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Old May 26, 2009 | 11:54 AM
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Looks great! I'd like to see more pics of the fog light output too.

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Old May 26, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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Do you have any pics of the back of the housings to see how far they stick out? That looks niice.
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Old May 26, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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What a great retro for the fogs...my next project for sure!!!! did you ended up using the dual element socket 7443 and bulbs to mod the turn signals also??? white to amber??
I think it changes the DRL look entirely. Great to see you like the mod also. Would love to see some output pics for the fogs when you get a chance!!! Very intrested in doing this for my car..
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Old May 26, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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Nicely done
However IMHO it would be a better idea to connect only one of the turn signals with parking lights wire or DRL and let the other one fuction as turn signal. Would be much more useful
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Old May 26, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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nice turn out!!
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Old May 26, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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Wow!
I'm glad that a tragedy turned for a new refreshment for you!
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Old May 26, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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please post some more pics of the FOGs...
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Old May 26, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jns350
What a great retro for the fogs...my next project for sure!!!! did you ended up using the dual element socket 7443 and bulbs to mod the turn signals also??? white to amber??
I think it changes the DRL look entirely. Great to see you like the mod also. Would love to see some output pics for the fogs when you get a chance!!! Very intrested in doing this for my car..
Yea, i did end up using the same idea as you...I referenced your work in the beginning of the OP. Sorry i copied you but i really like the idea of making the DRL stand out more...I didn't think my single LED DRL was enough to be noticed during the day.

Still waiting for it to get dark for output pics.
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Old May 26, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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i want to see the back of the projectors...im gathering parts for my fog retro. Im going for the ES300 yellow projector fog though.
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Old May 26, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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Here are some output pics:

At about 75ft from wall:


About 100ft from wall:




Left Side Cut-off:


Very Bright DRLs
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Old May 26, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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^
Vertical adjustment is slightly different between the two.

You also aimed them high for fogs, but you've sure got some powerful lights on the road now.

Those beastly FX-Rs own the embarassing output of the IS250 bixenon projector.

If it were me, I would have stuck to the same color temperature for all, so that the colors blend in better. I'm still jealous as heck though. Props to you on a great retro job, and on fixing up your bumper and other juicy mods!
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Old May 26, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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i second the color matching top and bottom.

6k all around would be sweet (personal preference)

Post more pics!
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Old May 26, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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Yea, I'm thinking about the color matching too...but then I gotta buy all new bulbs :-P
I've spent enought time and money this time around already.
I'm going to readjust the projectors when I have time, they are aimed pretty high.

I'll get my bro to take some pics with his pro gear sometime. Thanks guys!
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Old May 26, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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What up Mike..Car looks sweet.
Welcome to "5axis club"..LoL..
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Old May 26, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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I agree with what some of the others have said about the Ings sideskirts going well together with the Tom's Rear. Nice job on the fogs too! I don't think I've got the patience to do all that on my own lol. Coming along great man!
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