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Old 01-06-13, 09:12 AM
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Thanks vbb. I've gotta roll/trim the rear fenders for sure. It looks like I may have to with the fronts too, but based on your experience, I may be able to get away with them. I love the mesh on the SF winning. My dream rims though might be the BBS LM-R which are mesh as well. On my previous car (STi), I had CE28Ns in black with polished lip. Have been a huge fan of Volks ever since.
Old 01-06-13, 09:13 AM
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Old 01-06-13, 08:55 PM
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Updated first post to show the new blacked out headlights.
Old 01-06-13, 09:23 PM
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Looking good! I've been wanting to blackout my headlights for some time but I'm kinda on the fence due to the delicate process of taking apart the housing.. what was your procedure and how difficult did you find it?
Old 01-06-13, 11:09 PM
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he says new black out headlight meaning the new headlight LED 2012 , lolz . U can do your black housing by using a head gun adn pry out the cover paint and sealed it back up but there's chance for moisture later to get in. i had it done on my previous car. Just make sure u tested by wrapped up and immerse into the bucket of water to tested if there any leakage before install back to your car
Old 01-06-13, 11:19 PM
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Looks like he painted his stock headlights to me, those aren't the new LED lights. Get those wheels on! I was thinking of running those exact specs lol.
Old 01-06-13, 11:20 PM
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Oh the up date page lolz ahahah yup painted lolz.
Old 01-07-13, 03:35 AM
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Lol thanks though blitz for the tips!
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I wish I had the LED headlights! I just painted the stockers. I did this to my old WRX as well by removing the bulbs and baking them to loosen up the seal to take them apart. When I removed the ISF headlights, I was like "holy $#!+, this is the most complicated headlight I've ever seen!" So instead of removing the gazillion parts on each headlight, I ended up using a heat gun instead which took a lot longer to break the seal than baking, but saved me the trouble of figuring out how to remove all the parts.
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Originally Posted by Nameless1
I wish I had the LED headlights! I just painted the stockers. I did this to my old WRX as well by removing the bulbs and baking them to loosen up the seal to take them apart. When I removed the ISF headlights, I was like "holy $#!+, this is the most complicated headlight I've ever seen!" So instead of removing the gazillion parts on each headlight, I ended up using a heat gun instead which took a lot longer to break the seal than baking, but saved me the trouble of figuring out how to remove all the parts.
I baked my IS350s at 200 degrees for 10 minutes but had to put them bake in for 5 more and they came part no problem. A lot of people pull there ballast to do ths but I rolled the dice and did it no problem at all, the only thing I did take off was the bottom bracket that is held on by 3 screws. I would have done it again on the F's headlights but I decided to get the MY11 headlights.
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I like the black headlight housing! It really gives the F a more aggressive look.
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Updated pic. Wheels go on tomorrow!!!
Old 01-10-13, 02:26 PM
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Installed the volks! Pictures updated on the first post. So the rears are a little too aggressive. How do you guys recommend fixing this? I'm thinking fender roll/pull. Only problem with that is that there isn't anyone around here who does that. I know of a place that trims fenders, but right now, that would cut into the tires. So, maybe an adjustable upper control arm? That way I can camber it in, and then trim the fenders? I could use some advice. Good thing I didn't put on the rear drop springs yet.
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HAHA! Rollin' Deep!!!
Old 01-11-13, 03:07 PM
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Looks good, Im sure most if not all wheel and tire shops in your area have a eastwood fender roller?


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