KP's MX Track Car aka 'Reddy'
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No worries guys…you go for it!
(getting back on topic :P) I'd like to put as much work as I can into it rather than pay for it. I appreciate the advice on spray cans gulf, I shall steer well clear! It won't be for awhile anyway...got a new engine, CAI and rollcage to put in before I plan the respray...I just wanted some ideas in case I get bored whilst saving for the big things! :wink:
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The work plan up until September:
- Get KLDE engine and parts (ECU, etc) and fit
- Sort out headlamps (frankly useless at night!)
- Fit new Cold Air Intake
- Install roll cage
- Get seat harness
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Has anyone upgraded their headlights using a HID kit, or halo kit? The halo's are double the price, (but look the nuts), but are they as bright as the HID kits? I'd prefer to get the best possible…
HID Kit:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360257581126&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:ITHalo:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140402889204&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:ITAny previous reviews, etc are very welcome!!
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Halo's are just a ring of light similiar to that of your side lights..
a hid kit is what you may wish to go for..try for the bi version in a 35w 6000k version..h4 fitment..Personally i went to the new Philips bulb with 90% more discharge and im very happy with them..
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Halo's are just a ring of light similar to that of your side lights..
a hid kit is what you may wish to go for..try for the bi version in a 35w 6000k version..h4 fitment..Personally i went to the new Philips bulb with 90% more discharge and im very happy with them..
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Cheers Rainy…are the Philips bulbs just a replacement of the stock ones? I assume they'll be cheaper than a full-blown HID conversion.
EDIT: Just taken a look on the inter-web...standard replacement and looking like just what I need. 8)
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hid kits are from 55 up depending on who you get them from, on average the kits i feel are ok for the mx are 79.99 the bulbs i got came to 19.00 from halfords which is very good and made by Philips…
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Yeah, just found them for £20 on eBay and free P&P. Might go for Halfords so I can fit them in this w/e. Something to tick off the 'to-do' list. :D
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Ok, my hope of swapping the lights ended fairly quickly when I couldn't get the damn things off! :oops: (major noob!!) Am I right in thinking the glass will come off the rear plate? They're two moulds right??? I didn't want to push it too hard and chip the glass.
Any help is appreciated!
Put in a new steering wheel instead! :lol:
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silly question why are you trying to remove the glass…What is it your trying to achieve..
To remove the headlights youll need to remove the front bumper first...
then if you wish to remove the glass first warm the headlight to soften the seal then price apart...
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Ah, cheers for the info. I was just trying to change the headlight bulb, but wasn't sure if it meant taking the headlamp out or not. :oops:
"All the gear…no idea"
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The bulbs just clip in from back of the unit. The little clip things for them are awkward enough though!
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Cheers Ryan. Feel like a right muppet not being able to swap the headlights over!!
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as Ryan said fella the a coever on the back of the headlight twist it off and you discover the bulb…the clips are a bit fiddley but youll get the hang of them...
most important though dont touch the glass on the new bulb...hold it by the prongs on the back to install it..
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Gotcha, cheers! 8) At any case, done my back in good and proper fiddling around yesterday so I won't be playing with Reddy for awhile now…BOO!! :cry:
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Gotcha, cheers! 8) At any case, done my back in good and proper fiddling around yesterday so I won't be playing with Reddy for awhile now…BOO!! :cry:
Noooooo…doing what may i ask or shouldnt i hahaha..sorry no laughing matter...
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Been suffering from a bad back for years, and constantly bending over to clean the air filter (and other things) aggrevated it something chronic! :cry: At least though, I had time to finish these bad boys…
From:
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The Satin Black look has begun!
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ooooo :D yummy :D yummy :D yummy satin black 8) ….im like a kid in a candy store sad i know...walks slowly back to his corner... :wink:
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Can't agree with you more mate…it look ssoooooo gooooddd!! 8)
Now just have to do the rest of the car! :?
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IM starting on my spats next week also then front bumper