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3rd Gen BHLM + Retrofit Projector

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by MESO, Apr 29, 2016.

  1. May 30, 2017 at 6:54 PM
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    MESO

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    Sorry, no. I am anti social media. Forums are as far as I go.
     
  2. May 30, 2017 at 6:55 PM
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    Smart man.
     
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  3. May 30, 2017 at 7:00 PM
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    very well, than I will use forums to keep up with your work, I planned to do retrofitting to mine, but nothing crazy like yours. this is what ill be trying to achieve, also, can't wait for the Acura retrofit pics. image.jpg
     
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  4. May 30, 2017 at 7:02 PM
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    Looks good. Do you have any "off" pics? The DRL tube looks good at night when illuminated, but I don't like the big white strip when it's off
     
  5. May 30, 2017 at 7:29 PM
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    Sadly this one is not mine, just my reference of what I want to achieve. I'm getting anxious looking through all your threads, I just wanna start retrofitting my pro lights haha.
     
  6. May 30, 2017 at 8:32 PM
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  7. May 30, 2017 at 8:47 PM
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    ^ although I appreciate you looking out....
    Those are junk
    [​IMG]

    People retrofit for a reason= performance. only good thing those spyders are for is for a bucket to then tear apart and retro
     
  8. May 30, 2017 at 8:49 PM
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    Front suspension : Extended travel Kings with Total Chaos UCAS Rear suspension : Deaver progressive AAL w/out overload & Kings Rims : SCS SR8 17" Tires : Bfg KO2s 285/70/R17 ARB Compressor ARB Lockers front and rear with 4.88 gears Nitro 4.88 Gears TRD Pro Grill, and fogs Headlight BHLM Rigid Radiance 32 stealth mounted.
    or just to have black lights, but yeah I myself will be doing rx350 projectors like you, the output looks crisp.
     
  9. Jun 2, 2017 at 2:34 AM
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    That's what I will buying them for, so I can retrofit them and have my pros as spare or sell them :p
    [​IMG]

    People retrofit for a reason= performance. only good thing those spyders are for is for a bucket to then tear apart and retro[/QUOTE]
     
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    I'm getting ready to purchase :bananadance: I'm assuming you went with the tuned clear lenses, do you think it's needed?

    If I want to leave my high beams stock, which pieces would I not order.

    Thank you, this write up is going to make me do something I probably never would of attempted.
     
  12. Jun 12, 2017 at 9:24 PM
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    I would suggest the clear lens. You are going through all this work, why stop short on a good upgrade. now or never/
    My highbeams are stock. Use everything I listed
     
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    Thanks for all of the detailed info! Just wrapped up my BLHM today! I'm happy with the finished product, but getting there was an awful roller coaster of misery and pain. IMG_6968.jpg
     
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    looks badass, super clean
     
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    Love it man! Can't wait for mine to get done next month!
     
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    I need to get the guts and do it already..... your truck looks awesome.
     
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    I appreciate it fellas. Masking off the lens at the beginning was probably the most valuable tip from OP. I had to manhandle those suckers and they probably would have been ruined without tape.
     
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    mine are already ruined from trees and shrubs, awesome pin stripes everywhere
     
  19. Jun 18, 2017 at 11:16 AM
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    Yup, I've learned the hard way not protecting the lens. Even with a clean workbench, tools/screwdrivers/etc can find their way under the headlight when things are hot and heavy getting them open.
     
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    Working on my new retro... it's gonna be tits. Clue: 100% LED.
    Here's a teaser if you know what you're lookin at;)
    [​IMG]
     
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