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Old 09-01-2002, 03:59 AM
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mstw,

It was great to have you there! Thanks for taking us to that great restaurant!

I'm about to post a separate thread on the hyperwhite versus regular bulb issue.
Old 09-01-2002, 04:55 AM
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Sorry, just want to be clear on this. So the piece you bent was the clips that attach the diffuser to the housing? Not the main diffuser itself. I've cleared 3 sets of housing already and just want to know what if any problems I will be running into.
Old 09-01-2002, 05:04 AM
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You won't have any problems. We put a bit more curvature into one of the diffusers so it would fit over the reflector more snugly and James just pushed the clips a bit with his fingers to make them fit snugly over the hooks. I think you're making a mountain out of a molehill
Old 09-01-2002, 05:41 AM
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James & Mike (with an assist from Perry and Moonpie!) also helped me do the clear light install. There are actually 4 bulbs that needed to be swapped out: 2 turn signals, 2 driving lights. The lenses of all 4 bulbs are blue and give off a surreal tint when looked at head-on. They blink white, however, which isn't legal to the best of my knowledge. I tried to see if there were any lights with blue tine that glow amber bit couldn't find any (I use PIAA Hyper Whites). A few more things:

1) They are INCREDIBLY bright - you really light up interstate signage.
2) I try not to have them on anywhere near cops - they are an attention getter.
3) Turn signals are what their name implies, driving lights are on when the headlights/parking lights are on.
4) They look absolutely incredible and are very subtle - some people consider them rice - which I really can't understand - it isn't like they're neon windshield washer units.

I do NOT have the clear diffuser; it wasn't available then. I am interested to see what the differences are. Lucklily these guys live like 5 minutes away! Also, despite what others have said, you really need to know what you are doing. I don't believe this operation should be performed casually.

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Hey that looks pretty good! At first I thought I'd like the JDM/Euro diffusers better, but after seeing them, I really like the clear US ones! Good job, everyone!

Just curious, how long did it take you to do the whole installation using the oven-bake method?
Old 09-01-2002, 08:42 AM
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Originally posted by Rick Hesel
I think you're making a mountain out of a molehill
Nope just making sure or covering myself, so that no complications come up. Thanks for the info.
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excellent job guys.

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Old 09-01-2002, 09:02 AM
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Originally posted by edasaurus

Just curious, how long did it take you to do the whole installation using the oven-bake method?
We started around 3:30 PM and finished around 7PM, but we moved at an easy pace, slowing to take pictures along the way. It could be done in about 2 1/2 hours or so.
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some pictures that are not on xtacy.

Airgate rolling into the driveway -


Comparison at night - Clear VS Rick's diffusers #1


Comparison at night - Clear VS Rick's diffusers #2


Raul, let's see some of your pictures!

- Mike
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They look great! I agree, I like the look better than the JDM/EDM. I'm looking forward to getting mine!


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