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    Well, HID replacement and upgrade is done....FINALLY!

    I spent the afternoon redo'ing my HID lighting in my 5. I pulled out all the old stuff that's been there since 2008. We noticed lately that the low beams were very hard to use. You could not see anything with them. I hope the new stuff fixed the problem. I then installed a set of quick...
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    Can you buy parts for the roof rack?

    I am missing a rubber pad for the bottom of my rack. I think I lost one while installing and it blew away and I never noticed it.
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    Drove the cx-3. We are buying one

    Well, after driving the CX-3 today. We are going to purchase one. A GS with lux package. Price is too good. We are keeping the 5 as well. I just have to sell my Harley first. anyone? The car is awesome, lots of zip and a nice interior. We are impressed.
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    Finally got a roof rack! woo hoo.

    We just picked up (on Saturday) a barely used Factory roof rack for 150 bucks. I cannot wait to get it mounted so I can get some accessories on there and add functionality to our 5. The car is awesome.
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    Here's a new one. parts replaced on my 5's front end.

    I have been chasing a "shimmy" for years in my 5. Well After trying and replacing everything, we were also getting some weird noises in the front end while driving as well. Turns out I had a wheel bearing toast, and the wheel hub itself was warped. I have never heard of the hub warping...
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    Can you buy replacement headlight retainer clips?

    I am looking for 2 new headlight retainer clips that hold the head light bulb in place. The little metal bar. Can I buy these separate from the headlight?
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    New tire monday! woo hoo. Cooper Zeon RS3-A

    I just got the call my new tires are in for the 5. Can't wait to get them on. The goodyear GTs were worn bad, and causing funky driving characteristics. The new tires have a more rounded sidewall too so Grabbing rain grooves will me lessend now, and I think that will cure my rubbing...
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    Painting the 5. Should I use stock black or another black.

    The time has come for a paint job on the 5. I just noticed a small rock chip on the rear fender that started to surface rust. Time to stop that. Not bad just the same. she's almost 10 years old. Should I use the factory black or go with something like black cherry from the MS6, or...
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    New roof rack available for the 5. Rhino Rack

    I am ordering a Rhino rack system for our 5 next month. I was buying one for our Jeep, and decided to look at the 5 as well, the earlier models only have rail mount listed, but as we know....our 5s don't have rails. So I went to 2013, low and behold, there is the mount for our 5s. I...
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    anyone have a rear spring removed from the 5?

    I am looking to get a internal dimension and height of an unloaded rear 5 spring so I can order the appropriate airspring. thanks in advance.
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    In the process of redo'ing my hemadlights questions about HID wattage for High beams

    I am getting ready to order new HID systems to freshen up my lighting on the 5. My current set is 3 years old now. I just feel that a new setup is warranted to get maximum performance. Plus I never used the H7 spacers in my current lights so I think my bulbs are not sitting properly in my...
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    Has anyone used the shock sets off ebay?

    I noticed a few different full sets of shocks on ebay, Ultima and "sensen" are the two main brands. Anyone use these? I know Monroes are good I use them on my jeep, Suburban, and F250. I am getting ready to upgrade/renew the suspension on my 5 since there is now 150k on the clock.
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    Lighting weirdness on my 07 5 GT

    The past couple of months we have noticed our auto light system is acting up. even when the switch is on the off position. the relay and dash lights are still flicking on and off. Does anyone have any ideas regarding this issue and how I can fix it? Is it just the relay going south or...
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    where can I get gen2 speed3 wheels?

    I am looking for a set of used gen 2 speed3 wheels for my 5. Anyone have a set they want to sell?
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    Hid in fog lights..

    How does everyone install the hid in fogs? The bulbs are to long. Any ideas how to get this. Also I notice as of late my hids are not throwing out far , could it be my bulbs moved in the housings?
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    5hrs of hard work. Phew!

    Here is the result of my hard work. One shiny 5. Still love it after 5 years.
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    anyone running sachs advantage struts and shocks?

    im due to replace my struts and shocks, anyone using these? sachs make boingers for alot of euro oe and they handle great....i think im going to use the advantage series for my 5 and see what happens.
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    New rollers for this season....something a little different than my last set

    I had a set of sacchi rims for cdn tire last time, and destroyed 2 of them....catastrophic failure after a run in with a pothole, and the second one bent. needless to say, im ditching those now that I have them replaced. I am getting a set of drag DR34 in black with machined face. should...
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    wondering what to ask for my 5, 2007 GT

    I am thinking about selling my 5. its an 07 gt with the bayson body kit, HIDs, 2 sets of wheels, tint, etc. what is a good asking price for this?
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    anyone have installation instructions for bayson R

    I gt my JDM front lip and D style rear lip from bayson R but never received any installation instructions with them... any one have them or access to them?
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