Lobitz68

looks like these are all 2010's... I don't have any suggestions beyond disconnecting the battery to reset the computers and checking the wiring for damage or loose connections.

I would think that unless you were away from traffic and had them on for a while, HIDs would be fairly useless in the high beam. As you stated, there is a warm up time, so constantly turning them off and on would seem to mean that they are rarely producing full lumens... Probably shorten their life too.

I think he likes the brand... based on other posts.

Ha! That was painful to read... couldn't make it past the second paragraph without giving up.

That was what I was thinking... I have remote start, but no the OEM system.

Why would a tire cause you worry? I live in a very snowy climate and have never worried about winter tires... I am trying some out for the first time this season, but I'm not worried about them one bit!

I think he is saying that if you use the switchback module on the inside light it MAY work as a brake light. BUT, if you use it as a brake light you cannot use it as a turn signal. Basically it would receive the stock signal until the brakes were applied and would then switch to that. Still not so sure that the brightness of the light would change. Also, I cannot agree to disagree!! Now I'm going to have to take time out of my weekend to take pics of the damn meter with the running lights on and the brake lights on... I NEED to be right.

Nice job, thanks for posting. I'm sure people will need this at some point.

Oh yeah?? On every model?

He has retrofitted projector headlights with halo's... Luckily, he did all the work himself, so he is only out a fraction of the cost of a purchased set.

Wish ours were that way. Even with the tool, I find it quite annoying and it makes the brake job take that much longer. Oh well...

Bummer... At least everyone is alright though. Material possessions can always be fixed/replaced. That sweet retro is hanging in pieces!!

Hahaha!!

Brakes get hot and the brakes on the pre-2012 models are undersized, so some heat is definitely possible. You should be able to touch your rim without burning your hand. Do you have any pulsating feel when braking, or any other signs that they are getting overly hot?

All of them I have done have been that way, including a couple Japanese cars too...

Mine have been done for more than a year and have held to Minnesota winters as well as a couple of very aggressive car washes (bristle wheel cleaners). They look like they did the day I did them. I did use the UV rated dip and put a shit ton (metric) of glossifier on them though.

Not if your headlights are on... that is when there is a 6 volt signal.

He has a 2013... I'm pretty sure you can monitor most, if not all, of the important temperatures from the EVIC display in the dash...

They won't have anything like that and won't offer suggestions without having a DJ to look at (I have spoken to them already). I'm still guessing that there just isn't anything connected to that 3rd pin inside the housing. It's not worth cracking it open to find out though, so I will just stick with my LED ring as the brake and turn. Still looks 100X better than the amber light.

You pimp this rustproofing quite a bit...what brand did you use? Obviously you feel it is a worthwhile investment, have anything specific to share about it?

Agreed. Anything that isn't bottom of the line will be better than the factory brakes. Personally, I have had success with EBC brakes and rotors as well as most of your typical aftermarket brands. If you can do the work yourself (brakes are a great starter project because they are easy), then you can get new rotors and pads for a VERY reasonable price. Much less than what you would get charged to have them installed at a shop...

I like the black cross bars... I would paint the chrome to match the paint.

A lot of cars have the option to use another button or combination of buttons on a non-remote start fob...is this a possibility for the DJ? My dealer installed an aftermarket starter with a 3000' range and audible feedback, so I have an extra fob slightly larger than a quarter attached to my oem fob...

I watched the video on this product and you are NOT supposed to scuff the paint because it is translucent. I definitely would not prep beyond the instructions. I don't see why it wouldn't work, but it won't look like smoked chrome because your wheels are nowhere near as shiny. Maybe buy a cheap wrecked wheel to try it on before going for it on your own ride...

Yeah, I am at like 36K on mine right now and bought it in late Feb 2014... Thank God for the unlimited bumper to bumper!! Sounds like you had a good time.