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Old 03-10-2019, 06:33 PM   #1
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installed 718 lights. They work fine, but a few shoddy details: too much wire, fit is not as close tolerance as OEM, no clip like OEM to clip excess wiring so wires are too lose, clip incorrectly labeled R was Left and L was Right.
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Old 03-10-2019, 09:46 PM   #2
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installed 718 lights. They work fine, but a few shoddy details: too much wire, fit is not as close tolerance as OEM, no clip like OEM to clip excess wiring so wires are too lose, clip incorrectly labeled R was Left and L was Right.
Unfortunately most of the aftermarket lights fit like crap. I’m getting rid of my Depo’s and going to stock 03-04 style tail lights. The body lines are just garbage.
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Old 03-11-2019, 08:44 AM   #3
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installed 718 lights. They work fine, but a few shoddy details: too much wire, fit is not as close tolerance as OEM, no clip like OEM to clip excess wiring so wires are too lose, clip incorrectly labeled R was Left and L was Right.
Sorry to hear the quality isn't great. They look fantastic from the photo.
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Old 03-11-2019, 09:07 AM   #4
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Have you DIY the serpentine belt?

I have seen multiple you tube videos on replacing the serpentine belt. Is it really that simple? How many here have done this seemingly easy task?
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Old 03-11-2019, 09:26 AM   #5
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I have seen multiple you tube videos on replacing the serpentine belt. Is it really that simple? How many here have done this seemingly easy task?
Very Easy on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being hardest); it is a 1. Easier than oil change.
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Old 03-11-2019, 12:07 PM   #6
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I have seen multiple you tube videos on replacing the serpentine belt. Is it really that simple? How many here have done this seemingly easy task?
The toughest part is getting to the belt through the bulkhead behind the seats. Changing the belt iself is a 0 on a scale of 1-10.
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Old 03-11-2019, 04:39 PM   #7
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I have seen multiple you tube videos on replacing the serpentine belt. Is it really that simple? How many here have done this seemingly easy task?
Yes, it really is that easy...! I spent more time removing the carpeting and engine cover than I spent removing and installing the belt.
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LED turn signal/DRLs 1/2 done.



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LED turn signal/DRLs 1/2 done.


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Old 03-13-2019, 03:45 AM   #10
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Replaced front shocks. Need to do drop links
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