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I finally got my blown brake line fixed. Line was pretty rusty.
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I can only imagine how the others look. We only could do the one line so I'm hoping I won't have an issue with the others for awhile. One rear caliper also had to be replaced because the bleeder was frozen solid! Damn salt really takes a toll.
I was able to get my nnbs big brake upgrade done, finally! I was only able to get the front braided brake lines in, didn't have time to do the rears. Another day. I really haven't had a chance to notice a difference with the bigger brakes yet, but I'll let you guys know once I do.
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Visually, it's a huge difference. I was able to get a side by side comparison tho, but believe me, compared to the stock nbs brakes, these are huge!
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It blew above the gas tank somewhere, couldn't really tell exactly.
Here's the abs module.
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Finally found something to take the place of my missing center caps.
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Was a little hard to find something that would fit the bill, but my gf found these in plumbing. They fit perfectly.
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Now I just have to plastidip them and silicone them in. I also noticed today that my ds lower lens had moisture in it, vwhich sux. I had run a bead of silicone around them and I also sealed the part that the bulb goes into the lens. With all the rain and flooding we got I guess it was bound to happen.
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Up to the first step of my house.
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My gf had to park it on the sidewalk and my dog was trying to get to her! Lol
 
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Up to my running board.
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On the sidewalk. Notice the water in the street on the left. There's a 1 1/2-2" curb, and the water is over it.
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It was so bad my neighbor got his boat out! Lol
Funny thing, in maybe 5-6 hrs, all the water had receded.
 
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Those, I think, are Sylvanias, high beams. They're high intensity or something like that. I don't like them but they look cool there when they're off! Lol
 

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Those, I think, are Sylvanias, high beams. They're high intensity or something like that. I don't like them but they look cool there when they're off! Lol
I highly recommend the Phillips 9011 HIR bulbs. They are brighter than the standard high beams, and at most, need a little trimming of the tabs on the bulbs to make them fit. Some aftermarket headlight fixtures don't even require that.
 

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Damn son good thing that went back down! That looked like it was close to doing damage.
 
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I highly recommend the Phillips 9011 HIR bulbs. They are brighter than the standard high beams, and at most, need a little trimming of the tabs on the bulbs to make them fit. Some aftermarket headlight fixtures don't even require that.
I'm eventually gonna get high beam leds.
 

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