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08 November 2006, 07:39 PM
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Here you go mate...
How to clear MY04 headlights - photo instructions - NASIOC
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Originally Posted by Mangel
while you doing it I did this!!
angel eyes
graphite surrounds
angel eyes
graphite surrounds
Damn you... I just bought some angel eye halo rings off eBay for about £20 and was gonna fit them thinkin I was being original... now you've burst my bubble!
I de-tango'ed my lights a little while back and replaced bulbs with refractor LED's (piece of cake), and did my surrounds in black...
Found this pic of another Scooby with black surrounds...
I'm gonna fit my halo's next week... might just stick a ring in the full beam hole...
14 November 2006, 12:13 PM
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Sorry about the semi-hijack, but what bulbs do i need for the de-tango. (2004 STi)
Apparently, there's two fittings: bayonet and wedge-base. Something like PY21W.
Apparently, there's two fittings: bayonet and wedge-base. Something like PY21W.
14 November 2006, 04:14 PM
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Started off just doing the full beam as well mi self and then thought stuff it as then you get four nice halos instead of two.
Had them done for about a year now, just had one go pop so going to sort that over the next couple of weeks, other than that no probs!!
Full beam is easy as the halo fits almost exactly, outer ones are more difficult as you have to decide where abouts on the lense you want it to sit and then match the 2 sides up.
Couple of pointers, makes sure all your LED's sit at the same point otherwise it looks ****e.
I sandwiched mine between the reflector and the front cowl part, used some double sided silicon tape stuff just to tack them in place and then the surround hold them in place once you close the light back up!!
Had them done for about a year now, just had one go pop so going to sort that over the next couple of weeks, other than that no probs!!
Full beam is easy as the halo fits almost exactly, outer ones are more difficult as you have to decide where abouts on the lense you want it to sit and then match the 2 sides up.
Couple of pointers, makes sure all your LED's sit at the same point otherwise it looks ****e.
I sandwiched mine between the reflector and the front cowl part, used some double sided silicon tape stuff just to tack them in place and then the surround hold them in place once you close the light back up!!
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Originally Posted by GazTheHat
Sorry about the semi-hijack, but what bulbs do i need for the de-tango. (2004 STi)
Apparently, there's two fittings: bayonet and wedge-base. Something like PY21W.
Apparently, there's two fittings: bayonet and wedge-base. Something like PY21W.
If you really wanna be class you'll get some high powered LED refractors like I have... they're the nuts!
Altho you'll need to wire in a resistor to stop them blinking rapidly... all this can be done for around a tenner! You'll pay twice that for just standard bulbs!
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Originally Posted by Mangel
Started off just doing the full beam as well mi self and then thought stuff it as then you get four nice halos instead of two.
Had them done for about a year now, just had one go pop so going to sort that over the next couple of weeks, other than that no probs!!
Full beam is easy as the halo fits almost exactly, outer ones are more difficult as you have to decide where abouts on the lense you want it to sit and then match the 2 sides up.
Couple of pointers, makes sure all your LED's sit at the same point otherwise it looks ****e.
I sandwiched mine between the reflector and the front cowl part, used some double sided silicon tape stuff just to tack them in place and then the surround hold them in place once you close the light back up!!
Had them done for about a year now, just had one go pop so going to sort that over the next couple of weeks, other than that no probs!!
Full beam is easy as the halo fits almost exactly, outer ones are more difficult as you have to decide where abouts on the lense you want it to sit and then match the 2 sides up.
Couple of pointers, makes sure all your LED's sit at the same point otherwise it looks ****e.
I sandwiched mine between the reflector and the front cowl part, used some double sided silicon tape stuff just to tack them in place and then the surround hold them in place once you close the light back up!!
I'll post some pics once I get them in!
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Originally Posted by GazTheHat
Sorry about the semi-hijack, but what bulbs do i need for the de-tango. (2004 STi)
Apparently, there's two fittings: bayonet and wedge-base. Something like PY21W.
Apparently, there's two fittings: bayonet and wedge-base. Something like PY21W.
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16 November 2006, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by AllanP
You need WY21W equivalent, I think for the silver bulbs this is W21W. Make sure you get Phillips Silvervision not Silvertec.
Allan
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Car was in for 20k service today, so asked them to fit the bulbs and remove the triangle. Wifey has just picked it up and they didn't do it, because the triangle is part of the headlight or something .
lOOks like i'll be getting me hands dirty the w/end...
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Originally Posted by GazTheHat
Thanks. Ordered them, main & dipped.
Car was in for 20k service today, so asked them to fit the bulbs and remove the triangle. Wifey has just picked it up and they didn't do it, because the triangle is part of the headlight or something . lOOks like i'll be getting me hands dirty the w/end...
Car was in for 20k service today, so asked them to fit the bulbs and remove the triangle. Wifey has just picked it up and they didn't do it, because the triangle is part of the headlight or something .
lOOks like i'll be getting me hands dirty the w/end...Good stuff
You will need to use the instructions above to remove the Orange bits, or see mine here
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17 November 2006, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by AllanP
Good stuff
You will need to use the instructions above to remove the Orange bits, or see mine here
Allan
You will need to use the instructions above to remove the Orange bits, or see mine here
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Did you do anything else to the lights? - as they lOOk darker.
17 November 2006, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by GazTheHat
Bookmarked for printing later
Did you do anything else to the lights? - as they lOOk darker.
Did you do anything else to the lights? - as they lOOk darker.
When you open up the lights you can remove the inner cowling and get it sprayed black or gun metal which gives it the looks as above. Def worth doing as IMO it looks soooooo much better!
It so easy to de tango... just remove the lights, strip off all the electrical bits, remove all the little screws round the edge of the light holding the front part on, pop in oven for 10mins or so @ 100 degrees to melt the sealer...
Take out of oven, pull apart gently and Roberts your mothers brother!
One little screw to remove the inner cowling and then snap off the orange bit. JOB DONE!
17 November 2006, 01:25 PM
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^^
You make it sound so easy Want to do it to mine but I can see me making a complete **** of it 
Anyone around the Milton Keynes area fancy earning a few beers?
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You make it sound so easy
Want to do it to mine but I can see me making a complete **** of it Anyone around the Milton Keynes area fancy earning a few beers?Simon
17 November 2006, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by GazTheHat
Bookmarked for printing later
Did you do anything else to the lights? - as they lOOk darker.
Did you do anything else to the lights? - as they lOOk darker.
18 November 2006, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by simo
^^
You make it sound so easy Want to do it to mine but I can see me making a complete **** of it Anyone around the Milton Keynes area fancy earning a few beers?
Simon
You make it sound so easy
Want to do it to mine but I can see me making a complete **** of it Anyone around the Milton Keynes area fancy earning a few beers?Simon
Could do them mate... I'm based in Hatfield/Edgware. Could do them in about an hour or two for you. If you want the inner cowling done aswel (strongly recommend) I'd need the headlights over night.
A box of 24 330ml bottles of Stella from Asda will see the job done!
I also have a set of amber bulbs for indicator replacement, but recommend you source some silver-amber flashers to give it the proper de-tango look!
...or I could get you ultra cool LED's (same as mine) for a very reasonable price!
You can just spot the little bugger in there...
pm if interested mate
18 November 2006, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by alex_00s
A box of 24 330ml bottles of Stella from Asda will see the job done!
pm if interested mate
pm if interested mate
There's no way it will take me an hour. Take me that long to find any tools
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Originally Posted by GazTheHat
Wish you were closer to scotland
There's no way it will take me an hour. Take me that long to find any tools
There's no way it will take me an hour. Take me that long to find any tools
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Originally Posted by Anderooo
LOL sounds like me...car parts and me don't mix at all. Really need to get mine done but have been firmly told by her in doors that breaking the car results in pain, lots of pain!
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Jees... You lot need to remove your ********* from your misus hand bag! 
I set my kitchen lady straight from the start and said, "Woman, my priorities are as follows... numero uno is MY CAR, 2nd is YOU and so on..."
My clothes are still
and 
and my dinner is on the table when I get home from work... for her reward - bedtime gymnastics are comulsory after all the rest is done! 
I set my kitchen lady straight from the start and said, "Woman, my priorities are as follows... numero uno is MY CAR, 2nd is YOU and so on..."
My clothes are still
and and my dinner is on the table when I get home from work... for her reward - bedtime gymnastics are comulsory after all the rest is done!
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Are these the halo rings people are talking about?
eBay.co.uk: Angel Eye LED Halo Kit Set of 4 Rings Brand New (item 160055607507 end time 03-Dec-06 19:02:20 GMT)
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I wonder what they'd look like in WR blue 
Gonna try n do this myself soon, maybe I'll have a go
Still not convinced about the angel eyes though. If the lens for the outer lamp was round also, then I'd like it but I'm not sure
Gonna try n do this myself soon, maybe I'll have a go
Still not convinced about the angel eyes though. If the lens for the outer lamp was round also, then I'd like it but I'm not sure
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Copious amounts of beer (afterwards) if someone would do mine for me. The thought of putting the lights in the oven fills me with dread!
I'm in Northampton so not far from Simo
I've got the bright red blobeye, so not sure if getting the surrounds painted black would suit? what do others think?
Matt
I'm in Northampton so not far from Simo
I've got the bright red blobeye, so not sure if getting the surrounds painted black would suit? what do others think?
Matt
01 December 2006, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Neanderthal
Copious amounts of beer (afterwards) if someone would do mine for me. The thought of putting the lights in the oven fills me with dread!
I'm in Northampton so not far from Simo
I've got the bright red blobeye, so not sure if getting the surrounds painted black would suit? what do others think?
Matt
I'm in Northampton so not far from Simo
I've got the bright red blobeye, so not sure if getting the surrounds painted black would suit? what do others think?
Matt
Red & Black mate... top colour combo!
I was a bit hmmmmm about putting the headlamps in the oven on slow roast, but it work superbly and didnt damage them in the slightest!
Northampton isnt too far... if like Simo you want the de-tango done for you then pop down to north London and consider it done for a few Stella's!
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