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Old 11-27-10, 07:51 AM
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Well I just received everything I need for my M45 retrofit. I really have to thank Tony from Luxury mods hes been really helpful and the brackets that the projectors are in are really good... I Just got everything in the mail today so I will be updating with pics as they come along..
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Old 11-27-10, 08:25 AM
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nice! looking forward to the end result
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u bought new headlights too?? or using the ones on your car?
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Originally Posted by vwynn
u bought new headlights too?? or using the ones on your car?
I bought some from ebay... They were Only 100 bucks for the two... and since i never did this before i figured i didnt want to mess up my only headlights...

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nice! looking forward to the end result
I am too... ill do some more before and after pics once im finished. Just didnt want to put up the before pics cuz who really wants to see that lol
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also wondering if i should remove the amber lens or not.... hmmm
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Originally Posted by OT0814
also wondering if i should remove the amber lens or not.... hmmm
Might as well, it looks way better. How much did you pay in total for all the parts?
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Originally Posted by OT0814
also wondering if i should remove the amber lens or not.... hmmm
Yea take'em out

I highly recommend getting some amber LED's to fit in there Thats what I did, and the look fantastic

(click pic for video )

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nice I just purchased a bunch of stuff to do mine as well..
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Originally Posted by speedaddic
nice I just purchased a bunch of stuff to do mine as well..
which projectors did you get?
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m45 projectors
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M45 projectors look the best with the 01+ green tinted headlights because the projectors have a greenish tint themselves. Would look great with your green window tint and brakes, Thomas!
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Originally Posted by DarKnight
Might as well, it looks way better. How much did you pay in total for all the parts?
lets see parts...

Projectors/bracket- 285- shipped
Denso ballast- 90
Clear lenses- 40
Headlights- 166 shipped
4300k Philips bulb(Friends used)- 20
Diy labor- Free
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sorry i wasnt able to start today. I found out my sons mother is getting her appendix removed and I need to take him for a few days. going to try to start tomorrow. hopefully i can get this done im so eager... another question... is a relay harness really necessary if my car came with halogen headlights? i get mixed reviews on them... saying that the gs doesnt really need them.
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Originally Posted by Mr Jokster
Yea take'em out

I highly recommend getting some amber LED's to fit in there Thats what I did, and the look fantastic

(click pic for video )

Which amber LED did you use? I'm using a chrome/amber bulb I had laying around and it sucks during the daytime.
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Originally Posted by OT0814
sorry i wasnt able to start today. I found out my sons mother is getting her appendix removed and I need to take him for a few days. going to try to start tomorrow. hopefully i can get this done im so eager... another question... is a relay harness really necessary if my car came with halogen headlights? i get mixed reviews on them... saying that the gs doesnt really need them.
I've been running HID's for over 5 years, never needed a harness for the low beams.


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