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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 07:37 PM
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Hook it up please!! Those are real nice. Where do I sign up?
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 07:54 PM
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looks good man, i believe it is legal, it doesnt affect the light output of the headlights. it would look tight on a white evo with CF hood and trunk and gunmetal rims!
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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There are some excellent threads on the NASIOC and the WRX forums. Do a search and you will have no problem following their step-by-step instructions with photos. The idea is the same with their WRX or STI as with the EVO. I have them bookmarked in my comp. at home, but since I am at work, i don't have them with me. But definitely check them out.
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 08:13 PM
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Well, if you really need to know, here are the gists:

1. completely remove the lights from the car.
2. Disconnect every wires, remove all bulbs.
3. then unscrew all the screws.
4. put the light assembly in the oven at 200-220 deg. oven for 15 20 mins till the silicone sealant starts to soften, or you can use a heat gun. (oven more even heating vs heat gun more control)
5. dissemble the housings into 3 separate pieces, clear case, the back wiring case, and the middle reflector piece.
6. Make sure don't touch any surface with bare skin. Skin oil can cause overheating at that area and crack the bulb or lens.
7. Paint the light reflector piece with high temp. paint for several layers of coating. Wait for each coating to completely dry before starting another one.
*Also, this the time if any one of you wants to remove the amber reflector piece to have a clear lens look.
8. Re-assemble everything the way they were.
9. Push together the casings as tight as possible.
10. Put in the oven at the same temp. to soften the sealant. You can add more silicone sealant if you want. Then push together even tighter. Any inadequate sealing can cause fog inside the light assembly.
11. Rescrew every screws and re-attach the wirings and bulbs.
12. Very important: Do one light at a time, so that you have the other as a guide.
13. Re-install the light assembly. And Wa La! A pair of wicked, very angry "evil" eyes await to stare down any BMW angel eyes.

Those are just the gists...please proceed at your own risks.

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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 08:19 PM
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guys check out dcevoclub.com..... i did a full write up on it! .. its on the right hand side of the home page under tech articles i believe
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 08:38 PM
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Question...how do you take the bumper off...it seems like it's very hard to take off.
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 10:37 PM
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Step 10 if you want You have to. Very important step is resealing the headlights. Any small opening will let moisture into the housing and will cause fogging and condensation or if bad enough water into your HID burner. Not a good thing. Front bumper cover needs dropped to get to the side bolt on the headlight housing, howver fenders do not need removing.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 12:10 AM
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Looks great. I'd be interested in having you do mine if the price was right. When you finalize it, please let me know. Also, would you offer the option of doing the rear as well?

--Josh
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 07:34 AM
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Guys, I saw this in person yesterday and all I can tell you is it's totally off the hook. The pictures doesn't do justice. It's very professionally done, it's like OEM. Tommy, remember I got first appointment!!!
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 09:55 AM
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Yea I always wanted those since I saw them on the sparco evo...I am just not a DIY person when it comes to this...
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 02:04 PM
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Personally, I prefer the smoked/glossy headlight look of the Lancer WRC car. The blacked out look reminds me too much of a Scooby.



Now that's hot!
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 07:14 PM
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I'll drive to New York and stay overnight for those headlights done correctly. Sweet...
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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Any pictures with them on a black evo? I love the way they look by the way.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 07:47 PM
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Here's the only pic I have of a black one with black headlights (mine is the blue one):
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 07:51 PM
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Actually, now that I look at the WR car, it looks like it's blacked out & tinted... hmm... I really wanna see what that would look like on a blue car.
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