Made up my mind...

[QKSLVER03]

Also... ever since Willie had found that x-clip from Retro-Solutions.com for the guys who did the HID conversion. I've been wanting to get it, cause I'm a perfectionist, which is why I'm taking out the Icebox. Anyway the x-clip is $15.00 but the reason I hadn't gotten it yet was because I didn't want to go through removing the bumper and all just to put those things in. However now that I ordered the CAI, I also ordered the x-clip, I figured while having the bumper off, I'll take out the headlight assembly and put the new x-clip in to hold those bulbs in there snug. I don't think anyone's got them installed yet. So I'll be sure to let you guys know how they work out. Now I'm thankful I didn't bend the wire that holds the stock clip when I was doing the HID installation.

[Nikon1]

Originally Posted by QKSLVER03

Also... ever since Willie had found that x-clip from Retro-Solutions.com for the guys who did the HID conversion. I've been wanting to get it, cause I'm a perfectionist, which is why I'm taking out the Icebox. Anyway the x-clip is $15.00 but the reason I hadn't gotten it yet was because I didn't want to go through removing the bumper and all just to put those things in. However now that I ordered the CAI, I also ordered the x-clip, I figured while having the bumper off, I'll take out the headlight assembly and put the new x-clip in to hold those bulbs in there snug. I don't think anyone's got them installed yet. So I'll be sure to let you guys know how they work out. Now I'm thankful I didn't bend the wire that holds the stock clip when I was doing the HID installation.

Driss, actually I've had Todd's X-Clips since I put the HIDs in (without the projectors) back in March - and they worked out great!

Here's to all your great mods!

[Slynky]

Originally Posted by Slynky

BTW, check out this image:

DAMN! Trying to go OT and no one cares. :sniff:

[QKSLVER03]

Originally Posted by Slynky

Driss, when you get that package, be sure to save ALL that it says about warranty. I don't think I kept mine and I'd dearly love to see what they have to say about water.

You got it Chuck!

Originally Posted by Nikon1

Driss, actually I've had Todd's X-Clips since I put the HIDs in (without the projectors) back in March - and they worked out great!

Here's to all your great mods!

Right on! I didn't know you had it.

Originally Posted by Slynky

DAMN! Trying to go OT and no one cares. :sniff:

I thought that clear sky resembled Willie's front bumper a lot.

[Nikon1]

Originally Posted by Slynky

DAMN! Trying to go OT and no one cares. :sniff:

OldSmartAss!

I looked at the image and was like I know my eyes are bad, but I didn't think they were that bad!

I still don't know what Willie was showing except why he needs a clear coating on his front end.

[Slynky]

Originally Posted by QKSLVER03

You got it Chuck!



Right on! I didn't know you had it.



I thought that clear sky resembled Willie's front bumper a lot.

Damn, Willie! I was SURE I could get away with that longer than ONE post!

Figured it would resemble some sort of universe picture.

[Slynky]

Originally Posted by Nikon1

OldSmartAss!

I looked at the image and was like I know my eyes are bad, but I didn't think they were that bad!

I still don't know what Willie was showing except why he needs a clear coating on his front end.

Yeah, you know, the quick-witted kids around here kick my cranium so frequently, I HAD to try to sneak something in.

[QKSLVER03]

The CAI already shipped

I just hope they don't require a signature.

[djbme83]

driss, i know you've already ordered it, but for the record... the only difference between the CRSX and regular CAI is the color, which you like.

and its not hard to install... i'd say the hardest part is to get the fitment to your liking. i had to cut some fender lining to get mine in there. the worst part was getting the bolt through the CAI tab and washer bottle at the same time

[Slynky]

Originally Posted by djbme83

driss, i know you've already ordered it, but for the record... the only difference between the CRSX and regular CAI is the color, which you like.

and its not hard to install... i'd say the hardest part is to get the fitment to your liking. i had to cut some fender lining to get mine in there. the worst part was getting the bolt through the CAI tab and washer bottle at the same time

For some reason, my bottle and tab line up perfectly. Lucky, I guess.

[djbme83]

i still don't think i have mine right. there is still a buldge underneath the bumper. i think i really want to sell mine and just put the stock box back in

[QKSLVER03]

Well just got home and looked at a few things, since I'm going from Icebox to CAI instead of stock to CAI, there are a couple of things I need to do in the process of installation. For example, the stock "hard" clutch line had to be replaced with a flexible line provided with the icebox, but that's staying in. However in order for the snorkle of the icebox to go where it needed to go, there was a stock bracket that had to be uninstalled, so I'll have to find where it goes and put it back in. As far as the little hose that connects the icebox to the block, the stock one had to be taken out up to the little U-shaped fitting and replaced with one provided with the icebox, so I know unlike Chuck I'm not going to have that problem I think everything else is pretty straight forward.

Here you can see what I'm talking about:


And I also just thought of something, after installing the HID conversion kit, here is what my "underneath the headlight" looks like. I'm sure I'll figure it out, but do you think I'm going to have to do a lot of reorganizing of those wires?

[QKSLVER03]

DJ... thank you for the input, I just hope I don't get red washer bottle. I was looking at Chuck's and it was kinda hurting my eye a little
Also, I wouldn't go back to stock, try playing with it a little until you get it right, I think I'm going to have to do a lot of playing with it because of the fog lights.

[n0s_speed]

Originally Posted by QKSLVER03

Also... ever since Willie had found that x-clip from Retro-Solutions.com for the guys who did the HID conversion. I've been wanting to get it, cause I'm a perfectionist, which is why I'm taking out the Icebox. Anyway the x-clip is $15.00 but the reason I hadn't gotten it yet was because I didn't want to go through removing the bumper and all just to put those things in. However now that I ordered the CAI, I also ordered the x-clip, I figured while having the bumper off, I'll take out the headlight assembly and put the new x-clip in to hold those bulbs in there snug. I don't think anyone's got them installed yet. So I'll be sure to let you guys know how they work out. Now I'm thankful I didn't bend the wire that holds the stock clip when I was doing the HID installation.

let me know how that x-clip, go! i haven't ordered it. pretty much the same reason like you.

Originally Posted by Slynky

DAMN! Trying to go OT and no one cares. :sniff:

i just saw it. yeah, i actually named 1 chip the SUN! cuz it's bigger than the rest of them.

Originally Posted by QKSLVER03

And I also just thought of something, after installing the HID conversion kit, here is what my "underneath the headlight" looks like. I'm sure I'll figure it out, but do you think I'm going to have to do a lot of reorganizing of those wires?

driss, you don't even need to touch those cables while installing/removing the washer bottle. but if i were you, i'd use some zip ties on it.