*Warning* Do NOT install Halo's yet

[SneaKe]

I think your install will be just fine. If you look at the horror of the first pic up there, you'll notice that only the top of the halo melted. Heat rises...

So If your halos are mounted in front (where I wanted mine to be), then you should be fine.

I took some more pics to add to the DIY of the halos, should help you do your install some. I'll update that post tomorrow.

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

OK.. thanks for the help.

I am excited but i feel that i am partially responsible for this as i wanted someone to do a DIY so i can see if it works...

You were the Guinea Pig and i feel really bad

DJ

[SneaKe]

OK.. thanks for the help.

I am excited but i feel that i am partially responsible for this as i wanted someone to do a DIY so i can see if it works...

You were the Guinea Pig and i feel really bad

DJ

You're far from blame here, so relax. I was going to do the DIY anyway, as I do with anything I install. I got 5 other DIY's i'm working on now.

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

ok and thanks..

OH speaking of DIY... can you post the link to the tweeter DIy you did...

I also wanted to know where you purchased the speakers polk db 1000 or 1001 and how much you spent on them... THat is the next DIY I want to do.

My uncle has done systems in cars that cost more than 200k (50K in audio). He worked for a company that did high end cars. He told me that He could do it with out the Polk and he doesn't know anyone that sells polk.

but i would be willing to spend 60 bux on the speakers.

DJ

[SneaKe]

50k what?! I spent 7k on a car audio system once and people thought I was insane.

Tweeter install is posted on the stickys under 'how to's':http://forums.g35club.org/zerothread/334916

I ordered my Polks from Crutchfield I think. They have them eitherway:http://www.crutchfield.com/App...p=107

Here's an Ebay link to the Db1000's that I have. It ends in an hour:http://cgi.ebay.com/db1000-25m...wItem

I spent $80

[SneaKe]

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[badutahboy]

Ouch!... That's pretty condescending...

I love the paragraph where they basically say "we're happy to give you technical advice which will help to F_(k up your car, but don't come asking for us to help you out when our advice backfires."

I'm assuming this was sent to a salesperson's email or a general CS email... I'd recommend forwarding that email to someone in management, as well as a link to this thread (or attach a copy of your install documentation), and also any emails you've got wherein they discussed/advised you on an experimental install... In particular, if you've got anything from them that states or implies that the fog lights won't get hot enough to melt the rings...

I'd call that email a significant step backwards from where you want to be, but it was hardly a "screw you, you're on your own".

[SneaKe]

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[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

Lets see what they say.. That sounds very good. I would take it to the very top of their company for sure. Talke to the GM or Owner about this.

DJ

[badutahboy]

Lets see what they say.. That sounds very good. I would take it to the very top of their company for sure. Talke to the GM or Owner about this.

DJ

Agreed... If they reject you again, start barking up the chain. Forward your email to the sales manager and if he rejects you, respond to him again, but CC in some corporate folks. Once rejection starts, the only way to win is to show them how they'll lose if they don't rectify things, and by "them", I mean upper management/ownership.

I recently had a similar experience that ended up in a ridiculous E-shouting match, and finally was resolved when I informed them I was more than willing to go to court over the issue, and the resolution would cost far less than them flying an attorney out to fight me in court.

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

yes that works too. I had an issure with the county and I won as i moved up the chain...

I hit a pot hole in the road that blew out one of my tires on my Lexus. I had them for about 2 weeks so i had all the reciepts. I took pictures and everything.

A lady i worked with at the time said she worked for allstate and said that she knew that counties were responsible for the roads and if you blew out a tire in a pot hole they had to pay for the tire... after lots of fustration.

To me it was more the point than the money of the tire (115 bux)

They have to give you a hard time. If not they would be out of business.

But the loudest one gets the attention and just be persistant with them.

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

That was a rush... I forgot about the ebay auction... I clicked on it and it had 16 sec left... Good think i was loged in and i won them.. 48.98 plus 10 bux shipping..

I said i wanted to pay 60... 1.02 for my IRA

DJ

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

correction... F^cking Taxes.... 2.94 in FL sales tax!

61.92 total! IRA - 1.92

DJ

[telcoman]

SneaKe

Sorry to hear of your experience and I certainly hope they make things right for you. But as one of the older farhts on this site, I find it hard to understand why you would want to do this modification in the first place? Especially being the first one to do so with no feedback from others?Making modifications in todays complex vehicles is a lot different from the days of 55 Chevys and 58 Fords when I was your age.I can still recall the changeover from automotive 6v electrical systems in the 1950's to 12volts. We are getting close to the time when the conversion from 12v to 24volts will occur because of the total electrical amperage required for all of the additional automotive accessories being added year after year. Heat dissapation,electrical wiring capacity, and total load factors are important engineering parameters that need to be considered prior to making modifications.One of the things I have learned over the years is to never try to fix anything that isn't broke.

Good luck

Telcoman

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

SneaKe

Sorry to hear of your experience and I certainly hope they make things right for you. But as one of the older farhts on this site, I find it hard to understand why you would want to do this modification in the first place? Especially being the first one to do so with no feedback from others?Making modifications in todays complex vehicles is a lot different from the days of 55 Chevys and 58 Fords when I was your age.I can still recall the changeover from automotive 6v electrical systems in the 1950's to 12volts. We are getting close to the time when the conversion from 12v to 24volts will occur because of the total electrical amperage required for all of the additional automotive accessories being added year after year. Heat dissapation,electrical wiring capacity, and total load factors are important engineering parameters that need to be considered prior to making modifications.One of the things I have learned over the years is to never try to fix anything that isn't broke.

Good luck

Telcoman

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[SneaKe]

Looks like the lilttle guy looses again

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[rn79870]

There are two sides to this. 1st., take the replacements before it goes south. 2nd. Didn't they tell you which ones worked with the G, or did you choose them?

I looked all over their site and they say nothing about using these with replacement bulbs. They say not to with DLRs, but not one word about the other bulbs. I can't believe that they ship you the product without any instructions as to how to install them. (At least that is what they insinuated).

At least they are not being complete jerks. They should accept responsibility for failing to completely educate you in the installation and use of their product. How hard would it be for them to have printed something along the lines of what you wrote up. Makes me wonder about other stuff they sell - if they are hiding behind the "you installed it and we never told you how" defense, I'd never buy a 10mm nut from them.

[joe603]

I know it sucks that this happened, but I could have been much worse. A fire in the engine bay would have been a total loss for your car...and you could have been at fault. I say take the offer and Beaners' replacements...

Sorry it ended up this way

[G_whizz]

There are two sides to this. 1st., take the replacements before it goes south. QUOTE]

I know it sucks that this happened, but I could have been much worse. A fire in the engine bay would have been a total loss for your car...and you could have been at fault. I say take the offer and Beaners replacements...

Agreed..

Good luck Sneake

[SneaKe]

Well here it is. End of negotiations. I hate issues like this-message removed-
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[Kenrik]

I can get you new 06 headlights for $150 + shipping let me know..

[SneaKe]

If they are the same as the ones I had, and new, I will almost certainly take you up on that.

[Kenrik]

http://miami.craigslist.org/pts/673718044.html

^^ This is the Guy I got my 2007 Headlight from.. Ask if he has any, maybe he can ship you a set. if Not I can pick them up pack them and ship them for you.

Also I saw this one.. again same deal.

http://fortlauderdale.craigsli....html

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

so why did you remove the messages???

OH and when you get your new headlights... are you going to put the replacement halos on them?

DJ

[SneaKe]

The messages were removed due to the privacy policy regarding emails with the company involved. They asked nicely, so I complied.

As for the headlights, I'm going to do something interesting with the new ones. I already have it planned out. I will be using the replacements as well. But its gonna be sweeet.

But I found out today that I'm in hot water at work, and may be getting the axe, so the new lights may have to wait. Gotta keep all my cash in my pocket till the clouds blow over.