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09-27-2011, 09:16 PM
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09-27-2011, 09:22 PM
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10-07-2011, 07:00 PM
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I drive a Subata.
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Wow.. very nice!
How much did you have to shell out for the entire thing? Just curious.
How much did you have to shell out for the entire thing? Just curious.
10-07-2011, 07:20 PM
#206
'08 MX5 GT 6spd.
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I bought everything from The Retrofit Source except for the high beams.
Lenses - $55
85122+ - $95
Nokya High Beams - $20
Satin Black Rustoleum - $7-8
Plastic Polish - $10
I ordered some stealth bulbs for my turn signals so there isn't so much color up front. Also, I plan on tinting the side markers on the bumpers. Neither the vinyl or stealth bulbs are in yet.
I did all the work myself. Baking headlights is no biggie and pretty easy after you've done it several times.
I had TL OEM 4300k bulbs and then switched to 6000k cheapies. I liked the color but the light output kinda sucked. They we're nothing compared to the Philips Ultinons I had in my CL. The new Philips 85122+ are...insanely bright. The color isn't quite as nice as the 6000's, but the added light more than makes up for it. When I pull up next to something with OEM HIDs, its not even a fair comparison.
Lenses - $55
85122+ - $95
Nokya High Beams - $20
Satin Black Rustoleum - $7-8
Plastic Polish - $10
I ordered some stealth bulbs for my turn signals so there isn't so much color up front. Also, I plan on tinting the side markers on the bumpers. Neither the vinyl or stealth bulbs are in yet.
I did all the work myself. Baking headlights is no biggie and pretty easy after you've done it several times.
I had TL OEM 4300k bulbs and then switched to 6000k cheapies. I liked the color but the light output kinda sucked. They we're nothing compared to the Philips Ultinons I had in my CL. The new Philips 85122+ are...insanely bright. The color isn't quite as nice as the 6000's, but the added light more than makes up for it. When I pull up next to something with OEM HIDs, its not even a fair comparison.
Last edited by MarbleGT; 10-07-2011 at 07:23 PM.
10-10-2011, 12:10 AM
#207
Whats up with RDX owners?
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I love the 85122+s. Im running them in my TSX projectors at the moment. Nice work btw.
10-25-2011, 08:20 PM
#209
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You know, I was pretty close to getting an MX-5, especially after seeing this pic
The S2k won my heart, but the miata was a lot of fun to drive as well.
02cls you should get the AWD gauges. they look SIIIIIICK
The S2k won my heart, but the miata was a lot of fun to drive as well.
02cls you should get the AWD gauges. they look SIIIIIICK
10-25-2011, 09:35 PM
#210
'08 MX5 GT 6spd.
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The black on white is one of the many awesome special editions that the US doesnt get.
I've seen those, they are nice...although I think im going to just get some white faced gauges like the ones I've got. I found a company that will custom make them.
Also, i need to get my freak'n wheels on. My wedding is in a month, so after that I wont have as much to pay for.....first thing going on is the wheels.
Here's are the ones I bought.
Can't decide if I want spacers or not. What do ya'll think?
I've seen those, they are nice...although I think im going to just get some white faced gauges like the ones I've got. I found a company that will custom make them.
Also, i need to get my freak'n wheels on. My wedding is in a month, so after that I wont have as much to pay for.....first thing going on is the wheels.
Here's are the ones I bought.
Can't decide if I want spacers or not. What do ya'll think?
Last edited by MarbleGT; 10-25-2011 at 09:37 PM.
10-25-2011, 09:39 PM
#211
'08 MX5 GT 6spd.
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Got the stealth bulbs in the turn signals to get rid of the amber color as well as moved the 3000k high beams into the fog lights. They didnt produce enough light to be useful as high beams...however in the foglights, they freak'n ROCK.
It took me a while to get used to the black housed headlights, but I think I like them more and more every day.
It took me a while to get used to the black housed headlights, but I think I like them more and more every day.
10-25-2011, 10:27 PM
#213
In the Mid-South meow
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Looking freaking good dood!!!
10-26-2011, 06:25 PM
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I drive a Subata.
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10-26-2011, 07:37 PM
#217
'08 MX5 GT 6spd.
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Not really.
Everything is separate though. Theres the gauge face, the aluminum backing, the needle caps, etc.
AWD make lots of really cool gauge designs.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...gestestfit.jpg
Everything is separate though. Theres the gauge face, the aluminum backing, the needle caps, etc.
AWD make lots of really cool gauge designs.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...gestestfit.jpg
11-02-2011, 09:20 PM
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'08 MX5 GT 6spd.
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When I replaced it with a short shifter, it did slightly, but I wrapped it in some insulation to kill any extra vibration.
It shouldn't vibrate while in neutral to the point of being annoying.
11-02-2011, 11:43 PM
#220
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Its just a direct connection to the tranny (compared to our Acuras with shift cables). Id find a way to live with it.
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11-08-2011, 11:26 AM
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I like the second pic the most.
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11-08-2011, 11:50 AM
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I drive a Subata.
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Nice pics! 
Did you have any problems with rains so far?
Did you have any problems with rains so far?
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11-08-2011, 12:14 PM
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In the Mid-South meow
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Great photos!
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11-08-2011, 03:23 PM
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The first two pictures are crazy! I thought I was looking at a 1:18 scale model car for a second 
Your car is gorgeous man. Clean and not overdone
Your car is gorgeous man. Clean and not overdone
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11-09-2011, 12:20 AM
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MAN It's nice to see HIDs done right. Looks fantastic
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11-09-2011, 07:33 AM
#231
'08 MX5 GT 6spd.
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thanks!
They look bluer in the photos than they really are, but after getting used to them being slightly more yellow than most HID bulbs, the light output is just ridiculous. That combined with the fogs and its a setup that's hard to beat on dark roads.
They look bluer in the photos than they really are, but after getting used to them being slightly more yellow than most HID bulbs, the light output is just ridiculous. That combined with the fogs and its a setup that's hard to beat on dark roads.
12-07-2011, 08:38 PM
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I like.
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It looks good!
12-08-2011, 10:13 AM
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Looks great! It's not crazy dark but just dark enough.