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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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Any way to open up the stock corner lights?

Is there a way to open the stock corner lights with a hair dryer and a screw driver like what people do to AE their 4th gen headlights?
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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... i think u're supposed to bake them.. but don't bake them too much that the plastic housing melts..
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 07:38 AM
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heat gun...
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 10:41 AM
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4th geners use hair dryers?

Why are u opening the coners?
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by therealgoon9
4th geners use hair dryers?

Why are u opening the coners?

bc he prob want to match the bumper set.
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 11:43 AM
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I think doing the corners like that would be really cool. I was thinkin about doing it before I got my UK's. Just make sure you can get them back together good so they seal.
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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Yes I'm AEing them.
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k3TitaniumSe
Yes I'm AEing them.

a few people have done this and IMO I dont think it looks that good especially if you have factory headlights (unless you do the headlights like I did). I like the UK look over the "AE" look.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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I think I'm going to NITESHADE the reflector part to keep it all smoked. But I'm still not sure, looks pretty nice and gives it that euro look.
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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Now it's time to powdercoat my wheels black and black out my grille. Any other suggestions?
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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1 - not my style...but if you like it..it's all you.
2 - couldn't you flip for 4 screws from a parts store so you can replace the rustly/crusty ones on the bumper lense?
3 - hood lifts/shocks....get them asap!
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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Eh....I do need new screws lol. And those hood lifts were just bought used a few months ago. Should've bought new.
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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If you can dodge a wrench..............

Originally Posted by DanNY
3 - hood lifts/shocks....get them asap!
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 02:08 PM
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So how did you open them up?
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 03:53 PM
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Hair dryer...........
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 03:57 PM
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what part did you 'tint' the inside of the lens or was it the inside part?
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 04:16 PM
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I love your hood strut setup hahaha. Dont trip I have the same problem. Mine hood stays up for awhile sometimes, then it will fall. Other times it falls after 10 sec. I've had it fall on my head twice & my hand once. (Cut my hand open) Anyways The corners look pretty good.
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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yeah, i like your flat basketballs holding the hood up. i just use a peice of cracked wood you like???? how much are hood struts??? i really do need them.
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
If you can dodge a wrench..............
Originally Posted by Mizeree_X
Light your car on fire and start over.
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k3TitaniumSe
Now it's time to powdercoat my wheels black and black out my grille. Any other suggestions?

Light your car on fire and start over.
Old Jun 17, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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Tint your headlights or something. Gunmetal wheels would probably look good, but definately keep your grille white. I dunno, just my opinion. The corners look good.
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Originally Posted by Mizeree_X
Light your car on fire and start over.
are you suggesting white wheels on a white max?
Old Jun 18, 2005 | 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by tripleGmax
are you suggesting white wheels on a white max?

Nah, why do you think my white max is gone? I lit it on fire and started over
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Brad92SE
Tint your headlights or something. Gunmetal wheels would probably look good, but definately keep your grille white. I dunno, just my opinion. The corners look good.
Thanks Brad. As for the headlights, I'm thinking of getting either the same as yours or some from umnitza with DDE. BTW, you have a nice and clean max. The nicest and cleanest 3rd gen on the ORG imo.
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