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Old 12-02-2009, 11:03 AM
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I like it - ALOT ! I'll send ya mine if you need more to practice on......
Old 12-02-2009, 11:30 AM
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I think they look WAY better than some attempts I have seen - and I dont think its a safety concern at all... you didnt cover the parts that matter AND by polishing the lens you might have improved visability


Way to go

I need an xmas pressent you know (not headlights)
Old 12-02-2009, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ivangene
I need an xmas pressent you know (not headlights)
Ok, lets all chip in and get Ed a GT2 spoiler and exhaust!
Old 12-02-2009, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Dharn55
I like the way it looks, although I think it would look even better on the lights without the amber lowers.
Originally Posted by 15psi
I fully agree. Never liked the ambers. But I'll have to live with then until I can find reasonably priced 'clears'. 1k is too much for me for turn signal lens.
I never liked the amber front headlights, but I could live with those just fine. Hell, Jim, I'd almost tell you to FedEx those modded headlights to me and I'd send you my clears back.
Old 12-02-2009, 06:47 PM
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I don't care what people say about you in the other threads, you did a good job. Nice!
Old 12-02-2009, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
Ok, lets all chip in and get Ed a GT2 spoiler and exhaust!
I have those !!



Old 12-02-2009, 09:08 PM
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I am thinking that this could be a nice winter mod. Other than taking off the lights and reinstalling them it can all be done inside. Very tempting!

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Old 12-04-2009, 01:00 AM
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I would like to try this.
Looks great!
Old 12-04-2009, 09:58 PM
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Anything other than oem is going to be an improvement. I think these look great but would be even better if darker. Great job
Old 12-09-2009, 01:18 PM
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Nice job!
Old 12-09-2009, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Edgy01
For a bunch of guys who claim that the "headlights don't matter" you are obsessed with how they look. Any tint will result in less bright lighting at night. In fact, application of that stuff violates US DOT lighting standards.

Do you have any idea where one can find DOT lighting standards?

...I have been considering using a yellow tinted film for lens protection and snowy-day illumination here in Colorado. I am getting different responses from different State Patrol offices. There is definitely not anything mentioned in state statutes in Colorado related to the color of head lamps.

..anyone else have ideas on this?
Old 12-09-2009, 11:01 PM
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Here in Indiana it is street legal to tint the head lights........just don't use blue or red. I have had the tint now for 3 or 4 months. Got it from a place called headlight armour. Works great and yes it protects the lense. I have seen posts where some are adamant about no tinting i.e. illegal. No worries here. Check with the DMV........Good luck.
Old 03-03-2010, 02:13 AM
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I love it, great job! I used similar tint stuff on my motorcycle indicators and will definately consider this for my ugly 996 C4S.
Old 03-03-2010, 07:54 AM
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Nice work. I haven't taken the headlights apart, so, I'm not exactly sure about the ambers. For less than $1K, you can try these guys - http://www.xenonmods.com/

I've been told that the lights can solve your "amber" problem.
Old 03-03-2010, 04:28 PM
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I can't do it due to the police. It doesn't matter what the law is concerning some of them. Hawaii has a reconstruction permit law for making money. I'd imagine some would think it it to defeat their laser speed guns and start writing up everything under the sun.

By the way. Got anything for keeping laser beams out of the lights and license plate


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