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Old 03-28-2010, 04:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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ok... here you go...

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Let me know of any changes and thanks to 1joeyoung for the black on yellow text idea (i stole it from his walk throughs, so easy to read) ... lol... (his walk throughs are nicer, im just lazy!)
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Old 03-28-2010, 04:45 PM   #2 (permalink)
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nicely done !!
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Old 03-28-2010, 04:47 PM   #3 (permalink)
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nicely done !!
Thanks!! Don't mind helping out since I have gained so much from this forum already.. tons of knowledge going into the brain!! lets hope my goldfish mind can retain it..lol
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Great write-up! Thanks!
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Good Job!!! Much better than mine!

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Good Job!!! Much better than mine!

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Well you were the inspiration!!! And thanks for all your help with my questions
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Well thank you
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what type of led goes in the place of the side mirror led
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what type of led goes in the place of the side mirror led
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buffalo that is an amazing list that I was much in need of. I got my nut. thank you.
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buffalo that is an amazing list that I was much in need of. I got my nut. thank you.
if you go to the search area and do a search for bulb or bulb size there is a thread where that info came from and the list gets updated as it's found out etc
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Yeah, I don't want to take credit for that list cause I didn't make it. I do have it bookmarked however because it is very useful.
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anyone have an idea of where i could find a replacement clear cover for the side mirror led light?
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anyone have an idea of where i could find a replacement clear cover for the side mirror led light?
I haven't seen any intge sites I've cruised through. Give the dealer a call. The should be able to order one if they don't have any in stock etc
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Old 06-26-2010, 03:10 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Yeah, I don't want to take credit for that list cause I didn't make it. I do have it bookmarked however because it is very useful.
That's me again. I seem to have this fixation with lighting! lol!

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