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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 09:55 PM
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Complete headlight make over

ok so im doing an entire head light make over...
i have an 04 TL/nav
clearing the head light lens
then im putting in switch back xenon white and amber LEDs for the blinker 7443
then im putting in 9006 xenon white LEDs for the fog lights to get rid of the DRL look of the fog (yellowish skin tone) and on top of all that im putting in 4 Umnitza xenon white angel eyes inside the head light assembly
and i already have two 12 inch strip LEDs wired to run when the car turns on like the mercedes/audi LED strips that run without the head lights, then since my car is 7 years old im going to replace the stock HIDs since they are faded with the sylvania version of the phillips OEM, i was wondering if anyone had comments, questions, or if anyone wanted pics? maybe some advice since i havent opened my headlights before? thanks
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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or if anyone wants a DIY after im done with pics?
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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Post up some before and after pictures

I've only opened up my headlights once and it turned into a bigger project than I thought it would be. Just take your time and don't lose any parts you take off of the car.
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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I would def upgrade to a ZKW or ZKW-R replica lens.
One of the best subtle mods I've done.
I've got nice light output with ZKW-R lens and genuine 85122+ Philips bulbs.
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 10:32 PM
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Sounds interesting...def post some before and after pics.

In regards to your HID D2S bulbs your replacing...go OSRAM CBI or Philips ColorMatch. Those are some top notch bulbs. Kinda difficult to get in the States but it can be done...I have the CBI's. Cost me a little over $200, but they can be had for as low as $180 with group-buys and what not. From what I understand they're brighter with 3400 lumens compared to 3100 or 3200 lumens in the OEM bulbs. All acheived while also having a higher color rating of 5000 kelvin. I sound like an OSRAM sales rep...ha. Honestly tho they are some wicked bulbs. I continuously hear good things about them.

Good luck man...
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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A detailed DIY would be greatly appreciated!

And lots of pics!
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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sweet thanks so much for the support I ordered all the lights i needed for the project and everything should be here by august 7th at the very latest and ill post my DIY and my before and after pictures on this thread
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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oh btw my car is WDP, and im looking for cleared tail light lenses and a WDP wing spoiler if anyone hears about either of those
thanks
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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cant wait to see this! sounds very cool
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 12:49 AM
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look around a couple of threads for the problems that unmitza v2 halos have been causing...
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 12:56 AM
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^You mean how half of the halo have been turning off randomly then consistently?
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by mrlal8
look around a couple of threads for the problems that unmitza v2 halos have been causing...
Yeah I decided to buy a different brand with better reviews I just thought more people would recognize the umnitza
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by NAMco
^You mean how half of the halo have been turning off randomly then consistently?
yea

Originally Posted by frs1994
Yeah I decided to buy a different brand with better reviews I just thought more people would recognize the umnitza
they ar alls shot ive had experience with 3 different sets I would advise you to get zkw-rs achieve a shapr cutoff off line and just clear or black out the headlights
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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and.... there's no pictures.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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pics pics pics
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