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Old 08-09-2010, 08:01 PM
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Default Please advise on how to perform a Amberectomy

That's my next mod......is it idiot-proof?

Details please....
Old 08-09-2010, 08:23 PM
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Yes. Just pull toward you from the wheel well end.
Old 08-09-2010, 08:28 PM
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NO, there is a risk of burning the blinker hole/seat.. I will find "the thread"

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...berectomy.html

note post #32 is very detailed pics...

hmmm, some pics look lost, i will locate them, those are on my home computer... Rudy made it thru and if you read the thread you will understand alot
Old 08-09-2010, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ivangene
NO, there is a risk of burning the blinker hole/seat.. I will find "the thread"
HAHA, I think I remember that....

Too funny. Isn't that when Marc made that cool book for you?
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I consider "idiot proof" a personal challenge.
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no this had nothing to do with the book... this is one of my very few sucess stories after several attempts
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Originally Posted by Divot
I consider "idiot proof" a personal challenge.
Nothing is "idiot proof" - someone will always build a better idiot. "Idiot resistant" is all we can hope for.
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Originally Posted by Van
Nothing is "idiot proof" - someone will always build a better idiot. "Idiot resistant" is all we can hope for.
I tend to wear my helmet when performing DIY's.....that way I can't hurt myself..........take a peek from my last DIY. Had to dodge an errant lug nut.
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damn Pete, glad that rabid lug nut didnt take a chunck out a yur a$$
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Did this mod tonight also, < 2 mins to swap out, 20 mins troubleshooting why they don't blink when the indicators are on, apparently they don't, just too funny.
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Originally Posted by mavthenav
Did this mod tonight also, < 2 mins to swap out, 20 mins troubleshooting why they don't blink when the indicators are on, apparently they don't, just too funny.
That's the side markers I've done that. I thought there was more to a Aberectomy then replacing the side markers.
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Originally Posted by mavthenav
Did this mod tonight also, < 2 mins to swap out, 20 mins troubleshooting why they don't blink when the indicators are on, apparently they don't, just too funny.
You is confused son.......the Amberectomy is done by removing the headlight, taking a soldering iron and cutting / removing the orange film within the headlight turn signal. This will take a little more time. And don't drink the night before.....you need a steady hand for this one.
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So it's only for the original fried eggs headlights.

We'll side markers done, car looks smooth now, funny I always liked the yellow side markers until I replace them tonight, then WOW that looks so much better.
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the steps

FYI, the final pic is untouched... that's just the way the camera took it = sometimes I miss that car
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ahhhhhh, best to put down the long island ice tea before I get started.


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