And yet another Black headlight, different still - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FastLane1000 · 10-25-2012, 11:07 AM

I really appreciate the detailed threads I used for removing the front bumper and opening the headlights. I also was impressed with Andrew at TRS for answering my questions and providing a quality and complete HID kit at a great value. Here's my progress so far...

I did easily remove the corner lights without hurting the mounting tabs. I did this by pushing up on the metal clip to release the bottom of the light. then put a flat tip screw driver in behind the light and pushed out.

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/s...024_105805.jpg

After removing the tape (green Scotch automotive tape) I did have some slight bleed in my paint line. I touched this up little by little with more tape and a very fine brush. I also used a Qtip in mineral spirits to make my lines nice. I have my wiring laid for the HIDs and hope to have finished pics tomorrow.

SubarooMike · 10-25-2012, 11:18 AM

Looks like complete crap.... J/k! Looks fantastic! Great work!:happy0180:

CBR600RR · 10-25-2012, 11:23 AM

Looks great!

chulooz · 10-25-2012, 11:23 AM

on car!!! looks impressive

Beyer Subaru · 10-25-2012, 11:24 AM

Barvo!

VSGTS14 · 10-25-2012, 11:38 AM

installed pics please! i haven't seen anybody paint only the circle around the projector yet..such as black housing, red circle? demon eye. i saw the other guy did the entire part red.

FastLane1000 · 10-25-2012, 12:28 PM

Thanks guys! I took my time yesterday and had distractiongs and didn't get the car back together like I wanted. Hopefully tonight!

Turbowned · 10-25-2012, 03:37 PM

Looks much better than all black. Can't wait to see it installed!

Got3n · 10-25-2012, 03:48 PM

man these look seksi, i just wish i had the patience to do this when i get my car, i would rather just purchase them already blacked out lol

Squishy86 · 10-25-2012, 03:48 PM

Enjoy those retrofits, man! The best bang for your buck. I've talked to Andrew before and he's very helpful.

FastLane1000 · 10-25-2012, 04:50 PM

Hopefully there will be some good quality stuff at SEMA. Most aftermarket headlights Ive seen are poor fit, finish and overall quality.

FastLane1000 · 10-26-2012, 01:11 AM

pics added

wbradley · 10-26-2012, 10:20 AM

The black looks good, almost like something the factory would do on a mid-model refresh. However, it's a LOT of work.

Enjoy!

JWMotoring · 10-26-2012, 10:48 AM

Those look great!

10-25-2012, 11:07 AM	#1
FastLane1000 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: White FR-S, 6M Location: East Tennessee Posts: 272 Thanks: 70 Thanked 92 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	And yet another Black headlight, different still I really appreciate the detailed threads I used for removing the front bumper and opening the headlights. I also was impressed with Andrew at TRS for answering my questions and providing a quality and complete HID kit at a great value. Here's my progress so far... I did easily remove the corner lights without hurting the mounting tabs. I did this by pushing up on the metal clip to release the bottom of the light. then put a flat tip screw driver in behind the light and pushed out. http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/s...024_105805.jpg After removing the tape (green Scotch automotive tape) I did have some slight bleed in my paint line. I touched this up little by little with more tape and a very fine brush. I also used a Qtip in mineral spirits to make my lines nice. I have my wiring laid for the HIDs and hope to have finished pics tomorrow. Last edited by FastLane1000; 10-26-2012 at 01:10 AM. Reason: added more info/clarification

10-25-2012, 11:38 AM	#6
VSGTS14 987 Motorsports Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '13 WO FR-S Location: Phillipsburg, NJ Posts: 340 Thanks: 1 Thanked 97 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	installed pics please! i haven't seen anybody paint only the circle around the projector yet..such as black housing, red circle? demon eye. i saw the other guy did the entire part red. __________________ '13 WO FR-S Track Car Build

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10-25-2012, 11:18 AM	#2
SubarooMike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaroooo Location: Delaware Posts: 127 Thanks: 85 Thanked 52 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks like complete crap.... J/k! Looks fantastic! Great work!:happy0180:

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10-25-2012, 12:28 PM	#7
FastLane1000 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: White FR-S, 6M Location: East Tennessee Posts: 272 Thanks: 70 Thanked 92 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks guys! I took my time yesterday and had distractiongs and didn't get the car back together like I wanted. Hopefully tonight!

10-25-2012, 03:48 PM	#10
Squishy86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Your Car Location: San Diego Posts: 439 Thanks: 461 Thanked 225 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Enjoy those retrofits, man! The best bang for your buck. I've talked to Andrew before and he's very helpful.

10-25-2012, 04:50 PM	#11
FastLane1000 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: White FR-S, 6M Location: East Tennessee Posts: 272 Thanks: 70 Thanked 92 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hopefully there will be some good quality stuff at SEMA. Most aftermarket headlights Ive seen are poor fit, finish and overall quality.

10-26-2012, 01:11 AM	#12
FastLane1000 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: White FR-S, 6M Location: East Tennessee Posts: 272 Thanks: 70 Thanked 92 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	pics added

10-26-2012, 10:48 AM	#14
JWMotoring Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FR-S baby! Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 804 Thanks: 16 Thanked 52 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Those look great!

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