What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

[Crickett]

WeĭssLĭcht Angel eyes installed!





Fitment is pretty good; the larger ring for the Xenon side & the smaller ring for the halogen side fit perfectly inside of the black trim piece & they appear to not be moving anywhere (with the Xenon adjustment when you turn them on).

I also spliced in a potentiometer to dial back the (IMO) cheap, "ZOMGlookatme!" brightness that current LED AEs seem to love; now they're just bright enough to be seen, but not overpowering (though I think I lose a bit of uniformity when dimmed).



Also, got my passenger-rear plugged; ran over a nail (yay living in neighborhoods with tons of construction). Went to Discount Tire as it was nearby, & I plan to buy my square set of DWSs from them (whenever I get a square set of wheels). I was nervous about letting them do their "helpful" extras: checking the inflation & torque on all of my wheels, reinstalling the repaired wheel, & re-stowing the spare in the trunk. But, it turns out that they actually knew what they were doing: lugs torqued to 90 lb-ft (within the 87 +/-7 spec), & tires inflated to 32 front, 38 rear. The only negative was that they tossed my metal valve cap & replaced it with a plastic one. But, it was free! They charged me $0 for the repair & "extras"! I'll be returning for new tires for sure!

[UdubBadger]

Looks good buddy. I also love that we both have rash in the same exact spot on the lower fang of the bumper.

[Torxuvin]

Looks good buddy. I also love that we both have rash in the same exact spot on the lower fang of the bumper.

*cough* time for splitters *cough*

The AEs look good Travis

[az3579]

Cam,
Do you want my smoked front turns and sidemarkers? I still have them sitting around, never to be used again.

[Torxuvin]

Cam,
Do you want my smoked front turns and sidemarkers? I still have them sitting around, never to be used again.

Sure. That would be great. I really like the look with the splitters and dark wheels. The plastidip finish does leave something to be desired.

[Imola.ZHP]

@Crickett, looks great! Very clean and discrete... To each their own though, I like my bright "ZOMGlookatme" LED halo's... It used to be my favorite mod, before wheels, and before cup kit... Still up there though, top 5...

[Tnhl1989]

Looks awesome Travis. Would you need smoke tail lights too? I'm thinking about rcr instead.

[328ioc]

WessLcht Angel eyes installed!





Fitment is pretty good; the larger ring for the Xenon side & the smaller ring for the halogen side fit perfectly inside of the black trim piece & they appear to not be moving anywhere (with the Xenon adjustment when you turn them on).

I also spliced in a potentiometer to dial back the (IMO) cheap, "ZOMGlookatme!" brightness that current LED AEs seem to love; now they're just bright enough to be seen, but not overpowering (though I think I lose a bit of uniformity when dimmed).



Also, got my passenger-rear plugged; ran over a nail (yay living in neighborhoods with tons of construction). Went to Discount Tire as it was nearby, & I plan to buy my square set of DWSs from them (whenever I get a square set of wheels). I was nervous about letting them do their "helpful" extras: checking the inflation & torque on all of my wheels, reinstalling the repaired wheel, & re-stowing the spare in the trunk. But, it turns out that they actually knew what they were doing: lugs torqued to 90 lb-ft (within the 87 +/-7 spec), & tires inflated to 32 front, 38 rear. The only negative was that they tossed my metal valve cap & replaced it with a plastic one. But, it was free! They charged me $0 for the repair & "extras"! I'll be returning for new tires for sure!

Personally I don't mind how bright the A/E's are. But I think I have seen other people wish they were dimmer. Any way you could do a DIY for the dimmer switch?

I would also just be interested to see how it was done.

Lool great too!


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[danewilson77]

Personally I don't mind how bright the A/E's are. But I think I have seen other people wish they were dimmer. Any way you could do a DIY for the dimmer switch?

I would also just be interested to see how it was done.

Lool great too!


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Wasn't a switch. I'm sure he can write something up.

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[brewer90]

I had some Pilot Super Sports installed a couple of weeks ago and an alignment done. So much quieter and smoother than the Pilots that were on it before.

Today I installed new <strike>Denso</strike> NGK spark plugs and replaced the cabin filter. I looked at the plug DIY and noticed my coil packs are a different design. There were no bolts involved. Just flip up the top, pull the connector and then remove the coilpack.

I still need to do the fuel filter and replace the diff/tranny fluids but the super bowl is in two hours and I need some beer.