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skoodge · 05-31-2012, 12:37 AM

Quick update with some pics of the new headlights at night, no more yellow!

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Jayp · 05-31-2012, 02:07 AM

Awesome job with the headlights. I too was about to switch out my stock bulbs for the ones you put it. However, I wasn't to sure about the glare I'll be making in regards to the other drivers. Do you mind taking pics of it shining against a wall or something? Thanks!

skoodge · 05-31-2012, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayp

Awesome job with the headlights. I too was about to switch out my stock bulbs for the ones you put it. However, I wasn't to sure about the glare I'll be making in regards to the other drivers. Do you mind taking pics of it shining against a wall or something? Thanks!

I'll take those pics either tomorrow night or friday when I'm installing the engine bay lights, already been in and out of the house too many times tonight, been waking people up.:P The glare isn't bad, and after driving at night I can say the improved visibility is great!

EDIT: Just finished taking off the FR-S badge. It's made of cheap metal and snapped once it was off. Be careful though as the metal from the badge and on the trunk gets very hot after using a blow dryer on it, scalded my thumb when taking the badge off. Then I used some goo gone (car-safe) on a microfiber towel to get the residue off, there was a lot left over. But it's clean and looks great.

Jordo! · 05-31-2012, 02:32 AM

Looks good.

The Sylvania Silverstars burn out very quickly... if you want brighter lights it will be cheaper in the long run to get a HID plug and play kit -- trust me.

skoodge · 05-31-2012, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Looks good.

The Sylvania Silverstars burn out very quickly... if you want brighter lights it will be cheaper in the long run to get a HID plug and play kit -- trust me.

Damn how quickly? Cause if they can last at least a month or two I can get an HID kit in there.

WRXGuy1 · 05-31-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by skoodge

Damn how quickly? Cause if they can last at least a month or two I can get an HID kit in there.

Look on the back of the packaging, from what I recall they have at least a year warranty.

I've used SharpHID in the past, they have great HID kits for the price and unless they've changed, they offer a lifetime warranty. A full HID kit only costs $75 when you buy the optional wiring harness (a must IMO).

http://www.sharphid.com/category_s/1.htm

Jordo! · 05-31-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by skoodge

Damn how quickly? Cause if they can last at least a month or two I can get an HID kit in there.

I literally found myself replacing at least one every few months. After a few rounds of that I decided the HID kit was going to be cheaper.

Xenon is good -- probably any plug and play will be fine. The whiter the light (i.e., less ricey) the brighter the lumens and the less heat produced.

skoodge · 06-04-2012, 11:44 AM

Just gonna dump some photos.

Here she is on a lift so I could get a quote for a custom exhaust. It will be made/put on next week sometime.

Some images from the auto club meetup I went to, this is only a few of our members

Turbowned · 06-04-2012, 01:27 PM

I'm like the only one who's had good luck with Silverstars, lol. They do tend to burn out quickly. I say run 'em til they burn out then look for other options.

skoodge · 06-06-2012, 03:56 PM

Today I had the windows tinted, 15% all around, 25% on the front windshield. Afterwards, following shawn's advice from his "frs with black wheels" thread I plasti dipped the wheels black. It looks pretty good, not exactly perfect but it'll do until I have the spare cash lying around to get them powder coated. After that I installed my lighting package from Automation Lighting and it looks fantastic! The shipping was fast an the product is great I really recommend it as it's only $25.

Hanakuso · 06-06-2012, 04:01 PM

Tinted the front windshield?

skoodge · 06-06-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanakuso

Tinted the front windshield?

Depends on if you're a cop.

Jay Grey · 06-06-2012, 05:06 PM

Congrats, I think the few mods you did look great. I feel the little things that you add make a big difference. Hate when people over do it with silly nonsense.

skoodge · 06-06-2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay Grey

Congrats, I think the few mods you did look great. I feel the little things that you add make a big difference. Hate when people over do it with silly nonsense.

Yeah I'm thinking subtlety works best with this car.

05-31-2012, 12:37 AM	#57
skoodge Addicted to cars Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S AT Location: Florida Posts: 178 Thanks: 5 Thanked 83 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Quick update with some pics of the new headlights at night, no more yellow! : __________________ 2009 370z (sold), 2011 Mustang v6 Premium (sold), 2013 FR-S [Whiteout](current)

06-04-2012, 11:44 AM	#64
skoodge Addicted to cars Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S AT Location: Florida Posts: 178 Thanks: 5 Thanked 83 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just gonna dump some photos. Here she is on a lift so I could get a quote for a custom exhaust. It will be made/put on next week sometime. Some images from the auto club meetup I went to, this is only a few of our members __________________ 2009 370z (sold), 2011 Mustang v6 Premium (sold), 2013 FR-S [Whiteout](current)

06-06-2012, 03:56 PM	#66
skoodge Addicted to cars Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S AT Location: Florida Posts: 178 Thanks: 5 Thanked 83 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Today I had the windows tinted, 15% all around, 25% on the front windshield. Afterwards, following shawn's advice from his "frs with black wheels" thread I plasti dipped the wheels black. It looks pretty good, not exactly perfect but it'll do until I have the spare cash lying around to get them powder coated. After that I installed my lighting package from Automation Lighting and it looks fantastic! The shipping was fast an the product is great I really recommend it as it's only $25. __________________ 2009 370z (sold), 2011 Mustang v6 Premium (sold), 2013 FR-S [Whiteout](current)

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