my dad's A8 breaks down.
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Old 05-02-2006, 09:27 PM
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When I get a new car, we're going to keep the 330 and sell the A4. There will still be a use for it when my mom's car is in the shop.. And it should get used every two weeks or so when my dad's A8 breaks down.
Then by all means, mod the beater
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Old 05-03-2006, 12:24 AM
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Well now, that's a different story! Go for it...
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