Ragingfish has fallen ill -- to the modding bug!

[ragingfish]

That's right folks.I finally broke down yesterday and did a couple of modifications to my beloved G6. You'll note the only "significant" mod I had done to date was the installation of an electronic deer and small animal repellent device. Well, yesterday, I said, "time to make this G6...MINE!"The mods performed?* Installation of first -- of 3 planned -- HID conversion kits in the low beams.* Replacement of 2005 whimpy badging with robust 2006+ metal badging.* Installation of Grafxwerks overlays on new badging.Here are some highlight photos from the day: Low and high beams together - Stock bulbs Close up on low and high beams together - Stock bulbs Front fascia removedHID ballast installedHID capsule installed in headlamp assemblyLow beam and high beams together - HID low, stock highClose up on low beam and high beams together - HID low, stock highFactory "2005-style" nameplatesNotice the lack of "depth" to the plate, which results in them being brittle and breakableNew "2006-style" nameplatesBlack reflective grafxwerks overlays installed on new badging - black by day:Black reflective grafxwerks overlays installed on new badging - white by night:And to round out the week, I had ordered a K&N drop in filter which is, according to UPS, out for delivery, so that will be installed today!YAY for the modding bug!

[Jahntassa]

Next mod:2 distance warning kits, one front, one back.

[engineertwin2]

It looked like for a while you had gone into remission, but apparently, this relapse proves that the mod bug is a terminal disease...Make sure your girlfriend rides with protection so you don't transmit the mod-bug to her too...Lol, I'm just kidding. It looks great Mike! I love the look of the HID...

[damronjr]

Lookin good Mike!

[ragingfish]

Quote, originally posted by Jahntassa »Next mod:2 distance warning kits, one front, one back. I'm already sketching out how to do that one! But instead of warning me what's behind and in front of me DIRECTLY, I want to angle them in such a way that it will warn me if I'm approaching a friggen CURB!!!

[northvibe]

looks awesome!

[BlueCrush]

Nice work as always, Mike!

[NascarXprt]

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »New "2006-style" nameplatesYAY for the modding bug! it looks like you "c" is crooked any way looks awsome keep it up mike. and yes YAY for the contagious modding bug

[ragingfish]

Quote, originally posted by NascarXprt »it looks like you "c" is crooked any way looks awsome keep it up mike. and yes YAY for the contagious modding bug it is. horribly. and the P and O fall below the line of the NTIA. So basically, I orderd another plate and will be reinstalling that one from scratch.

[scherry2]

you should mount a camera in the back like NITROVIBE has on his vibe.nice mods Mike.

[AKLGT]

nice. lol. was wondering when you would "make it your own"

[drunkenmaxx]

to make them straight next time, i would draw a line with a ruler and washable marker to use as a guide

[ToolGuy]

Upgrade your fog lamp bulbs with 50W bulbs bought at the local auto store...I have done this to all my GM cars that is if the fogs do not use the same bulb as say the Vibe does, that larger bulb. I am assuming your fogs are like my Vettes and use the smaller bulbs that are less wattage from GM. The hotter bulb does not effect the lamp and I have done this mod to my 1998 Z24 fogs when I had it as well...Check into it!

[ragingfish]

Quote, originally posted by MiVibe-ToolGuy »Upgrade your fog lamp bulbs with 50W bulbs bought at the local auto store...I have done this to all my GM cars that is if the fogs do not use the same bulb as say the Vibe does, that larger bulb. I am assuming your fogs are like my Vettes and use the smaller bulbs that are less watt from GM. The hotter bulb does not effect the lamp and I have done this mod to my 1998 Z24 fogs when I had it as well...Check into it! The fogs use H11 bulbs, same as the headlamps.I plan to convert them to HID eventually.

[ragingfish]

Quote, originally posted by scherry2 »you should mount a camera in the back like NITROVIBE has on his vibe.nice mods Mike. (removed)!You just gave me a really fun idea...Coming tonight...take a video drive with ragingfish!Stay tuned...

[Jahntassa]

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »(removed)!You just gave me a really fun idea...Coming tonight...take a video drive with ragingfish!Stay tuned...Haven't you had enough insurance claims recently..? At least get the g/f to do it..

[joatmon]

all fine, but where's the genvibe.com sticker?

[tangerine]

Looks good, now all you need is some bubble wrap and your set.

[scherry2]

Quote, originally posted by joatmon »all fine, but where's the genvibe.com sticker?we're not worthy.

[drunkenmaxx]

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »Coming tonight...take a video drive with ragingfish!cool! i always loved crash videos!

[redlava]

For a second there I thought we were going to get some pics of this, but with G6 parts strewned all over the place...Ah the memories.

[jwalcik]

looks good,Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »I'm already sketching out how to do that one! But instead of warning me what's behind and in front of me DIRECTLY, I want to angle them in such a way that it will warn me if I'm approaching a friggen CURB!!!but maybe you should think about some bumper car bumpers instead.

[ColonelPanic]

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »I'm already sketching out how to do that one! But instead of warning me what's behind and in front of me DIRECTLY, I want to angle them in such a way that it will warn me if I'm approaching a friggen CURB!!!No, my friend, you do not need any of that whizbang technology crap for that! A simple set of last-century curb feelers will do the job just pimptastic!http://www.miata.net/skidmarks...1.jpgh ... htmlYou'll hear those babies scrapin' up against the curb and that will be enough.