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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 09:40 AM
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Oh, bummer. Some of the back lights on mine are going out. I want to take it apart and replace the little bulbs that are soldered on.

The back lights seem to be common. The there are people making a living at replacing them and rebuilding what ever else goes out in them. I would put an aftermarket stereo but I am afraid some one will break in just to steal it... I am not that into music so the stock one works just fine.
For me the dealbreaker is cost. For $150 I would rather have an aftermarket headunit with modern functionality.

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Put led's in, I put them in mine and they look nice. Kinda a PITA.
Ya its not that hard, its the lack of amplification that is frustrating me,
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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good progress on the truck! I'm lovin that bimmer... any more pics?
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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good progress on the truck! I'm lovin that bimmer... any more pics?
Thanks. Start to finish you can find the build thread here. Probably over 2000 pics in there.
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mvrk10256
Thanks. Start to finish you can find the build thread here. Probably over 2000 pics in there.
Thanks. Sweet little build, i've always liked e30's
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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Did some work on the truck today finally. Here are the links for all the installed components:

Kenwood 6.5" KFC-1664S - These come with the correct pop in plates, and connectors.

Ebay Intake

Headlight set

Mirrors

Vent Visors

Hauled my first load this morning - Nicely modded SV1000 for my new 2 wheeled toy.
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Kenwoods popped right in using the provided free hardware
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Next I moved to the intake. A few notes. The filter is ******* huge, way to big to really even fit. Second the fitment is blah. Takes a bit of wrenching to get it in right. Sounds great, truck revs a bit quicker. we will see about long term changes, I will probably end up going with a slightly smaller filter later on.
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Then came the new headlights - comparison photos:
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yes 1 DRL bulb seems to be out

and with new mirrors and junk
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Unfortunatly the mirrors still dont work. Now I am suspecting the switch Guess I am going to replace that next.

Corvette Servo and foglights are still on their way.
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 05:15 PM
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Good looking truck. Making some good progress
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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WOW she looks about a million times better then then when you brought it home.

And seems to still be improving.
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ak2007r6
Good looking truck. Making some good progress
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WOW she looks about a million times better then then when you brought it home.

And seems to still be improving.
Thanks guys. After putting about 100 miles on that intake all I can say is do it. Worth every penny.

Next step. My shocks are on their last legs. I dont plan an elevation changes soon, so I would like some OEM plus shocks that will firm up the ride a bit and give slightly better handling..... thoughts?
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 02:42 PM
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I used Bilsteins on mine. I have had problems with the Monroe's and KYB's on other vehicles. So far these haven't given me a lick of trouble and they also have a lifetime warranty if you have the original receipt.
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 1FastBrick
I used Bilsteins on mine. I have had problems with the Monroe's and KYB's on other vehicles. So far these haven't given me a lick of trouble and they also have a lifetime warranty if you have the original receipt.
I had Koni single adjustables on the e30, but that seems like way expensive overkill for a stock truck.

When it comes to Monroes or KYBs there are like 5 different kinds.....
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