THE TECH's 94 CW
09-19-17, 12:55 PM
#253
I think California in particular is evolving from the "Nopi Nationals" look to a "clean" aesthetic when it comes to modifications.
Its not the only style, but it is a growing style.
Probably comes partly from how hard law enforcement has come down on obviously modified cars in California, partly because the same people who dove into the "if its aftermarket it is better" aesthetic in the '90s are old now and don't want to look like they are driving their kids car around and partly as a way for younger drivers to differentiate themselves from the "common" tuner style.
For instance, I put in plain Alcantra Black Bride seats with Black stitched logo instead of Red or Gradation, Black Takata harnesses instead of Takata Green and a Black Works Bell Rapfix hub instead of Silver and Red...
Sometimes I look at other more "bright" FDs and I think mine is too plain, but 95% of the time I am happy with the clean low-key aesthetic.
In the end, you gotta go with whatever makes you feel good!
Its not the only style, but it is a growing style.
Probably comes partly from how hard law enforcement has come down on obviously modified cars in California, partly because the same people who dove into the "if its aftermarket it is better" aesthetic in the '90s are old now and don't want to look like they are driving their kids car around and partly as a way for younger drivers to differentiate themselves from the "common" tuner style.
For instance, I put in plain Alcantra Black Bride seats with Black stitched logo instead of Red or Gradation, Black Takata harnesses instead of Takata Green and a Black Works Bell Rapfix hub instead of Silver and Red...
Sometimes I look at other more "bright" FDs and I think mine is too plain, but 95% of the time I am happy with the clean low-key aesthetic.
In the end, you gotta go with whatever makes you feel good!
09-19-17, 12:56 PM
#254
I think California in particular is evolving from the "Nopi Nationals" look to a "clean" aesthetic when it comes to modifications.
Its not the only style, but it is a growing style.
Probably comes partly from how hard law enforcement has come down on obviously modified cars in California, partly because the same people who dove into the "if its aftermarket it is better" aesthetic in the '90s are old now and don't want to look like they are driving their kids car around and partly as a way for younger drivers to differentiate themselves from the "common" tuner style.
For instance, I put in plain Alcantra Black Bride seats with Black stitched logo instead of Red or Gradation, Black Takata harnesses instead of Takata Green and a Black Works Bell Rapfix hub instead of Silver and Red...
Sometimes I look at other more "bright" FDs and I think mine is too plain, but 95% of the time I am happy with the clean low-key aesthetic.
In the end, you gotta go with whatever makes you feel good!
Its not the only style, but it is a growing style.
Probably comes partly from how hard law enforcement has come down on obviously modified cars in California, partly because the same people who dove into the "if its aftermarket it is better" aesthetic in the '90s are old now and don't want to look like they are driving their kids car around and partly as a way for younger drivers to differentiate themselves from the "common" tuner style.
For instance, I put in plain Alcantra Black Bride seats with Black stitched logo instead of Red or Gradation, Black Takata harnesses instead of Takata Green and a Black Works Bell Rapfix hub instead of Silver and Red...
Sometimes I look at other more "bright" FDs and I think mine is too plain, but 95% of the time I am happy with the clean low-key aesthetic.
In the end, you gotta go with whatever makes you feel good!
09-19-17, 03:06 PM
#256
You will be wiring them from the rear of the car all the way up to the fuse box so be prepared for that. It's not difficult by any means though but just more than a simple tail light replacement.
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ZoomZoom (09-19-17)
09-19-17, 11:11 PM
#259
I think California in particular is evolving from the "Nopi Nationals" look to a "clean" aesthetic when it comes to modifications.
Its not the only style, but it is a growing style.
Probably comes partly from how hard law enforcement has come down on obviously modified cars in California, partly because the same people who dove into the "if its aftermarket it is better" aesthetic in the '90s are old now and don't want to look like they are driving their kids car around and partly as a way for younger drivers to differentiate themselves from the "common" tuner style.
For instance, I put in plain Alcantra Black Bride seats with Black stitched logo instead of Red or Gradation, Black Takata harnesses instead of Takata Green and a Black Works Bell Rapfix hub instead of Silver and Red...
Sometimes I look at other more "bright" FDs and I think mine is too plain, but 95% of the time I am happy with the clean low-key aesthetic.
In the end, you gotta go with whatever makes you feel good!
Its not the only style, but it is a growing style.
Probably comes partly from how hard law enforcement has come down on obviously modified cars in California, partly because the same people who dove into the "if its aftermarket it is better" aesthetic in the '90s are old now and don't want to look like they are driving their kids car around and partly as a way for younger drivers to differentiate themselves from the "common" tuner style.
For instance, I put in plain Alcantra Black Bride seats with Black stitched logo instead of Red or Gradation, Black Takata harnesses instead of Takata Green and a Black Works Bell Rapfix hub instead of Silver and Red...
Sometimes I look at other more "bright" FDs and I think mine is too plain, but 95% of the time I am happy with the clean low-key aesthetic.
In the end, you gotta go with whatever makes you feel good!
09-20-17, 10:28 AM
#261
Yes, there is no airbag behind the Efini logo. These wheels never had airbags.
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av8r01 (09-21-17)
09-20-17, 05:08 PM
#262
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
did you take pics of the the job you did?
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THE TECH (09-22-17)
09-22-17, 12:04 PM
#266
But I do see you like the rotor AC *****...so may be you like it tacky? (sorry had to lol)
Last edited by hadokenny; 09-22-17 at 12:06 PM.
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THE TECH (09-22-17)
09-22-17, 12:54 PM
#267
10 years ago I would have said LEDs... but my appetite for OEM has increased lately. The glaring thing that turns me off about the ones you pictured are the individual "snowflake" LEDs.
That said, I'm a big fan of Black Label Engineering lights which use a projector housing / LED bulb for the DRL lights and a clear housing for the turn signal:
If I'm not mistaken, the DRLs will also shut off when the turn signal is activated just as modern vehicles.
Hot Water Labs has a similar variation:
No projector housing, but the LED module looks pretty clean. Also, their V2 version offers the switchback module as well... from their site:
Our V2 BOOSTER lights have an upgraded Morimoto Xchange switchback module.
With this module, your DRL lights will turn off everytime your turn signals come on.
Whatever you decide, the car is coming along incredibly well. Keep up the good work.
That said, I'm a big fan of Black Label Engineering lights which use a projector housing / LED bulb for the DRL lights and a clear housing for the turn signal:
If I'm not mistaken, the DRLs will also shut off when the turn signal is activated just as modern vehicles.
Hot Water Labs has a similar variation:
No projector housing, but the LED module looks pretty clean. Also, their V2 version offers the switchback module as well... from their site:
Our V2 BOOSTER lights have an upgraded Morimoto Xchange switchback module.
With this module, your DRL lights will turn off everytime your turn signals come on.
Whatever you decide, the car is coming along incredibly well. Keep up the good work.
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THE TECH (09-22-17)
09-22-17, 02:12 PM
#271
As I get older, I feel amber/orange to be nostalgic and classic. I used to dislike it to the point of hating it, but for some reason it has grown on me over the years. I also think it has to do with the fact that there's not too much of it in the bumper lights.
I vote for OEM.
I vote for OEM.
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THE TECH (09-22-17)
09-22-17, 10:43 PM
#272
As I get older, I feel amber/orange to be nostalgic and classic. I used to dislike it to the point of hating it, but for some reason it has grown on me over the years. I also think it has to do with the fact that there's not too much of it in the bumper lights.
I vote for OEM.
I vote for OEM.
09-23-17, 09:17 AM
#273
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As I get older, I feel amber/orange to be nostalgic and classic. I used to dislike it to the point of hating it, but for some reason it has grown on me over the years. I also think it has to do with the fact that there's not too much of it in the bumper lights.
I vote for OEM.
I vote for OEM.
YEP...........keeping everything mostly stock is the only way to go on a classic car. Clear lenses are just the latest fad and it's a bad one IMO.
I still can't wrap my head around the 99 kit but understand the attraction (smiley japanese cartoon look vs sad fish). More importantly though the cooling/airflow is increased greatly on the 99 kit. I'll probably still sell mine though and employ the shark tooth mod. If anyone is interested I have a very nice 99 kit painted CW and ready for install
