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    <title>Vehicle customizing</title>
    <description>This section is to talk about different custom parts and modifications.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:57:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>2012+ Jeep Wrangler Exhuast spacer kit info</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2017 01:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/2012-jeep-wrangler-exhuast-spacer-kit-info.21108/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Here is some good info to have if you have a 2012+ Jeep Wrangler and want add a exhaust spacer kit.  The reason to put it on is to protect your front driveshaft from your exhaust crossover pipe.  <br />
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My friend Jeff&#039;s video.  <br />
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<iframe width="560" height="315" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-s9e="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/hJLfoqPc9hA"></iframe><br />
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Check out his channel Hyper Hopper on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1E3Rm4hFIVVAb2tDYQPtw" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1E3Rm4hFIVVAb2tDYQPtw</a><br />
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      <title>All Carbon Ferrari Enzo</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2016 11:45:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/all-carbon-ferrari-enzo.18247/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (F1YMS)</author>
      <dc:creator>F1YMS</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe width="560" height="315" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-s9e="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/PGehiOWMPAs"></iframe> <br />
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What do people think?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Different F40</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2016 00:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/different-f40.18218/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (F1YMS)</author>
      <dc:creator>F1YMS</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<iframe width="560" height="315" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-s9e="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/9L9zdzy8Ltg"></iframe><br />
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What do you think of this F40?<br />
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      <title>Acura Design Philosophy</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/acura-design-philosophy.15828/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Rvinyl.com)</author>
      <dc:creator>Rvinyl.com</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I recently wrote an updated description fror our Acura dash kits pages ( I completed the same for Ford last week) and was stunned to find so little information on it. All I could find was John Ikeda&#039;s comments about the 2017 NSX concept and how the design style is &quot;Human Support Cockpit&quot; based. You can check out my article on Acura&#039;s<a href="http://www.rvinyl.com/Dash-Kits-Acura.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow"> interior trim design </a>philosophy at the link but I&#039;m really interested to know if anyone has any more on...<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/acura-design-philosophy.15828/" class="internalLink">Acura Design Philosophy</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Curt trailer hitch #NewJeepPartDay</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:38:58 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/curt-trailer-hitch-newjeeppartday.11356/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I had a present waiting for me when I arrived home.  The Curt trailer hitch I ordered last week showed up.  <br />
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I ordered the Curt trailer hitch #13432 and the T-connector wiring harness #55124.<br />
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I&#039;m really happy with with the quality of this hitch.  The welds look great and so does the finish.  I don&#039;t...<br />
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      <title>Hitch mounted cargo carrier.</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2015 01:24:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/hitch-mounted-cargo-carrier.12921/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Having a 2 door Jeep JK  (<a href="http://gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/project-jeep-tj-jk-build.5114/#.VSWEfJPhDJR" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Thread here</a>), I&#039;m short on space when we have 4 people in the Jeep.  Normally it isn&#039;t an issue.  But when camping, you can run short on space really quick.  So I bought a trailer hitch, (<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/curt-trailer-hitch-newjeeppartday.11356/#.VSWFIJPhBHc" class="internalLink">Thread here</a>) and then today I bought a hitch mounted cargo...<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/hitch-mounted-cargo-carrier.12921/" class="internalLink">Hitch mounted cargo carrier.</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>#Paracord grab handles</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2015 02:45:13 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/paracord-grab-handles.11355/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Flexin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Flexin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I wanted grab handles for my Jeep.  They connect to the roll bars to assist a person getting into a Jeep.  I found some I liked and put them on my want list.  <br />
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Then one day I noticed some paracord grab handles.  They are grab handles that are made out of 550 lbs parachute cord.  I thought about buying a set but the more I thought about it the more I wanted to make them myself.  There are many tutorials online.  Well not too long ago I bought some 500 paracord and started practicing with key...<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/paracord-grab-handles.11355/" class="internalLink">#Paracord grab handles</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Plasti Dip?</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2014 21:41:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/plasti-dip.8915/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (sully3333)</author>
      <dc:creator>sully3333</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Has anyone else here used Plasti Dip on their cars? I used to have my emblems dipped until I bought new ones, but I&#039;m currently contemplating dipping my wheels.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Antenna balls?</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2014 01:17:18 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/antenna-balls.5490/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (justusforus)</author>
      <dc:creator>justusforus</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Another memory lane thread, but do you remember antenna balls?   They went away with stationary antennas.  I say this because cars still had antennas for a while, but when they became retractable, you would often lose the antenna ball.<br />
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I was out in the country at a small Mobil gas station that had been remodeled recently.  On the counter was the old Mobil symbol of the red flying horse Pegasus on a bowl of antenna balls.  I gushed about how great they were and the woman said they found them...<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/antenna-balls.5490/" class="internalLink">Antenna balls?</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Blue dots.... I wonder?</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2014 23:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/blue-dots-i-wonder.5424/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/blue-dots-i-wonder.5424/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (justusforus)</author>
      <dc:creator>justusforus</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Does anybody remember &quot;blue dots&quot; on the tail light lenses of old cars.  My family was big on restoring old cars and the first time I saw them was on a 39 Chevy and we ordered a replacement of one through Hemmings.  They were on other cars as well but all older.<br />
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It just occured to me that I haven&#039;t seen any on even old hot rods or other oldies for a while.  I wonder if they are legal or even around in any form any more.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>K&amp;N Cold Air Intakes?</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2014 01:23:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/k-n-cold-air-intakes.6242/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/k-n-cold-air-intakes.6242/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Rivethead)</author>
      <dc:creator>Rivethead</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Howdy all.  I am considering adding a K&amp;N Cold Air Intake system to my Ford F-150.  The details I&#039;ve read a pretty impressive, but I thought I&#039;d toss it out there for discussion.<br />
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Anyone done this?  Was it worth the investment?  Thanks!]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Replacing A Car Engine</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2014 01:09:17 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/replacing-a-car-engine.6705/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/replacing-a-car-engine.6705/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (dannyboy)</author>
      <dc:creator>dannyboy</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[How difficult is it to install a new car engine for those of you who have done it?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Custom Wheel Accessories</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2014 14:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/custom-wheel-accessories.7559/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/custom-wheel-accessories.7559/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Rvinyl.com)</author>
      <dc:creator>Rvinyl.com</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I know I have discussed a few of these products in other threads (such as the rim wraps and Duplicolor paint kits) but I wanted to do a more comprehensive post on the available options out there since they do seem to be multiplying at an astounding rate. If you&#039;re interested check out my post entitled <a href="http://blog.rvinyl.com/2014/04/03/whats-a-wheel-accessory-and-why-do-i-care/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">What&#039;s a wheel accessory and why do I care? </a><br />
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Feedback of any kind is always appreciated and, if you...<br />
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      <title>DIY Paint Protection</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2014 01:31:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/diy-paint-protection.6201/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/diy-paint-protection.6201/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Rvinyl.com)</author>
      <dc:creator>Rvinyl.com</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[What does everyone think of do-it-yourself paint protection? Is it a job  you would consider doing yourself or do you think it is something best left to the professionals? In terms of PPF, would you consider using thinner films like Rshield (at 4mil) which offer the UV protection and prevent light damage from scuffing but won&#039;t prevent rock chip damage at high speeds or would you bite the bullet and go for 3M or similar?...<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/diy-paint-protection.6201/" class="internalLink">DIY Paint Protection</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Internet's Largest Selection of Automotive LEDs</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2014 17:39:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/the-internets-largest-selection-of-automotive-leds.6288/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/the-internets-largest-selection-of-automotive-leds.6288/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Rvinyl.com)</author>
      <dc:creator>Rvinyl.com</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey everyone,<br />
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Just wanted to give you guys a head&#039;s up that in less than two weeks the internet&#039;s largest selection of automotive LEDs can be found at Rvinyl.com. <br />
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We&#039;re going to be running a sales at that time but PM me or reply to this thread if you want more info: <a href="http://blog.rvinyl.com/2014/01/22/upgrade-your-lights-with-automotive-leds-from-profocos/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">http://blog.rvinyl.com/2014/01/22/upgrade-your-lights-with-automotive-leds-from-profocos/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/the-internets-largest-selection-of-automotive-leds.6288/" class="internalLink">The Internet&#039;s Largest Selection of Automotive LEDs</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Dupli-Color Caliper Paints</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:41:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/dupli-color-caliper-paints.6251/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Rvinyl.com)</author>
      <dc:creator>Rvinyl.com</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone have any experience with Dupli-Color caliper paints? I mean, I like the idea because of the the fact that they may actually protect your calipers from rust an corrosion but it almost seems like you just won&#039;t notice it unless you go for the yellow. Still, the fact that you can paint the disc and all of the brake parts makes it more likely to be seen I suppose. This is in comparison to caliper covers which can only be used on the calipers. Anyway, I just wanted to get everyone&#039;s...<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/dupli-color-caliper-paints.6251/" class="internalLink">Dupli-Color Caliper Paints</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Car Hacks - DIY Tips to Improve Your Ride</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:28:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/car-hacks-diy-tips-to-improve-your-ride.5809/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Rvinyl.com)</author>
      <dc:creator>Rvinyl.com</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I hope no one minds but I wanted to start a thread where everyone can contribute quick, easy and low-cost ways to improve your ride. I&#039;m primarily interested in this thread being about non-cosmetic mods although this first one kind of straddles the fence. <br />
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Anyway, here goes the first one which is a hack that recommends simply wrapping the inside of your car door in order to make it more visible when you open it on the street:...<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/car-hacks-diy-tips-to-improve-your-ride.5809/" class="internalLink">Car Hacks - DIY Tips to Improve Your Ride</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Adding Leaf Springs</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2013 02:41:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/adding-leaf-springs.5868/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/adding-leaf-springs.5868/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (RedNeckJiuJitsu)</author>
      <dc:creator>RedNeckJiuJitsu</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I&#039;ve got a &#039;93 F-150 that I use for hauling firewood. I&#039;ve got a cap on the back, so getting a full load would end up putting the suspension on the deadstops. Right now, another truck is not in the budget, but I had it suggested that I add another leaf spring on each side to help with the load. The guy who told me made it sound pretty straight forward, but I&#039;m wondering if anyone on here has done this before and would have any advice for me.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>2002-2006 Mini Cooper Smoked Headlight Covers</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2013 13:31:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/2002-2006-mini-cooper-smoked-headlight-covers.5798/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Rvinyl.com)</author>
      <dc:creator>Rvinyl.com</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey everyone I hope your Tuesday&#039;s going well. We just got a bunch of rebate submission photos of a precut headlight kit installed on a 2002 Mini so, naturally, I did a blog post and threw them up on YouTube. If you take a look you&#039;ll see our customer (who now has tinted headlights and received a $20 rebate refund on his purchase) hand-trimmed the headlight tints because they are normally designed to cover the entire light. Not my cup of tea but he did a nice job. So, check it out and let us...<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/2002-2006-mini-cooper-smoked-headlight-covers.5798/" class="internalLink">2002-2006 Mini Cooper Smoked Headlight Covers</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What customization provides the most bang for the buck?</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2013 07:34:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/what-customization-provides-the-most-bang-for-the-buck.5349/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Mizali)</author>
      <dc:creator>Mizali</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If someone wanted to make some after market modification to their car that gave the most performance for the dollar, what would you recommend?  Whether it&#039;s a change that gives enhanced acceleration to the vehicle, or something that improves handling tremendously, what do you think is the best deal in performance?<br />
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I realize that this probably changes depending on the vehicle, of course, so if you&#039;re not sure then feel free to talk about your own car!]]></content:encoded>
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