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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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Default Update: headlight with LED mod

used gloss black on the housing

from LED mod


now with "halo"


Old Jul 2, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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looks good you should've extended the lights to each end of the headlight
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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Looks good!

Any close up of the daytime pics? I was thinking about doing something like this when I had my headlights apart for my HID retrofit, wasn't really satisfied with the area to do it.
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Whispaz
looks good you should've extended the lights to each end of the headlight
that was the plan at first but there's no good spot to drill holes
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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OMG that is nice i had the idea but didnt kno how it would all tie togeting.. do u have it running on a switch? DIY?
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 04:44 AM
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I want to finish my halo's but ____ school got all my time now. I just need to bake mine apart...or find an extra set.
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeInABox
Looks good!

Any close up of the daytime pics? I was thinking about doing something like this when I had my headlights apart for my HID retrofit, wasn't really satisfied with the area to do it.
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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What LED did you get and from where? Can I plz have the link? Thanks
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by w166sxs
What LED did you get and from where? Can I plz have the link? Thanks
www.varad.com
i bought the ILK model- white[/url]
Old May 11, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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very nice!
Old May 11, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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first pic has a foggy lense...hope u got that fixed. thats the only reason why i haven't baked open my headlights yet
Old May 15, 2009 | 07:05 AM
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Those look really nice.
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Originally Posted by tigasT_T
very nice!
Originally Posted by Mad_Sciontist001
Those look really nice.
Thanks!

Originally Posted by AndreyCo
:first pic has a foggy lense...hope u got that fixed. thats the only reason why i haven't baked open my headlights yet
fixed it the next day. re sealed it with silicone
Old May 17, 2009 | 04:22 AM
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I soo want that on mines....
Old May 17, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by cobb
I soo want that on mines....
here's where I got the halo
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Scion...Q5fAccessories

and here's where I got the LED's
www.varad.com

and with some baking and few soldering, wah la!
Old May 18, 2009 | 02:04 AM
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Thanks. I think the unitmize guy sells hid kits on this site too. That would be soo cool to put on your fogs too.

Originally Posted by my_cubicle_part2
Originally Posted by cobb
I soo want that on mines....
here's where I got the halo
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Scion...Q5fAccessories

and here's where I got the LED's
www.varad.com

and with some baking and few soldering, wah la!
Old May 18, 2009 | 02:11 AM
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looks like audi style head lights
Old May 18, 2009 | 02:56 AM
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SUPER LIGHT MOD!!!
Old May 18, 2009 | 02:59 AM
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That is the ****! Looks great!
Old May 18, 2009 | 03:03 AM
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why does your yakima rack so far back?



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