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YAKIMA Roof Rack

jdmluv — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:20:14 +0000

It’s been a while since my last update*, been really busy. So here’s the Update. I picked up an incredible deal on a YAKIMA Roof Rack for ONLY $50. Craigslist FTW! I also picked up a hood bra to match the roof rack and also add protection from rock chips for long trips etc…

I painted my crossbars, I just wanted something different which also contributes to my panda theme.

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Went out for a Cruise and a shoot

jdmluv — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:54:53 +0000

Just been very busy with school and all. Not much time to update. But here is the lastest. Click on link below to view more pics.

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My New ProJect Car

jdmluv — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:30:21 +0000

Its a 98′ Civic Lx 5sp. Check out all the details on CarDomain.

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LUMINICS Ultra Whites

jdmluv — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:39:29 +0000

I just purchased some LUMINICS Ultra Whites. 5150k to be exact. They are pretty good and project a white with a slight tint of blue, but are not legal. I got them for $27 off EBAY.

Below is a comparison between stock and luminics.

This is how white it really is at night.

GOO GONE

jdmluv — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:31:53 +0000

I just bought some of this stuff from Home Depo for like $3. GOO GONE removes greasy and sticky problems. I would say from using it, it performs pretty well. Sticky problems would say like a price tag you just peeled off and what was left was the sticky part.

What this product claims to remove:

Masking Tape
Paint & Varnish
GUM
Grease & Tar
Glue

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jdmluv — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:56:35 +0000

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Honda Civic Hx CVT Transmission

jdmluv — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:41:56 +0000

I was about to pick up a Civic Hx. The Hx models are pretty much designed to save gas. Its CVT transmission is the key to it fuel efficiency. Thats why I wanted one. After doing more research on the Hx, I came upon many owners having alot of problems with the transmission. Hx owners are running their cars at 30k miles and needs to replace the transmission. Some even had it replaced 4 times. How unbelieveable is that? That cost money as well. I even heard that the CVT transmission are designed for mopeds. WOW. Well I just wanted to let you guys know. Below are some links you can check out on the issue regarding the CVT transmissions.

CVT Transmission Problems

Automotive Helper

Organic Engine Degreaser

jdmluv — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:20:29 +0000

This is an organic degreaser approved by the Food and Safety Standards (USDA) and works great! Made from natural and organic resources. It doesn’t even leave a horrible odor, it leaves things fresh because its organic. : ) I like it and use it to clean up my engine bay.

Non-toxic
Solvent free
VOC free
Biodegradable
No alcohol or harmful chemicals.

HID Color Temps

jdmluv — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:18:54 +0000

When purchasing an HID cpnversion kit, there are several color temperature to choose from. From low as 4,300k to 12,000k. Just to be on the safe side, its best to go with the 6,000k and anything below that to avoid getting pulled over. Its illegal to have colored lighting, you will definitely get pulled over. I personally picked the 4,300k for a factory look. The lower kelvins in temperature you go the more you can see at night and the higher you go the less you see. Having a brighter bulb does not mean that you can see better, it just means that its brighter.

LEARN HOW TO INSTALL AN HID Conversion KIT

Bellon Voltage Stabilizer

jdmluv — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:30:43 +0000

Are you thinking about getting a voltage stabilizer? Voltage stabilizers help balance out the whole cars electronics, basically distributing all the power evenly. There are some benefits of getting one.

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The Bellon Voltage Stabilizer in particular have these benefits and for the majority of other stabilizers:

Increase torque and horsepower.
Improve fuel efficiency. Save 10%~25% more gas.
Improve engine response. Quicker Engine Start; Better Throttle Response.
Stabilizes idling as well as increases air conditioning efficiency.
Quick engine start by improving ignition system.
Lesser engine noise.
Optimize electrical equipment performance to extend the lifetime of car.
Build-In Electrical Noise Filter. Reduce stereo’s interference and improve the brightness of headlights.

Well, the only difference I felt was a better engine start and throttle response. Whats really cool about this product in particular is that it has a built in LED screen that monitors your the battery and your engines generator. When the engine is turned on it monitors the generator and when the engine if turned off, it monitors the battery.

For Battery: If the LED is lower than 12.1 it means that the battery is getting really old and needs to be replaced or recharged.

For Generator: If the LED is lower than 13.5 it means that you should check the generator.

WARNING: Don’t buy those $20 one that states all these stuff. I once ended up buying one of the $20 stabilizers and then opened it, there was only a light that just need a positive and negative terminal so it can flash. The real one range from $50 to hundreds. So please take this into consideration. Don’t buy those cheap ones.

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Installation is pretty simple, just connect the positive and negative to the correct battery terminals.