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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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Well my new headlights came in today and I got them installed. They were pretty easy to install. 90% plug and play the only thing that wasn't play and play was the LEDs which were pretty easy to wire in. I will get some night pics tonight and post them up

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Here is how I wired the LEDs in. I spliced them into the running lights so they will be on anytime the headlights or running lights are on
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spliced the ground into the ground for the running lights (the black wire) and the power(red) into the power for the running lights (white with red stripe)
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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looks sharp! so are those hid? I might have to get me some of these just to have a different look every now and then...lol
 

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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Looks awesome, one thing though I would would suggest to paint the exterior gray trim of the housing black, just to have it blend a bit better.

Tha's what I did to mine, I just haven't updated my sig yet.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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looks sharp! so are those hid? I might have to get me some of these just to have a different look every now and then...lol
No they are ccfl halo led projectors. I was thinking about painting the trim later.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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let us know how bright they are, i really like those....looks like another purchase is coming up...
 
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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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thoes are the same ones billy had. great choice.
 
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Lookin' good!!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 04:01 AM
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Here are some night shots
Lowbeams
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Highbeams
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all lights on
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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They do look good. How does the light output compare to the stock lights.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by dakotaff
They do look good. How does the light output compare to the stock lights.
thanks I think its a good bit brighter
 
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