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Old 02-19-2007, 06:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
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My Wind Restrictor (v2) Pictures

I never got the BLM switch to work (yet), so I figured that I would do the easiest and quickest fix. I really have not tested it out ... other than with the seats back, so I will test it out really well in the next couple of days. The only thing I see wrong so far is that the silver metal template on the front of the WR was put on a little off, so the LED is a little blinding and the tips of the metal are poking my seats. I am going to attempt to heat up the adhesive and adjust the template. (should be an easy fix) I plan to add a switch later on, but the battery pack is an easy temporary fix.

BTW: "Never Forget" is the motto for the 42d ID (National Guard from NY area) and I served most of my tour in Iraq under their command. I wanted to honor those we lost in Iraq and the tear in the eagle's eye was what I had Robert add to pay tribute. I think it came out pretty good.


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Top Down ...Extreme Close Up (to help show the tear) :



Top Down ... with flash:



Top Down ... From XM antenna distance (Pretty cool reflection!) :



From Inside ... LED is not being blocked fully (I am going to try and adjust)

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Old 02-19-2007, 08:40 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Great look and nice tribute too. Way to Go!
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Old 02-19-2007, 08:45 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Very nice, Steve!!!!
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Old 02-19-2007, 08:50 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Thanks We should do a BLM install class in Nashville ... I would volunteer my gxp and I have the switch. (I just have not figured it out yet)
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Old 02-19-2007, 08:52 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I have it switched, but not with the BLM option
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Old 02-19-2007, 09:13 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Nice WR, Steve! I'm thinking about replacing mine with a V2 down the road. My regular one is connected to the fog light switch and it works out pretty well for me- something you may wish to consider.
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Old 02-19-2007, 09:18 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Nice WR, Steve! I'm thinking about replacing mine with a V2 down the road. My regular one is connected to the fog light switch and it works out pretty well for me- something you may wish to consider.
That is a great idea Was it easy? (any tips ... ie where the connection point is located) ) That would save me from having to install a switch.
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That is a great idea Was it easy? (any tips ... ie where the connection point is located) ) That would save me from having to install a switch.
It was really easy. I pulled it into the super-secret test garage at work and got one of the guys to do it! I spent the whole time BSing with someone else because I really didn't want to see him pulling my car apart. It only took about 10 minutes for the entire install, but he had access to wiring diagrams for the car. I did, however break out the phone for a pic while he did it!



(Sadly, it's nothing useful... )
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Old 02-19-2007, 09:45 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Fantastic tribute, very fitting, very many people will see it.

Great incentive to get out and drive for no reason....

Also I am very impressed with the quality of the laser etching.
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Old 02-19-2007, 09:55 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Steve,that WR etching looks good. I was wondering if you have driven on the freeway yet. Does the WR v2 have any vibration issues at 60 or more mph?
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Old 02-19-2007, 10:02 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Steve,that WR etching looks good. I was wondering if you have driven on the freeway yet. Does the WR v2 have any vibration issues at 60 or more mph?
Not on the freeway yet, but I drove it on a back country road (~60-65 ... cops around) and it held up well. However, I did have both head rests pressed against the WR. The seats really help support the WR and I am about the right height (5'8") to use the seats for support. I will dive with the seats up tomorrow, if it does not rain. I have heard that both (Kappa and WR) are a little unstable around 45 mph and with no support, but I will see for sure. However, If you are around my height, then the seats are a great way to support the WR.
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Old 02-19-2007, 11:59 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Looks good! Glad you got it installed.
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Really looks good, Steve!
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Old 02-20-2007, 11:37 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Great tribute to all the fallen brothers and sisters. It really looks great.
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Old 02-20-2007, 02:23 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Very Nice. That makes me want to rethink the design Windrestrictor is doing for me now. They should post that on their website (it wasn't there a few weeks ago)
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