For anyone who wants a retrofit
06-12-2008, 10:17 PM
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06-12-2008, 11:36 PM
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Yeah, actually I am doing a completely custom set for myself with 4 projectors where I have to actually bondo, add new components, and re-fiberglass the housing... so I am not just talking out my ass over here. A simple set takes just as much care and quite a bit of time, like the custom set I am undertaking for my own pleasure. Anyways, thanks for the comments.
06-12-2008, 11:48 PM
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none the less nice headlights bro, retrofits are the only way to go
06-12-2008, 11:50 PM
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but did that $350 include the cost of the headlights, projectors, shrouds, bulbs and ballasts? Because for the retro and PnP harness I charge $300... it's the parts that make it higher. And if someone did that retro for you with ALL parts AND labour for $350 that is just insane because the parts alone are around $350. And technically anyone could do a retro for $350... if they did the labour them self that is.
Thanks for the compliments, I agree... retro is only way to go if you want projectors.
Thanks for the compliments, I agree... retro is only way to go if you want projectors.
06-12-2008, 11:56 PM
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no i paid 350 for E55 bi xenon projectors then i had a extra set of headlights i sent to him along with the whole set balasts and everything... Then on top of that i paid 300 for his custom work...
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06-12-2008, 11:57 PM
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Yeah, exactly. You kind of made it sound like $350 all said and done. So in all reality you paid closer to $800 (if you didn't already have a spare set of headlights) while my last client spent $600. But I must admit that my work is no where near as good as SilverSS/SC who I believe built you your custom set.
06-12-2008, 11:58 PM
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06-13-2008, 12:02 AM
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i say 700 for everything is what i paid but its def. worth it and you do a great job for a good price... I also picked the most expensive hid sets and i got them for a killer price
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06-13-2008, 12:06 AM
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Nice lights man. And if smartdude is right about who built them, he is a damn good builder as well, SilverSS/SC 
What kind of projectors you go with, TL?
What kind of projectors you go with, TL?
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06-13-2008, 12:15 AM
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Pretty much what I am offering to the general public is: if you just want a simple, clean looking retro with customizations (shaved or tinted side marker, paint, halos, leds, clear lens swap and the actual retro itself, etc.), you should come to me because I am offering at a price that is lower than others, but I also have a 5 day or so turn around time. So I get your lights done with a high quality, but efficiently enough that I don't have them for months at a time.
I am a student and currently have a summer job. This is just a side hobby of mine that some people here may choose to utilize if they want something simple and clean, yet still completely cool and unique.
I am a student and currently have a summer job. This is just a side hobby of mine that some people here may choose to utilize if they want something simple and clean, yet still completely cool and unique.
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Pretty much what I am offering to the general public is: if you just want a simple, clean looking retro with customizations (shaved or tinted side marker, paint, halos, leds, clear lens swap and the actual retro itself, etc.), you should come to me because I am offering at a price that is lower than others, but I also have a 5 day or so turn around time. So I get your lights done with a high quality, but efficiently enough that I don't have them for months at a time.
I am a student and currently have a summer job. This is just a side hobby of mine that some people here may choose to utilize if they want something simple and clean, yet still completely cool and unique.
I am a student and currently have a summer job. This is just a side hobby of mine that some people here may choose to utilize if they want something simple and clean, yet still completely cool and unique.
06-13-2008, 10:11 AM
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will you supply parts as well? because you have lazy ******* like me who don't want to spend hours on the introwebs looking for good prices on those things. how would that affect pricing if you were willing? would you include a finders fee, or do it out of the good of your own heart?
i think i know what i'm buying come early spring though... i always wanted a REAL set of projectors.
will you supply parts as well? because you have lazy ******* like me who don't want to spend hours on the introwebs looking for good prices on those things. how would that affect pricing if you were willing? would you include a finders fee, or do it out of the good of your own heart?
i think i know what i'm buying come early spring though... i always wanted a REAL set of projectors.
