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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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Anyone have this installed?? If so, how does it look?
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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Ordered mine from TKO http://www.tkoperformance.com/

I think it looks pretty cool; the backlit function of the switch still shines through the "chrome" finish. It was literally a "plug-n-play" replacement made from an original GM part. Took maybe 15 minutes.

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Looks good
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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Looks good I was not expecting it to look that good for some reason.
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All the lights (green,red, amber) show through




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Originally Posted by TKO Performance
All the lights (green,red, amber) show through
whats the warranty on the finish ?
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I love mine, except it sticks in the up and down position.
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Looks good. Does this just snap in?
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Originally Posted by RanGer498
whats the warranty on the finish ?
After the process it's then coated with a durable clear. Your starter will look good for years.



Originally Posted by BIGB23
Looks good. Does this just snap in?
Its an actual GM starter switch. Pop the old one out, Snap this one in.
Its about a 10-15 min mod.
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