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Old 04-22-2011, 01:30 PM
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My first attempt at a retro (top location)

I decided to try to do this myself, did a lot of research and it didnt really look too hard...I'm using Morimoto minis with e46r shrouds..I'm at about 4 hours so far and i'm still mocking up the first one...i'm trying to get everything figured out on the first one, so i'll be completely ready for the second..enjoy some pics guys, oh btw i'll be wetsanding and reclearing the lens before everything comes back together












 
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Old 04-22-2011, 02:09 PM
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nice job.
 
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Old 04-22-2011, 10:24 PM
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and 12 hours later, they're complete...with headlights recleared..let me know what you guys think


















 
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Old 04-22-2011, 10:27 PM
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Nice work buddy they came out great :-)
 
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good stuff looks amazing
 
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sicknesss... nice work !! +1000000000000000000000000000
 
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Old 04-22-2011, 11:26 PM
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Should of went w/ the dual projectors
 
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Old 04-22-2011, 11:35 PM
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no need, bixenon, everything's taken care of...but i had thought of puttin a set of projectors just for fogs
 
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Old 04-22-2011, 11:39 PM
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no need, bixenon, everything's taken care of...but i had thought of puttin a set of projectors just for fogs
You should keep them hidden behind your bumper
 
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Old 04-22-2011, 11:55 PM
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Damn that looks factory - great work!!!!
 
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What did you use to re-clear the headlights? I'm sick of polishing mine.

Also, do you have a cutoff shot?
 
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Looks very clean, nice work! Got any pics of the cutoff? Are the deflectors motorized?
 
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Old 04-23-2011, 01:29 AM
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thanks, here are some cutoff pics, and yes deflectors are motorized...i used power from high beam bulb to flip the deflector




 
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Nicely done! Adjustment looks on point. Great job Reaper.

Out of curiosity, what was your out of pocket cost for the retro fit? (if you don't mind my asking)

And, I too am interested in how you recleared your lenses. They look new.
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Great Job Man...job looks clean.
 


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