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So in reading online, you can install the gauge inside and run the wires out of the fire wall and then you need to locate where the oil temp gauge is on the engine so that you can splice the wire into it and this way the OEM gauge would still work plus your new flashy gauge. The sensors in most cars are able to report all the info, just that it is cheaper to have dummy lights to say too hot or a generic gauge that shows cold to hot.

Great! This is exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks!

Yeah, they look cool but I have no idea how they will work.

NIce. Thanks fpor the pic. ANyone have a photo of the Dodge Blacktop?

More of those new, Lexus grilles here: https://www.facebook.com/Rvinyl/posts/463866773722335?ref=notif&notif_t=like

There seems to be a general movement towards abhorrent grilles and silly front fascias that's not confined to the Japanese alone. Take the Ford Edge concept that has been under discussion. Ugh....I don't think we'll see this design element go away anytime soon.

Has anyone else taken a look at the pres release fro tne Lexus LF-NX crossover concept. Here's a link if you haven't seen it yet: http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/lexus+2013+tokyo+motor+show+lf-nx+advanced+crossover+concept.htm

Overall it is one of the must visually interesting concepts I've seen inn some time and the headlight styling is superb. Aggressive lines and an athletic stance make it a real stunner. But...the front grille needs to go. It appears overly large and cartoonish. According to Toyota "it is a strong interpretation of the Lexus spindle grille" but in this case there must have been a problem in translation.

Anyway, thoughts? Do you guys think we'll ever actually see this on the toad or at a dealership?

Excellent review. I am consistently surprised and pleased by the quality of writing around here. Anyway, enough of that and back to the point: I'm actually a fan of the first generation's styling. Don't get me wrong, I still think that the latest model 300s are great looking but if I had to choose (based on looks alone) I would go with the 2005 model year.

You mentioned that the interior dash materials were soft to the touch. Does that mean they aren't using hard, ABS plastics? Is it still the orange peel texture stuff or is it more like a rubberized foam? Anyway, thanks again and I look forward to reading more.

The smoke http://www.rvinyl.com/tint-film/!/Smoke-Tint-Film.html would be about the right darkness I believe but if you don't feel up to it there are also replacement tail lights in smoke here: http://www.rvinyl.com/Custom-Tail-Lights-LT-G605JM-TM.html. Spec-D generally makes good plug and play Altezza-style lights but this is only an option if you want to change from the stock look.

Hope this helps!

Yes, there are a number of legal issues but the law is so hazy that it really depends not only on your state but even on your municipality.I have, for some time, been trying to put together a database of laws but have been stymied by the sheer number of laws.

I just finished a post here http://ford-tail-light-tint.blogspot.com/2013/11/smoked-tail-lights-how-and-where-to-do.html detailing the different options available for those of you looking or considering tinting your head loghts and tailights. Take a look and let me know what you think.

We're excited to launch American Car Craft's catalog of great stainless steel and chrome accessories on our site. I think their products would do well here as there's not much fluff (unlike the ABS caliper covers which I posted last week I think).

Come check out our hard work. I posted in our blog here: http://blog.rvinyl.com/2013/11/14/rvinyl-launches-american-car-craft-catalog/

Does anyone have any sneak peeks of what the exterior/interior will look like? Any major styling updates?

The guys at American Car Craft just sent me over new product photos on Friday. I put together a little compilation video of them so everyone could get a better, slightly more exciting look. The spears are cool but I'm really impressed by the taillight trim. Let me know what you think.

I'd be interested in trying something like this out. I currently have polished aluminum rims (factory) on my 2006 GMC Envoy. I've always wanted white rims but don't have the $$$ to swap them out. If vinyl wraps were cheap enough, I'd consider them - especially for "winter mode".

We offer white vinyl wraps for pretty cheap. I don't want to run afoul of the TOS but I have discussed making a diso#### code available for members of the site to www.rvinyl.com. If you're interested, PM me and I will send you a code for 15% off the wraps.

Ooh, Asian Buick. I rented a Sonata a few years back in Hawaii and was impressed. It's nice to hear that the Genesis did well. I suppose this is how pedigrees are born.

What does everybody think about the Cruze Eco? Does it run on the same platform as the Malibu?

The Avalon has always seemed like a boondoggle to me and the comparison to Buick seems apt. We debuted a dash kit for the first gen Avalon way back and it sold maybe 3 times in as many years. Consider that next to the literally thousands of Corolla dash kits we sold. It seems to me to be a case of too little, too late for the Avalon.

Great article! It seems that Honda has lost its way in this brave, new world. I remember the insight briefly but since then I haven't really heard much of interest from Honda in regard to green tech.