Time for me to retrofit the MDX Jewel eyes!!!

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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 12:16 PM
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Time for me to retrofit the MDX Jewel eyes!!!

So I saw that it could be done and pics have been posted. SO! I just placed and order from TRS


http://www.theretrofitsource.com/clo...l#.U-pJ6mF0zIU


Ill keep this updated
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 12:40 PM
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Link doesn't seen to bring me anywhere. Just a blank screen.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 12:45 PM
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yeah, the link seems to be broken but it's up on trs' facebook page:



https://www.facebook.com/TheRetrofit...e=1&permPage=1

looks like an awesome fit! personally, I would black out the silver housing around the led ellipsoids.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 12:46 PM
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part is no longer available ?
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 01:14 PM
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I chatted with Charlie @ TRS. They are out of stock, and no idea on when they'll have more. There is someone working on this for an 8th Gen Accord (link below). But would love to hear more from the OP!

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...n-Accord-Coupe

Last edited by triax37; Aug 12, 2014 at 01:16 PM.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 01:20 PM
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I should receive them Friday! hopefully
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 01:35 PM
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If this works I would love to see it.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 01:37 PM
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 01:46 PM
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 02:11 PM
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I would like to see how this turns out. As of now I don't think it flows well.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 02:26 PM
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Hope it works, the lights on the RLX are much brighter than my 4G TL HIDs.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 02:27 PM
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So hawt

In for installed pics!
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 02:42 PM
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As much as I want this to work...I'm not liking the gap at the top of the lenses. Also, it looks like it would be better if there was less silver and more dark.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 03:14 PM
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I respect the work done but if you look closely at the headlight edges, many tabs have been melted off/ripped. Also it doesnt appear to be sealed yet as there's a gap, so we'll see
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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^ im in contact with the one shop who has successfully done this in Georgia. They have sent pics and its fully sealed up and working. That pic is when the lense wasn't fully put on yet. So it is 100% doable.


The jewel eyes just shipped out to me today. I will update this thread
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 03:25 PM
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here's another pic from their facebook

Old Aug 12, 2014 | 03:55 PM
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i have a feeling this will look nice!
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 04:15 PM
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I could already imagine how nice this would look installed.

Originally Posted by Will1688
here's another pic from their facebook

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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 04:30 PM
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In for installed pics..
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 06:02 PM
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This is fucking awesome....
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 06:23 PM
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That's freakin' outstanding.....
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
That's freakin' outstanding.....
Incredible!!!!
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 07:18 PM
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Really want to see this installed on the car....
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 08:10 PM
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can't wait to see how it looks on the tl
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 08:25 PM
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Me too! Definitely in to see it installed on the car!
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 08:26 PM
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 09:00 PM
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Those are gonna look awesome
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 09:24 PM
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It's pretty cool, but I think its going to ruin the front end of the TL.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 09:41 PM
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I think I agree with maui^^^. Overall that looks great, but I think it's too different. In other words, it's such a drastic change that it's just gonna be weird to look at on what everyone has been used to for years and years on a 3G TL.
Can't wait to see more pictures, however until I see them on the car, I'm still gonna say I think the best looking 3G headlight is simply a totally stock 07/08 Type S light with ZKW lenses.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 09:52 PM
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Yeah, im very anxious to see these installed on a 3g but I think they might look a bit out of place.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 10:07 PM
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Not a fan of jewel eyes, but still might not look too bad.
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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 10:23 PM
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I thought I was done modding my headlights, but I guess wrong lol. I just hope its not too expensive to retrofit these on my headlights.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 12:15 AM
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how much does this setup cost?
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 12:33 AM
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Just the jewel eyes were 500. I have a spare set of type s headlights to work on so that's no cost. Id say if you wanted another set to work on probable 300 and roughly 100 - 200 in materials to get them working. Ill have a fun next few weeks ahead of me
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 09:45 AM
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Anxious to see these installed. They look great!
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 04:08 PM
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Incredible!!!!
You're avi is better :too cool:

But the lights aint bad lol
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by tl-frank
Really want to see this installed on the car....


This.....
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 05:53 PM
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In for installed pics
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 06:21 PM
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i wasnt planning on doing any mods on my TL-s but this and a-spec kit would make me happy.
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Old Aug 13, 2014 | 08:19 PM
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I'm so damn excited to see the outcome!
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