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Old 01-28-2006, 01:57 PM
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Thanks for the replay.
Just one thing. Did you have to modify the back of the headlight housing at all? Is it still going to look stock from the back? Thats what I should have asked in the first place.
The back of the headlights will have to be modified. They rear of the projector will stick out rought two inches farther. I'm going on a hope and prayer that doesn't run into the metal behind the headlight. Or else this will take further "modification".

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Old 01-28-2006, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by F150 Duke
The back of the headlights will have to be modified. They rear of the projector will stick out rought two inches farther. I'm going on a hope and prayer that doesn't run into the metal behind the headlight. Or else this will take further "modification".

Duke
Good luck with that. I had a hell of a time getting to fit in my bike. I had about a 1/16 - 1/4" clearance between the back of the ingitor and the forks.

Looking foward to seeing the end result.
 
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Old 01-28-2006, 03:09 PM
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The left side is the original creation i put up last night, and the right side is just the projector. So essentially its the same thing, but the left the chrome is much much darker.



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Old 01-28-2006, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
The left side is the original creation i put up last night, and the right side is just the projector. So essentially its the same thing, but the left the chrome is much much darker.



-Patrick
Geese I really need to learn how to do this and get the software. Awesome job once again! Think the way the flash went off and lighting made the chrome look darker. I think the one on the right side is a great representation of how it will look. So far so good.

Thanks again,

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Old 01-29-2006, 12:26 AM
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Yea all i can say as far as soft ware, is ive got a boot at the end of my leg
And its not hard to get your hands on a copy, email me for better instructions.... if you need help getting a copy or getting started. And i agree the right one is more what it will look like, but at the same time the left side looks good too.
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Old 01-29-2006, 08:09 AM
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That pic of the dark chrome made me think that this would look totaly awsome if it was in harley head lights
 
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Hey Guys,

Well I just thought of a new idea to cover that space and help it flow.

How about silver weave carbon fiber?

What are you thoughts?

Silver weave carbon fiber or acrylic mirror (identical to the chrome)?

In a way the silver weave carbon fiber looks like this:



Duke
 
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Old 01-29-2006, 10:07 PM
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those are pretty sick! nice job
 
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that looks hot.. What bike is that ?
 
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Old 02-06-2006, 01:45 PM
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whats the latest on the retrofiting?
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Old 02-06-2006, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
whats the latest on the retrofiting?
-Patrick
Well the truck has been in and out of the shop getting some body work done from my accident last december. This has made any work on the retrofit difficult, if not impossible to plan.

The headlights will be here next week, and I'll have pictures to post later this week.

Once they get here it'll probably take a few days to plan the actual install into the vehicle.

I've identified a little problem, in that I'll need to cut some of the frame behind the headlight out, and then prime and paint that to eliminate the possibility of rust.

My goal is to have them installed and finished by February 19th.

As soon as I have more pictures I'll post them.

Thanks,

Duke
 
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Old 02-19-2006, 11:09 PM
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Here is a picture I just recieved of the headlight with everything pushed together but not officially bolted together. Let me know what you think.

Duke

 
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Old 02-19-2006, 11:15 PM
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Wow...nice. My wifes VW has HIDs and it makes me want some bad.
 
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I wish I had all the money in the world. .

I want to see a parts/price list when this product is finished though. .
 
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Old 02-20-2006, 12:35 AM
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I still think this is the best looking retrofit. Thoes look like they are coming along nicely tho
 


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