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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 01:29 PM
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To my knowledge there has never been a "how to" video made for these, so I hope this will help a lot of people!

Vendors, feel free to distribute this video to your customers.


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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 02:52 PM
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NIce job Chris. I sure wish this video was out before I installed mine, definitely could have used your tips.

There is a good tip to add though, spray the headlight adjusting screws with PB Blaster while you have everything disassembled - it makes it much easier to adjust the lights after they are installed.

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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by AE Guy
NIce job Chris. I sure wish this video was out before I installed mine, definitely could have used your tips.

There is a good tip to add though, spray the headlight adjusting screws with PB Blaster while you have everything disassembled - it makes it much easier to adjust the lights after they are installed.
Good idea. Thanks
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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 11:48 PM
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I watch a lot of your How-to video's Chris! Thanks!
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Old Feb 27, 2019 | 01:23 AM
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Very good video, Chris. Should help out others comtemplating the swap.
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Old Feb 27, 2019 | 02:07 PM
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Excellent video Chris! Thanks! It would be nice if you could do a video showing the differences at night between these, and the previous LEDs you installed...

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Old Feb 28, 2019 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by grampi50
Excellent video Chris! Thanks! It would be nice if you could do a video showing the differences at night between these, and the previous LEDs you installed...
I was looking forward to that too, think he may have said later video.

Chris you should do a clutch change video for my future reference
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Old Feb 28, 2019 | 03:22 PM
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I was looking forward to that too, think he may have said later video.

Chris you should do a clutch change video for my future reference
Don't put that kind of curse on me! Lol! My clutch is good!
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Loved the video ! Really informative and well presented.
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