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Old 06-03-2006, 06:44 AM
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no, I have not done this before, but I have soldering experience. If I had a tC, it would have been done already. The hardest part would be taking everything apart.

I'd be willing to do either install, provided the owner releases my liability. It also wouldn't hurt my feelings any if you told me to take a hike.
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Old 06-03-2006, 11:10 AM
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I am trying to picture how this is all going to work. Just say 5 of us show up. Do you think 1 soldering iron is enough? Just need everyone to take everything apart for the install?
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Ok, I just read the article and now I am scared . I think I will show up to the party and help you guys out. Once I see how its done 1st time maybe I will go do it on my own at my own time .
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Old 06-03-2006, 03:43 PM
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The worst thing I've seen happen in all the threads I've read about it is cracking that damn LCD screen on the center console. If someone knows how to use a soldering iron more delicately than I do... then let's git er dun!
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Old 06-04-2006, 04:42 AM
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I just went to a garage sale and bought my self a soldering iron. I also got a table metal grinder, propane torch, torch lighter, working light.. all for $16 LOL
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Old 06-04-2006, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by schwettynuts
I just went to a garage sale and bought my self a soldering iron. I also got a table metal grinder, propane torch, torch lighter, working light.. all for $16 LOL


... you need a torch and a metal grinder to do LEDs...?


Stay away from my car.
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Old 06-04-2006, 05:25 AM
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Old 06-04-2006, 12:28 PM
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I got a big garage with not tools . Buying tools from garage sales is perfect solution .
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I'm still not letting you anywhere near my car at the install party. :D
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Old 06-09-2006, 08:18 PM
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hey, here's some LEDs...
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...775&highlight=
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Old 06-11-2006, 03:06 AM
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Can non colorado tc's jump in on this? Dallas isnt so far
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Old 06-12-2006, 04:44 AM
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hey, the more the merrier! kind of a drive tho, huh?

just don't let kenny rose touch it!
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Old 06-19-2006, 05:23 AM
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Well I know I started this thing, but I can't do this now The company I was working for shut down and now I am on the job search again, and possibly won't be in Colorado anymore in a couple of months. I'll keep ya'all updated on what's going on!
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wow... what a trip... keep us posted!
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Man bob sorry to hear that.. Hopefully you can find something local,
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Old 06-20-2006, 01:18 AM
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what kind of job are you looking for?
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I'm a programmer...video game programmer to be exact, so I'm looking for a game programming job. I am working on some freelance stuff that may or may not lead to me working from home, we'll just have to see what happens!
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