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Old 07 July 2011 | 08:33 AM
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Old 07 July 2011 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by MattyB1983
LOL.....

Twin headlamp conversion coming to a 'for sale' thread near you soon....lol.
Let's hope they don't see this thread then

Agree about the mini scoop. Only change of vents that look good are 22b ones
Old 07 July 2011 | 09:16 AM
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Looks like the general consensus is before then Matty lol
Maybe darker (black) would look ok against the white (which is what I text you the other day) but seeing it now then for me, before would also be my choice
Old 07 July 2011 | 09:25 AM
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Good point that. Spray them gloss black and have another look. may look a lot better. White just too much. Or get them carbon wrapped!
Old 07 July 2011 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by BrownPantsRacing
Good point that. Spray them gloss black and have another look. may look a lot better. White just too much. Or get them carbon wrapped!
Hmmm Carbon wrapped
Old 07 July 2011 | 10:01 AM
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Old 07 July 2011 | 10:17 AM
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Before for me too, those headlights might look ok on a darker coloured car but not a white one.
Old 07 July 2011 | 11:06 AM
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Shall I be different and say after?























Na.............. before is much better.
Old 07 July 2011 | 11:21 AM
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Agree with people saying to paint them black (gloss).

Or as also said, carbon wrap possibly...
Old 07 July 2011 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by jameswrx
...Agree about the mini scoop. Only change of vents that look good are 22b ones
+1

Had the DR Motorsport 22B replicas on my previous 93 WRX's pre-facelifted bonnet -- sooo much better than the OEM 'shark gills, er, grilles' lol.

But really like the OEM vents on the facelifted bonnet - look mean. Matty do you still have it? If so refit it in place of that abortion of a mini scoop.

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Old 07 July 2011 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by wrathchild_78
before
+
change the vent
change the fog cover
+1

Basically, get it back to OEM!

Oh and fit a v.5/6 protruding front grille too -- looks more aggressive than the v.3/4's flatter job.
Old 07 July 2011 | 11:45 AM
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Well that's my Saturday's work sorted then. Lol.

The lights came black but I really didn't like the look of them so sprayed them 230 white. If I'm completely honest I think I agree with all of you. Worth a try though and they were cheap.
Think I'll go back to the crystal headlights and re-fit the original bonnet vent. Im going to leave the air feed fog cover though I reckon.

You mentioned a V5/6 front grill,, will that be a direct fit with the old classic front bumper ?
Old 07 July 2011 | 12:14 PM
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Sounds like you have some good plans there, I wasn't a fan of the grill or scoop to be honest but I wasn't going to slate your car without being asked A version 5 or 6 grill will fit and it'll look sweet
Old 07 July 2011 | 12:22 PM
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Before, no question.
Old 07 July 2011 | 12:39 PM
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Old 07 July 2011 | 12:51 PM
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before without a doubt mate
Old 07 July 2011 | 01:01 PM
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Absolutley before!!!

I'm just gutted the question had to be asked.
Old 07 July 2011 | 01:46 PM
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Yep, v.5/6 grille straight fit on a v.3/4 car.
Old 07 July 2011 | 03:50 PM
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Old 07 July 2011 | 03:55 PM
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After is gash.

Another one for lose the bonnet vent as well.

Don't mind the grill or the fog cover though.
Old 07 July 2011 | 05:20 PM
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I'd go with before mate, as other have said, I'm not sure it works with the colour
Old 07 July 2011 | 05:51 PM
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Another before here too

Good move on the bonnet vent replacement

Although its a direct fit, imo, the V5 grill with the early bumper just doesn't look quite right.
Old 07 July 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Before and agree with others prefer standard vent on bonnet.
Old 07 July 2011 | 09:47 PM
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The problem with those particular twin lights is that there is TOO much surround and not enough light lens!

That's where the genuine Morettes score - much nicer looking with their bigger, more close together lenses.
Old 07 July 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ditchmyster
After is gash...


Say it like you see it.
Old 07 July 2011 | 11:08 PM
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i prefer before

but then again if the morrettes were in gloss black they would look way better like this link
http://www.scoobyworld.co.uk/catalog/images/morette.gif
Old 10 July 2011 | 12:53 AM
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Back to this today.




And couldn't resist these new beauties. Only went to have a chat with Paul and ended up with these rims, bonnet dampers and FPR,,,,lol.

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Massive improvement and I love the fog light intake The brakes are alright too I suppose God I want brakes like those!!!
Old 10 July 2011 | 01:21 AM
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Thanks fella.
Yea must admit, it does look a million times better.

Brakes aren't too bad are they... Treat yourself chap.
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Oh,,,
If anybody wants to buy those twin headlamps they are now in the for sale section...

You know you all want them.

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