Support Group/Thread For Mod Addiction or MA

[Capote]

On the bright side you'll have a nice clean window, new decal for top of windshield, and the tint

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

Or go demolition derby style n chicken wire in place of glass

 

[Capote]

Or go demolition derby style n chicken wire in place of glass

........no, just no.....
If you had a lil geo tracker I'd say do it on that

 

[dmanns67]

Safelite does a great job, plus they will do the work in your driveway. Get a quote from their website then make an appointment.

Total to replace the wife's windshield was $325 without insurance.

 

[Capote]

Safelite replaced the windshield on my Yukon when I used to live in the barracks. Did it really quick out in the parking lot. Guy was awesome & professional. I would highly recommend them like David

 

[Stewzer55]

Safelite is expensive AF, I had a local independent glass guy replace mine, guaranteed for life, free chip repair and did it in my driveway for $230. Plus I got old school blue tint at the top of my windshield now which is pretty nice.

 

[Capote]

My Yukon window replacement was about that Stewzer

 

[dmanns67]

Only $95 less, not a big deal when thats your only option for convenience and schedule.

 

[Sparky]

I replaced the windshield of my old Camaro out of pocket since the previous guy must have used 80 grit sandpaper for wiper blades. Even that huge hunk of glass cost me only $250 from Safelite.

 

[dmanns67]

First and only time I have used Safelite. I was impressed with their service and punctuality.

Great job reinstalling the mirror, remote start antenna, and also was able to transfer over the state inspection sticker.

I currently have two dime sized cracks on the driver's side of the windshield from rocks on the TB. I think their site quoted $160 to repair. Seems quite expensive.

 

[BlazingTrails]

I know, but it's easier to just look for SS interior items because they are always black. Instead of sifting through tons of mostly grey stuff

Mine was grey until I painted or dipped everything black. Only got seats, dash, & center console left

Did you do the headliner?

 

[dmanns67]

I know, but it's easier to just look for SS interior items because they are always black. Instead of sifting through tons of mostly grey stuff

Mine was grey until I painted or dipped everything black. Only got seats, dash, & center console left

Gotcha. Just assumed the prices would be higher since it was "SS parts".

 

[Capote]

The price for the Bezel varies a lot lol, sometimes it's $50.00-$189"! Lol

 

[Capote]

Did you do the headliner?

Negative, that'd be like the last thing on the to-do list brother

 

[AManders6]

Haven't fed my mod bug enough on the Voy that I'm beginning to think of all the parts i could custom design, build, and machine for it. I've officially joined the dark side

 

[Blckshdw]

I've officially joined the dark side

Add some LEDs then, their light will save your soul from the dark side. At least, that's what I keep telling myself.

 

[AManders6]

Those are on the grand plan, which continues to grow, and grow, and grow

 

[Mounce]

LEDs and projectors ftw.


Right, Carlton?

 

[dmanns67]

Haven't fed my mod bug enough on the Voy that I'm beginning to think of all the parts i could custom design, build, and machine for it. I've officially joined the dark side

The OS is the dark side. Modding is the good side I like the idea of using GMC in place of the rear handle. You would be the first from what I have seen. You could easily mount in the same holes, but you larger bolts. Maybe make some billet spacers to space the logo out from the glass to use as a handle

 

[AManders6]

The OS is the dark side. Modding is the good side I like the idea of using GMC in place of the rear handle. You would be the first from what I have seen. You could easily mount in the same holes, but you larger bolts. Maybe make some billet spacers to space the logo out from the glass to use as a handle

Exactly what I was thinking. I did a rough sketch of an idea I had for my buddy who broke his truck handle and asked if I could make something to replace it. That is what got me thinking about mine and doing something different

 

[Capote]

Definitely thinking of getting 6k or 7k HIDs. 14% tint + no light poles in the battalion parking lot + 12K's = too many close calls

 

[Mounce]

4.3k-6k...........ftw.

I liked the bluer HIDs until I found out that 4300 was the brightest color. Plus, people associate blue lights with the punks that don't adjust their lights and blind everyone so you'll be more likely to get flashed.

 

[dmanns67]

Definitely thinking of getting 6k or 7k HIDs. 14% tint + no light poles in the battalion parking lot + 12K's = too many close calls

You have finally seen the light young grasshopper You might be happy with 5K. Over time as the electrodes wear they will look like 6k soon enough. Never seen 7k though.

 

[Capote]

Mine are aimed down a bit so I never had any complaints or people flash their lights at me. Cops don't bother me either.
I'm just jealous now of some guy's in my battalion that run white as hell HIDs, and I'm tired if not being able to see out my drivers side window when there are no lights when it's dark

 

[dmanns67]

Mine are aimed down a bit so I never had any complaints or people flash their lights at me. Cops don't bother me either.
I'm just jealous now of some guy's in my battalion that run white as hell HIDs, and I'm tired if not being able to see out my drivers side window when there are no lights when it's dark

At 12k, they are just a little brigher than standard halogens. If you want pure white, go with 5K. You will see a huge improvement over the 12Ks.

 

[Capote]

At 12k, they are just a little brigher than standard halogens. If you want pure white, go with 5K. You will see a huge improvement over the 12Ks.

Yeah I was aware of the output being poor back when I had 10K's and then 12K's. I just liked the color more. But as of late my night vision had deminished a lot and glare really blinds me at night now. So it's time to be more safe than run high temp HIDs

 

[AManders6]

Extra rough sketch of the handle for my buddy's Silverado cap. It will come a lot further once I can measure and layout some stuff for him

 

[dmanns67]

Extra rough sketch of the handle for my buddy's Silverado cap. It will come a lot further once I can measure and layout some stuff for him

Nice. I like the solid design better. Since you are a tool and die maker I am sure you have access to the CNC machines needed. We have a nice tool room here, but most of our equipment is manual machines other than the Servo.

 

[AManders6]

Nice. I like the solid design better. Since you are a tool and die maker I am sure you have access to the CNC machines needed. We have a nice tool room here, but most of our equipment is manual machines other than the Servo.

Yep, I can get my hands on all sorts of fun machines. I spend most of my time running a CNC knee mill, but we have CNC bed mills, multiple types of lathes, boring mills, industrial grinders, welding equipment, and a paint booth. We make some cool stuff. I like the idea of machining the handle out of a solid chunk of aluminum, it would be more rigid. I could then tap holes for screws to mount from the inside.

 

[dmanns67]

Excellent idea. Maybe you could see if there is any interest, if it works out, and sell them to members on the forum. This might be a good idea for the 3D printer thread, but he would need a completed sample.

 

[BlazingTrails]

Yeah I was aware of the output being poor back when I had 10K's and then 12K's. I just liked the color more. But as of late my night vision had deminished a lot and glare really blinds me at night now. So it's time to be more safe than run high temp HIDs

I am so proud [emoji23]

 

[AManders6]

Excellent idea. Maybe you could see if there is any interest, if it works out, and sell them to members on the forum. This might be a good idea for the 3D printer thread, but he would need a completed sample.

With the amount of aluminum I have laying around, I could make quite a few of them once I have a definitive design ironed out, tested, and what not

 

[Capote]

I am so proud [emoji23]

What temp are yours? No offense, but I don't like the temp you run... Not white enough

 

[Sib]

With the amount of aluminum I have laying around, I could make quite a few of them once I have a definitive design ironed out, tested, and what not

Depending on cost and design I would be interested in this.

 

[dmanns67]

What temp are yours? No offense, but I don't like the temp you run... Not white enough

Coming from the 12K guy

If he is soon to be getting a retro for Ryan, then 4300K FTW

 

[Capote]

Lol hater, I still love the color, but my night vision is getting bad now... So I have to get white colored HIDs for my sake

I don't think I'm gonna get a retrofit anymore...but I would like to blacken the housing instead of it being that dull grey and have white reflectors instead of amber, pretty much like MAY03LT has his

 

[Blckshdw]

I don't think I'm gonna get a retrofit anymore...

 

[dmanns67]

Lol hater, I still love the color, but my night vision is getting bad now... So I have to get white colored HIDs for my sake

I don't think I'm gonna get a retrofit anymore...but I would like to blacken the housing instead of it being that dull grey and have white reflectors instead of amber, pretty much like MAY03LT has his

Never knew you were planning on doing a retro. You talking about blacking out the plastic pieves behind the lens or the reflector bowls?

 

[Mounce]

He's been wanting a retro from Ryan.

 

[Capote]

Never knew you were planning on doing a retro. You talking about blacking out the plastic pieves behind the lens or the reflector bowls?

Was gonna have Ryan do one for me. The plastic frame behind the lenses. Why would I paint the bowls? That wouldn't make sense unless there were projectors in them

He's been wanting a retro from Ryan.

Correct, but he's been swamped so I figure I would lessen his retrofit projects