Blackout angel eye BiX
06-18-2007 | 08:45 AM
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i meant 'original' as in the context of an idea done to our cars. we all do certain things that set us apart from one another, but because of the parts made available, if you think about it, we all have fairly the same mods. this ons is something none of us have... yet! I think its a cool idea, and regardless, if its a 'knock-off' of bmw, so what. it looks cool and give props at least for the idea. if its not your slice o pie, thats fine. thats why we all say 'to each their own'. Maybe I'm lame for giving him props but I give him more credit for thinking outside the bo and attempting to be different then do another cookie cutter mod [no offense to those who have similar mods. jsut stating to make a point. nothing but repsect for you all].
I never wanted a cookie-cutter car, I wanted somethign that stood out, and the C-coupe was definitely different.
This was the inspiration for the angel eyes:
06-18-2007 | 06:31 PM
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the "depo" headlights you were talking about are the ebay ones that are "matte black, or flat black" finish. those suck!
06-19-2007 | 01:23 AM
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they only suck if you don't open them up......do the retrofit and it's heaven
06-24-2007 | 08:28 PM
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The weather sucked today, so we rushed to get it done and didn't stop to take pics. Installing Bix is very easy, 1.5hr DIY, bumper does NOT have to be removed. Work on one-side, then the next, and all you have to do is pop the bumper off a bit to get access to a bolt.
Excuse the car being dirty. Here's some pics from start to finish. More pics this week.
Excuse the car being dirty. Here's some pics from start to finish. More pics this week.
06-25-2007 | 01:08 AM
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Ah, been wondering who had that handle...people getting us confused...
didn't you used to have a handle of Taylor or something like that?
I recognize the car for certain.
Glad to see you finished the project...
angel eyes don't do much for me...
but they don't look bad either, so if it make you happy,
thats all that matters.
I'd be happy with plain old Bix's.
How about a pic, installed, not turned on, in daylight.
I'm not getting a good feel of how the black looks with them on.
What are they anyway? LED's?
didn't you used to have a handle of Taylor or something like that?
I recognize the car for certain.
Glad to see you finished the project...
angel eyes don't do much for me...
but they don't look bad either, so if it make you happy,
thats all that matters.
I'd be happy with plain old Bix's.
How about a pic, installed, not turned on, in daylight.
I'm not getting a good feel of how the black looks with them on.
What are they anyway? LED's?
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06-25-2007 | 12:17 PM
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Visibility look less than before or is it just as good as before?
06-25-2007 | 12:43 PM
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Dunno about visibility, didn't plug them in or turn them on. Car is at the dealer today so they'll set Xenon present and I'll see tonight.
06-25-2007 | 04:08 PM
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Oh, that's right. Completely forgot you didn't have bi-x before. Lemme know how it is once they're on and running for a long period of time. I know you won't be able to give an accurate before-after since you didn't have bi-x before, but any input would be awesome!
06-27-2007 | 02:22 AM
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I'll find a large wall and take some pics later this week.
06-27-2007 | 02:32 AM
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Awesome work
Me personally I wouldn't do it but I applaude you for doing something a bit controversial. We need to keep guys like you who think outside of the box, that are pioneerswith their cars, have love and drive to make their cars their own.
With that being said, keep up the mods, we all love to see whether or not it's our personal taste or not!
With that being said, keep up the mods, we all love to see whether or not it's our personal taste or not!
