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Old 11-24-2010, 01:38 AM
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JNC do you happen to have an extra pair of the LED angel eyes? Or anyone else that does? I know when anyone buys it from Uminitza it comes with 2 pairs for 4 lights on a 07-08 but a 04-06 only has 1 pair so I was wondering if anyone had an extra!
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Any news on S2K-Rs?
Prototype is due to come out on December 7th. As always, subject to change.
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Thanks for info nate, I haven't bothered checking in on HIDPlanet in ages.
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Yeah I check the progress everyday lol. Once Matt gets the prototype he is sending them to another member to take comparison shots of the S2K, and the S2K-r, along with other projectors, to see if they are what they should be (awesome) then I assume they go ahead with production.

Sorry to hijack your thread JnC, back on topic with awesome headlight overhauls
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How do these LED strips work? are they plugged in to the parking lights?
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JnC I know you're real busy but if you could respond to the several PMs I sent you in the past couple weeks it would be great.
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JnC get in touch with me about the trade-in program. My halo's don't work anymore.
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Happy Holidays and a Happy new year to all of my fellow Acuraziners.
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First 3G Quad-Xenon

Someone has been very good this year, here is what Santa brought him this year. First ever quad bi-xenon 3G headlights.




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Nice work, JnC!
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What projector is being used on the DRL spot?
Hiw much did something like this run?
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Geeeez I'm jealous, how much would it cost to get that done?
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Nice work JnC, what type of projector is being used?
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Thats beautiful JNC! great work, keep pushing the envelope
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hey man, this is totally random, but since i sold my TL last year and now i bought a 2011 honda Cr-z....i'm looking to mod these...any idea if you could tackle this or not? CR-ZRAY_37copy.jpg?t=1293007669
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Originally Posted by EVOLICARUS
hey man, this is totally random, but since i sold my TL last year and now i bought a 2011 honda Cr-z....i'm looking to mod these...any idea if you could tackle this or not?
Whats up bud, CR-Zs are nice and as far as I recall they come with halogen low beam projectors plus a colored shield in front of the low beam to give the light a bit of color, never understood why Honda did that

We can either replace the projector with a oem xenon ones or may be work on the oem ones to get better output.
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Originally Posted by nate_0022
What projector is being used on the DRL spot?
Hiw much did something like this run?
Morimotos.

The whole kit i.e. projectors, ballasts, harness and bulbs is $250.

Labor

Retro alone (no other mods) : $250
Retro + Cleared (remove amber diffusers : $250
Retro + Blacked out V1 or V2 : $300


For comparison, here is output pictures for the OEM TL projector with ZKW-R lens and also the set of Morimotos that have been used.

Pictures courtesy JVX from HIDplanet.


OEM TL projector Low beam + ZKW-R lenses




Morimotos







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Geeeez I'm jealous, how much would it cost to get that done?
Lights will be on the car soon, pictures to follow, see above for pricing.


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THanks, bud.
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yeah, the base model crz comes with the projectors, but the ex version which i have come with hid lights...the uk model got the led lights also, which the us version got screwed on...i was looking into taking the lights apart and clearing them and throwing in a led strip on both....think you could tackle this?
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Originally Posted by EVOLICARUS
yeah, the base model crz comes with the projectors, but the ex version which i have come with hid lights...the uk model got the led lights also, which the us version got screwed on...i was looking into taking the lights apart and clearing them and throwing in a led strip on both....think you could tackle this?

Yes, I think I have the perfect candidate for that. Either the LEDs pictured below or something that works in conjunction with the headlight design without looking out of place, I'd only be able to tell once I have the lights in front of me all opened up.

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Nice, this is the set up you told me to go with isn't it? Are the morimotos d2s or the H1? I'll have to send you mine this spring to get these done. Also, the wiring seems like it'll be a big issue. How would you go about getting all four to be on at the same time also the high beams sine the DRLs use a lower power output. Are you able to do aiming adjustments on the morimotos?
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I am sure D2S ones can be made to fit the application as well but due to space issue I had to go with minis.

I am setting up a harness so that everything works and is plug and play for the customer.
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Hey JNC sent you an email about getting some work done. Give me a shout when you get a chance... Thanks!
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i'm going to take off the lights in the next week after the 1st....how much will you charge to clear them and put in a led strip in both?
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Kudos JnC!
Might have to send you my 07-08 type-s headlights for this quad xenon setup....

how are the morimotos mounted?
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Originally Posted by JnC
Yes, I think I have the perfect candidate for that. Either the LEDs pictured below or something that works in conjunction with the headlight design without looking out of place, I'd only be able to tell once I have the lights in front of me all opened up.

how thick is this light you have pictured?

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You've got a PM. Headlights are out of the car. Just need confirmation from you to ship them. Ive swapped slope shields for step shields in my 07 bowl along with real ZKW lenses for the perfect hybrid projector. I'm not happy with my spacing of the lens so hope you can make them look like your set up. Also, would it be easier to just send you the projectors alone, or the whole headlight? I have one headlight completely taken apart cause of condensation issues and the other is still intact. Let me know asap my car is down until I can source a 07-08 ballast. Thanks man.
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Hey JNC, sent you an email and PM... headlights are ready to ship when you are so let me know. Thanks!
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Can anyone post some photos of where you installed the switches for these lights? More accessories means less space for the switches. Hopefully they're hidden or don't look too out of place..
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i installed 2 illuminated rocker switches from radio shack.

one for LED strip
one for angel eyes

i installed them under the right side of the steering column. they are out of sight, and easily accessible with my right hand. they are basically right below where your keys hang.

here are pics

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^^^^^ very nice I have more or less the same setup.

I have my angel eyes and LED's Strip connected on 2 individual switches. I just dont have the LED angel eyes
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^^^^^ very nice I have more or less the same setup.

I have my angel eyes and LED's Strip connected on 2 individual switches. I just dont have the LED angel eyes
yeah me too...i think?

i have the led's hooked up to one switch, and angel eyes hooked up to the other switch.

what do you mean, rafiton?
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Very nice SB! Love the placement of those switches, looks super clean. Wow the dark, nearly evil look in those pics with the trees in the background gives it a dope Predator feel. Just nasty
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SB-

How do the plates of doctors who reside in MD look?

M M 12345?
D D

lol
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yeah me too...i think?

i have the led's hooked up to one switch, and angel eyes hooked up to the other switch.

what do you mean, rafiton?
I dont mean nothing, I just was saying that I have my things connected the same way you do. There a lot of people here that have them together, or conected to the Signal lights, etc..
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Very nice SB! Love the placement of those switches, looks super clean. Wow the dark, nearly evil look in those pics with the trees in the background gives it a dope Predator feel. Just nasty
thanks man. i was going to originally put the switches on the left, next to the vsa switch. but it was a little too crowded on that side.

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SB-

How do the plates of doctors who reside in MD look?

M M 12345?
D D

lol
yes that is exactly what a doctors plates would look like here in md.

Originally Posted by Rafiton
I dont mean nothing, I just was saying that I have my things connected the same way you do. There a lot of people here that have them together, or conected to the Signal lights, etc..
yeah i hear you. i didn't want to connect them to the signal light supply, bc i wanted the ability to turn them on or off whenever i'd like.
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JNC bro love your work. im new to this and was wondering how do i pay if i decided to order any headlights and i notice you live in mass? i live in ct and would be able to to drive down there pay you cash$$ and get the headlights done up????if not its cool
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love the work. will def be contacting you soon to get my headlights done! whats the wait list looking like right now?
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love the work. will def be contacting you soon to get my headlights done! whats the wait list looking like right now?
No list as customers are getting taken care of as they come .

I have been busy with the weather up here NE etc hence things have been a tad slow.
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Originally Posted by SharksBreath
i installed 2 illuminated rocker switches from radio shack.

one for LED strip
one for angel eyes

i installed them under the right side of the steering column. they are out of sight, and easily accessible with my right hand. they are basically right below where your keys hang.

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Hmmm, that switch placement looks familiar!
Also, I just have to say what a nice "cats-eye" effect the ZKW-R projector lenses give off. I've noticed the same effect in mine and just love them.
Nice car Aaron. We gotta plan another get together or something soon!
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