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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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I'm toying around with with some new material to retrofit some angel/demon eyes on some tC headlight assemblies. I don't have any spare assemblies to experiment on just yet (so far my junkyard search has been fruitless). Anyone want to ship a set (or single) assembly to me in exchange for a hopefully kick ___ set of Halos/Angel eyes (see example in the pic below of two materials I used on my other ride)...





Old Dec 24, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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Search on ebay. Key words are "tc headlights" or "tc headlamp". I saw a couple on there.

Good luck
Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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how long do you need to ship em back?
Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:53 AM
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what r u using for the halos? LED's? CCFL's?
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Originally Posted by O5_TRD_tC
what r u using for the halos? LED's? CCFL's?
Good question. It looks like maybe EL wire.
Old Dec 25, 2006 | 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by O5_TRD_tC
what r u using for the halos? LED's? CCFL's?
I'm going to be using lucite composite + leds and diffusing the light...
Old Dec 25, 2006 | 02:06 AM
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Lucite composite and LEDs. Is that like the old mini-blind adjuster rod thingy trick?
Old Dec 25, 2006 | 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by captainlaziness
Lucite composite and LEDs. Is that like the old mini-blind adjuster rod thingy trick?
I've used adjuster rods before, just trying out some new material that heats and bends much better, thanks.
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it looks too bright to be EL wire
Old Dec 25, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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I have a set in my garage... so I just pay to ship them to you, that's all?
Old Dec 25, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by amanda776
I have a set in my garage... so I just pay to ship them to you, that's all?
Yes, basically.. PM me and we'll start talking...
Old Dec 26, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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what color are you tryin to do?
Old Dec 26, 2006 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by nightrider051
what color are you tryin to do?
I'm doing hyperwhite for my car, however it really doesn't matter the color any color LED will work.. Though I'll be working with a high MCD rating LED to get the proper diffusion
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send me a set to use and you can borrow mine. HAHA.
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