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Old 03-02-08, 07:21 PM
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Default ls430 retro..thanks JnC
i'm almost complete with the retro. only thing left to do is mount them on the ride and polish the lenses.

i want to give a BIG shout out to JnC for hlping out with this retro. without him it would NOT be possible.
here is a pic for now. once mounted up i will take more pics.
comments and suggestions,improvments are welcome!

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Wow, they'll look awesome on your car. Can't wait to see them on.
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I really want to do this but I have to come up with the cash to guy the projectors

what all did you buy?
and is it kinda in a way simple to do because with me I HATE doing something that is complex.
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I really want to do this but I have to come up with the cash to guy the projectors

what all did you buy?
and is it kinda in a way simple to do because with me I HATE doing something that is complex.
i took everything apart myself,bought the projectors,JnC helped me mount them,and resealed them myself.

i have taken about 4 light sets apart so i am pretty confident in that area,but as far as mounting them i strongly suggest you have an expert take care of that.
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Old 03-03-08, 06:39 AM
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Nice job. JnC really is a great help. He helped out with mine alot as well.
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Old 03-03-08, 04:24 PM
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FINALLY, took you for ever mang, where as I only took an hour or so to mount them lol. Looks good, now mount them on the car and right before you turn the headlights on whisper these magical words " Let there be Light" .
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did you guys use the same shrouds or custom. looks very nice. im looking to retro fit myself. cant decide what projector yet. maybe q45
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Those are LS430 stock shrouds.

Smarti: that shroud really looks good, I was afraid that after the hack job someone had done on it the blemishes would show in the retro since the projector sits further up in the headlights, but it looks like it worked out just fine . Now dont use anything else then a set of Phillips 85122+ bulbs .
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JnC i just got a set of those bulbs in today!
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Nice smarti...the black out looks good with your car color

Welcome to the 430 retro club
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looks good.
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wow! mount it on and post pics!!
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Nice work.. I remember seeing his in one of his posts and thought what a great quality job.. Get those suckers mounted., Congrats
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