Ehssan's Orion mod with blackout
07-11-2011, 11:14 AM
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I am making this thread for Ehssan since the guy is pretty busy, lol.
A few months ago Ehssan completed the Orion install for his headlights, and from a teaser he posted, we were made aware of the personal touch he did to it. Ehssan blacked out the interior housing of his headlights. Something I don't believe anyone else in the community has done.
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstance, Ehssan had to be out of town and forgot to add more pics for us to see!
But all is well, since I have obtained a few pictures to share
In addition, I asked Ehssan if the blackout makes the turn signals difficult to see, he said it affects it minimally. I was skeptical, but he sent me a video of it this morning and he's absolutely right! I will ask for his permission, and post the video if he grants it.
Anyway, here are some pics!
A few months ago Ehssan completed the Orion install for his headlights, and from a teaser he posted, we were made aware of the personal touch he did to it. Ehssan blacked out the interior housing of his headlights. Something I don't believe anyone else in the community has done.
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstance, Ehssan had to be out of town and forgot to add more pics for us to see!
But all is well, since I have obtained a few pictures to share
In addition, I asked Ehssan if the blackout makes the turn signals difficult to see, he said it affects it minimally. I was skeptical, but he sent me a video of it this morning and he's absolutely right! I will ask for his permission, and post the video if he grants it.Anyway, here are some pics!
07-11-2011, 11:44 AM
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07-11-2011, 12:32 PM
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Blacking out headlights are really popular with the Honda/ import scene, but it still looks good on our cars too. This is definitely a first and great to see some borrowed ideas applied to another platform.
I had this done on my 2001 Honda Accord back then. They've even progressed to the point of retrofitting Xenon projectors from other cars into the existing OEM headlights, along with LED strips, and all that good stuff.
I had this done on my 2001 Honda Accord back then. They've even progressed to the point of retrofitting Xenon projectors from other cars into the existing OEM headlights, along with LED strips, and all that good stuff.
07-11-2011, 12:43 PM
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appreciate it Simon for the great thread ,,, Please add the video to the first post ... 
the complete upgrade in details :
1- ZKW 3" clear lens swap ,
Original :
ZKW clear Lens:
Output comparison
2- blockout all the chrome inside the headlight ( including the high beam reflector - low beam shroud - Turn signal )
Comparison ( Left is OEM look , Right is blackout )
3- Orions V2 ( god knows for which models the kit that I have received but it's not the same as others have , I think it's from the X5 since the big ring was really big and with a 1/4" lip which I had to cut
)
4- disable the high beam bulb completely since I have Bixenon ,
DIY ??? , I didn't do anything new beside the blackout , several DIY's available here ...
the complete upgrade in details :
1- ZKW 3" clear lens swap ,
Original :
ZKW clear Lens:
Output comparison
2- blockout all the chrome inside the headlight ( including the high beam reflector - low beam shroud - Turn signal )
Comparison ( Left is OEM look , Right is blackout )
3- Orions V2 ( god knows for which models the kit that I have received but it's not the same as others have , I think it's from the X5 since the big ring was really big and with a 1/4" lip which I had to cut
) 
4- disable the high beam bulb completely since I have Bixenon ,
DIY ??? , I didn't do anything new beside the blackout , several DIY's available here ...