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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 11:05 PM
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So I have a question, is it possible for me to put the 2006+ headlamps on my car? Will it require me to convert something... cut something... throw wrenches around my garage in complete and utter anger?

What are your guys' thoughts on headlamp tint? Yep, so, those are my questions...

Oh one last thing, Pete Carroll.... Really? I forsee a firing in his future.
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 05:59 AM
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tinting headlights (or overlays) is a bad move - not only does it reduce viability / output, but it can cause hairline cracks by not allowing it to expand and contract with heat and cold as well as it normally could.

I recommend having your housing painted if you wanted them to stand out a bit.

you can definitely upgrade to the 06+ headlights, I don't know what the process entails, but it seems like a simple one.
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Entaille
tinting headlights (or overlays) is a bad move - not only does it reduce viability / output, but it can cause hairline cracks by not allowing it to expand and contract with heat and cold as well as it normally could.

I recommend having your housing painted if you wanted them to stand out a bit.

you can definitely upgrade to the 06+ headlights, I don't know what the process entails, but it seems like a simple one.
+1 just paint the housing looks way better aswell
what mine came out looking like with a flat black

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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:06 AM
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College coaching and pro football are completely different. Sigh, another bad season. Maybe we can salvage it and pull through though I dont know.
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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Those DO look good... How much does something like this cost... better yet, how bad can I screw it up if I do it myself? Nobody knows if I need to do different wiring with the 06' headlights?

Oh yeah, 33-31 in 4 seasons as an NFL coach... wtf was Seattle thinking!?

"He'll get the job done, adequately enough to get fired." -Me, 2010 (Foresight into the future of 2011 when he indeed does get fired).
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 10:10 AM
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do you have HID headlights currently? if so, its an easy swap. all you need to do is cut one wire so the turn signals dont blink super fast. if you dont have HID's, its a bit more involved. do a search, you'll find a lot of info on this topic.
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by DeusEt
Those DO look good... How much does something like this cost... better yet, how bad can I screw it up if I do it myself? Nobody knows if I need to do different wiring with the 06' headlights?

Oh yeah, 33-31 in 4 seasons as an NFL coach... wtf was Seattle thinking!?

"He'll get the job done, adequately enough to get fired." -Me, 2010 (Foresight into the future of 2011 when he indeed does get fired).
had my friend do it in his shop since i cant paint for sh*t was $150 for both
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