Custom Headlights?

dhurng · 05-14-2020, 06:33 PM

Just bought an experiment set of headlights:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/18-19-20-20...ry!95014!US!-1

Hoping to Bake or Dremel these open to paint the housing. But has anyone ever done this for this generation kind of headlights? It was more popular before the full led options so not even sure if this is something worth doing.

But oneighty seems to be able to do it for the m4s

Thoughts?

AlexFL · 05-14-2020, 06:38 PM

My shop painted the housings for me.

dhurng · 05-14-2020, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

My shop painted the housings for me.

dude...you are so cool lol.

Can you please start that build thread already?? I need to feed my eyes.

AlexFL · 05-14-2020, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dhurng

dude...you are so cool lol.

Can you please start that build thread already?? I need to feed my eyes.

lol. it’s almost done. just need the akrapovic exhaust to finally arrive.

dhurng · 05-14-2020, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

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Originally Posted by dhurng

dude...you are so cool lol.

Can you please start that build thread already?? I need to feed my eyes.

lol. it’s almost done. just need the akrapovic exhaust to finally arrive.

My head would explode..did the shop mention the labor needed for the paint? I assume they cut it open instead of heating it.

AlexFL · 05-14-2020, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dhurng

My head would explode..did the shop mention the labor needed for the paint? I assume they cut it open instead of heating it.

It’s a lot of work for sure. They are good at that though. This is not something I would want to do at home.

dhurng · 06-18-2020, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

It’s a lot of work for sure. They are good at that though. This is not something I would want to do at home.

Yup after a failed attempt I decided to go with professionals to get this done

This is the demo set on an m5 that we will replicate!

pluckydks · 06-18-2020, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dhurng

Yup after a failed attempt I decided to go with professionals to get this done

This is the demo set on an m5 that we will replicate!

Looks pretty mean, I like it.

dhurng · 06-30-2020, 02:51 PM

Just got an update on the headlights!

URBAN LEGEND · 06-30-2020, 05:46 PM

You have courage.

MrItaly · 06-30-2020, 06:30 PM

Looks like a terminator's eye now. Cool

dhurng · 06-30-2020, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

You have courage.

hahha thanks I've always enjoyed doing the headlights since the e9x!

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Originally Posted by MrItaly

Looks like a terminator's eye now. Cool

lol thanks! I hope it turns out as cool :]

AlexFL · 06-30-2020, 09:15 PM

Damn, that Terminator eyes mod is too crazy even for me.... But looks cool as fuck.

dhurng · 07-01-2020, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

Damn, that Terminator eyes mod is too crazy even for me.... But looks cool as fuck.

I think it would look way better on your car actually, matches your brakes and the matte finish!

ltym5 · 07-06-2020, 06:09 PM

Anyone have instructions on how to remove the headlights?

dhurng · 07-06-2020, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ltym5

Anyone have instructions on how to remove the headlights?

I haven't installed yet as I'm still waiting for delivery. I can help write some steps when I can! Aiming for this week or next.

But from experience of doing this, I've always had to take off the front bumper and it's just a matter of removing a bunch of bolts

ltym5 · 07-06-2020, 06:35 PM

Nice, who did your headlights?

azndrunk74 · 07-06-2020, 06:57 PM

I just had mine done and installed by BayOptiks. I went with a satin blackout, switchback LED eyebrows as I wanted them to light up with the OEM rings and concept half X which is switchable between red/white. It defaults to white on start up. It's a whole new car now.

dhurng · 07-06-2020, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ltym5

Nice, who did your headlights?

I had them done by OSS

dhurng · 07-06-2020, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by azndrunk74

I just had mine done and installed by BayOptiks. I went with a satin blackout, switchback LED eyebrows as I wanted them to light up with the OEM rings and concept half X which is switchable between red/white. It defaults to white on start up. It's a whole new car now.

Oh wow those are awesome!

Yah I think OSS suggested something like this too but my imagination couldn't bring me to see it in full light.

Thanks for sharing! Awesome build

Max Well · 07-07-2020, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dhurng

Yup after a failed attempt I decided to go with professionals to get this done

This is the demo set on an m5 that we will replicate!

Quote:

Originally Posted by azndrunk74

I just had mine done and installed by BayOptiks. I went with a satin blackout, switchback LED eyebrows as I wanted them to light up with the OEM rings and concept half X which is switchable between red/white. It defaults to white on start up. It's a whole new car now.

Some great ideas - thanks for sharing. Can't imagine driving on a dark road and seeing these suddenly appear in the rear view mirror!

How some other colors might look:

dhurng · 07-07-2020, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Max Well

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Originally Posted by dhurng

Yup after a failed attempt I decided to go with professionals to get this done

This is the demo set on an m5 that we will replicate!

Quote:

Originally Posted by azndrunk74

I just had mine done and installed by BayOptiks. I went with a satin blackout, switchback LED eyebrows as I wanted them to light up with the OEM rings and concept half X which is switchable between red/white. It defaults to white on start up. It's a whole new car now.

Some great ideas - thanks for sharing. Can't imagine driving on a dark road and seeing these suddenly appear in the rear view mirror!

How some other colors might look:

Uhh what just happened lol? Sorry I can't believe you just photoshopped that in and made it so clean. This is incredible lol. Thank you for making this!

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