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Old 12-15-2015, 07:10 PM
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Hey everyone,

Just wanted to update since Kostantinos requested. lol. Working hard at the harness. The product should be finished by the end of the month. Taking long because everything has to be done right and all the measurements and mounting locations (relays) gotta be in areas that are hidden for a clean install. The only thing I wont wire is the headlight adjuster because at this point I am looking to avoid running anything through the firewall. So, 99% complete plug and play harness.



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nice progress. I will eventually get these headlights. DO they make LHD headlights like these, or are they RHD only. I've paid more for ctr headlights from Germany in the past. I am just curious. Thanks
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They do make LHD ones. I believe you can find them in France.
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Originally Posted by balistek
nice progress. I will eventually get these headlights. DO they make LHD headlights like these, or are they RHD only. I've paid more for ctr headlights from Germany in the past. I am just curious. Thanks
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They do make LHD ones. I believe you can find them in France.
Thanks, they come in both rhd/lhd. Just have to get it from the correct lhd country. I have another set on the way.













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visited your website. glad to find a place where the harness is located. How is the light output in comparison to stock HID. I love the look, but I just feel the light output is diminished compared to stock.
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Stupid Canadian dollar... I'd be on these lights and your harness. Great job!
Old 01-19-2016, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by balistek
visited your website. glad to find a place where the harness is located. How is the light output in comparison to stock HID. I love the look, but I just feel the light output is diminished compared to stock.
Thanks! Hmm... the light output is about the same on lowbeam. As for highbeam, I'd say it isn't as bright, since you do lose out on the halogen highbeam. But I don't really know by how much. I'm running morimoto bulbs and the morimoto led fogs. Both at 5k.




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Stupid Canadian dollar... I'd be on these lights and your harness. Great job!
Lol, Canadian dollar isn't that bad. I know of some people from Vancouver who drives down to washington outlets and shop all the time because it's cheaper. Thanks! I am hoping to start on more headlight wiring harnesses soon. Will be customizing an EP3 headlight shortly and many other mods coming.
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nice thanks for teh photos. I had an EP3. I bought the lhd ctr headlights back then. Best bang for buck imo. I'll be modding like crazy after graduate school is over. Tuition is killing me atm. thanks again,

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Originally Posted by KmanKD
I'm running morimoto bulbs and the morimoto led fogs. Both at 5k.
There's the brightness problem right there. Get a set of the Osram Cool Blue Intense bulbs.
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Originally Posted by balistek
nice thanks for teh photos. I had an EP3. I bought the lhd ctr headlights back then. Best bang for buck imo. I'll be modding like crazy after graduate school is over. Tuition is killing me atm. thanks again,

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Ah I see, keep me updated when you start modding again.

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There's the brightness problem right there. Get a set of the Osram Cool Blue Intense bulbs.
lol I will look into it when I remove the headlights again. for the moment, I dont really drive at night so it hasn't bothered me yet. Thanks!
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Thumbs up Nice Mods

How difficult was it to get the intersection light to work? Nice job on the headlight mods.
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How difficult was it to get the intersection light to work? Nice job on the headlight mods.
I have a supplier that I get the intersection modules from. I do all the wiring on the headlights to get everything working.
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I have the lights but do not have those hooked up. What modules were used for the install, were they expensive? I'd like to get some of your advise in hooking them up.
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I have the lights but do not have those hooked up. What modules were used for the install, were they expensive? I'd like to get some of your advise in hooking them up.
I sell plug and play kits for these headlights. Different options available. PM me for more info
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Sounds great. Very interested. Left a PM
Thanks
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Originally Posted by Volkr55
Sounds great. Very interested. Left a PM
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Hello everyone,

For anyone who tried contacting me via my contact form on RatchetRacing.com I apologize I am having some issues with my contact section. I can read your questions but it is not showing me your names or contact info. I hope to get this fixed soon. In the mean time, please pm me regarding harnesses or email at Kevin@RatchetRacing.com or for general inquiries, Info@RatchetRacing.com. Thanks.
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Hi everyone,

sorry I've been neglecting on updating this thread with things pertaining to my vehicle. Work has been insane lately and I've been managing a million things at once. Here are some pics to catch you all up on my vehicle's progress...

































































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In Russia, like USDM parts, Americans like JDM!
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In Russia, like USDM parts, Americans like JDM!
Americans like everything that isn't oem. Lol
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Originally Posted by KmanKD
Americans like everything that isn't oem. Lol
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Nice! I see we have some similar ideas...
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Here protection of an oil pan on the adult)))
There is a metal, is from a composite!



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Originally Posted by cu2wagon
Nice! I see we have some similar ideas...
what are these ideas? lol


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Here protection of an oil pan on the adult)))
There is a metal, is from a composite!



looks nicer than what we have lol
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what are these ideas? lol
Mainly replacing all the "A" stuff for "H" stuff and adding back on all the parts the rest of the world got that we did not. Plus the LEDs, sills, visors, wheels...

It just seems like you have more time and capital to rip through the changes and I've gotten a bit wishy-washy on some things I was thinking about (visors, wheels).

Car looks really good. I'll be watching intently.

Oh, and great job on the bi-xenon harness! That is awesome.
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Sweet update! Are those the power folding mirrors? Where'd you source them? Also, when you replace the switch, did you lose any existing USDM functionality?
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This is literally my first post so please forgive the ignorance. What is the draw with using the parts from the Honda? Is it like getting back to your roots type thing?
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Originally Posted by donaldmr
This is literally my first post so please forgive the ignorance. What is the draw with using the parts from the Honda? Is it like getting back to your roots type thing?
it comes down to the curly haired kid wanting straight hair and the straight haired kid, curling their hair...wanting what we don't have
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Originally Posted by kostantinos
it comes down to the curly haired kid wanting straight hair and the straight haired kid, curling their hair...wanting what we don't have
That, and his Accord door sills are LED illuminated, whereas the Acura ones don't have that option.

As for the grille, the Acura grille is generally viewed as an ugly beak lol
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As I understand, now became possible to send from Russia JDM parts!
Earlier there was everything on the contrary)))) Lol
...price question!?
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Yeah too expensive to ship the items over. I want the NH788P front sport bumper, but it's too expensive after all costs are accounted for
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Yeah too expensive to ship the items over. I want the NH788P front sport bumper, but it's too expensive after all costs are accounted for
It not cargo within loading of range! Very big weight of volume which prevails over weight physical (25kg=150 kg).

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The Modulo bumper costs as at you!!!
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Hey MoonRover. What is the meaning of "))))" when you write that in your reply? I'm not familiar with what that means, sorry for my ignorance, Im just curious.
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Hey MoonRover. What is the meaning of "))))" when you write that in your reply? I'm not familiar with what that means, sorry for my ignorance, Im just curious.
I think it's like smiling.
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I think it's like smiling.
Exactly, it Lol or smile!
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Exactly, it Lol or smile!
But where are the eyeballs??

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But where are the eyeballs??

Compact style, in Russian!

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Originally Posted by xtcnrice
Yeah too expensive to ship the items over. I want the NH788P front sport bumper, but it's too expensive after all costs are accounted for
They make it in bellanova/orchid? Didn't know that
Do you have the part #
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