Pictures: Interior & Exterior Modifications
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Pictures: Interior & Exterior Modifications
Here are the photos guys. Sorry I took so long. My friend was able to take some shots last night.
Picture #01: Clear side marker ordered from E-Bay; heated the U-Ring to make it a perfect fit on the Coupe; installed a pair of PIAA Xtreme White bulbs (illegal)
Picture #02: Replaced the 2 reading light bulbs with PIAA Plasma Blue; added an 8" B-Zone black light to the control deck (if the surrounding light was darker, you could see the glow much better)
Picture #03: Air Spencer CS-X3 Squash scented air freshener imported from Japan; close-up shot of the B-Zone black light (turned off)
Picture #04: Folia Tec Transparent Blue spray paint on the license plate lens; notice the super blue glow on the letters (two coats is sufficient; too much will draw heat from the cops)
Cost of total cosmetic upgrade: $150 US
Picture #01: Clear side marker ordered from E-Bay; heated the U-Ring to make it a perfect fit on the Coupe; installed a pair of PIAA Xtreme White bulbs (illegal)
Picture #02: Replaced the 2 reading light bulbs with PIAA Plasma Blue; added an 8" B-Zone black light to the control deck (if the surrounding light was darker, you could see the glow much better)
Picture #03: Air Spencer CS-X3 Squash scented air freshener imported from Japan; close-up shot of the B-Zone black light (turned off)
Picture #04: Folia Tec Transparent Blue spray paint on the license plate lens; notice the super blue glow on the letters (two coats is sufficient; too much will draw heat from the cops)
Cost of total cosmetic upgrade: $150 US
Last edited by PoonerElRay; Jun 16, 2002 at 04:38 AM.
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Originally posted by vadim
asks for purple neon glow under the body
asks for purple neon glow under the body
Nice upgrades big sheesh.
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To remove the stock reading light bulbs you need to remove the entire housing for the front interior lights.
First, pry open the big map light lens, pull those two white tabs back and drop the housing down.
Next, twist the reading light sockets out and you'll notice these are simply 12V 5W wedge bulbs identical to the side marker wedge bulbs.
Buy a pair of PIAA colored bulbs (I recommend), and change them.
First, pry open the big map light lens, pull those two white tabs back and drop the housing down.
Next, twist the reading light sockets out and you'll notice these are simply 12V 5W wedge bulbs identical to the side marker wedge bulbs.
Buy a pair of PIAA colored bulbs (I recommend), and change them.
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Yo 604_kpEscoba:
What's your ride? LordCo carries PIAA brand wedge bulbs. I went to the one on Marine Drive & Main (next to the McDonald's).
Ask for Gary and say Ray, the guy with the Benz sent you and he can hook you up with a discount. =)
Let me know which colors you get.
What's your ride? LordCo carries PIAA brand wedge bulbs. I went to the one on Marine Drive & Main (next to the McDonald's).
Ask for Gary and say Ray, the guy with the Benz sent you and he can hook you up with a discount. =)
Let me know which colors you get.
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i wanted to do the interior bulbs too but when i tried it on my ford, it started smoking so im kinda scared to do it on the benzie. As for the air spencer...i think i would just go for the lil green tree...jk, i have my own airr spencer...but in purple. 
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Jorel:
I didn't know Air Spencer came in purple. I've only seen blue, green, red, yellow, and orange.
Where did you get your purple from and is it the same as the one I have?
I didn't know Air Spencer came in purple. I've only seen blue, green, red, yellow, and orange.
Where did you get your purple from and is it the same as the one I have?
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Originally posted by Big Sheesh
Jorel:
I didn't know Air Spencer came in purple. I've only seen blue, green, red, yellow, and orange.
Where did you get your purple from and is it the same as the one I have?
Jorel:
I didn't know Air Spencer came in purple. I've only seen blue, green, red, yellow, and orange.
Where did you get your purple from and is it the same as the one I have?
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got em and installed them i like!
but man its expensive to do up cars huh?
how much u pay for the PIAA's sheesh? i went to the one on kingsway cuz its alot closer and they sold em to me for 21.99 for the reading and 21.99 for the front and back light..plus tax
call me cheap but 50 buks for a lil upgrade like that seems a lil steep....what can i do though i been bit by the upgrading bug :P
can i ask where u got your side corner lights? i want them too and cant find the ebay site to em..also where u get that spray for your plate i need it i jus got smacked witha photo too in surrey any one know if u can dispute those?
o yah sheesh u ordered that squash smell from the net..?
cuz i know in surrey /guildford mall they sell those exact ones
too.
but man its expensive to do up cars huh?
how much u pay for the PIAA's sheesh? i went to the one on kingsway cuz its alot closer and they sold em to me for 21.99 for the reading and 21.99 for the front and back light..plus tax
call me cheap but 50 buks for a lil upgrade like that seems a lil steep....what can i do though i been bit by the upgrading bug :P
can i ask where u got your side corner lights? i want them too and cant find the ebay site to em..also where u get that spray for your plate i need it i jus got smacked witha photo too in surrey any one know if u can dispute those?
o yah sheesh u ordered that squash smell from the net..?
cuz i know in surrey /guildford mall they sell those exact ones
too.
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I got my 5W wedge bulb PIAA's at the Marine Drive Lordco for $21.99 as well.
I bought xtreme whites for the side markers and plasma blues for the interior reading lights.
You mentioned you changed the front and back interior lights? Are those wedge bulbs or dome bulbs? What's the wattage?
The clear side markers I bought on Ebay from this dude called timtim...good seller.
I had to use a blow dryer to bend the lens a little for a snug fit. Easy!
As for the Air Spencer, luckily I live near Richmond so all I had to do was to go to a rice store and pick em out. I didn't have to buy online.
Becareful though, genuine Air Spencer's are made in Japan. There are some fake ones that look really cheap and are made in China.
I bought xtreme whites for the side markers and plasma blues for the interior reading lights.
You mentioned you changed the front and back interior lights? Are those wedge bulbs or dome bulbs? What's the wattage?
The clear side markers I bought on Ebay from this dude called timtim...good seller.
I had to use a blow dryer to bend the lens a little for a snug fit. Easy!
As for the Air Spencer, luckily I live near Richmond so all I had to do was to go to a rice store and pick em out. I didn't have to buy online.
Becareful though, genuine Air Spencer's are made in Japan. There are some fake ones that look really cheap and are made in China.
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what a coincident that i have the same blue air spencer as you do big sheesh 
i got it at a local rice shop for $14, cheaper than i found on one online store asking for $15 + $5 for s&h!!
i got it at a local rice shop for $14, cheaper than i found on one online store asking for $15 + $5 for s&h!!
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right now it's at the same location as your
but i need that space for the wallet and cell phone.
i'm thinking about put it on the trunk cover, but worry that direct sun light would vaporize it too quickly...
but i need that space for the wallet and cell phone.
i'm thinking about put it on the trunk cover, but worry that direct sun light would vaporize it too quickly...
