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I'm not sure about your comment after the question, so I'll ignore it. The retrofit will only void warranty of the headlights. If you bought a new set and modded those, they would have no clue if you reinstall the OE set should anything go wrong. Magnuson Moss warranty act states that any installed item must be proven to have caused the failure to void the warranty. And that does not mean the whole car is no longer warrantied; only the part that failed due to modification. So, if your headlights fail, you have to deal with it. If your engine fails, it's not related.

Same here. The 2 sizes fits all bag is tattered at the edges now due to the velcro. They should have switched where they put the "hooks" versus the "loops". That way, the soft "loops" would be the side contacting the edges of the bag and not "hooking" it.

Hey man, I tried. even explained my current knowledge of the HID setup in our cars versus the current industry trends. I even tried to defend your choice by saying a manufacturer has also compromised performance for the sake of design. I certainly know that when I darkened my last headlights, I instantly went for the brighter bulb to compensate. I also dropped LEDs in my tail lights to increase the safety as they fire quicker. Nothing wrong with modding for looks and compensating. (just read over this thread and noticed that my suggestions for bulb options must have been in the other thread you posted in: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/index.php?/topic/8190-quick-question-about-stock-hids/page__p__65436&do=findComment&comment=65436)

I've always ran at least couple pounds over in my other vehicles but haven't strayed from 35lbs. in the Edge. I'll do about 37-38 my next oil change (F-R rotation at that point) and post any observations back here.

Sounds like you have the right gear. I doubt the need for corrections unless they "washed" your car for you improperly OR you have to do lots of claying that would lead to micro mars. But if so, I would go with the least cutting (something like a blue finishing pad) I just used opti coat 2.0 on a black vehicle. It's amazing stuff, just make sure you have LOTS of light and check for high spots before your 30 minute window goes up. (Although a light hand buff the next day will fix any spots)

You're on my funny list!

Problem is , they are too hit or miss. I'm actually happy with the V-LEDS ones currently. I think a couple cree's in there would be badass though. Totally custom and as bright as you want.

or the more advance DEI 530T will give auto up/ auto down to 2 windows. OR auto down on 4 windows. for partial down, you need to hold it for a bit. Auto down/up needs a single click.

People that don't understand what ground sensors are and sit 30 feet before the intersection so that the left turn arrow NEVER goes green. (I LITERALLY , had to get out of my car last week and help a guy pull his car forward) People (Guys) that can't pee in a urinal properly and leave a moat for my shoes or laces to wick up. People that sit their cars in the MIDDLE of the right lane blocking any would-be right turners. People that intentionally drive the same speed as others in different lanes creating a traffic wall. That's all I could come up with in 3.1415926 minutes.

Winnar!

Sorry for your loss. I've NEVER seen an Edge in a JY, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. Check with car-part.com About the women thing.... that's just life man. 90% of the drama that comes in my house is when the wife is not happy. If I'm not happy, I just suck it up and it's over in like 10 minutes. If she's pissed or emotionally "down", there's no telling how long that could be. So, is the fate of man.

Plenty of things are done to LOOK COOL. Take for example the Ford Edge Sport. Looks cool as all EFF, but they had to put a larger engine, HD springs and shocks, shorter final drive to compensate for the performance lost in the COOL. Sounds like Ford had the same logic but applied it in a DOT legal format.

I've had the same issues as you did. The hood, passenger A-pillar, Driver Door and Radio Bezel were all off from factory. Plus there are some clear coat drips on the back of the passenger rear door. They got the hood closer, but not perfect. Will have to have them do it again. They fixed the Driver door to satisfaction. The bezel needed to be special ordered and I'm trying to get another appointment that will work. They upgraded SYNC to 2.10 and messed my 'services' in the meantime. And they didn't even touch the Passenger A-Pillar. Going to have them take another look. They should fix everything for you. It's just a hassle to get them to do it right and work with my schedule. [OffTopic Rant]: Dealers should really open service and parts on the weekend and close it for 2 days during the week instead. Who the hell has time to make enough money to own one of these vehicles and also bring the damn car in during the work week to get it where it should have been out of the box? [/rant]

You're going to run into the issue of the bulb that Ford decided to use in the HID headlights. They are new, low mercury, D3S bulbs with built in igniter that put out ~4500K color temp. If you want brighter, you need to upgrade to a 50W ballast and bulb. Problem is, those are not readily available yet for D3S bulbs. You could either wait for them to be developed (about another year I'm guessing) OR do a retrofit that replaces the projector with a bulb that has much more availability such as the D2S.

Those look awesome but your link is broken because of the website upgrade debacle they had at V-LEDS

Patience is definitely a virtue with DX. I've gotten into the habit of shipping everything that I get from China to work. Then, when it comes in a month later, it's like Christmas because I forgot all the crap I ordered Reminds me, I have 12 CREE Q2 Emitters waiting to be put into the LED strips...

Congrats! That dealer shouldn't have any problem selling the SEL. Did you stick with the same color combination or did you take the chance to switch it up?

You're a VERY nice guy. I would have at least asked her to pay 1/2 of my hourly rate (since you are a professional and the time could be spent fixing someone else's car). Or maybe give you ALL her future business/referrals as a "Thank You". Either way, I'm glad your car wasn't too bad off. Nice save!

How does that handle the 60/40 split? I know the Lexus solution in the CT200h is great since the "roll" easily just popped out when not in use since it is spring loaded at the ends. They also have a very nice solution to the rear headrest: if you pull them out to full extension, it exposes a hinge at the bottom of the post that will allow them to fall forward, reducing chances of contacting the front seats. (not that big of a problem in the Edge, but still useful)

He preferred smaller turbo vehicles and couldn't get used to the (relatively) top heavier and slower Edge.

Ok. from what I've been seeing online, HD radio only comes with the black Sony unit.

There are racks available that mount underneath without cutting AFAIK. I would suggest asking U-Haul or another Hitch rack spot. As for the Bike Rack, even a Class I will work but the thin diameter bar will introduce opportunities for swaying. I have the 2" hitch and it feels solid. Check this review I put up, it might help you on choosing a rack: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/index.php?/topic/7756-hitch-bike-rack-review-inno-3-bike-rack/

This is actually one "mis"-fact about Nitrogen. Gasses at atmospheric, or in this case, near atmospheric (2~3 BAR), behave the same, under the ideal gas laws. So a change in temperature of both gasses will cause the same pressure change in both gasses. This is especially true of this relationship since "air" is 75%+ Nitrogen.

I've got the heat gun and the oven. Which do you recommend?

ISOFIX in the US (not just Ford) is referred to as the L.A.T.C.H. System: Lower Anchors & Tethers for CHildren.