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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ulovemybenzo
any nighttime pictures ???
Hang in there bros, let me snap the photo. Coming soon shortly.

Originally Posted by omgitselaine
Yeah perhaps leaving the plastic piece black may look cheesy so why not get it painted body colored then it may flow better with the front bumper ?? It looks pretty cool but anything above $500 sounds a bit high for a mod like this ?? Thanks for sharing !
Painted to body color ? Hey why not! I have obsidian Black so it is perfect match.
We can mod our ride anyway we like it, as long as we are happy and it stands out from the crowd! BTW, congrats on ur new wheels, looking sharp.

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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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Hi Bros,

Finally talked to the boss and persuaded him to give me the best price. Parts only is $750 but finally he agreed on $700 + shipping.

Another 5% off if i can get a few more members to jump in on this purchase with me, anybody interested?
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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Interested but can they do the mesh instead of the full black plastic?
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BenTrovato
Interested but can they do the mesh instead of the full black plastic?
same. i'd be interested if it wasn't a solid black piece.

and/or if the price was lower.

does anyone know how much the L.E.D. lighting piece is from the dealer?
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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I am afraid it would cost much more if i asked him for a mesh version. I won't be surprised if he asked for anything in the region of $900 to $1000.
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by HakkinenL
I am afraid it would cost much more if i asked him for a mesh version. I won't be surprised if he asked for anything in the region of $900 to $1000.
Well let's find out!

Ultimately it's up to him if he wants to sell 3 or 4 black plastic versions or 10-15 mesh versions. It looks like there are many people on here that would spring for the mesh version if the price was right - me included
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BenTrovato
Well let's find out!

Ultimately it's up to him if he wants to sell 3 or 4 black plastic versions or 10-15 mesh versions. It looks like there are many people on here that would spring for the mesh version if the price was right - me included
No problemo. If you are willing to pay for it, I will find out from him first thing tomorrow. Pls wait 6 hours (Its 3.14am Singapore time now).
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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same here, mesh ftw. lol
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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can't wait for the night-time pics.. you said it was bright from far away, so do you know how much lumen it produces versus the oem fogs? i really like these but for my road conditions, i need one that is bright as my stocks or brighter but never less.... thanks..
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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I am still not sure the price, I am sure if he can do the mesh version it will take a longer time to produce if there are more orders.
But seriously, if price is more than $900 , don't you think is too much to pay?
How many is willing to spend that kind of money ?
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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isn't it just the housing for the led lighting that he's fabricating?
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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can't wait for the night-time pics.. you said it was bright from far away, so do you know how much lumen it produces versus the oem fogs? i really like these but for my road conditions, i need one that is bright as my stocks or brighter but never less.... thanks..

Sorry just to show you a night-time pic, got to borrow this picture from somewhere else. It is done by the same mod shop. I promise to snap more pics tomorrow.

burnteggroll, i can't compare them with the fogs as the fogs aren't there anymore :-P. Remember before the HID were around, sometimes we can't really see if headlights were turned on or off in broad day light. Then came the HID and it was quite bright even in daytime. Finally those Audi cars with the DRL...when i first saw those i said "Man, those are the brightest, you can kill a dracula faster than the sun does"

I don't think anybody has actually measured the lumen?
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by kaku
isn't it just the housing for the led lighting that he's fabricating?
Yes. To do that he has to create special moulding or something. End result will have brackets just like the original. Plug N Play.
If i remembered correctly i asked him about mesh version and he said it would take double the work and time, therefore cost is high.
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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Sorry just to show you a night-time pic, got to borrow this picture from somewhere else. It is done by the same mod shop. I promise to snap more pics tomorrow.

burnteggroll, i can't compare them with the fogs as the fogs aren't there anymore :-P. Remember before the HID were around, sometimes we can't really see if headlights were turned on or off in broad day light. Then came the HID and it was quite bright even in daytime. Finally those Audi cars with the DRL...when i first saw those i said "Man, those are the brightest, you can kill a dracula faster than the sun does"

I don't think anybody has actually measured the lumen?
thanks... if these are much brighter, i might end up getting them...
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if they will plug in like they do on the new E class, they are at max output during the day as DRL, but when the headlights are on, they actually dim a bit
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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such a tease! can you snap more afternoon/night pics? =)
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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Finally the night time pics. Sorry for the delay !




Bros, I think we can start to say good bye to them fogs, these DRLs are really bright.
Mod shop confirmed that he will not be selling the mesh version. Because too much work and too costly.
Therefore we are left with the only option, the plain black version. I really won't mind, these DRLs are really a killer at night.
I think it looks very cool without the headlights switched on.
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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can't deny... it looks nice... they do seem bright as hell... and WHITE!
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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The mod shop doesn't have a website. I will be handling the orders for him if anybody is interested to buy.
$700 + shipping. I believe if i can get say....close to 10 persons interested, i can ask him give another 5% off.
If anybody is interested PM me please. Thanks.

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Well is it 700USD or 700SGD?
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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It is USD700.
I have just ordered one set for my car !
Can't wait....
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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Uhm any idea how much would it be in SGD? Im living in Brunei and we're actually using the similar currencies..
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