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SLK/R170: Custom Projector Headlamp

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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 05:26 AM
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Custom Projector Headlamp

Found this thread on other forum:
http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=233624

I really want to do it for my SLK, but its too much mechanical for me.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 04:34 AM
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if only they have projects for slk....sighhhhhhh
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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Just do what I did

Simple.....put R171 headlamps in the R170!

Voila!
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by slk236
Simple.....put R171 headlamps in the R170!

Voila!

thats really nice....but i bet you spent a lot of money on that huh??
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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yeah it cost a few bucks!

not too shocking - but the body shop owner is a friend.
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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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i heard you need to change the hood n fenders in order to put on the r171 headlights. is it true?
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Old Jul 12, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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With a little luck these prototypes will be for sell in the US soon!

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