03 Fully Blacked Headlights, I can't stop modding...
Originally Posted by SweetDreamZ
Regular HIDs do not seem to be affected by the blacking out. High beams...well, they don't do much of anything anymore. Which I'm ok with...since I never really NEEDED them anyways. I guess, to me, the looks justify the loss...kinda like many forum members feel about their rear wiper being shaved clean, or the shorty antennas losing reception but looks better...etc....
It looks great, id def be interested to see the difference in light output
Was the lowbeam headlight output affected by your painting? Seems you painted the reflector part of the lowbeam housing, which should affect output since 03-05 lowbeams aren't full projectors, instead they're reflectors/projector combo.
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Originally Posted by SweetDreamZ
Well, this weekend I decided that it was time to get rid of the Amber reflector strips and amber bulbs and replace them with the RickS2k smoked reflector I bought and new clear lens bulbs. Once I had them apart, I couldn't resist painting the interior black...and against all the warnings, I painted the whole thing black. I was thinking about it...and I really NEVER use my high beams. Ok, maybe sometimes, but rarely.
As it turns out, it's a good thing that I don't use them often, as my high beams now do hardly anything more than the stock HIDs do...but it looks so good to go full black that it was worth it IMO.
Let me know what you all think...I'm loving the fully blacked out look. It is bringing the whole theme of the car together. I'm starting to wish I'd have gone with Titanium gunmetal rims so that I could paint my door handles black and have the theme completed...Maybe I'll look for someone to trade rims with...who knows...
I know she's dirty...I finished the job late last night...and haven't had time to wash and wax her yet...
As it turns out, it's a good thing that I don't use them often, as my high beams now do hardly anything more than the stock HIDs do...but it looks so good to go full black that it was worth it IMO.
Let me know what you all think...I'm loving the fully blacked out look. It is bringing the whole theme of the car together. I'm starting to wish I'd have gone with Titanium gunmetal rims so that I could paint my door handles black and have the theme completed...Maybe I'll look for someone to trade rims with...who knows...
I know she's dirty...I finished the job late last night...and haven't had time to wash and wax her yet...
Originally Posted by SweetDreamZ
I'm starting to wish I'd have gone with Titanium gunmetal rims so that I could paint my door handles black and have the theme completed...
Look what you've gotten yourself into. One thing's gonna lead to another --- keep us updated with more sexy pics!
Last edited by NGZ; Apr 30, 2007 at 05:27 PM.
