Beans
Addicted CEG'er
Your lack of knowledge.
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can any 1 do this for me?
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Your lack of knowledge.
111R
Veteran CEG'er
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well excuse me for being new ya know gesh gimme a break guys
alex894
Hard-core CEG'er
Browse through the forums, learn how to do it and save money; but it takes patience to do.
Tourige
CEG's Resident Jackass
LMAO, that made my afternoon.
Sl33stak
CEG'er
Everyone is giving you a hard time because to the vast majority of people here (or even in another car forum) could tell just by looking at the lights that it isn't just a simple or cheap job. For one you need projectors, and an HID set up (ballasts, bulbs, wiring) and like the previous replies have stated, good projectors aren't cheap, nor is an HID kit (don't argue w/ me people, $200 is probably a fair amount to this kid). Second, you now need to take the time to crack open your lights, and modify the housing to hold the projectors. Sound easy? Didn't think so. Next you need to finish the reflector surface in the housing, paint, whatever. Mind you once this is all done, you need to put it all back together and make it look as good as the one's you are referring to. How much time would it take you? How much is your time worth? $800 is worth it to those who can appreciate the effort that goes into these one-off lights.
Hell, while yer at it, why not ask someone to fab up some Morrette's?? LOL.
Hell, while yer at it, why not ask someone to fab up some Morrette's?? LOL.
BigBEN
Hard-core CEG'er
HAHA...good luck paying for a set of these if you can't afford an SVT
yamaha racer 686
Hard-core CEG'er
start off slow. paint the inside first. then maybe a HID set up. then projectors. u end up spending the same amount but over a good amount of time. my head lights are on their third transformation
98SVTC
Hard-core CEG'er
I'm still waiting patiently for that magical email from the Morette people stating that they finally have them for our cars. I don't think I can wait much longer though.
Karl
S2Knott
Hard-core CEG'er
are there any types of cars that have projectors that would fit in our headlights? s2000? 3000gt? any bmw/benz?
Sl33stak
CEG'er
I'm still waiting patiently for that magical email from the Morette people stating that they finally have them for our cars. I don't think I can wait much longer though.
Karl
Someone a while ago had the great idea of telling them to just release them as non DOT approved off-road use only lights. I think we ALL need to email them and request this!!!
Tourige
CEG's Resident Jackass
Yes. It depends on the size of the projector unit.
You can use Valeos from an S4, Stanleys from a TSX. etc.
yamaha racer 686
Hard-core CEG'er
from what i have learned anything under 3" will work.
800 is crazy, like nuts in the butt! where does this jerk get off charging so much?!
I charge what I charge because in the end I have to make the project worth my time. Ive spent COUNTLESS hours in the garage playing around with stuff, I dont think its unreasonable to be paid for some of the knowledge ive accumulated.
3" fit too
For those of you that attempt it yourself, I encourage you. I never claimed to be the only guy that could do it. If it wasnt for Milan being very sceptical about my ability to complete my very first project, I would have never persisted. Look at it now, ive gained knowledge with every retro. If I dont fully answer your question, or seem short im sorry but I taught myself, you guys can too
. Hell yamaha pm'ed me a buncha times, and in the end he took it upon himself to search out the info he needed, and put together a retro that is functionally good. Its the same line as when I did my first retro, I was straight budget, 200 for everything. The projectors were not very good, the HID system was decent. Its kinda spiraled out of control from there.....Oh, and a slightly depressing side note.... I show you guys all these different retros, but I myself do not have a retro for my car :laugh:. I sold mine off expecting to do a better one, and then a 3 liter fell into my lap, and then, and then, and then. Keep your eyes peeled next year for something
When it boils down to it who has the HOTTEST setup on a contour? Ya thats right that Steeda guy.
****S HOT!!!!!!!!!
Wanna know what happens when Pudmunkies Performance and Skunkworks Autosport get together?
This
****S HOT!!!!!!!!!
Wanna know what happens when Pudmunkies Performance and Skunkworks Autosport get together?
This
RandyCSVT
Hard-core CEG'er
Your hot $hit is now crashed $hit, because your a$$ just got rear ended!
Sorry I couldn't help it. I have seen you make smart ass posts in lots of other threads, so I figured I would return the favor. JFWY.
Sorry I couldn't help it. I have seen you make smart ass posts in lots of other threads, so I figured I would return the favor. JFWY.
Tourige
CEG's Resident Jackass
It's not cool when people say **** about someone else hitting you.
But what can you do, there is always going to be an ******* out there.
But what can you do, there is always going to be an ******* out there.
RandyCSVT
Hard-core CEG'er
It was a joke. He said he was fine, and mentioned that the damage would buff out. I would not make fun of serious injury or a totaled car, but fender benders are fair game.
Nobody felt bad about making fun of tricker blowing his car up. Even though it was his own fault he is still out a few thousand to get a new engine, but everybody is fine making fun of him.
Nobody felt bad about making fun of tricker blowing his car up. Even though it was his own fault he is still out a few thousand to get a new engine, but everybody is fine making fun of him.