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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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Default Need ideas for New Headlights to Mold into the xB.....?

I am looking to change the whole front end of my xB and need some ideas for head lamps to attempt to mold into the front end that would look good and fit fairly decent.

Please help with ideas as for everything we have placed in there just doesnt look right at all.
Old Dec 1, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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been done before but honda life dunk headlights would be awesome.
Old Dec 1, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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what about like the noblesse bB with the bmw headlights

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Why ruin a good thing?
Old Dec 1, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by cierrecart
Why ruin a good thing?
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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its called modding for a reason not everyone wants to have the same looking lights, i say go with the bmw lights they look sweet
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Well, considering only 1 in a hundred headlight or body part swaps ever turn out decent, I'd say the odds are good that it'd look like crap.
Old Dec 1, 2005 | 11:38 PM
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Wow the negativity is horrible. In whose opionion is it that only 1 in a hundred turn out decent or look like crap? Someone not willing to take the time and effort to do it? That is why i have asked of ideas. We have placed maybe 7 or 8 in the spot to get an idea of a look and all have looked a little off.

I want to thank the people who have shot out ideas so far. Those BMW ones are sweet looking. What model BMX lights are those?
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Originally Posted by cierrecart
Why ruin a good thing?

Whats the good thing? Factory? Ummm everyone has them already and we are trying to build this one for show. There are only a few in my area really fixed up and I want this one to really stand out. And a headlight conversion brings big points at shows. Well any major conversion brings decent points.
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i think there the 3 series lights but im not sure
Old Dec 2, 2005 | 02:09 AM
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dont do it, just say no
Old Dec 2, 2005 | 02:11 AM
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Put some Civic lights in there.
Old Dec 2, 2005 | 02:15 AM
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Brandon, gimme a call dude. My sleeve is still full of bright ideas....*cough*
Old Dec 2, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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NED I need your number again bud! My cell got messed up and I lost all my numbers.
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The mentality of this site seems to be going down fast. That or people just like to pad up there post counts. I am just wondering the point of a dumb comment?
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Originally Posted by cierrecart
Well, considering only 1 in a hundred headlight or body part swaps ever turn out decent, I'd say the odds are good that it'd look like crap.

HAHAHA, Darren, this guy sounds like you in a few years
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Originally Posted by UncivilizedRacer
The mentality of this site seems to be going down fast. That or people just like to pad up there post counts. I am just wondering the point of a dumb comment?
Oh, so now somebody responding to a post on a public forum that doesn't happen to be what you want to hear is "padding my post count?" Give me a break. The fact that you would spend a hundreds or thousands of dollars to put the headlights from a 30k dollar car onto a car that cost 15k just blows my mind.
Old Dec 2, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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No it blows my mind is that your comment was an opinion on the outcome and look. Didnt even have to do with the question at hand. So yes my point was valid.

Does it disturb you that people can and are able to afford thousand dollar mods to their 15 thousand dollar cars? I have spent over 8 grand on my SRT-4 and over 15 grand on my wives show 1998 cavalier which has a 1200 headlight/taillight conversion.

So yes, if it isnt on topic and negative like you comment was please keep it to oneself. Thanks!
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Your question was what other people thought would look good and fit. I gave you mine. how is that not on topic? As for it being negative...maybe you shouldn't be posting on a public forums. Maybe a show car forums would be more up your alley.
Old Dec 2, 2005 | 11:38 PM
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Ok back on topic. This guy just signs online to try to argue. Sad thing but it happens....Thanks again guys. We have some BMW ones on the way and gonna see how we like it.

BTW: Learn to read. I said i need ideas. Not if they thought it looked good.

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