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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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Getting Fixed Up Night Halo's

Guys, This is the best I could do with a 10mp camera. It still really does no justice for these











This is it...
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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nice i like it good job
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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Looks nice!
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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Thanks!!
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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They look sick in person!!!
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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Nice, are these CC halos or LED's?
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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there LED's
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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They look great.
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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They look too big and "thick" (no homo), but it could just be the camera.

Why two threads?
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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Nice!
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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loooks ridiculously clean
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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So these are the Orion V2's?
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 10:54 AM
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Yep, these are the Orion V2's.

They seem to be really bright. I wonder if the output can be adjusted?
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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Yep, these are the Orion V2's.

They seem to be really bright. I wonder if the output can be adjusted?
yep, they are. and no they can't be dimmed. i have a set sitting on the shelf. tested them out and they match my 6000k hid's pretty well. these will be part of my headlight upgrade.

these will not be used as my daytime runners, 07TLFIXITUP, did you kill you DRL's? by that i mean disable them?
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Timb227
They look too big and "thick" (no homo), but it could just be the camera.

Why two threads?

2 threads bc I took the day pics 2 days apart from the night pix.

They are bright and Thanks again guys. MeM04TL helped me with the install I owe him a big thank you!

I was really shooting for a particular look with this car and JnC helped me obtain that look.
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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Looks real clean and changes the front look of the car, but I really really dislike the thickness and full circle effect, I think they should have a gap either on the top or the bottom.
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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Wow looks really good GREAT JOB!
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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How much does something like that cost to make your headlights look like that
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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if you cant install yourself at least 200 dollars installation + kit prolly
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 03:06 AM
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Figure this...

Switchbacks - $45
Halo's - $180
ZKW-R's & 85122+'s - $!50
Fee for the lights - $200
Shipping - $50

Oh yeah and if you want to include the paint work - $150

Basically $750....
damn...
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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^damn, didn't realize it cost that much. Ill keep my blackout headlights at that cost.
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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^Agreed. That's A-Spec kit money.
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bforbrian
Looks real clean and changes the front look of the car, but I really really dislike the thickness and full circle effect, I think they should have a gap either on the top or the bottom.
+2. I was looking to upgrade but the thickness is what I have against it. I like the fact the CCFLs are very thin and understated and just bright enough. But on the new rings the color is nice and I bet it is more durable and safer.

There is no doubt that rings look better in person than any picture.

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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 01:36 AM
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They make your car look like an eBay ad. BMW angel eye effect for 3x the price. Your car is not an 03+ BMW, be proud of it the way it is.
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 12:11 AM
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thas hot good job lol
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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They make your car look like an eBay ad. BMW angel eye effect for 3x the price. Your car is not an 03+ BMW, be proud of it the way it is.
So I guess the new Land Rovers and the up-level Chevy Camaros are BMW imitations as well?
They also come with halos from the factory. Only difference is they are LED rings and not halogens like BMW uses.

It's a neat mod and the highest form of flattery for BMW without robbing them of their orginality.

What is imitation is those vehicles that have the nasty blue headlights imitating the real HID's. It's terrible because they just cast an extremely bright blue light across the road in multiple directions and blind oncoming traffic. I even see minivans and some older cars that have the lines in their headlights rocking this look.
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by jptl04
yep, they are. and no they can't be dimmed.
Incorrect. A resistor on the main lead will provide reduced output; a pulse wave modulator will allow you to brighten/dim the V2's akin to an incandescent.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by DeathMetal
Incorrect. A resistor on the main lead will provide reduced output; a pulse wave modulator will allow you to brighten/dim the V2's akin to an incandescent.
i saying without adding extra crap, smart ass JK. "pulse wave modulator" WOW! what an LED junkie! love your LED work

besides who the hell would wanna dim them? they match the HID's. the light output looks perfect!
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by jptl04
i saying without adding extra crap, smart ass JK. "pulse wave modulator" WOW! what an LED junkie! love your LED work
Thanks, man...yeah, yeah, I know...smart-ass comment indeed.
besides who the hell would wanna dim them? they match the HID's. the light output looks perfect!
AGREED!

Thanks for the compliment. Love your TL, man...can't wait until the spring/summer so I can finally start to put my foot in with the WDP crew. You guys set a high bar!!!!
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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is there a difference in light output from the LED's at night? can you post pics inside the car at night? just wanted to see cause i myself have a pair sitting at home. also how hard was it to install?
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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There is absolutely no output value at all in regards to visabillity with these LED's... Maybe if it were pitch ass black, and maybe if the moon was out you could get away with it. As far as pimping around town with just the led's at night, a police officer wouldnt know the difference bc these are bright as a mf... JnC said there was MUCH labor involved with these. I'm pretty sure his cost to install these went up after he did mine lol. He's busy though. get on his list and be ready when he contacts you..
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