GTTuner Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I finnally got my ass in gear and got my headlights in the oven last weekend. I blacked them out, removed the reflectors, added some white led's to the reflectors and kept my Silverstar 3157's here are some pics. Bt the way, pitted lenses SUCK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 looks good! project I want to do this summer 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 It was interesting. If your going to paint, be careful because the "chrome" will peel off with the tape. I had a small problem, but it was not a disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MannyLegacy Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Cool mang. Looks friggin Sweet :munch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suba_rus Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Not bad. Does that affect visibility in any way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhabodav Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I am afriad of frying headlights in the oven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I am afriad of frying headlights in the oven yeah same here.. i just don't like the idea of shovin them in there and somehow having them stop working a while later.. probably won't happen but yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VXCL Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 yeah same here.. i just don't like the idea of shovin them in there and somehow having them stop working a while later.. probably won't happen but yeah. you buy lunch and ill help you with that on a nice day of course MAYHEM #122/22 STS NNJR SCCA AUTOX4U.COM XENON RETRO GUIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 In your states, it's legal to have white side turn signal lights? ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 Cool mang. Looks friggin Sweet Thanks meng! The led's are not as bright in person as they seem in the picture. It was dark when I took the photos. I have them hooked to the headlight feed, so they light up during the day with the DRL's. Looks cool in daylight too. They are suppose to be pure white but they have a touch of blue in them. I need HID's now to complete the look. As far as putting these things in the oven, trust me, I was skeptical too. But it is a piece if cake (no pun intended). Let them bake for about 8 minutes, open the oven and if you get a slight hint of "plastic" smell, they are ready. Not burning plastic smell, then it's too late. Use some cotton gloves because they are hot to handle and only put one at a time in the oven because they cool fast. Use three or four plastic trim sticks, or even some flat head screw drivers to slowly start prying them apart. I think it is necessary to add some sealer on reassembly to ensure a good seal. It was a fun but tedious project. If I did it again, I could cut the time in half, probably 2-3 hours. Can I ask some opinions? Should I paint the grey area in my grill black to match the lights? Anyone here done that and have pic's? PITTED LENSES SUCK:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Get the STI grill..... Those lenses look just like another GRP car I've seen..... What healight bulbs are you using? Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 you buy lunch and ill help you with that on a nice day of course what part of NJ you from? hmm.... maybe over the summer.. I'm swamped with stuff until then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 Get the STI grill..... Those lenses look just like another GRP car I've seen..... What healight bulbs are you using? I just switched from SilverStars to Hella's zenon gas bulbs. They are pretty good, slightly whiter that Sylvanias. Hopefully they will last longer. I gotta do HID's soon, now that I have the itch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Looks nice! Nice work with the LEDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 In your states, it's legal to have white side turn signal lights? no, its not legal.. so i'm planning on leaving the reflectors in and just paint the one piece black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 i got the silverstar bulb that have a rainbow effect but lights up amber ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Very cool touch with the LEDs! Night-time shots, please! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlrtime Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I thought we were going to setup a Tri-State meet and do this in mass at someones house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 yeah same here.. i just don't like the idea of shovin them in there and somehow having them stop working a while later.. probably won't happen but yeah. you remove the bulbs and the wiring harness before you put them in the oven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 We would need a really big oven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawfish Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 finished mine and they look good!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystik Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 can somebody explain to me how to get out the damn headlamp fixture so i can get to the corner bulbs to change them?....i pulled both screws (silver) and a black clip but the damn fixture wont seem to come out and i dont see any other screws...please dont tell me i have to drop the bumper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystik Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Never mind i finally found it ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MannyLegacy Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 finished mine and they look good!!! Where tha pics mang. Lets see them :munch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawfish Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I don't know how to post pics. or I would....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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