Smoked/Clear Headlight Diffuser (Strip) $55. Now on SALE. Wait if FINALLY OVER!!!
08-04-2005, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by stopgo
This may be a stupid question (and the wrong forum) but after looking through the instructions I'm wondering if handling the ballast in the assembly is a potential hazard. Does the ballast hold a charge, like a capacitor? Or is it completely benign when there is no power running to it?
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08-04-2005, 02:58 PM
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Yeah...I was all ready to send them my lights till I saw the following line
"The lamps are guaranteed to be free of defects and leaks for three months."
Doesn't sound like too long of a guarantee. The headlight casings are way too expensive for me to take a chance with.
"The lamps are guaranteed to be free of defects and leaks for three months."
Doesn't sound like too long of a guarantee. The headlight casings are way too expensive for me to take a chance with.
08-04-2005, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Stratocaster
Think of them as transformers. They step up the voltage to ignite the bulbs. They do hold a charge for a short time after they are turned off, but since most of the time you will be working with these in the day time, it should not be a problem.
08-04-2005, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Zipps
Thank you chaknchngo and ricks2k for making these diffuser. Ricks2k makes some quality diffusers as I have been using them for years now on the Acura TLs.
If anyone is interested I would be able to install the diffusers in the headlights. I've been modifying headlights for years now and have done many people on this forum and others. I'm located in NJ close to NYC and if you are not in the area you can mail them to me. For a simple modification as clearing or painting the headlight. They are done the same day as received and mailed out the next business day. My headlights are guaranteed to be completely sealed or I will redo them for FREE..
Send me a PM or email me at Mr_Zipps@yahoo.com
If anyone is interested I would be able to install the diffusers in the headlights. I've been modifying headlights for years now and have done many people on this forum and others. I'm located in NJ close to NYC and if you are not in the area you can mail them to me. For a simple modification as clearing or painting the headlight. They are done the same day as received and mailed out the next business day. My headlights are guaranteed to be completely sealed or I will redo them for FREE..
Send me a PM or email me at Mr_Zipps@yahoo.com
How much do you charge?
08-05-2005, 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by oaktown2000
Yeah...I was all ready to send them my lights till I saw the following line
"The lamps are guaranteed to be free of defects and leaks for three months."
Doesn't sound like too long of a guarantee. The headlight casings are way too expensive for me to take a chance with.
"The lamps are guaranteed to be free of defects and leaks for three months."
Doesn't sound like too long of a guarantee. The headlight casings are way too expensive for me to take a chance with.
As Rick's Signature Accessories Conversion Specialist, I would caution folks to not view his company's 3 month guarantee as a limited time guarantee...but rather to see it for what it is: Within 3 months time, given driving your cars in rain, washing [the heck outta
] your cars, etc., three months is plenty of time to identify if there is any leak/sealant issue as a result of the conversion process. I have converted well-over 300 sets of Honda S2000 headlamps for Rick's over the years, approximately 15 sets of Acura C/TLs, and have thus far done ~ 5 sets now of Nissan 350Zs. My service I provide for Rick's Conversion customers has always been superb. No customers, in all those sets of headlamps, has ever had problems with my efforts. And no one has had to call in a chip on that guarantee yet. And the reason for that is because the workmanship I provide during the conversion, assures you will never have to worry about condensation building in your headlamp as a result of my splitting apart/resealing the unit.
I'm not posting here to dissuade folks from using Mr Zipps. I don't know his work, but I'm sure if he's posting he'd back his effort, then he is a stand-up guy. I am only posting here to say that, as Rick's Conversion Specialist for 4 years now, I offer a service that I am proud of and that I, too, stand behind.
And for all 350Z owners, I'm just happy that you can now purchase a quality replacement diffuser period. I know this has been a long time coming for 350Z owners. 350Zs look damn sweet with the corners cleared. And whether you clear them yourself, do it with a buddy, or ship/pay someone with experience to clear them for you...it is a wonderful mod that adds great satisfaction and cosmetic apppreciation for the well-designed headlamps in your vehicles.
Best Regards,
Dave "w1ngman" Parker
08-05-2005, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by nicolaycastro
How much do you charge?
$150+shipping to clear.
$200+shipping to clear and paint (flat or glossy). If you would like them painted to match the car please contact me for pricing.
Contact me for pricing on any other modification you have in mind.
All headlights have a lifetime guarantee to be completely sealed or they will be redone for free. Turnaround time is very quick. For clearing and painting modifications the headlights are done the same day as received and mailed out the next business day.
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08-05-2005, 07:52 AM
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My cousin (who worked on my car) said he is willing to do it in the Los Angeles area. Only time he has is Labor Day weekend. You are more than welcome to take a look at the job he's done on my car. Price is $175. If you want to take this opportunity to wire up LED reflector strips, he can wire it up so that it blinks when you signal. $50 extra for installing that. The LED Reflectors were provided by Ares...I have the 7 bulb Luxeon. http://www.rasecreations.com
08-05-2005, 09:23 AM
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Sweet! Chaknchngo- Your headlights are painted flat black, correct?
Did anybody paint their headlights gloss black? I love how the flat black with the clear strips look. But, before I decide to do this, I really wanted to see how the gloss black looks. Anyone have pics?
Did anybody paint their headlights gloss black? I love how the flat black with the clear strips look. But, before I decide to do this, I really wanted to see how the gloss black looks. Anyone have pics?
08-05-2005, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Queenz350Z
Sweet! Chaknchngo- Your headlights are painted flat black, correct?
Did anybody paint their headlights gloss black? I love how the flat black with the clear strips look. But, before I decide to do this, I really wanted to see how the gloss black looks. Anyone have pics?
Did anybody paint their headlights gloss black? I love how the flat black with the clear strips look. But, before I decide to do this, I really wanted to see how the gloss black looks. Anyone have pics?
08-05-2005, 02:38 PM
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I just realized something. The $175 price is only good if the headlight is already out of the car. If you guys want us to take it out for you guys and put it back it's $225. The time frame for everything is about 12 hours. The time frame just to put the strip is about 3 hours. The time frame paint and strip is about 8 hours depending on how long it takes to get the paint done. Also keep in mind that the fitment putting it back will not be 100% perfect like stock.
08-07-2005, 02:24 PM
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I had painted my celica's headlights about two yrs ago. Would i have any problems with these headlights? Its basically the same right? What kind of paint should be used?
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