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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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HEADLIGHT RETROFIT :)








What you guys think ??
Old Jan 5, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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The casings look empty for some reason. Too much space around the projector. Maybe it's because you painted the surrounding orange.
Old Jan 5, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by nismopc
The casings look empty for some reason. Too much space around the projector. Maybe it's because you painted the surrounding orange.
Ya i guess so, But I like it alot cause its different from everyone elses ......and if anything I can always paint it lol
Old Jan 5, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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Hey I like the look. This looks awesome. Great work on it.
Old Jan 5, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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they look bloodshot but if you like it- enjoy it!
Old Jan 5, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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What's the set up?
Old Jan 5, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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HEY..I found my twin evil bro. I think if you paint the shroud different color all together like silver or gun metal, it would blend in better. What projector are you using? from the picture it doesn't look like Mini but it looks like 2.5" lens, so let me guess FX-Rs with Gatling Gun Shrouds. More pict please...............

Good work with the retro for sure and spread the good news.

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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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Not bad at all. Lets see some output shots
Old Jan 5, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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Great work on them! They look demonic to me
Old Jan 5, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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hmmmm that front bumper wit the blacked out center,.. looks familiar lol... retro's look great man!
Old Jan 6, 2012 | 12:10 AM
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I actually like that red. I usually am more on the conservative side with modding opinions and standing out but I think those look really neat. I love the look of retrofitted 5th gen headlights. As others have said I'd like to see some output shots as well.

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im not really feelin that car at all
Why? I don't see anything wrong with it. The wheels look like they might have been spraybombed but I don't see anything else that's a problem.
Old Jan 6, 2012 | 06:21 AM
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I actually like that red. I usually am more on the conservative side with modding opinions and standing out but I think those look really neat. I love the look of retrofitted 5th gen headlights. As others have said I'd like to see some output shots as well.



Why? I don't see anything wrong with it. The wheels look like they might have been spraybombed but I don't see anything else that's a problem.
idk i guess its the rims and grill that look spray painted , the green fog lights with the black and red head lights
Old Jan 6, 2012 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by SmokedVQ
hmmmm that front bumper wit the blacked out center,.. looks familiar lol... retro's look great man!
LOL thought this was you for a second, but it lacked the slammedness
Old Jan 6, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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LOL thought this was you for a second, but it lacked the slammedness
Give it another week or so, he'll have a full black out FX-R retroed headlight
Old Jan 6, 2012 | 09:14 AM
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Don't like the colour but that's just my preference. I also think they look way out of place, but I feel that way about most large housings with single projectors...
Old Jan 6, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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not really feelin it maybe cause the car is gold , idk something is missin i just cant point it out , and any night pics it looks like they have bad output in the projo
Old Jan 6, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by TunerMaxima3000
Don't like the colour but that's just my preference. I also think they look way out of place, but I feel that way about most large housings with single projectors...
this...i can count on one hand how many times i've seen large housings retrofitted that i liked
Old Jan 6, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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Great job! The color sections on the shroud is pretty cool. Looks good but personally, I also think there seems to be a big hole in the housing, but we all have different tastes. Maybe you can do some custom pinstriping or graphics on the reflector section and end up with something radically unique!
Old Jan 6, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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If you are able to, this video might be helpful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2uGPe0aZgU

Vacuum form a heated piece of acrlyic then use vacuum to pull it onto the headlight. Next you cut it to fit, then cut a hole to mount the projector.

Otherwise, good work!
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