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Old May 13, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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at what temp? ive been doing 225 for 12 minutes and my headlights just pull apart for the most part.
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Old May 13, 2013 | 07:38 PM
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just for the sake of posting something.




i've been doing work
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Old May 13, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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bake
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Old May 13, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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I'd like to see more pictures of that EvoX-R retrofit, output shots, and video on a very dark country road.
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Old May 13, 2013 | 07:45 PM
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I didn't use any sealer... Just heated the oem glue and stuck them back together
Enjoy the fog!
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Old May 13, 2013 | 07:48 PM
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So id imagine while sealing headlights it would be best done in 0 humidity inside at a good room temperature? Because id think if say i sealed them outside PERFECTLY fully sealed it could pose a problem with fogging later

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baked
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So THATs why ur name is squints

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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by deceased10
bake or heat gun?
Hair drier
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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by kcg795
I'd like to see more pictures of that EvoX-R retrofit, output shots, and video on a very dark country road.
Well just ordered the bulbs and adapter for it... Just hoping it don't take long to get here. I'm glad I'm being unique
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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by turbosmart4
Well just ordered the bulbs and adapter for it... Just hoping it don't take long to get here. I'm glad I'm being unique
What bulbs are you going to run? Morimoto 6000K D2S?
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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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D2S morimoto 4300k
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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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You like that OEM look
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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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4300k is the best.
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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:45 PM
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I just want my car to stand out at night will be uploading pics in a month
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Old May 14, 2013 | 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by riceburner
Enjoy the fog!
on all 5 sets of retros I've done now I've just re-used OEM sealant and none have leaked yet (knock on wood).. *shrugs*
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Old May 14, 2013 | 03:24 AM
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Is there a "How To" Thread for making retrofits? I could t find one
Thanks
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Old May 14, 2013 | 03:32 AM
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https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-guide-43/how-retrofit-true-hid-projectors-your-cobalt-47406/

Here's one
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Old May 14, 2013 | 06:46 AM
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thank you
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Old May 14, 2013 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by cobalt523
Is there a "How To" Thread for making retrofits? I could t find one
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here's the one I made for MH1 projectors..

How To: MiniH1 Retrofits
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Old May 14, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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Thanks
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Old May 14, 2013 | 01:21 PM
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Padlock's is more recent and relevant, the other one was the first to come up lol.
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Old May 14, 2013 | 02:40 PM
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Are amber led rings legal. Thinking of picking up some off trs tonight if I sell my other set of retros.
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Old May 14, 2013 | 03:05 PM
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yes they are legal
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Old May 14, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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Picking up a set up headlights this weekend... from a local for $30
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Old May 14, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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First time doing retrofits, got the headlights apart time for some muriatic acid
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Old May 14, 2013 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by padlock
here's the one I made for MH1 projectors..

How To: MiniH1 Retrofits
thats a really good how to dude!
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