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Old 07-24-2009, 01:34 PM   #1
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Default Progress! Roush, Cervinis, and Xenon (56K beware!)

After I installed an X-Charger I decided to switch over into the SHOW portion of the build. No real set plan, actually, I'm basically winging it from start to finish on what I think will look good and work well together.

I've had some items set in the garage for a little and finally got a chance to get my guy to paint and attach some goodies. Roush 3-piece rear wing, Xenon side scoops, and Cervinis window scoops. Also had him remove that hideous sticker from the side of the car. Dumbest item in the world next to a fuel tank light that consists of a lot of flint sparks. I know it's a Mustang I don't need a sticker telling me what it is.

Here's the Before


And here's the Current







I've taken multiple angles of whole car and each item. So anybody else who wants to know if a Cervinis window or Roush wing is the right choice, here's a good reference to determine if you like the overall look.

Xenon Side Scoops



And here is where mine will differ from most all everybody else.

That's right. No 3M tape. These are perma-attached to make a stronger bond, and a flush bond. They look like they are part of the body. No getting up close and seeing that white strip along the inner seam. Like that for these and Cervinis.

Cervinis Window


I thought I had one of directly on the side, but guess I forgot to on accident. But I do have this until I can get that specific angle.


Roush wing






However... I'm disappointed. Not in the product but in the template. It is 3 separate pieces! The guys had to align them each up and got them a little off. How awesome is that! Would not have been a problem if Roush made a single-piece template. No matter I have tools. Easiest solution is to just slot the holes. It'll allow for the side pieces to slide over to their proper locations to remove the huge gap and make them precisely flush with the main center wing.
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Old 07-24-2009, 04:33 PM   #2
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Looks good. What did you use on the side scoops to attach them permanently?
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Old 08-03-2009, 10:11 PM   #3
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MOAR PROGRESS!

Totally forgot to take a picture of the now well placed Roush wing. I slot-drilled the screw holes holding the end pieces on since the template sucked, moved them forward and closer. I'll get pics ASAP during daylight.

Another item to add is that I now have installed Sequential tail lights.


I dislike the standard pattern on most kits I needed it to be Chase. Thankfully there's 1 guy out there who also gets this and has a kit available that has it programmed with the Chase option. Otherwise it's not a fluid motion and sub-par by that alone. Meter4Kits, takes some electrical knowledge... like knowing which one is the green wire and which is the red wire. It's easier to splice this item on than it is to wire a stereo quite honestly, it's not difficult at all.


ALSO saw some previous thread talk about the PLCC2 LEDs. Instantly knew I had to do it. So I did it. Not finished but progress is good. Center console is finished and works flawlessly, only had 2 duds.




Most available are from China or Taiwan, and they are 600-800 millicandela (mcd). In my opinion far too bright they will overpower the interior during night I think. I did some digging and found a cheap source of 300-400 mcd PLCC2s on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=260375060321

A tad more expensive to the brighter Chinese versions, but really not much. If $2 is too much extra to pay (for a better product imho) then maybe not get the Large next time, try Medium? They arrived fast actually, within a week or so. Not precision exact same brightness as the MyColor blue but pretty dang close. They aren't as strong on the eye at night, they aren't distractive and so I think these ones are full of win for anybody else who wants to do this modification.

I plan to finish all interior green LEDs with this method. Just need to take apart doors to get to those, and do the steering wheel ones. But that'll be easy enough. I do suggest tweezers and a steady hand. It's not as hard as you might think really, electronics are nothing to be scared of. Also go to Radio Shack and get a 2-battery AAA connector. It'll have a red and black wire open/exposed. Perfect for testing the polarity of the LEDs. Generally the corner w/ the angled edge is negative side but it's always best to be safe and check to make sure.

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Had a couple hours after work today to finish this up. I COMPLETELY forgot to purchase the round LED bulbs, 7 of them are needed. But figured since I had all the items apart I might as well try attaching the PLCC2 type of LEDs. Tweezers and a steady hand are very useful because it's like Karate Kid balancing on the 2 ends w/ this thing. Simply cut off the old bulb at the point of metal exposure so you have 2 metal strands sticking up for the PLCC2 to solder to. Pre-solder both of these rods, and both ends of the PLCC2. Then balance it over top, get a tiny dab of solder on the tip of the iron, connect one side, and it'll hold so you can do the other side much easier. Repeat many times. In the end I like my results even though it's w/ the tiny 3mm square LEDs. Look just as nice.

Entire Interior shot


Steering Wheel


Door buttons


This is how the Mustangs should come from the factory. Stock green blur ass color is hideous. This really brings out a whole new feel to the car.
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Old 08-04-2009, 02:56 PM   #4
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I like the window and side scoops. Same combination I plan on going with.
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Old 08-04-2009, 07:24 PM   #5
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I thought I was the only one... my Xenons are adhered to the body just like that!

No tape gap and no fear of them "peeling" off.

Next step is to mold them in, when the time comes
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Old 08-04-2009, 07:43 PM   #6
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What did you guys use to adhere them?
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Old 08-04-2009, 09:39 PM   #7
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I can double check, but if memory serves me my bodyshop guy said it was Duramix. There's numerous kinds though and I'm not 100% positive on exactly which Duramix option he ended up using. I trusted his judgement as it's a body shop exclusively, that's what they do all day long is cosmetic work/repairs. I have no doubt they know more about this stuff than I do.
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everything looks great i would say only thing left is get a new front bumper to tie it all together, nice car
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Looks great man, I think a GT front end would complete the look...
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What did you guys use to adhere them?
Sorry... can't quite remember either! But I think it was windshield adhesive or something. The AAA window guy came in for the job and used something with a primer/ promoter and then the adhesive.
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