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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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As above bit the bullet and got a set of mtec V3 bulbs for my lci headlights. Quite impressed with them as i think these are the brightest option without going down the orion mod route . These are not quite a direct fit as you need to modify the original bulb holder. Also took my eyebrows out and done them black

Modified bulb holder , basically cutting top off from where the fin type thing on the holder stop , then the top part will slide over the mtec bulb and wedges onto position . forgot to take a pic of this stage though



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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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Looks good! The Mtec v3 seems to color match well with your eyebrows. Also, it doesn't look like the eyebrows are lit by 6 LEDs on the side anymore?
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by nomis_nehc
Looks good! The Mtec v3 seems to color match well with your eyebrows. Also, it doesn't look like the eyebrows are lit by 6 LEDs on the side anymore?
Well spotted mate , when i first installed the white leds on the lights , didnt wait long enough and the sealant i used didnt set properly and let water in , tried to dry out but over did it with the heatgun and melted the eyebrow so fitted the pre-lci eyebrows which only have the 5 led
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 11:01 PM
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Thank you because that was really throwing me off lol. Nice mods, car looks great.
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by daviek
Well spotted mate , when i first installed the white leds on the lights , didnt wait long enough and the sealant i used didnt set properly and let water in , tried to dry out but over did it with the heatgun and melted the eyebrow so fitted the pre-lci eyebrows which only have the 5 led
Ah, that's unfortunate to hear. If you are willing to open it up once more, perhaps I can help.
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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Wow, the black eyebrows look great! I may have to do this mod. Thanks for the idea.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by nomis_nehc
Ah, that's unfortunate to hear. If you are willing to open it up once more, perhaps I can help.
Thanks mate but they're sealed now and no water getting in .... wont be opening up again
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