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Old 05-05-11, 02:34 AM
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looks ill!!!
but looks very time consuming as well
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Old 05-05-11, 02:35 AM
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Nicely done, very innovative.
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Old 05-05-11, 03:13 AM
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Sick headlights! Impressive results.
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Old 05-05-11, 03:28 AM
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A lot of the tl's do this, but nice job buddy
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Old 05-05-11, 04:04 AM
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Props for putting in some great work.
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Old 05-05-11, 04:08 AM
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very nice.. good blend
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Old 05-05-11, 05:47 AM
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wow nicely done! How much did everything cost you if you don't mind me asking? Our low beam output sucks, I might as well drive done to WA and pay you for the swap
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Old 05-05-11, 05:51 AM
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Looks sick. The carbon fiber is a nice touch in there.
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Old 05-05-11, 06:57 AM
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Nice work! Im around the Seattle area, and
I would LOVE to have this done !!! Would pay you of course!
I have a black IS350, and thats exactly what I wanted to do to my car, just dont have the know how, or time!
Could you please get ahold of me!
Rlee2005@hotmail.com

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Old 05-05-11, 07:00 AM
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+1 on creativity
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Old 05-05-11, 07:33 AM
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+2 for doing it yourself
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Old 05-05-11, 07:42 AM
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this is a awesome upgrade
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Old 05-05-11, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by SKURD
A lot of the tl's do this, but nice job buddy
You are correct sir. I've had my TL headlights blacked out since 2007 with ZKW-R lenses and Phillips 85122+ bulbs.
Picture Here

As far as cost -
eBay (search these descriptions and you'll find it)
3M Windo-Weld Auto Glass Ribbon Sealer 3/8" by 15' Kit - $17.50
3M DINOC Carbon Fiber Vinyl 12"x48" with FREE 94 PRIMER - $27.99 (did not use primer)
SMOKED TAIL LIGHT TINT/SMOKE HEADLIGHT VINYL FILM 24" - $7.99
Theretrofitsource
STI-R Clear Lenses ($35-50 depending on value vs premium lenses)
Other Items
800 grit sand paper - $5
Krylon Black Paint - $3.00
Primer - $5 (optional of course)
Razor Knives (just the blade part) - $4
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Old 05-05-11, 08:03 AM
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nice! another modder from wa. i might have to replace my bosch mini fog retro. the weather is getting better here so it's time to mod. i got something in store to replace my is/rx hybrid retro.
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Old 05-05-11, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by binh
nice! another modder from wa. i might have to replace my bosch mini fog retro. the weather is getting better here so it's time to mod. i got something in store to replace my is/rx hybrid retro.
You've already have IS/RX 350 Hybrid retros? Super jealous.
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