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Old 12-23-2011, 01:50 PM
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I'm also not 19 like some of you guys and have three cars under the same umbrella.
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Old 12-23-2011, 02:19 PM
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lolwut? ^

congrats on aging past 19, you are so cool
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Old 12-23-2011, 02:35 PM
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lolwut? ^

congrats on aging past 19, you are so cool
he was saying his insurance lowered when he got the new car because he's not 19, so not considered as big of a risk as us, and also because he has multiple(3) cars covered by the 1 insurance
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Old 12-23-2011, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by KillerG
lolwut? ^

congrats on aging past 19, you are so cool
Originally Posted by PyroDave
he was saying his insurance lowered when he got the new car because he's not 19, so not considered as big of a risk as us, and also because he has multiple(3) cars covered by the 1 insurance
I'm a hair over 10 years older than you KillerG.

Thanks for the 3rd party Pyro. lol

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Old 12-23-2011, 03:50 PM
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Your car looks great. What is the purpose of the "shark teeth" on the rear of the roof? Honest question, I've always wondered this.
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Old 12-23-2011, 05:28 PM
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oh yeah im not 19 anymore

you 19 year old kids... babies i say

i think they are a roof diffuser, like they slice up the air on the way down to the spoiler, although i think their efficacy is doubtful

right??? gramps???
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Old 12-23-2011, 06:40 PM
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http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/cor...004/16E_03.pdf

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/cor...008/20e_08.pdf


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Your car looks great. What is the purpose of the "shark teeth" on the rear of the roof? Honest question, I've always wondered this.
Aerodynamics spec sheet on the Evo.
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Old 12-23-2011, 11:04 PM
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was never a fan of the many shark fins up on the roof haha. i think it looks too busy, although i guess its more of a function>form thing haah
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Old 12-23-2011, 11:37 PM
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Freakin' awesome, science in action.
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Old 12-25-2011, 07:25 PM
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Found this pic when I first brought back the TSX. Good times.
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Old 01-23-2012, 02:42 PM
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One thing I missed about the TSX was the headlights, the Evo X non SSS doesn't have projectors. So time for a retrofit. Painted the chrome shrouds black waiting for the rain to stop so I can start taking apart my headlights. Ignore the dust, this is my office work table, where I glue, cut, solder, retrofit etc.
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Old 01-23-2012, 04:25 PM
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Those look really nice. How much were they??
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Old 01-23-2012, 05:49 PM
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hks makes xenon projectors??
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Old 01-23-2012, 06:09 PM
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Half way with one.

Originally Posted by ttk5
Those look really nice. How much were they??
theretrofitsource.com Just ordered it as a set don't remember how much for individual parts.

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hks makes xenon projectors??
No, but I had to rice them up a bit to go with the other HKS parts on my car.
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Old 01-23-2012, 08:10 PM
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lol what a boss, so many people complaining about baking their headlights! And you do it in one step while installing projectors. NBD!
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Old 01-23-2012, 08:13 PM
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awesome work
wanna see the final result on a car
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Old 01-23-2012, 08:16 PM
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Fresh out of the oven.
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you didn't wanna take out the amber piece?
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hmm i wonder if they would go well with the TSX high beams
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Old 01-23-2012, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by kowloonsniperhk
hmm i wonder if they would go well with the TSX high beams
I thought of doing that, but very low on the priority list
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Old 01-23-2012, 10:12 PM
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SIIIIIIIICK TSX HEADLIGHT RETROFIT.....wait what? haha

Nicely done once again sir
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Old 01-24-2012, 07:28 PM
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Here's a throw back of my TSX.



Finished both just added some yellow to the highs.

Originally Posted by ssjoeboe9
you didn't wanna take out the amber piece?
I don't like the chrome missing reflector look. If I had clear reflectors I would put them in.

Originally Posted by kowloonsniperhk
hmm i wonder if they would go well with the TSX high beams
I'm sure they would, quad retros are badass. I wanted it to look stockish, didn't want it looking too much like ebay headlights.

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I thought of doing that, but very low on the priority list
It was on mine but pretty cheap for everything just over 100 bucks.

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SIIIIIIIICK TSX HEADLIGHT RETROFIT.....wait what? haha

Nicely done once again sir
Thanks homie.
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Old 01-24-2012, 07:40 PM
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love it. any output pictures?
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Old 01-24-2012, 09:57 PM
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I'll take some proper pics once it's completely fine tuned, still need to adjust driver's side vertical height.
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Old 01-24-2012, 10:19 PM
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HKS Kansai service...you have great taste 24bosted
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Old 01-25-2012, 07:28 AM
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Love it! Brings me back to the days of retrofitting. What projectors are you using?
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Old 01-27-2012, 07:16 PM
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Morimoto H1 mini, didn't want to hack up the stock housing. Any pics of your retro work? I'm new to it first set I've installed.
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Old 01-27-2012, 07:23 PM
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Remember www.hidlights.com from way way way way back in the day (98-2002)? That was me... Made the retrofits in the garage of my parents' house with oem ballasts and bulbs from Philips.
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Beautiful EvoX.
Funny, I Sold My Worked 05 STi for a Tsx,
And you SOld your STi to join the AWD Boost Scene

Enjoy, Your Evo is Gorgeous!
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Old 01-27-2012, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by MoaarLow
Beautiful EvoX.
Funny, I Sold My Worked 05 STi for a Tsx,
And you SOld your STi to join the AWD Boost Scene

Enjoy, Your Evo is Gorgeous!
Did you mean TSX? I never had a STi. Thanks! I've always had boosted Hondas since '95 (hence my sn) back when I was in HS. Just never a car that came with boost stock.
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Did you mean TSX? I never had a STi. Thanks!
YES! My day has been Long!
Too many 3 Letter cars lol.

But yea, After this lease is up,If i dont Lease a V6 Than Im going back to the AWD boost world. Im loving the 2012 Sti Sedan.

Mod away tho Brother, Evos Love Add Ons.
I hated how they made power so easily!
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Originally Posted by benben01
Remember www.hidlights.com from way way way way back in the day (98-2002)? That was me... Made the retrofits in the garage of my parents' house with oem ballasts and bulbs from Philips.
I do remember, nice man.

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YES! My day has been Long!
Too many 3 Letter cars lol.
Happens to us all, I'm beat from my day. Finally took pics of the headlights at night.
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looks SICK! props. projectors quite unique on evos now that i think about it..
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Meanest lookin TSX on the boards bar none

That neighbourhood looks so quaint and peaceful lol
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Meanest lookin TSX on the boards bar none

That neighbourhood looks so quaint and peaceful lol
Time for an eye exam, eh? :P
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That's the same reason why I got the TSX. The Evo is fine for a family, I'm married with a kid as well.



I should have before I bought the TSX. lol



This shark is a bit meaner. RPF1s ftw!
Def a NICE car all u need now is a set of suspension lower the car and ur done.
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Originally Posted by ttk5
looks SICK! props. projectors quite unique on evos now that i think about it..
The Non projector headlights just don't match the car that well.

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That neighbourhood looks so quaint and peaceful lol
I live in one of those neighborhoods where people don't step over each others' lawn. :wink:

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Time for an eye exam, eh? :P
My car is angry.

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Def a NICE car all u need now is a set of suspension lower the car and ur done.
See posts 47, 48, 61, and 114. Heck, see the pic directly above your post.
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Before.

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No updates on the Evo but did change up the Z a bit.
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