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ZForce 02-21-2012 03:04 PM

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yellogixxer 02-23-2012 05:56 AM

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Just did mine the other day. IMO one of the highest-impact, lowest cost mods going...if you DIY. I didn't go with any LED's, mostly due to long-term concerns, but I did highlight the rings in red to contrast with the black lenses, gun metal housings, and carbon fiber accents (including the landing strip. I think it came out even better than I anticipated.
Thanks for the write up on how to open these lights. I wouldn't have done it without you. Now I just have to figure out how to give some rep!

yellogixxer 02-24-2012 07:18 AM

Okay, still new here. Figured out the REP thing. Thanks for the info, Caravan. I wouldn't have attempted this without your write up.

tibal 02-24-2012 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by yellogixxer (Post 1560201)
Just did mine the other day. IMO one of the highest-impact, lowest cost mods going...if you DIY. I didn't go with any LED's, mostly due to long-term concerns, but I did highlight the rings in red to contrast with the black lenses, gun metal housings, and carbon fiber accents (including the landing strip. I think it came out even better than I anticipated.
Thanks for the write up on how to open these lights. I wouldn't have done it without you. Now I just have to figure out how to give some rep!

Those look Amazing! I cant wait to do mine. Very creative :tiphat: Did you just use some of the 3M carbon (sticky) and cut it out so it would fit. Loving the look.

yellogixxer 02-24-2012 08:16 AM

Yep. I was very happy with the 3M Di-Noc CF wrap. It's 3d and replects light really well. Easy to work with and sticks great.

tibal 02-24-2012 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by yellogixxer (Post 1562607)
Yep. I was very happy with the 3M Di-Noc CF wrap. It's 3d and replects light really well. Easy to work with and sticks great.

Great to hear, love the looks awesome job!:tup:

TheGreatOne 03-01-2012 09:29 AM

I'm about to tackle my headlights this weekend, have them out at the moment.

Holy crap are the 370Z headlights huge lol. Barely fitting in my oven when I test fit last night.

Anyways I'll post pics on my process and finished job

KyleBucket 03-01-2012 11:10 AM

YelloGixxer, I don't know if red would've been what I went with, but charcoal is tough, so I understand why. The CF strip looks good, a nice little touch!

What's everyone been doing oven wise, as in temperature and time?

samurai85 03-02-2012 12:55 AM

I bought the car with a 3M clearbra on the headlight as well as bumpers. Would it be safe to bake the headlight housing with the 3M clearbar on it? I'm kind of worried it would melt...

xweaponx 03-02-2012 06:46 AM

I'm guessing that it'd melt. Try finding the temperature range on their website.

yellogixxer 03-02-2012 07:26 AM

I did 250 degrees for 10 minutes. I was afraid to go longer, but probably could have. After 10 mins I did have to still use a heat gun (hair drier) to separate the bottom.

A couple more minutes in the oven would have probably worked, but baking headlights is stressful!!

Pauliewall 03-04-2012 07:28 PM

LD1-x series Accent Module Specifications

These would be good right?? Just wire the + and - together and run it to the parking light and your done correct?

ZForce 03-04-2012 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by yellogixxer (Post 1560201)
Just did mine the other day. IMO one of the highest-impact, lowest cost mods going...if you DIY. I didn't go with any LED's, mostly due to long-term concerns, but I did highlight the rings in red to contrast with the black lenses, gun metal housings, and carbon fiber accents (including the landing strip. I think it came out even better than I anticipated.
Thanks for the write up on how to open these lights. I wouldn't have done it without you. Now I just have to figure out how to give some rep!

Noice job! I may be tempted to go with blue accents on the rings for my PG. :tiphat:

yellogixxer 03-05-2012 12:22 PM

/\ Thanks! Good luck! I'm sure you'll show us how they come out.

TheOtherRob 03-08-2012 12:24 AM

Anyone know where to buy the halos and what size?


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