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Old 01-22-08, 09:29 AM
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Default This is WHY you should let AAC professionally retrofit your lights.

We get lots of people that call the shop and tell the same story:
"I was going to get you guys to retrofit projectors for my lights but some guy said he can do it for (insert amount here) cheaper. Now he screwed up my lights beyond recognition and I need you to fix what he did"

Usually I have them send the lights in so we can try to salvage as much as possible. In this case there was obviously nothing we could do:

(YES this is a REAL "retrofit" from some other guy)

Attempt to extend the rear caps of a Lexus GS300:














EXACT same setup but installed by AAC with our rear caps:







This retrofit was actually a while back but we get the same story from so many people I hope posting this may save at least one person from making this mistake.
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Old 01-22-08, 10:21 AM
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hahaha those are awesome...
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omg thats "reCOCKulous!"
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Old 01-22-08, 11:17 AM
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Wow. I thought that was a joke at first, but I bet that guy wasn't laughing about it.
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the first setup looks like someone sneezed on it.

ewwwwwwwwwwwww!
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Old 01-22-08, 01:42 PM
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wow..your setup is pretty clean. i love it..the other doesnt even look like crap..it cant even compare to crap!
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how much to do a retro fit on an 01 es? =]
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lol.... pretty funny
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WOW!!! I guess he forgot to turn off the oven, THEN put them in xD hahaha
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Dizzam thats crazy someone would do something like that and charge someone for it. Your install is retardedly clean though. Nice work


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i like the first one better...looks like he tried to use clay! hahaha


I used to work at umnitza, and our installs werent even that clean
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That first one is just pathetic.

In the second one, an upside down OEM ballast?? Yikes

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Originally Posted by HYPERBOY
how much to do a retro fit on an 01 es? =]
PM me details of what retro you are going for and I can work you out a price. If you are not sure what projectors you would like to use or need help deciding call us (800)407-5776 and ask for Mike or Ed, they are our in-house fabricators and can help you out.


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In the second one, an upside down OEM ballast?? Yikes
Yes, in this case the ballast is inverted and yes that is by design. Thanks.
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what and the hell happen.... is that even a headlight? thats sad to see...
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Originally Posted by Baoser
i like the first one better...looks like he tried to use clay! hahaha


I used to work at umnitza, and our installs werent even that clean
Umnitza................... with Matt?

anyway. the first install looks horrific. second time, professionaly done makes a big difference
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