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I get hundreds of PM asking about my power window pictures
so i just took the time to take some

Credits: Mex (for DIY), SkipBarber (for troubleshoot), Sovereignx (for idea)


Name: SPAL UNIVERSAL KIT - Two Illuminated Switches
(some reason they don't light up for me)

Place to buy: www.eBay.com
Cost: Approximately $85 with shipping
Benefit: NO MORE CRANKING and goes twice as fast as oem but no oem look

 
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another

 
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last one

 
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nice spot to mount them

 
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BOOYAH! center console switches OWN! was a tight fit though. I would have never guessed your car was a DX vinh, from the outside.

ewww! you got the arrows! here's mine:


I didn't bother hooking up power to light up the little windows. I'm not letting anything else drain my batteries.


Aren't the doors SOOOO much cleaner and more smooth flowing than before? I just pretend they little caps are 'tweeters'. lolz

 
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looks sweet, hrmm now you got me thinking about doing that to my dx as well

whats that plastic peice covering the hole where the crank use to be? did you make it yourself?

 
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there are assorted sizes that come with your SPAL Kit. The kit comes with a thick instruction manual that'll give you ideas of how to mount the equipment even if they don't give you a 7th gen as an example in the manual.

SPAL is proven (by the 3 members here who have done the upgrade) to be great. But if you don't trust ebay enough, go to www.autoloc.com
A little more pricey. They also have power doorlocks, keyless alarm entry, shaved handles kits, etc! lotsa stuff to play with in the future.

 
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me car is hx


and i have a tiny gap where the shift boots connects
to the other half of the console that bugs the crap out of me

 
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holy fv(k thats awesome. i am in serious aww. i found my new weekend project to **** my dad off, cuz he helps me with everything, but holy shlt, that looks so baddass... kinda like the bmw older 3 series.

 
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you guys should put actual tweeters there

 
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thought about it but i doesn't fit because it uses the existing
gears to rotate the windows....

so the motor rotates in a gear to gear (like a clock) concept

 
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ah.. nevermind then

 
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I'm Definatly Doing This, But has Anyone Located the Switches on the Doors??!?!!?

SPAL has pods that i'm thinking about

 
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That's ****ing HOTT bro... NICE JOB!!!

 
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Yeah, I've been eyeballing those pods too. Check the pics below...they look nice. The 2nd pic I found on Spal's page. It's another type of pods, but I don't know if that eBay guy can get them. I would think they could if you asked.

I think the best spot for them on the door is forward of the door handle. Unfortunately, I put my tweeters there, so I'll probably put them on the center console like the other guys.

BTW, here's the link to a guy that sells these kits alot:
Click here!
And here's SPAL's Homepage if anyone wants to read up on them.

 
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that's tight. good job man!

 
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best mod ive ever done.

 
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here's something that DX owners might want to print out.


DX Owners' Desireable Upgrades Checklist:

[ ] Power Windows
[ ] Power Door Locks
[ ] LX/EX Gauge Cluster
[ ] Body Color Matching Exterior Trim (door handles, mirrors, trunk piece)



I'm halfway done with my list!
and so far, I've only spent less than $200 on power windows and door locks

 
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I'm seriously considering the first two on your list, XxSoVeReiGNxX.
I've taken care of the other two though!
I installed an aftermarket tach, and I've painted the door handles and trunk trim already with Plasti-Kote 5302 silver. Gotta fix my pinstripe problem...long story...I'll tell you about it one day..

 
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That is pretty nice, I should relocate my moonroof controls to the center, much easier than being so low and to the side

 
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yay! i dont need to print out the list cuz im done

 
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nice mod... and great install!

 
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very nice and clean looking switches, i love the placement in the center console thingy.
if i had money over i would be seriously considering buying a set of those things for my HX.

 
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DIY God that would be me

 
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Hey i have only done one mod to my DX i have a Viper Alarm installed with keyless entry and when i get into the car and start it up the doors automactically lock. I was considering doing power windows but i wasnt sure how well they worked. i mean yes the manuel windows are a huge inconvience but i would ranther have them then power windows that either go up really slow and sometimes stall please give me info on how well the windows have been working for you thanks

 
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I like the second set of pods they look cleaner

 
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nice, and you can use the old holes in the door for tweeters

 
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hey thanks for the links that show the different sets of power windows its a really helpful link. i dont think i will get the LX/EX cluster i think it might be easier just to add a tachometer then to try to find a cluster that matches your miles and other things

 
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wow i really like ur install..how long was the install , and was it hard? i hav a 4 door and is there a 4 door kit? or do i just put two together?