AKAlius's Euro Sticker with a new twist.
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From: San Antonio, TX
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Haha, so... now maybe the Cali people can appreciate it more that my buddy and I have such a short turn around =)
As Mike and Phil is finding out, this is a big pain in the butt to do.
Mike, I am super impressed with the reflector. I think I will have to bust mine open to do the same as well.
Also, big success with a LCI eyebrow install yesterday. I am thinking to take mine apart and use this "LCI method" for my pre since they actually look brighter than those Radio Crack's LEDs.
Oh, and final note about the Umnitza AE rings... they are not "perfect" size for pre-LCI cars, but they are actually perfect sized for LCI models.
As Mike and Phil is finding out, this is a big pain in the butt to do.
Mike, I am super impressed with the reflector. I think I will have to bust mine open to do the same as well.
Also, big success with a LCI eyebrow install yesterday. I am thinking to take mine apart and use this "LCI method" for my pre since they actually look brighter than those Radio Crack's LEDs.
Oh, and final note about the Umnitza AE rings... they are not "perfect" size for pre-LCI cars, but they are actually perfect sized for LCI models.
I'm trying to get the other headlight knocked out today so I don't drag it out another weekend. Any idea if its illegal to drive with no headlights? I need to let the glue on these dry, and I have work tomorrow. I would get home before it gets dark so I wouldn't need to use them technically.
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From: NYC, Rego Park, Queens
My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
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I forgot to mention phil, I buffed out that Umnitza Logo. you should do the same!
How did u fix the box lighting problem you had?
How did u fix the box lighting problem you had?
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Its actually the correct boxes. Each box powers the rings differently since the rings don't have the same amount of LED's in each for the small and large. If you mix the rings on a box it can wear the life of the rings down since its under/overpowered. I simply have to run a wire between them which isn't a big deal and cut the connectors.
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Its actually the correct boxes. Each box powers the rings differently since the rings don't have the same amount of LED's in each for the small and large. If you mix the rings on a box it can wear the life of the rings down since its under/overpowered. I simply have to run a wire between them which isn't a big deal and cut the connectors.
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However much you charge probably isn't enough. I'm trying to get the other headlight knocked out today so I don't drag it out another weekend. Any idea if its illegal to drive with no headlights? I need to let the glue on these dry, and I have work tomorrow. I would get home before it gets dark so I wouldn't need to use them technically.
I'm trying to get the other headlight knocked out today so I don't drag it out another weekend. Any idea if its illegal to drive with no headlights? I need to let the glue on these dry, and I have work tomorrow. I would get home before it gets dark so I wouldn't need to use them technically.But at the same time, it's a service to the community and the enthusiasts that want these angel eyes. I actually have had members contact me, and told me that they think it's too much, but the reality is, it's because they don't see the work behind it.
Anyway, I am pretty sure you can't drive without headlights, hahaha. As for the adhesive drying, I believe full curing is 24 hours. I do think that if you use some kind of cold air blow source, it will accelerate the dry time. Heat gun doesn't seem to work as well, as it seems to warm the substance rather than drying it.
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wow nigxdoof, that euro sticker on the inside looks great !!! I just took out the amber reflector from mine and left it like that but it defenitely looks way better the way you did it. good idea !!!
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Its done already man! Keep up with the posts!! LOL
I'll post pics tonight when its lit up. Its fully dry. Just haven't installed the headlights back onto the car.
I'll post pics tonight when its lit up. Its fully dry. Just haven't installed the headlights back onto the car.
