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Old May 18, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by leohaha2003
Did you email umnitza about this problem? cuz i was looking forward to get a set of these.
i've e-mailed them ad they told me it woudnt block "appreciable amount of light on the road " i didnt want to take a chance and took the advice from JNC Jnc any comments on this ?
Old May 19, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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JNC I did this install before I knew you were the man at this. I cleared my corners and put halos on the inside front lights but for some reason humidity keeps getting in what am I doing wrong, thanks.
Old May 19, 2009 | 12:50 PM
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Is there a reason to paint the fog light bulb cover. Is it just for looks? Does it actually block out the light so you can just see the fogs on? Confused and a noob when it comes to TL lights. Just want to know if this is an option i might want to go with. Thanks in advance.
Old May 19, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by dwb993
Agreed. JnC can rock some headlights. As soon as I have the $$$, my headlights are going to him, fer sure.
Great job on those lights, bro.
Not that I'm advocating for nickel and diming people, but damn, Lankanboy1 owes you a fat tip! Those headlights looked like hell, the before and after shots are amazing.
Old May 19, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by typesfever
JNC I did this install before I knew you were the man at this. I cleared my corners and put halos on the inside front lights but for some reason humidity keeps getting in what am I doing wrong, thanks.
From what I've read all around, unless you open/seal the headlights in a humidity-free environment (as they are done at the factory), you'll get a bit of fogging due to the moisture left inside the lights, but that should clear after a minute or two of the lights being on.

That said, if you continuously get fogging, they're simply not sealed. I thought of doing this in my finished basement, where the dehumidifier runs and (especially during winter months) the humidity is @ < 10%, but I decided to defer to JnC based on the quality of his work and the pictures to prove it!!

If the fogging doesn't go away after a few minutes, it's time to re-seal.
Old May 19, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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Not that I'm advocating for nickel and diming people, but damn, Lankanboy1 owes you a fat tip! Those headlights looked like hell, the before and after shots are amazing.
You think that set had a make over?? Wait till you guys see what I am working on right now One of the members sent me a set of headlights from NY that was worked on in the past by a local shop. From the looks of the work it seems like that the worker either didnt like the customer or had a personal beef with him, the set has been butchered beyond belief. Every piece in the headlight is broken, turn signal reflector, main bezel, chrome bezel. Who ever opened the headlights went around with a screwdriver and yanked the whole silicone channel out of shape . To get rid of fogging problem there have been holes drilled into the front clear plastic lens

BUT I love a Challenger so these will be brought back to life once I am done with them as well .

Before and after pictures to follow.
Old May 19, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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Is there a reason to paint the fog light bulb cover. Is it just for looks? Does it actually block out the light so you can just see the fogs on? Confused and a noob when it comes to TL lights. Just want to know if this is an option i might want to go with. Thanks in advance.


Its just for looks. It does not block any light. Once the cover is painted the black paint reflects in the fog light reflector and gives it a blacked out look as well hence completes the semi homogeneous chrome/black look of the headlight.
Old May 19, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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JnC how can I contact you besides here so I could redo my lights, the front covers are in perfect shape and the corners only have the amber reflector removed and I put halos on the daytime running lights but I wanted to do the color match and carbon fiber in-lays would you be willing to do a swap let me know I love your work.
Old May 19, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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JnC how can I contact you besides here so I could redo my lights, the front covers are in perfect shape and the corners only have the amber reflector removed and I put halos on the daytime running lights but I wanted to do the color match and carbon fiber in-lays would you be willing to do a swap let me know I love your work.

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Old May 19, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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Another side venture for now in colleboration with one of my very first clients through AZ.

07-08 Base TL headlights
Partially chrome
Matte Silver V2
ZKW replicas
Quad Xenon projectors
Type S diffusers


^^ Very extensive project with the quad xenon projectors but it will be worth the wait, I dont plan on repeating the above stated project as it has taken me over 2 weeks to finish, it will be the one and only real quad xenon 3G TL headlights I will make for the public .
Old May 20, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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WOW... That's dope right there... any spy shot of that build... I know it's going to be insane when done...
Old May 20, 2009 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by rodneyc77
WOW... That's dope right there... any spy shot of that build... I know it's going to be insane when done...
Everything is done, the only thing thats left is adjusting the auxilary projectors to match the output of the main low/hi beam.

Here are some "spy" shots lol











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:surrender



I officially going to hate on whoever is getting those headlights



Great Work JnC...

PS: is there any possibility I can buy them from you... and just tell the "owner" your dog ate them
Old May 20, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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JnC, I emailed you earlier today if you got it let me know whats up so I can start getting what you need........I'm a little anxious can't you tell lol.....
Old May 21, 2009 | 09:19 AM
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BoBByLiGhT83--Blacked out V2, Carbon Fiber, ZKW
handsom-hustla- Blacked out V1, Painted fog light bulb cover,sylvannia fogs, zkw, 85122+,carbon fiber.
CtXtremes-- Cleared
lacrossekid1010-- Blacked out V2, Painted fog light bulb cover, ZKW, Carbon Fiber, 85122+, switchbacks
rka4570--Blacked out V2, ZKW replica swap, amber diffusers left in, chrome strip painted black
SCS15 - Blacked out V2, ZKW

06 TL
caucasiansiDe -- Cleared, Blacked out V2, painted fog light bulb cover,
thechamp531 -- Cleared, ZKW Replica

07-08 Base
Baxton -- Blacked out V2, ZKW-R

07-08 Type S

Juruki-- Blacked Out V2
wdp415-- Blacked out V2 with CF inlays
Old May 21, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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Got this set in for repair work and customization from a member in Long Island, apparantly he had a local shop do some work and they messed up the headlights BAD. I will let the pictures do the talking.


Some "Before" pictures


This is how they rolled in, I thought the turn signal tint was for aesthetics but I was wrong, who ever worked on the headlights couldn’t fathom the idea of people looking at what was going on behind the tint so they installed it to cover the damage.



Broken turn signal reflector, broken main bezel, broken off chrome strip



My biggest issue, silicone channel all messed up all around the headlight









A 9005 HID kit was also installed in a 9006 opening and held in place with screws an metal strip.




The carnage continuous



















Some "AFTER" pictures










Old May 21, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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BTW here is what was done the headlights

This is what was done to the headlights.

Holes in the front lenses were fixed.
Silicone channel was fixed.
Turn signal reflector was mended and covered with CF inlays to hide the cracks.
Main bezel was fixed.
Blacked out V2
HID kit bulbs were tossed out and replaced with halogen bulbs.
The screws that were drilled into the headlights were taken out and holes were sealed.
Front lenses were refinished.
Old May 21, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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Wow, talk about being a savior!

Looks good.

I'm a new TL owner (2005) and will love to do this MOD with you shortly, but is this a temporary price?
Old May 21, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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OMG!!!

that quad xenon is sweet! damn i should of thought of that!
Old May 21, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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Man JnC is the man! Before and after pics say it all. If your doubting
then your
The more I see your work JnC the more I cant wait to send you mine.
Old May 21, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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Wow, with every pic you post, you prove yourself JnC.
Old May 21, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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nice work man.... very nice work
Old May 21, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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i got a pair of stock RSX 02-04 headlights i would trade for some TL's. If you want to play with those
Old May 21, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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i got a pair of stock RSX 02-04 headlights i would trade for some TL's. If you want to play with those
good one!
Old May 22, 2009 | 08:29 AM
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lacrossekid1010-- Blacked out V2, Painted fog light bulb cover, ZKW, Carbon Fiber, 85122+, switchbacks
rka4570--Blacked out V2, ZKW replica swap, amber diffusers left in, chrome strip painted black
SCS15 - Blacked out V2, ZKW
DecaFe1-- Blacked out V2 with partial amber diffuser

06 TL

thechamp531 -- Cleared, ZKW Replica
Ackin-4Life -- blacked out v2 w/ painted fog lamp area

07-08 Base
Baxton -- Blacked out V2, ZKW-R

07-08 Type S

wdp415-- Blacked out V2 with CF inlays
andyc123-- Blacked out V2[/QUOTE]
Old May 22, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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nice job on the quad projectors! looks amazing
Old May 23, 2009 | 08:15 AM
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Hey jnc the 85122+ single bulb should be there in a couple days along with the ZKW replica and i am going to send my headlights out on monday
Old May 23, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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the bulb is plug an play....you dont need to send it to him. You will just install it once your lights come back to you! (yea I didn't know that either)

Buy yourself a T-20 Torx scerewdriver thingy. You need it to open up the back of the headlight to swap out your ballast harness and bulb
Old May 23, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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Hey JnC can I get a rough estimate when you would be staring my lights?
Old May 23, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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Hey JNC.. how did you fill in those holes they drilled into the headlight?! Dang you are the man.. I dunno if I should do it myself or let you do it now!! haha..
Old May 23, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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jnc please add me to the list 06 TL - blacked out v2 w/ painted fog lamp area
Old May 23, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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JNC add me on the list, I am sure what I want this time. Cleared out.

05 Acura TL Yungwallstreet08.
Old May 24, 2009 | 05:33 AM
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lacrossekid1010-- Blacked out V2, Painted fog light bulb cover, ZKW, Carbon Fiber, 85122+, switchbacks
rka4570--Blacked out V2, ZKW replica swap, amber diffusers left in, chrome strip painted black
SCS15 - Blacked out V2, ZKW
DecaFe1-- Blacked out V2 with partial amber diffuser
Yukoncole-- AM Colormatched V2, painted fog light cover

06 TL

thechamp531 -- Cleared, ZKW Replica
Ackin-4Life -- Blacked out V2, painted fog light cover
swttl1985-- Blacked out V2, painted fog light cover
07-08 Base
Baxton -- Blacked out V2, ZKW-R

07-08 Type S

wdp415-- Blacked out V2 with CF inlays
andyc123-- Blacked out V2
Old May 24, 2009 | 05:33 AM
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Hey JnC can I get a rough estimate when you would be staring my lights?

Your headlights will be done this week
Old May 24, 2009 | 05:34 AM
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jnc please add me to the list 06 TL - blacked out v2 w/ painted fog lamp area
Added.
Old May 24, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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Blacked out V2 with OEM amber diffuser, silver OEM bezel painted Anthracite, Flat (matte) Black finish





On the car:

Old May 24, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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^ Man, that is one HOT AM TL!!
Old May 24, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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rka4570's headlights

Details

04-05 TL headlights
Blacked out V2
ZKW replica lenses
Partial amber diffusers
Painted chrome strip











Old May 24, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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04-05 TL

lacrossekid1010-- Blacked out V2, Painted fog light bulb cover, ZKW, Carbon Fiber, 85122+, switchbacks
SCS15 - Blacked out V2, ZKW
DecaFe1-- Blacked out V2 with partial amber diffuser
Yukoncole-- AM Colormatched V2, painted fog light cover

06 TL

thechamp531 -- Cleared, ZKW Replica
Ackin-4Life -- Blacked out V2, painted fog light cover
swttl1985-- Blacked out V2, painted fog light cover
07-08 Base
Baxton -- Blacked out V2, ZKW-R

07-08 Type S

wdp415-- Blacked out V2 with CF inlays
andyc123-- Blacked out V2
Old May 24, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JnC
Details

04-05 TL headlights
Blacked out V2
ZKW replica lenses
Partial amber diffusers
Painted chrome strip











The lights look great! Paypal funds sent



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