What did you do to your FX / QX70 today?

[jdTrader]

What did I do??
Well, today I finally uploaded a shot of my 08!! Took me far too long! Wasn't too happy with the photoshoot...so I only put the one for now but more sometime soon!!
Enjoy! (even though it looks just like so many other Graphite FX's - I'm diggin it!)

Terry
medfly33

nice!

 

[soonster]

Thanks, G. It was both harder and easier than I expected. "A chore" is actually a perfect description. Not complicated, just awkward and incredibly time consuming. Hopefully it will be worthwhile!

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nice, as mr10k once said before " proud of you" :smile (2): . cant wait for the full write up and vid.

 

[jdTrader]

Change Brembo Pads and emptied OCC. Thanks to la_fx35


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wish I was there!

good job Tim!

 

[soonster]

Nice! We're twins!

Seriously and noticed the HKS exhaust too.. bob-twins ...

 

[Logan]

Thanks, G. It was both harder and easier than I expected. "A chore" is actually a perfect description. Not complicated, just awkward and incredibly time consuming. Hopefully it will be worthwhile!

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Gonna be awesome, especially the sound.....nice job man.

 

[tinsnow]

joined the forum to research more.

 

[jcasanova]

Good job, it looks awesome in there Tim! When you make the DIY don't forget to make a video as well.

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[tchuck]

Good job Tim.

nice, as mr10k once said before " proud of you" :smile (2): . cant wait for the full write up and vid.

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good job Tim!

Gonna be awesome, especially the sound.....nice job man.

Good job, it looks awesome in there Tim! When you make the DIY don't forget to make a video as well.

Thanks guys. Round 2 starts now. I'm glad I started yesterday because its even colder this morning...

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[StuLax18]

Trust me on this, working in a cold garage is better than a hot one. When did my rear sway install, I had a couple space heaters pointing at me, since I was basically half out of the garage.

 

[ChiPhi]

Since Old Man Winter decided to skip Chicago this year, I took advantage of the amazing weather to first of all, replace my driver side fogs with 4350K Halogens (didn't want it to be much whiter since they are afterall foglights). It was a bit easier than I thought to get to the fogs from the front wheel-wells. I did have to take off some trim.

Since the trim was already off and I was already under the car, I decided to install my OEM Aero Front Chin. I must say that this completes the look for me. Something about the front end was 'too sharp' (profile) for me. Yes, it would look neater if it was a molded piece but I still really like it. Yes, a slight drop (or 22"s) may also help but I am far from that now. Perhaps one day I will feel the urge to do so.

 

[gto]

Good Job Tim. I mean BIG Job. Let's hear it running if you're that far yet

 

[tchuck]

Good Job Tim. I mean BIG Job. Let's hear it running if you're that far yet

I'm all done, but I tapped the alternator connection with my ratchet this morning and blew a fuse. I just got back from the dealer but got Shanghai'd by parenting before I could replace said fuse. First startup will have to wait for tomorrow.

Btw, failing to disconnect the battery before this job cost me $64, a trip to the dealer, and however long it takes to swap the positive terminal on the battery. :thumbdown:

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[tchuck]

Trust me on this, working in a cold garage is better than a hot one. When did my rear sway install, I had a couple space heaters pointing at me, since I was basically half out of the garage.

I don't even have a garage. All my auto work is done in my driveway.

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[PMG 705]

Since Old Man Winter decided to skip Chicago this year, I took advantage of the amazing weather to first of all, replace my driver side fogs with 4350K Halogens (didn't want it to be much whiter since they are afterall foglights). It was a bit easier than I thought to get to the fogs from the front wheel-wells. I did have to take off some trim.

Since the trim was already off and I was already under the car, I decided to install my OEM Aero Front Chin. I must say that this completes the look for me. Something about the front end was 'too sharp' (profile) for me. Yes, it would look neater if it was a molded piece but I still really like it. Yes, a slight drop (or 22"s) may also help but I am far from that now. Perhaps one day I will feel the urge to do so.

Nice one Phil... Gotta check it out some day.. Never seen one in person with just the front lip, so I wasn't sure if I wanted the same thing..

 

[GEE50FX]

Nice one Phil... Gotta check it out some day.. Never seen one in person with just the front lip, so I wasn't sure if I wanted the same thing..

You will want it, believe me !!
Just get it Ian

Looks good ChiPhi:top:

 

[PMG 705]

You will want it, believe me !!
Just get it Ian

Looks good ChiPhi:top:

Just need to see how it looks in person without the remaining aero...if it looks front heavy/sloping etc..
What I really want is some coilovers Wayne... I'm hoping Kenny (da Mayor) gets in touch with his buddy at XYZ suspension and gets some info for the 2nd gens.

 

[tchuck]

Nice one Phil... Gotta check it out some day.. Never seen one in person with just the front lip, so I wasn't sure if I wanted the same thing..

I say go with the whole kit.

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[ChiPhi]

Nice one Phil... Gotta check it out some day.. Never seen one in person with just the front lip, so I wasn't sure if I wanted the same thing..

I went back and forth on it as well, ask Jonas. No regrets. In this picture, it looks a bit disjointed since I am really close to it. Stepping further back, it really looks almost seamless and OEM. Worst case, a year from now I get tired of it, there are a couple of small screw holes to patch.

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You will want it, believe me !!
Just get it Ian

Looks good ChiPhi:top:

Thanks! Agreed...Ian will eventually break and get one.

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Just need to see how it looks in person without the remaining aero...if it looks front heavy/sloping etc..
What I really want is some coilovers Wayne... I'm hoping Kenny (da Mayor) gets in touch with his buddy at XYZ suspension and gets some info for the 2nd gens.

It actually looks more balanced to me because I always thought my 50 seemed to 'lean back' and it's snout was a bit sharp as compared to my '06.

 

[PMG 705]

I say go with the whole kit.

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Not really feeling the cost of the whole thing, plus I like having the mud flaps :smile (2):..

Nice avatar Wayne.... Looks like we were in the same forest..

 

[ChiPhi]

I say go with the whole kit.

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Still under consideration but the thing is I, like a few folks on here, am a not big fan of the side/door pieces. And I really like the OEM mud flap look and unfortunately, it is an 'either/or'. Still have the flexibility to add if it looks weird to me later.