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    Default I might as well kill myself...

    lol...

    But anyway, lets take time back to like 1998 or so on.

    I have underglow, as most of you know, and my set up is fine.
    But, I have a problem with the front tube getting busted all the time.
    Anyone have an idea as to how to prevent this or lessen the chances of it getting busted?

    I drive slow over stuff and blah blah but it gets annoying after a while having to replace just the front alot. Plus my lip spoiler is lower than my neon tube and it doesnt get messed up at all

    Maybe get a couple of smaller diameter tubes?
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    Taking them off might work very well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EJ25RUN
    Taking them off might work very well.
    No, they stay.
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    Quote Originally Posted by EJ25RUN
    Taking them off might work very well.


    when i read it, i thought, why not take them off?

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    They look too good on my car to take them off
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    Quote Originally Posted by RoyalSilver
    They look too good on my car to take them off
    Pictures of said car please.

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    then kill yourself.
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    yeah neon under glows NEVER look good.

    AnthonyF knows what im talking about

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    ^ agreed

    pictures must be supplied ASAP do allow for a proper diagnosis.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RoyalSilver
    No, they stay.
    Who are these "they" you speak of?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MongolPup
    Pictures of said car please.




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    How does the O.P. still have a green rep bar after this post?

    Quote Originally Posted by RoyalSilver
    They look too good on my car to take them off

    -jonathan

    *edit*
    well taken pictures of your Coop-a-Loop, however, it doesn't seem to be low enough for the tube to even be a problem? what in the world are you driving over that makes it break? curbs?
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    gross.

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    Quote Originally Posted by se7en
    How does the O.P. still have a green rep bar after this post?




    -jonathan
    So just because not everyone likes neons I should be neg repped?

    Hm
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    Quote Originally Posted by RoyalSilver
    So just because not everyone likes neons I should be neg repped?

    Hm
    While I disagree with your choice, this is true.

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    Quote Originally Posted by se7en
    How does the O.P. still have a green rep bar after this post?




    -jonathan

    *edit*
    well taken pictures of your Coop-a-Loop, however, it doesn't seem to be low enough for the tube to even be a problem? what in the world are you driving over that makes it break? curbs?
    I have no idea. Its really annoying though. Im as careful as i can be and idk whatelse to do
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    Quote Originally Posted by RoyalSilver
    So just because not everyone likes neons I should be neg repped?

    Hm
    judging from the title of your post, you knew exactly what you were getting yourself into by asking such a question in the first place.

    Hm
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    i threw you some green for doin what you want to do!

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    Quote Originally Posted by se7en
    judging from the title of your post, you knew exactly what you were getting yourself into by asking such a question in the first place.

    Hm
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    Yeah Scotsman, I liked your rep comment. And Anthony's was good too.

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    maybe your front suspension is too stiffand you keep breaking the filament inside? I mean, if the tube isn't the lowestthing on the car, but it's the only thing that get's smashed, my guess would be the force of bumps on the wheels is doing it. Maybe put some sort of rubber bushings/dampening on the brackets that hold the light to attain some give in the system?

    ^^ Yeah, I drew a frame of a man running on each fan blade. That is him running at idle

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    Quote Originally Posted by RoyalSilver
    Well this is import atlanta
    I'd check to make sure your light isn't in a place where it could be hit by a rock, or mounted in such a way that it's putting undue stress on the fixture. I doubt it has anything to do with the light getting broken because your car is too low, judging by your pictures.

    ...purple lights though man...

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    Quote Originally Posted by 87 Turbo II
    maybe your front suspension is too stiffand you keep breaking the filament inside? I mean, if the tube isn't the lowestthing on the car, but it's the only thing that get's smashed, my guess would be the force of bumps on the wheels is doing it. Maybe put some sort of rubber bushings/dampening on the brackets that hold the light to attain some give in the system?
    Well i'll be damned! After twenty posts finally comes an idea!

    Thanks
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    Quote Originally Posted by 87 Turbo II
    maybe your front suspension is too stiffand you keep breaking the filament inside? I mean, if the tube isn't the lowestthing on the car, but it's the only thing that get's smashed, my guess would be the force of bumps on the wheels is doing it. Maybe put some sort of rubber bushings/dampening on the brackets that hold the light to attain some give in the system?
    repped for actually tryin to help the guy out

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    Quote Originally Posted by se7en

    ...purple lights though man...

    -jonathan
    Blue, Red illegal. Yellow and silver? ew. Green, everyone has it. White, too plain.


    Purple, not seen much, reflects off the silver amazingly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheDrunkScotsman
    repped for actually tryin to help the guy out
    Isn't that what this section is for?

    @ the OP, good luck with the problem.

    ^^ Yeah, I drew a frame of a man running on each fan blade. That is him running at idle

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheDrunkScotsman
    repped for actually tryin to help the guy out

    haha reps for help giving reps

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ed
    yeah neon under glows NEVER look good.

    AnthonyF knows what im talking about
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    How about some clear plastic/vinyl tubing with an inside diameter large enough to slide the neon tube in?



    Then kill yourself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by se7en
    How does the O.P. still have a green rep bar after this post?




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    Are you serious?! What a moron. To the OP, I'm not sure on your question but I hope you can figure things out.
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    I like the purple inside thats hotness...reps

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    OP I have a pic of your car btw:


    ^^ Yeah, I drew a frame of a man running on each fan blade. That is him running at idle

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fast-Tech™
    Are you serious?! What a moron. To the OP, I'm not sure on your question but I hope you can figure things out.
    ...if you'll notice i even gave my $.02 at helping him out? Relax champ

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    I can see by the one pic, your front tube is totally exposed. I know you want the most glow possible but you HAVE TO HIDE THE TUBE. It looks like crap when you can see the tubes. Mine is mounted on my frame rail, on the side of it 1" above the bottom so nothing can hit it and I can still put it on the lift.

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    maybe someone dislikes them enough to keep breaking the same one over and over everytime they see it work.
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    ending it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AnthonyF
    I can see by the one pic, your front tube is totally exposed. I know you want the most glow possible but you HAVE TO HIDE THE TUBE. It looks like crap when you can see the tubes. Mine is mounted on my frame rail, on the side of it 1" above the bottom so nothing can hit it and I can still put it on the lift.

    -Ant.
    That was a very old picture. As you can see in an earlier post, you can no longer see them.



    The front tube was moved back about 5 inches and the lip spoiler covers it also.

    Have any pictures of your kit Ant?
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    Quote Originally Posted by AnthonyF
    Kit? Kit...is that you?

    Holy...that blue is so illegal!

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    How is the front getting broken, is it like shattered, cracked in half?

    I agree with the body flex theory. Either that or someone hates you bad lol.

    Fuck stance. Stance is for kids in skinny jeans with Justin Beiber haircuts. You don't need stance when you got swagger.

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