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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 02:45 AM
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Just did a quick detailing job. Using Zaino wash/polish/wax products. Didn't Clean the windows though.








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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 02:47 AM
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looking clean , what mods do you have planned?
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 02:51 AM
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Thanks! I just installed the aux cable for my iphone. I want to install Hid's or maybe get black depos head lights. Paint the calibers.
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Did you buy the AUX cable at the dealer? They keep raising the price for those, when I first got myn I had to pay some were around 70-80 for it, when I checked the form I saw people got it for 30-40 from the the dealer a few years back. I was at the dealer the other day and asked how much it was and they said $92. I just sold my AUX cable 2 weeks ago though because I got a new head unit. Those are all good first mods. AUX, HID, Calipers, and blacking out parts of my car were all my first mods, enjoy, it gets addicting.
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Peydidy
Did you buy the AUX cable at the dealer? They keep raising the price for those, when I first got myn I had to pay some were around 70-80 for it, when I checked the form I saw people got it for 30-40 from the the dealer a few years back. I was at the dealer the other day and asked how much it was and they said $92. I just sold my AUX cable 2 weeks ago though because I got a new head unit. Those are all good first mods. AUX, HID, Calipers, and blacking out parts of my car were all my first mods, enjoy, it gets addicting.
Yeah lol I mostly spend my time looking what to upgrade next. I went to the one in fremont and it was $55 after taxes.
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 03:00 AM
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Yeah lol I mostly spend my time looking what to upgrade next. I went to the one in fremont and it was $55 after taxes.
dam looks like I got ripped off on myn haha.
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 10:15 AM
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The aux cable in the glove box? I wanted to do the full iPod integration but am too afraid to take anything apart in the interior.
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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The aux cable in the glove box? I wanted to do the full iPod integration but am too afraid to take anything apart in the interior.

i ran the cable under the carpet to the armrest, but now im trying to figure how to get in in the armrest now.

It's actually pretty easy. you can just remove the door sill and the wire should be under there and it should be plug and play from there.

You don't need to remove the panel unless you're running the wire to the glove.

The door sill just pops easily, but the panel might be a little harder if you plan on taking it off.
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by silvermamba
i ran the cable under the carpet to the armrest, but now im trying to figure how to get in in the armrest now.

It's actually pretty easy. you can just remove the door sill and the wire should be under there and it should be plug and play from there.

You don't need to remove the panel unless you're running the wire to the glove.

The door sill just pops easily, but the panel might be a little harder if you plan on taking it off.
I ran it threw the glove box then went behind the head unit then drilled a hole were the like ash tray/change holder thing is and had a AUX input wire coming out there
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by LILBENZ230
The aux cable in the glove box? I wanted to do the full iPod integration but am too afraid to take anything apart in the interior.
Taking apart the interiors really simple, takes under 10 mins to take the hole thing apart, shouldn't be to hard to do an ipod integration, but most likely pricey
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 01:41 AM
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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Agreed! How many miles on it? It might just be the detail but looks brand new!
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Finally took some shots of my car using my iphone, since i sold my dslr








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Old May 5, 2012 | 03:55 AM
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Like the CF door pillars and steering wheel control cover, I wonder were I have seen that
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Old May 5, 2012 | 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Peydidy
Like the CF door pillars and steering wheel control cover, I wonder were I have seen that

From you of course lol. I love the steering wheel cover. It makes it look a lot nicer
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Ya I agree, I had a couple of friends ask me if I got a new steering wheel so I guess it makes it look brand new
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Old May 10, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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Just changed out my dirty air filter. Now it feels more responsive.

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Old May 13, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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Took pictures with me friend's CL500

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Took pictures with me friend's CL500

Nice.

Have you thought about putting some new rims? If not, you can go with OEM and get the 07 rims. It makes it a lot more sporty. I had the 06 rims which are similar to yours stock. I bought a set of 07 stock rims and they makes the car totally different.
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by the way, where did you buy the CF for the steering wheel? Having a black interior goes great with CF.
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Originally Posted by 04mbc230
Nice.

Have you thought about putting some new rims? If not, you can go with OEM and get the 07 rims. It makes it a lot more sporty. I had the 06 rims which are similar to yours stock. I bought a set of 07 stock rims and they makes the car totally different.
+1 on the 07 rims, also CF center caps IMO make a huge difference considering how small of a thing they are. these are how my 05s looked with CF center caps



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by the way, where did you buy the CF for the steering wheel? Having a black interior goes great with CF.
Ebay has them pre cut out for 13, I have the same ones and its a really nice fit
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Old May 21, 2012 | 02:41 AM
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^ yeah got it the steering CF cover on EBAY.

@peydidy I go to San Jose State
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Old May 21, 2012 | 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 04mbc230
Nice.

Have you thought about putting some new rims? If not, you can go with OEM and get the 07 rims. It makes it a lot more sporty. I had the 06 rims which are similar to yours stock. I bought a set of 07 stock rims and they makes the car totally different.
Yeah I have. But I want the SL63 Style Wheels
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