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Post by AKLGT on Mar 9, 2006 1:35:39 GMT -5
springs arrived yesterday! got the headlights in and proceeded to clear them last night. i was very very tired, cranky and not feeling well. should have just left them as I messed up the passenger side (replacement) a little and totally F'd the drivers side!  i didn't double check for the time and temp to do it and just "improvised" at my own risk. needless to say i'm a little pissed at myself! i knew better and just did it anyways. at least it was the driver's side that i really messed up and can use the existing housing and just swap out the inner piece. |
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Post by DJDoubleLP on Mar 9, 2006 11:46:57 GMT -5
so what is it that you are doing to the headlights again?
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Post by AKLGT on Mar 10, 2006 0:21:46 GMT -5
i'm clearing the orange reflectors out. you have to actually break the seal of the headlights, take them apart and then remove the orange reflector. since i melted the NEW headlight, i'll have to disassemble both new and old ones to use the housing for the old one that isn't melted and put the inner chrome assembly inside that. right now, it does look a little different, but most people probably wouldn't even be able to tell they are different. the grill is HOT!!! but there is a slight gap i will need to fix on the bottom, but easily done with some cardboard or something just to push the bumper up a little. got the front license bracket to reattach the plates as i really don't want to get a ticket and then another one for my tint.
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Post by DJDoubleLP on Mar 10, 2006 15:54:17 GMT -5
I would use something else other then cardboard. it will get wet over time and might fall out. Might as well use something that will last and then you do not have to worry about it again.
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Post by AKLGT on Mar 10, 2006 15:58:34 GMT -5
yes very true. not sure what i'll end up using, maybe some foam or something.
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Post by DJDoubleLP on Mar 10, 2006 17:53:16 GMT -5
You should try spray foam. It should work well.
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Post by AKLGT on Mar 10, 2006 23:50:01 GMT -5
well i need it already formed. that way it'll lift it up.
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Post by AKLGT on Mar 11, 2006 1:19:26 GMT -5
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Post by AKLGT on Mar 11, 2006 1:21:27 GMT -5
ok... as always, i'll try and post the link... see if THAT will work. car repaired |
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Post by DJDoubleLP on Mar 11, 2006 8:41:03 GMT -5
That is wierd that only a couple of pictures worked, and not the others. I use photobucket as well and I have never had any issues.
The car looks good Hope! I really like the grill! Looks sharp! And you are right......you can not even tell the difference with the headlights. Good work!
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Post by AKLGT on Mar 11, 2006 13:24:38 GMT -5
well, i can tell and it bugs me. so i'll be working on that the next few weeks or so. we're having a small install mini meet over here tonight to install some springs on a matrix and if time, mine.  can't wait!  |
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Post by DJDoubleLP on Mar 11, 2006 23:08:09 GMT -5
Pics! Pics! Pics!
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Post by AKLGT on Mar 13, 2006 15:03:30 GMT -5
well we got the install on JC's springs done but no time to do mine. everyone was too tired. but they are gonna try and get it done today since Dale and Phil have the day off and it should only take a couple hours. he says the legacy's easier to do but that's because he's one of the subie techs and more familiar.
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Post by AKLGT on Mar 16, 2006 1:59:13 GMT -5
dropped! 1.5" but looks a lot more than that! lol. album |
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Post by DJDoubleLP on Mar 16, 2006 11:19:40 GMT -5
Very nice!!! It looks awesome! Now all you need is some new shoes and you are on your way! |
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i didn't double check for the time and temp to do it and just "improvised" at my own risk. needless to say i'm a little pissed at myself! i knew better and just did it anyways. 
can't wait! 