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Old 06-04-2011, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by tight350z
notice the little bit of glare above the cut-off...
hopefully the blacked out projector housing will get rid of this
Old 07-04-2011, 09:35 AM
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this is a really sweet mod, too bad i know myself and i suck at detailed work like this
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Hey guys,

Can someone help me with my cutoff/light output? It looks to be way off compared to other pics here. I don't even see the purple line most people have (I have the STI Lens), and there is barely any output below or above (the right side looks have a dark spot as well). See picture:
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Old 08-22-2011, 04:49 AM
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8 months after the mod still looks fresh

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Old 08-24-2011, 09:47 AM
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FYI, I just got done taking apart my headlights with a heatgun. I'm by no means an expert with one, but I was surprised how easy it was. Just using common sense, I was able to crack the seal in about 10 minutes each, with no gloves, and didn't have to remove any of the harnesses, or is that harness-i

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Old 09-06-2011, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by EvanV
Hey guys,

Can someone help me with my cutoff/light output? It looks to be way off compared to other pics here. I don't even see the purple line most people have (I have the STI Lens), and there is barely any output below or above (the right side looks have a dark spot as well). See picture:
Looks to me like your bulbs are not seated properly... I had that problem with one of my headlights when I first did them. It's easy to fix and I don't think you have to take the headlights off the car to do it (although it might be easier with them off the car) Make sure the lights are cool, open up the grey access panel and reseat the bulbs.

Good luck!

kno: Car looks great!
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Originally Posted by kcalvano
FYI, I just got done taking apart my headlights with a heatgun. I'm by no means an expert with one, but I was surprised how easy it was. Just using common sense, I was able to crack the seal in about 10 minutes each, with no gloves, and didn't have to remove any of the harnesses, or is that harness-i
yep thats how i do it. ive done about 15+ lights like that make sure you seal them up good to avoid water damage.



thanks gr8scott

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Where are you guys buying the CCFL rings from?
Old 09-22-2011, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by moose350z
Where are you guys buying the CCFL rings from?
retrosolutions.com
Old 09-22-2011, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by kno
retrosolutions.com
website doesnt exist anymore
Old 09-22-2011, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by moose350z
website doesnt exist anymore
i bought a set for a costumer last week


EDIT: 5 sec google search

http://www.retro-solutions.com/

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Old 09-23-2011, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by kno
i bought a set for a costumer last week


EDIT: 5 sec google search

http://www.retro-solutions.com/
Ahh there we go. What size for the 06-08's? 95mm?

EDIT: nvm. found my answer in the first post. Thanks again for the link!

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parts are purchased. Ill be attempting this, this weekend.
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Originally Posted by moose350z
parts are purchased. Ill be attempting this, this weekend.
gl, your gonna need a dremel and a heat gun
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Originally Posted by kno
gl, your gonna need a dremel and a heat gun
Picking those up today!

While im in there, ill be blacking out the housings as well. should make for a fun project.
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Originally Posted by moose350z
Picking those up today!

While im in there, ill be blacking out the housings as well. should make for a fun project.
make sure you buy high temp paint n primer
Old 09-29-2011, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by kno
make sure you buy high temp paint n primer
Sent you a PM.
Old 09-29-2011, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by moose350z
Sent you a PM.
pm replied
Old 09-29-2011, 10:28 PM
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Thanks for the nice DIY. I added the STi-R clear leans, demon eye mod, and painted flat black.
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Also, i accidentally left a chrome piece soaked in water, and the next day the chrome film cracked and wiped right off.... this might save alot of time for those who are gonna sand and paint the housing,
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Thank you for the DIY. Did everything yesterday and today. Mounted back up and looking clean. Painted the housings flat black. No demon eyes just halos.

Dont mind the purple light. Thats actually a blue PIAA light. camera settings are off.

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