Cleared HID's Install PIcs
05-17-2005, 02:52 PM
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Cleared HID's Install PIcs
Thanks to Jim (Bugbite77) for his time and effort on the install, he is very knowledgeable and good with tools after everything was done it took about 4 hours with a break for lunch but I'll let the pics speak for themselves.....
05-17-2005, 03:08 PM
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i cant wait to do this!! this summer, when i actually have time! 
you just cleared them? no DDEs? i think that's what i'm gonna do, because i don't have the money to get the DDEs like i had hoped...oh well, it looks 1000x better than before! nice work!
you just cleared them? no DDEs? i think that's what i'm gonna do, because i don't have the money to get the DDEs like i had hoped...oh well, it looks 1000x better than before! nice work!
05-17-2005, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Lontar1
when I do mines I'll go and add the DDEs the same day... don't want to bake the lights twice..... too risky
to the original poster, what is the circle cut out of the orange lens for?
05-17-2005, 04:01 PM
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Nice job 2K3MAX. I agree, the cleared look is much better than stock.
If you cut the clear piece the right size it will snap into the housing. No glue required.
Also, if you heat up the housing just before you put it back together, it softens the OEM sealant so you don't have to add any more. Use a chanel lock pliers to snap the lens back into the housing.
If you cut the clear piece the right size it will snap into the housing. No glue required.
Also, if you heat up the housing just before you put it back together, it softens the OEM sealant so you don't have to add any more. Use a chanel lock pliers to snap the lens back into the housing.
05-17-2005, 04:42 PM
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thanks for the props todd, install went smooth and easy though it did take some time (4hours to just do clears, took me about 5-6 hours to do my clears and DDE's wireing and all). i got the clear lenses at home depot and followed the housecor's instructions even though they dont instruct how to take the daydots out. i sepent about 45 mins on my car to figureing out how to take the lights out with the day dots and after doing it a 2nd time on todds car i know there all the same. it was fun todd, anyone else in the suffolk longisland area that wants help with this let me know and maybe we can work it into my schedual. And todd if you have the picture of my angel eyes and cleared blinkers that you took at my house, could you post them so i can put em on mycardomain site? thanks and happy maxima moding!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALSO WHO EVER IS AFRAID OF THIS MOD, GET OVER IT, AS YOU CAN SEE, THE HEADLIGHT SERVIVES THE OVEN, I DID IT AT 200deg FOR 12 mins TO TAKE IT APART AND PUT IT BACK TOGETHER! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!
ALSO WHO EVER IS AFRAID OF THIS MOD, GET OVER IT, AS YOU CAN SEE, THE HEADLIGHT SERVIVES THE OVEN, I DID IT AT 200deg FOR 12 mins TO TAKE IT APART AND PUT IT BACK TOGETHER! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!
05-17-2005, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by danger300z
whats the part # on the clear lents?
05-17-2005, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluesbrekr
Nice job 2K3MAX. I agree, the cleared look is much better than stock.
If you cut the clear piece the right size it will snap into the housing. No glue required.
Also, if you heat up the housing just before you put it back together, it softens the OEM sealant so you don't have to add any more. Use a chanel lock pliers to snap the lens back into the housing.
If you cut the clear piece the right size it will snap into the housing. No glue required.
Also, if you heat up the housing just before you put it back together, it softens the OEM sealant so you don't have to add any more. Use a chanel lock pliers to snap the lens back into the housing.
05-17-2005, 05:25 PM
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hey bugbite, assuming that it's your car in post #19, i suggest that you get a chormed bulb (either that or do it yourself), because it will really give a nice clear look to it! you can find them on www.autolumination.com for dirt cheap, and they have really good service (good communication and shipping)
05-17-2005, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by maxilvr06
hey bugbite, assuming that it's your car in post #19, i suggest that you get a chormed bulb (either that or do it yourself), because it will really give a nice clear look to it! you can find them on www.autolumination.com for dirt cheap, and they have really good service (good communication and shipping)
05-17-2005, 09:04 PM
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i just cleared mine too! it looks so much better without that orange lens in there... i got one dde done but broke one of the rings during the install 
and had to put it back together so i could drive my car. Im not too excited about cookin the light again
and had to put it back together so i could drive my car. Im not too excited about cookin the light again
05-17-2005, 09:12 PM
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I've been on the fence about this mod for well over a year now, and I've recently decided to not do it. Reason being, I don't plan on changing out the amber turn signal lense in the tails, and I think it "matches" really well. I will say that I really like the look of the cleared out HID's especially with the DDE's. Very cool and nice details pics. Nice job
05-17-2005, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by maxilvr06
yeah, that's what most people do, but since i don't have the money, and probably never will, i'll just assume i'm not gonna get the DDEs...too bad for me i guess
to the original poster, what is the circle cut out of the orange lens for?
to the original poster, what is the circle cut out of the orange lens for?
I think that thars' a refleckshun.....
05-17-2005, 09:46 PM
#32
Originally Posted by Maxima-Ness
Tap Plastics also offers some real nice custom pieces for the signals too....
05-18-2005, 08:28 AM
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good job. i chose to go with no lense at all instead of the clear plastic insert, but both methods look good to me. whichever you choose though, imo you should get the chromed amber bulbs for the turn signal in order to keep the 'clear' look. the regular amber shows too much amber for my likes.
doing the dde's at the same time would have been nice. you can always add a switch during the installation to turn them on/off at will. i've gotten nothing but compliments and thumbsup from other drivers. one guy even switched lanes during rush hour to ask more questions.
doing the dde's at the same time would have been nice. you can always add a switch during the installation to turn them on/off at will. i've gotten nothing but compliments and thumbsup from other drivers. one guy even switched lanes during rush hour to ask more questions.
05-18-2005, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by SEmy2K2go
I've been on the fence about this mod for well over a year now, and I've recently decided to not do it. Reason being, I don't plan on changing out the amber turn signal lense in the tails, and I think it "matches" really well. I will say that I really like the look of the cleared out HID's especially with the DDE's. Very cool and nice details pics. Nice job
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