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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 06:14 AM
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Thanks mate

However, Halos dont even come close to OEM Projectors...... All things going well, I should be done next week....... keep an eye on this thread.

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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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Are the ones on the white impreza availble to buy???

or any
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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Mate, are you talking about the blue angel eyes? if so, yes you can. They come in various sizes and colours, you just have to open your headlights and spice the inverters into your sidelights.
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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No, the projector head lights. The ones on the white one are similar to yours???
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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he done a projector retrofit too.... Not available to buy off the shelf.

I working on getting a pair of BMW e46 Projectors and ballasts, for anyone that wants to do a similar project.
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by darms
Not available to buy off the shelf.


If your going to make some and sell them i will be intrested
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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Unfortunately, The cost would be too high..... (a jimmy choo bag for my Mrs to keep her happy while I work on them )
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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Gonna order a set of these today to match the black look.
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by darms
Gonna order a set of these today to match the black look.
its gonna look
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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Yeah hope so mate!

Bad news yet again.......just been told I've gotta wk this coming weekend.

not happy
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Looking very good so far. Well done.

the end is near
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by darms
Bad news yet again.......just been told I've gotta wk this coming weekend.

not happy
its those two little letters that keep you going when working weekends; OT
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Tell me about guys

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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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Got a nice parcel delivered at work today........ from ultimate styling -(my new black sidelights)

What do you think?
Before


After






Just the look I was aiming for Sorry for the bad pics, still having to use my mobile old clear Scoobyworld side lights will be for sale

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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by darms


:c ool::coo l: th ey are OK I suppose
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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Do you think Trails? .................

Here's one for ya.........As I have to wait till next week before I can fit them, I 've been thinking what to do.......Yeah, its a bad thing right.....

What about opening up the front bumper indicators and spraying them black too

Should complete the look right ?? (fogs will be removed fog covers fitted once the new headlights have bedded in for a week or so)

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Do you think Trails? .................

Here's one for ya.........As I have to wait till next week before I can fit them, I 've been thinking what to do.......Yeah, its a bad thing right.....

What about opening up the front bumper indicators and spraying them black too

Should complete the look right ?? (fogs will be removed fog covers fitted once the new headlights have bedded in for a week or so)

like these ones you mean

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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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Is that Yours? Nice look....

Something like that......I'm thinking of keeping the glass clear so you can see through them (like the other lights) but to black them up from the inside

To finish them off, some nice LED bulbs to light them up

Watch this space......
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by darms
Is that Yours? Nice look....

Something like that......I'm thinking of keeping the glass clear so you can see through them (like the other lights) but to black them up from the inside

To finish them off, some nice LED bulbs to light them up

Watch this space......
It is...and while I'm showing off here's what I did last year;



lots to do though; really need the bonnet painting

Best off tinting the outside of the plastic and then running orange bulbs, that way you can still see the indicators working...which is nice
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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Had a flick through ya posts on 22b.com..... You've been busy man

In terms of the side lights, in two minds Lets see.
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Had a flick through ya posts on 22b.com..... You've been busy man

In terms of the side lights, in two minds Lets see.
was defiantly a 'learning experience'

I await your decision with interest
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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IMO Your car needs some black custom projectors to finish the look
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by darms
IMO Your car needs some black custom projectors to finish the look
sounds good, how much do you want for the pair you are working on
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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You dont want second hand ones mate................

Mine are priceless
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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you can buy front indicators allready in black with a clear lens if you look on the yank ebay
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Originally Posted by darms
You dont want second hand ones mate................

Mine are priceless
pmsl, I bet your misses will support you on that
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by StickyMicky
you can buy front indicators allready in black with a clear lens if you look on the yank ebay
Cheers mate.....

Found these babies


But still gonna have a play on my crystals.... recon I may be able to do something more in keeping with my other lights.

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pmsl, I bet your misses will support you on that
No chance mate Gotta earn some serious brownie points before I can even think about starting my next retrofit project, however here to help as much as I can )
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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Looking good there, do like the all black sleek looks


Trails, hows the anti-aircon kit going? Everything ok with it?
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Cheers mate....
They would have been on the car today if it wasnt for work lets hope next weekend its dry.....

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Originally Posted by olliecampbell
Trails, hows the anti-aircon kit going? Everything ok with it?
all good thanks Ollie, been through the kit and its all top condition...just looking for a run around before I start taking the wagon apart again
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