I also did the turn signal shortening. I didn't like the stock signals, but really just didn't like the way they stuck out so far. I was looking at aftermarket signals but nothing hit me. They can be very inexpensive which made trying the mod an easier decision. Knowing that even if I screwed up it was cheap to fix. But it turned out to be really easy mod to do and didn't take any time at all. The stems are plastic and easy to cut through, plus there is freedom to make them as short as you like.