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Old 05-16-05, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by LEXUS_KID
What does a set like that run us? Lookin really good and I must say the retro lights are comeing on very strong. Have you ever thought about making LED head lights?
LED's while bright will never match the output of an HID bulb. Its against Forum rules to talk about selling here unless its in the classifieds section or by private messaging a member. I dont want my thread deleted happened to my 1st one.

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Old 05-16-05, 08:25 AM
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Interesting... they look like robot eyeballs!
Old 05-16-05, 10:31 AM
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Interesting....lets see some night time beam patterns.
Old 05-16-05, 01:48 PM
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Looks pretty good. Cant wait for those night pics of the beam pattern
Old 05-16-05, 04:50 PM
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Decided to mount them without the lenses on my car for a look and think they look alot more aggressive than my current A6/A4 set. Now im debating whether I should keep them or not lol theyre going to look great.

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Old 05-16-05, 05:09 PM
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what if you rotate the shroud like this..

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Old 05-16-05, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mikal
what if you rotate the shroud like this..

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Thought about every possibility shrouds, bezels, etc. With my retros I try to make the project look as oem as possible. The reason I didnt not tilt the shroud because the tilt would have left the shroud exposed on the inside corners. When looking directly at the lights head on up close you would see it. The way it is now you cannot even though if you crouched down and really looked you could see the bottom of it just a tad but not noticeable if you arent looking for it.
Old 05-16-05, 06:06 PM
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Looks awsome, maybe try a clear coat on the paint? it should shine as much as your car.
Old 05-16-05, 07:40 PM
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Looks Sharp!
Old 05-16-05, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by vicestan
Looks awsome, maybe try a clear coat on the paint? it should shine as much as your car.
I did today Will take more pics tomorrow.
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THat is a great job. Im sure you already have a ton of offers for these
Old 05-16-05, 10:05 PM
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i wouldn't put on clear coat coz' i like the satin black look rather than anything shiny.

though the shingy center part of the projectiors, really make the front like two eyes staring at you
Old 05-17-05, 01:04 AM
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In all honesty because the GS headlight is so big you wont be able to tell rather is glossy or satin once the lenses go over it, its a bit shiny in itself.
Old 05-17-05, 01:17 AM
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ouch! nice! i love them................!!!
Old 05-18-05, 01:50 AM
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Alright so put the lenses on and finished up tonight/this morning. I had the gloss coat on but didnt like it so painted back satin but as I said previously with lenses on you cant tell. Couldnt take any pics on the car because I needed my car to drive and got home pretty late. Tomorrow I will put back on, take day shots then get night pics of cutoff, spread, output, etc.


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