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Old 03-11-12, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 21SF
Lol^^^

I used it.... It's lets you keep auto level. You will need some extended screw/bolts to space the projo.
He will still retain the auto leveling feature.

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you know luxury mods make a bracket for this project right?
U know the bolts, epoxy, and jb work just as well and are loads cheaper. I'm fully aware of what they offer and have no interest in using them. I have been doing this for roughly 7 years. I'm fully capable and aware of what's out there.
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Old 03-11-12, 09:07 AM
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Yea I guess you can still keep it if you use the stock reflector.

That looks great !

Did you do the clear lens?
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Old 03-11-12, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 21SF
Yea I guess you can still keep it if you use the stock reflector.

That looks great !

Did you do the clear lens?
Clear lenses are cool and all, but im not a huge fan of them. I would take the performance of the stock lens over the flicker of a clear lens.
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Old 03-11-12, 11:53 AM
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performance of the stock lens? I've driven with both, and I can tell you there is no comparison of the fresnel stock 430 lens and a clear one. Color, flicker, and cutoff line sharpness aside, the clear lens still has way more uniform output and a much better coverage than the stock lenses by far.

Retro still looks good though, I wanna see some more pics of that turbo getting setup.. What's your plans with the motor build?
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Old 03-11-12, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 99 GS3
performance of the stock lens? I've driven with both, and I can tell you there is no comparison of the fresnel stock 430 lens and a clear one. Color, flicker, and cutoff line sharpness aside, the clear lens still has way more uniform output and a much better coverage than the stock lenses by far.

Retro still looks good though, I wanna see some more pics of that turbo getting setup.. What's your plans with the motor build?
Clear lens does not perform better. it is sharper no doubt but for everyday and back road driving fresneled takes it hands down. My clear lens TL's were great at flicker but not lighting up street signs or highway signs lost ot for me hands down.

As far as build, Its a Stock 2JZGTE VVTI, Holset HX52, Nitrous, 1000cc injectors, Map ecu. Thats all for now.
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nice work good luck with it
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good job buddy. retros are definitely on my list of mods.
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Old 03-23-12, 10:53 AM
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Old 03-23-12, 10:59 AM
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i got working on mine yesterday. got it mounted on the housing only to realize i need it out further . no biggy.
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Old 03-23-12, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by vwynn
i got working on mine yesterday. got it mounted on the housing only to realize i need it out further . no biggy.
takes a little time to get it right but you will get it.
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Originally Posted by Kzoosho
takes a little time to get it right but you will get it.
how are you mounting your projector??

n how far our are they in relation to your end cap thing (near the bulb)
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It's just enough to put the bulb in and using a set of brackets. Took a little while to get them where I wanted
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