Before or After ???
Jul 7, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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Jul 7, 2011 | 08:43 AM
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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
Jul 7, 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
Jul 7, 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!
Jul 7, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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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
Jul 7, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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Jul 7, 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.
Jul 7, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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Shall I be different and say after?
Na.............. before is much better.
Jul 7, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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Agree with people saying to paint them black (gloss).
Or as also said, carbon wrap possibly...
Jul 7, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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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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Jul 7, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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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.
Jul 7, 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 ?
Jul 7, 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
Jul 7, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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Jul 7, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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Jul 7, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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before without a doubt mate
Jul 7, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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Absolutley before!!!
I'm just gutted the question had to be asked.
Jul 7, 2011 | 01:46 PM
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Yep, v.5/6 grille straight fit on a v.3/4 car.
Jul 7, 2011 | 03:50 PM
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\\\Defo Before my old fruit cake!!
Jul 7, 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.
Jul 7, 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
Jul 7, 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.
Jul 7, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Before and agree with others prefer standard vent on bonnet.
Jul 7, 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.
Jul 7, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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ditchmyster
After
is gash...
Say it like you see it.
Jul 7, 2011 | 11:08 PM
Jul 10, 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.
Jul 10, 2011 | 01:16 AM
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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!!!
Jul 10, 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.
Jul 10, 2011 | 01:24 AM
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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.