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Because of the curvature of the inside of the lens, you may have to do it by hand as opposed to a 3" DA or the hand held hook-and-loop thing.

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Old 11-11-2012, 10:15 PM   #136 (permalink)
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Because of the curvature of the inside of the lens, you may have to do it by hand as opposed to a 3" DA or the hand held hook-and-loop thing. If you do have to sand it down, I would only do the 1500 and 3000 grit sandpapers, I can't imagine you needing more than that.

And what's an xb?


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Old 11-12-2012, 12:33 AM   #137 (permalink)
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So i have a hefty powersprayer, I may just blast the **** out of them then reapply a protectant. I'm about 95% sure its only on the outside, but I guess i'll have to see for sure
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It is a style of halo he is putting new ones in.

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Yep, Yep, I got a set for Kelly. Been trying to get him to let me mod his lights. XB is a brighter Halo that is thinner, gives off no heat, and is sealed with resin so the thick plastic ring is no longer needed.

I think you can get them now in some basic colors, Blue, Green, White Amber, etc. I ordered a set to use on Roberts, but they took to long to show up, he needed the lights asap so went with what he got.
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Yep, Yep, I got a set for Kelly. Been trying to get him to let me mod his lights. XB is a brighter Halo that is thinner, gives off no heat, and is sealed with resin so the thick plastic ring is no longer needed.

I think you can get them now in some basic colors, Blue, Green, White Amber, etc. I ordered a set to use on Roberts, but they took to long to show up, he needed the lights asap so went with what he got.
Alright, Alright, I will pull out the headlights this week. May need your help not to break the front bumper. I want to get ready for the december shows.
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Alright, Alright, I will pull out the headlights this week. May need your help not to break the front bumper. I want to get ready for the december shows.
Awesome! Finally...

Here are some pics of XB's: Morimoto xB LED Angel Eyes - Accessories from The Retrofit Source Inc
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Awesome! Finally...

Here are some pics of XB's: Morimoto xB LED Angel Eyes - Accessories from The Retrofit Source Inc
Just to double check...

So you order the 60mm for turn signal and 90mm for headlight

do these come with the lenses over the halos?
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Here are some pics of XB's: Morimoto xB LED Angel Eyes - Accessories from The Retrofit Source Inc
hahaha I was just about to link you to these exact same ones to get your opinion on them since you guys seem to be the experts. Taking apart the headlights, painting, and these XB's shouldn't be a problem, I'm confident I can do that. But I'll probably need you to go ahead and DIY a set of red demon eyes for me so I can copy that onto my car as well I'm planning on basically doing the blackout housing, dual halo's, new lenses and the quad projector look with red demon eyes in all 4 if I can. I'm not much for landing strips or anything...
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i just got the shippment of the amber Morimoto xB halos and the lenses as well. I find it funny that the amber light rings are actually white, and the white light halos are yellow. Here is a preview:
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Just to double check...

So you order the 60mm for turn signal and 90mm for headlight

do these come with the lenses over the halos?
You need 70mm instead of 60mm.
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i just got the shipment of the amber Morimoto xB halos and the lenses as well. I find it funny that the amber light rings are actually white, and the white light halos are yellow. Here is a preview:
I Am in for results! I was thinking about doin amber or tinting mine purple when I do them. I'm definitely interested in the color look
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Just to double check...

So you order the 60mm for turn signal and 90mm for headlight

do these come with the lenses over the halos?

sir,
90mm for the large shroud and 70mm for the turn signal. 70mm will only work with the turn signal if you modify the lens by inserting the g35 lens. Will not work with stock turn signal shroud.


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Ya, they do have a yellow tint to them and there so damn bright... I like them because they fit nice and tight/thin profile.


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Here are some pics of XB's: Morimoto xB LED Angel Eyes - Accessories from The Retrofit Source Inc
hahaha I was just about to link you to these exact same ones to get your opinion on them since you guys seem to be the experts. Taking apart the headlights, painting, and these XB's shouldn't be a problem, I'm confident I can do that. But I'll probably need you to go ahead and DIY a set of red demon eyes for me so I can copy that onto my car as well I'm planning on basically doing the blackout housing, dual halo's, new lenses and the quad projector look with red demon eyes in all 4 if I can. I'm not much for landing strips or anything...

Thats gonna be nice, demon in all four. These XBs barley give off heat, there thin and encased in resin so no need for plastic rings. A nice clean look.
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something i came accross online that i thought would be useful for this thread. The retro fit source is not the only place to get the morimoto xb. This Aliexpress.com : Buy FREE SHIPPING, LATEST CHA MORIMOTO XB LED FULL BRIGHT ANGEL EYE DEVIL DEMON EYE, WITHOUT DARK SPACE, BRIGHTER THAN CCFL HALOS from Reliable LED ANGEL EYE suppliers on Guangdong CH Auto Parts Co., Ltd. site seems to have them as well in a couple of different color versions too. If anyone wants to do Red or Green halos this is probably your best bet. THey have them in 70-90mm as well.
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Dare I say I started a new trend of halos? I think I was the first one to use the Morimoto xB angel eyes! :P nothing but compliments on the brightness and quality of these halos!
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I dare say 180 has used them but yes sir, you have started a new trend... I plan on swapping mine out.. I got a 70mm set last week. +1 Rep for PaperBoy... Thanks brother..
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