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07-23-2012, 10:25 AM | #23 |
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Your solution looks pretty good! I don't think you can bake the 1 series headlights. People have tried and encountered real problems with it. They don't just pop open if you bake them. I think the only solutions are full replacements (OEM or aftermarket like DEPO/Sonar/LS1), vinyl, or the bimmian color matched pieces.
I'm also loving the red "ears" and the black roof!
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It has finally arrived. It's pretty cute!
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Haha no. The Lau just sounds like an Asian name and Justin is somewhat of a 'typical' choice. Jason would be another guess but Justin Lau just seems to roll off the tongue easier so the parents went with it I'm guessing I likely don't know you unless you live in WA state or play Street Fighter IV.
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07-25-2012, 01:20 AM | #25 | |
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and Yeah, my gf really likes the red mirrors lol. its actually pretty sharp on the road =)
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07-25-2012, 01:29 AM | #26 | |
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Thanks for loving the Red "ears" and the black roof!!! It's funny this is how my gf calls them too!
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07-29-2012, 04:36 AM | #28 |
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no. but simply just stick the Chrome vinyl on (make sure there are no bubbles)
then turn on your light to the first level. start cutting the portion that is see thru'd (be very careful, do not let the blade touches the headlight cover. the vinyl is very thin, so you do not need to try very hard. Just lightly place the blade on the vinyl, and drag it. NO PUSHING)
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Thank you very much. it helps!
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07-29-2012, 05:28 AM | #30 |
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You are welcome.
One more thing to be aware of. the step where i said turn on the corner light and cut off the lighted up portion, can be tricky. Since the vinyl is an overlay on the lens cover, and there is a gap between the lens cover and the actual amber reflector in the housing. Make sure u leave 1-2cm of the lighted up portion of the vinyl when you cut it or you will still see some amber in certain angles especially when you stand in front of the car. you will know what i mean when you do it.
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07-29-2012, 08:19 AM | #31 |
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Thinking about trying something like this, where did you get your vinyl from man?
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07-30-2012, 03:02 AM | #32 | |
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search for chrome vinyl.
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07-30-2012, 01:59 PM | #34 |
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could have went my route. Bimmian headlight reflector covers (painted to match your car) with the amber to be coded OFF when the headlights are on. Altogether the covers and coding cost me less than $200
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07-30-2012, 05:56 PM | #35 |
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$150 for amber covers is A LOT. If I were dropping that I'd just save and buy euro headlights assys.
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07-30-2012, 06:12 PM | #36 | |
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but buying a new Euro headlight is 10x more. just ask someone to open up the housings.
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07-30-2012, 09:33 PM | #37 |
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Its funny that your girlfriend was so determined to get rid of the orange corners, but went with bright red mirrors.
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I actually suggested have orange mirror to match with the amber corners but she said they GOTTA be red, lol. well I guess the out come isn't tooooooo bad. I can see people thinking it's tacky, but I can get over it.
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