The retrofit begins...it's done!

Discuss washing, waxing and detailing information as well as interior/exterior cosmetic modifications. This includes neons, body, cosmetic wheels, etc. Even under the hood detailing.
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Re: The retrofit begins...it's done!

Post by WhiteArrow3800 »

*dang* those turned out nice. I like very much!

Nice work! :wink:
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Re: The retrofit begins...it's done!

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Thanks again for the compliments guys, I'm glad I took the time to finish this up and do it right!

Sealed up my headlight today with the remainder of the 3M window weld. Should be nice and watertight.

Also got a couple more output pics:

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High beams coming soon!
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Re: The retrofit begins...it's done!

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High beams done. Info and a how to on how you can make your low beams stay on with your highs for cheap, whether you have stock halogens or HIDs:

viewtopic.php?f=21&t=16819

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I was able to retain DRLs, perimeter lighting, etc as well.
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Re: The retrofit begins...it's done!

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Realized I never posted high beam output shots. This is many updates and upgrades above what was seen in the previous post.

Low beams:

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High beams:

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These are the low beams. I was trying to catch the color right at the cutoff line, that little flash of blue you see when an OEM HID car approaches. One of them you can see the blue, the other I'm inside the cutoff (bright one).

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Output, close...

Low beam:

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High beam:

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Road...

Low beam:

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High beam:

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Crappy camera but you get the idea. I see very well at night.
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Re: The retrofit begins...it's done!

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I thought my headlights were insane....
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Re: The retrofit begins...it's done!

Post by wake »

:stupid:..i thought the head lights on my dads s10 and a few of the other vehicles around here ive been in at night where insane..*shoot*..id hate to have you on my ass :eek2:

honestly i bet if you where following someone they could run just parking and still see fine :hail:
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