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JDM HID with Leveling Switch Walkthrough
DukeTrout replied to MOMSWGN's topic in Walkthroughs :: Performance Modifications
Any reason one couldn’t install a second illumination level roller switch on the other side of the mirror control to act as a HID level switch? It’s probably just a indexed potentiometer like the ILL switch. -
Jdm to usdm headlight harness (bl-bp)
DukeTrout replied to AW4BYT's topic in Member Classifieds (2005 - 2009)
How do I tell if my JDM headlights are pre-facelift or post-facelift? -
Underdog's '06 GRP Sedan 5MT
DukeTrout replied to Underdog's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Loving the latest updates, UD. How are you liking the JDM FLSD? I wouldn't necessarily crack the trans for just the LSD, but I can tell my 5th gear synchros are starting to go. If I have the trans open anyway for service, might as well add a LSD... -
DRL Disable, in 10 minutes
DukeTrout replied to Deer Killer's topic in Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance
Good illustration here: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/new-2007-drl-hid-help-42292p2.html Post #67. It was a long time ago, but I still remember that it was a p.i.t.a. I think part of the key is to push in the wire (opposite of pulling it out) THEN disengage the tab. -
DRL Disable, in 10 minutes
DukeTrout replied to Deer Killer's topic in Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance
It has a tab locking it in place. You have to go into the tab area with a VERY tiny flathead screwdriver, release the tab, then pull the wire. It takes effort and patience. -
Vent Boost Gauge (Digital Led Bars & numerics)
DukeTrout replied to lossol's topic in Interior/Audio
I foresee a whole thread on programming messages into the startup text. e.g. KICK|A$$ -
Vent Boost Gauge (Digital Led Bars & numerics)
DukeTrout replied to lossol's topic in Interior/Audio
I concur. Can't wait for market release. -
DRL Disable, in 10 minutes
DukeTrout replied to Deer Killer's topic in Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance
For 07+ models, instead of pulling the whole white plug, you only should pull the blue & black wire from the white plug. -
DRL Disable, in 10 minutes
DukeTrout replied to Deer Killer's topic in Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance
Probably you used the technique for 05+06 cars, which is to pull the whole white connector. For 07-09 Legacies, the correct procedure is to pull JUST the blue & black wire from the white housing, then plug the white connector back in. -
DRL Disable, in 10 minutes
DukeTrout replied to Deer Killer's topic in Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance
Not 07. That's for 05 & 06. For 07 it changed to just the blue-and-black wire. -
In for the settled stance with the H-tech front/Pinks rear pictures. Could this be the cure for saggy butt syndrome?
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Rallitek may be running a special on them right now.
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05+ Driving on thin ice/snow
DukeTrout replied to bsevic's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
It's certainly the right way to have fun! -
DRL Disable, in 10 minutes
DukeTrout replied to Deer Killer's topic in Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance
Correct, it is different for 05&06 than for 07+. -
DRL Disable, in 10 minutes
DukeTrout replied to Deer Killer's topic in Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance
And it's the blue-and-black wire. That's the only one you need to d/c. You probably want to cover it with something, just in case. Then plug the white connector back in. -
DRL Disable, in 10 minutes
DukeTrout replied to Deer Killer's topic in Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance
Mine work just fine (07) on flash (pull) or steady (push). Did you pull the whole white connector or just the blue-and-black wire. -
DRL Disable, in 10 minutes
DukeTrout replied to Deer Killer's topic in Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance
Either 08 is different than 07 or you nicked another wire while you were down there. -
DRL Disable, in 10 minutes
DukeTrout replied to Deer Killer's topic in Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance
For 07 and later, you use a different procedure. You only need to unplug the blue-and-black wire from the white plug, as described a couple of posts up. Then you get to keep your fogs and hi-beams. -
05+ Driving on thin ice/snow
DukeTrout replied to bsevic's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
That may be part of it, ehsnils. Our OBXT oversteers on ice/snow, but that may be because we use studded tires in winter and on the mountain. -
05+ Driving on thin ice/snow
DukeTrout replied to bsevic's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
jazzy - I've driven the 05 OBXT on just about every low- to no-traction surface available and the only mods I have are different 17" x 7" wheels and studded winter tires. I've never detected this wiggle you describe. Heck, there's more wiggle at speed on dry roads than I've noticed on ice or snow. Maybe it comes down to that - whoever is noticing the wiggle simply needs to slow the heck down. -
05+ Driving on thin ice/snow
DukeTrout replied to bsevic's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
You might have better traction on the lake. With a thin layer of ice over the road, the surface is inflexible. On the lake, the slight flexion of the ice as the wheel passes over it might increase the contact patch and improve the traction. Maybe. -
05+ Driving on thin ice/snow
DukeTrout replied to bsevic's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Bold emphasis mine. These statements are right on. I drive hundreds of hours on snow and ice. Unlike Michigan (where I grew up, and learned to drive on snow), the roads I drive in Oregon are never straight. They are all curves. In the OBXT, I'm the one doing all the passing. The only modifications I have on it are Dean Wintercat studded tires and a second set of 17 x 7 wheels to mount them on. On sweeping curves, I never have a problem with the rear stepping out. On tighter turns, SLOW DOWN BEFORE the turn, then feed throttle on the way out. You'll get some oversteer, but it is nice and predictable (not to mention, rather fun). If you're getting passed on the highway with a truly icy surface, please let the idiots go the speed they want to crash at. Stay safe. If you think you really have some kind of problem, get your alignment checked. It's not the design of the car, dude.