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Old 11-22-2009, 05:49 PM
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I'm looking to get a set of turbo 's' brake ducts for my front bumper. Any recommendations on which ones to get? I've seen ones available at MA Shaw, Carnewal, and a guy on e-bay.
I'd appreciate input on any first hand experience (positive or negative) with any of those, or other options.

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Old 11-22-2009, 05:52 PM
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I use factory ducts with LED bulbs from www.superbrightleds.com
Old 11-22-2009, 06:47 PM
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I used factory ducts with PIAA 55w lights. IIRC, the factory duct prices weren't that bad without the lights... besides, who wants the oem 5w lights anyways.
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From sunset they are about $130 each with the lights. Mine are still only good as DRLs.
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I have the ebay reps and one of the lights burnt out. I never fixed it because I never use them anyway. I like the new led jobbies but they are $436
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Originally Posted by bart1
From sunset they are about $130 each with the lights. Mine are still only good as DRLs.
I think that I paid less than $100 for both ducts w/o lights and about $129 for the lights, so not much difference in overall price, although at 55w each, mine are a bit more than useful than the oem lights.
Old 11-22-2009, 07:15 PM
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Another option are the simpler ducts that have no lights at all. I prefer these for Rufus, because I wanted the cleanest look possible, and I feel that the lights are both useless and detract from the looks. And perhaps... I get a bit more air to my oil coolers?
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Originally Posted by 993_Pilot
I think that I paid less than $100 for both ducts w/o lights and about $129 for the lights, so not much difference in overall price, although at 55w each, mine are a bit more than useful than the oem lights.
Where did you get those ducts w/o lights for less than $100?...I'd be interested in that option b/c then I can choose my own lighting preference.
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Originally Posted by ca993twin
Another option are the simpler ducts that have no lights at all. I prefer these for Rufus, because I wanted the cleanest look possible, and I feel that the lights are both useless and detract from the looks. And perhaps... I get a bit more air to my oil coolers?
Man, Rufus is an awesome looking car!!!
Old 11-22-2009, 09:27 PM
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+1 on the Rufus.. I just realized no wipers? How does that work? Sprayers? How effective are they?
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Thanks you guys. Wipers? You don't need 'em if you never drive in the rain. And... they are in the trunk if I get caught. Yes, its illegal in California not to have wipers... or not to have a front plate... or to have the driver's window tinted. So far so good.
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I bought mine from MA Shaw. They're a really nice product.
Old 11-23-2009, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by PNogC2S
Where did you get those ducts w/o lights for less than $100?...I'd be interested in that option b/c then I can choose my own lighting preference.
It's been a few years so I don't recall for sure, but it might have been DPS-motorsports. It looks like they're out of business now because their old website is now a referral page.
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I like the Tech Art ones but have not found them reasonable anywhere.
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Originally Posted by Paul K
I bought mine from MA Shaw. They're a really nice product.
+1 on the MA Shaw lights and Turbo S ducts. The fit was perfect and they slide in like butta, no cutting, grinding or shaving the plastic parts like on some others. The only thing I had to do was change to a waterproof car wire plug-in on the end of the wires... got them at auto parts store and it took 10 min.
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