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Old May 18, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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I must say that looks very good on your white ride with the smoked side markers. I just dont know how Silver will look? I told my body shop to smoke the headlights and if I dont like the look then I guess I will have to fork over the big bucks.
 
Old May 18, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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i got the rear tail lights that im selling.
What is the condition and price? (I assume they are clear lenses)
 
Old May 19, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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I am one of the unfortunate 996 owners that have the amber front headlights without the option of performing surgery to remove them. I have already spent $8k in the last 3 weeks on exterior mods and I can’t stomach to spend $750+ on a set of clear lights. Does anyone either have a set for a reasonable amount of money or has anyone thought of a cheaper option?
With $8k in exterior mods, $750 shouldn't be a big deal, doesn't it?
 
Old May 19, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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JR you’re totally right, but the thought of spending $750 for a 2.5"x7" amber section as much as I hate it seems unbearable. That’s why I wanted to visually see what others have done with these lights as an option.
 
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Originally Posted by VIPR ETR
JR you’re totally right, but the thought of spending $750 for a 2.5"x7" amber section as much as I hate it seems unbearable. That’s why I wanted to visually see what others have done with these lights as an option.
Still got that set in excellent condition with your name on it. Consider it a full fresh set of headlamp assemblies, rather than just a replacement of the amber section. Sell your stock amber set for a couple/few hundred and the difference isn't so bad... Lemme know.
 
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I have a set of Xenon lights..... I think I paid $1500 for them and used them for a few months.... It's probably more than you want to pay but they are here if you are interested.
 
Old May 27, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jstrat85
mint! $400+ shipping
Where in New York are you?
 
Old May 27, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jstrat85
astoria queens.
dude, no way. i live in Astoria. i have a blacked out 996 targa
 
Old May 28, 2010 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jstrat85
i have never seen you around?? i also habe a set of wheels that im trying to sell, if you know any body that wants it let me know.
i usually cruise around ditmars
 
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Well here was my final solution, I decided to tint the front headlights including the amber section. It works with the general look of the car, and my iportantly I am happy with the results.
 
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that look so much better....nice job..
 
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Hmmm, that actually does look better... matches your theme on your car with the tinted lights and tinted windows...

How has it been for your headlight shinethrough/output?
 
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Originally Posted by VIPR ETR
Well here was my final solution, I decided to tint the front headlights including the amber section. It works with the general look of the car, and my iportantly I am happy with the results.
Looks awesome! Did you use film and what % did you go with?
 
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Looks racier now not so slow, also might I suggest painting the undercarriage underneath the car and all the cats, mufflers, off road pipes high temp. flat black I did this looks much better now all you see under the car are the huge tires and chrome tips.
 
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Originally Posted by VIPR ETR
Well here was my final solution, I decided to tint the front headlights including the amber section. It works with the general look of the car, and my iportantly I am happy with the results.
Usually not a fan of tinted lights but looks great
 


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