Uh yeah... I saw your post. That was why I responded.

I repeat:

Ironically, I see that you decided the risk of chipping your car was OK; even though the potential "muck up" is financially greater than the "muck up" of a headlight.

Maybe it's an individual thing. Everyone has an individual tolerance for risk. You think a chip is less risky than a clear corner mod. Maybe you concluded that the risk of a chip is long term potential failure whereas the headlight mod is an immediate risk - if the clear corner mod fails, it's going to fail at the time of modification. For that philosophy I will concede. You're right.

I guess I was fortunate enough to watch someone do a clear corner before I attempted mine. That gave me confidence and my perception of risk was minimized.

And as for my chip, I researched the risks, investigated and determined what the best maintenance procedures are in order to minimize long term failure and, now, I try to adhere to those procedures.

 

"ironically" I have stock 2 piece headlights and do not have to drill my lights. I am speaking for the benefit of people who don't have the experience in modifiying that you seem to have.

And my earlier post said:
Have you SEEN the inside of my car??? HAW HAW. Dude I have modified more **** beyond the point of no return than you can think of.
I was quite aware of the risks involved with the chip, and had done my research - as I do with every mod I make.

Never know when you'll get a re-enactment of "When Dremels Attack".

 

Obviously a misunderstanding. I thought you were speaking for yourself, not for anyone elses benefit.... Kind of why I kept going back to your quotes.

No, I haven't seen the inside of your car - gonna post pics?

 

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hmm. there's lots of pics around of my car. but's here a couple...
Some mods I have done myself...

Chip (obviously)
Boost Gauge in driverside middle vent
Added lower foglights using stock switch
DIY sport grill trim
Independent rear fog mod
Autodim rear view mirror
Ambient cabin red led lighting
Brush aluminum tip shifter plate
Carputer (mp3, navigation, VAG)
USB 2.0 integrated in console
indash 7" lcd touchscreen
Moved cig lighter to under armrest
Moved HVAC to where ashtray was
5 1/2" Speakers in front doors with custom mounting brackets
Custom fiberglass sub enclosure
Custom amp rack, etc

I had my entire interior out at one point doing the computer/stereo install... Thats was a learning experience for sure.

Some random pics

 

Some very interesting ideas put to good use.

I like the relocated HVAC; very smooth - looks OE.

Did you do the Carputer and the integrated USB from an idea of your own or did you go off of a tech article?

 

No tech article rxists that I know off - that whole project was planned out and done through trial and error. I am not the first to do this mod tho - Sharkweb on AW is the first to my knowledge that put a computer in his car. But all I saw was one picture of his dash to get an idea from. The USB in the console was my idea tho.

Was a major project, and a major PITA at times. But I like having 5000 songs at my fingertips, movies, and navigation when I need it. That HVAC reloation was probably the most frustrating thing I had to do.

 

What do all the little buttons do? "V A S M" and the circle symbol on the right.

 

just buttons for the screen.... menu, up and down for menu selection, etc - circle symbol is screen power (which I never really need to use)