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I'm not 100% sold on the look... but the light output is awesome and you did a fantastic job with the install and write up! definitely on my potential mod list
it definitely gives the VX a more futuristic look, reminds me of the police 300's and magnums from "the island"
Last edited by etlsport : 05/18/2011 at 07:28 AM
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wow, I'm doing this as soon as I can. The stock lights are pretty anemic and I've been wanting something better. This is fantastic. Thanks for the great info.
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Nice job Ryan...
Crap, now I've got another back burner project.....
GREAT write up...
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nice write up..
I thought about doing this about a yr ago but dont plan on
using aftermarket Projectors. They are tend to be not engineered
as well as OEM stuff. And they are all about 20% smaller too.
I compared aftermarket stuff with my factory Projectors on my
Lexus or Svx, both OE stuff is a bit larger diameter, and I know they
have better light output.
So I was going to buy a set of used BMW/Lexus or SVX headlights
pull out the projectors, add some 5k HIDs and possibly take on the
project.
It was either that, or maybe even go with a set of Infinity factory
multi projector headlights and use them for the conversion.|
To me, this is would be a worthwhile swap
Check out our VX accessories @
www.planetsvx.com
click on the Vehicross button on the left side
of the page
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I had OEM projectors on my last car Mazda RX-8 and they were very nice, put out a lot of light, but this specific kit from V-LEDs is larger and puts out far more light than those OEM, and the built in hi/low switch that moves the internal shield on this specific kit is much better than the typical OEM halogen hi beams.Originally Posted by Vehi-Cross-Az
Once you get around to spending 5x the time in labor and R&D on your homemade kit we can compare output levels and especially the aiming of the beams which you do not have to worry with this kit ;-) For me this was the perfect solution to wanting some type of projector without the risk of ruining the stock housings with R&D. And it is just a huge plus that you don't have to worry with aiming problems or the hi beam problems that most OEM conversions would have, and the light output is far better than the OEM's I have experienced. Seems pointless to me to put in R&D on something that has already been made to fit, but to each their own :-)
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I was just about to suggest painting the inside of the light to match the color of the truck. Lots of new corvette owners have done this and it looks great on their rides.
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Haha, yes that is exactly what I did my VX is black, the projectors and housing are now black. If your VX is a different color and you can't find spray paint to match just go have a shop spray the pieces for you.
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Unless laws have changed, you use to be able to get your color shoved into a rattle can at a good automotive paint store.
Greetings, Earthling. We come in peace... Never mind "Paris to Dakar", the VehiCROSS looks ready for the Martian desert.
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Yeah something as small as these lights and pieces the shop couldn't charge more than $50! Can you powder coat plastic?
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This thread might be of interest for anyone contemplating this project...
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...threadid=20484
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Just added it to my ebay watch listThanks Mav
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Nice write up! The look of your headlights is very unique & mean.
I'm still working on the Fj crusier headlight mod that should fill the entire headlight cutout with an HID bulb and a halo ring. I'll probably start working on it later this summer after I finish some other projects and hopefully my headlights will turn out as good as yours
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Pretty sweet!
You should convert those MicroDE's to HID, too
DDM Tuning also makes a slim kit for ~$68, 55W no less. Price includes the harneses. I have a set for my car.
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DD...ast-35W-or-55W
Last edited by eternal21 : 05/21/2011 at 12:11 AM
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The Micro DE's are HID. They match perfectly, both 6k.Pretty sweet!
You should convert those MicroDE's to HID, too
DDM Tuning also makes a slim kit for ~$68, 55W no less. Price includes the harneses. I have a set for my car.
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DD...ast-35W-or-55W
I have heard bad things about DDM, I will avoid them, but V-LEDs has HIGH quality stuff, amazing customer service, and great prices.
Super VXer
Did you pick up the HID MicroDEs or did you convert them? I did the latter using the DDM set.
I've been using them for the past 3 years w/no problems, so I can't say I'd agree with that, but to each their own. Regardless, like I said, it looks good :thumbsup:
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