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clear lens headlights/projectors for 1Gb? #219940
August 25, 2004 03:27 pm UTC
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Trevor Yu Offline OP
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Are there clear lens headlights/projectors for 1Gb's? I hate the stock lights...they are so dim!!!


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Re: clear lens headlights/projectors for 1Gb? #219941
August 25, 2004 04:10 pm UTC
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There was info on here about someone using Meguirers PLASTX, easily obtained at your local CT for a healthy donation of $10. I also picked up 2000grit wet/dry sandpaper, a little wet sanding and then follow PLASTX instructions,I couldn't believe the difference! well worth it, like new.

Re: clear lens headlights/projectors for 1Gb? #219942
August 25, 2004 10:06 pm UTC
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Malcolm is right in what he said, and to answer your question, No there are no nice projectors for our 1G's. Well i never seen them and i done alot of looking around!


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Re: clear lens headlights/projectors for 1Gb? #219943
August 26, 2004 12:21 am UTC
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Stock 1Gb (1Ga are even worst) headlamps are pretty badly designed. I had 3 galants and those headlights are examples of the best lights you can have on a DSM.

As for a 1Gb, invest in some good bulbs like Silverstars and polish/clean your headlight lenses as mentioned already. I saw a significant improvement in lighting performance just by cleaning them. (mine arn't even that bad before i cleaned them, they were a little hazy but not yellow like most of them - now they are almost like new - maybe brighter by about 20% if not more)

Maybe also try the grounding wire mod.


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Re: clear lens headlights/projectors for 1Gb? #219944
August 26, 2004 01:19 am UTC
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grounding wire mod eh! is there more key words one should use, and would uping the N/T 75Amp Alt obviously help? I'm unsure? didn't mean to cut in Trevor.

Re: clear lens headlights/projectors for 1Gb? #219945
August 26, 2004 02:55 am UTC
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what is this grounding u speak of??? just a upgrade on the light its self???

Re: clear lens headlights/projectors for 1Gb? #219946
August 26, 2004 07:25 pm UTC
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Trevor Yu Offline OP
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Originally posted by Malcolm Harris:
grounding wire mod eh! is there more key words one should use, and would uping the N/T 75Amp Alt obviously help? I'm unsure? didn't mean to cut in Trevor.
No worries Malcolm, we're all here to share info!

I will definitely try the Meguiar's polish. Sounds like good stuff. I guess I wanted something that looked as good as the 2g black projectors...


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Re: clear lens headlights/projectors for 1Gb? #219947
September 09, 2004 05:15 am UTC
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I guess if you got real creative you could make your own projector headlamp setup. To get the full effect you would need to have a clear and smooth outer lens and maybe like a black or carbon fibre housing so they look good. Perhaps it would be possible to make a mould of the 1gb headlight lens and get it poured from some lexan or something, probably costly but shouldn't if you can make a mould yourself or have someone that you know make one. I'm not even sure you would use lexan for this just sounded smart lol.


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Re: clear lens headlights/projectors for 1Gb? #219948
September 11, 2004 07:36 am UTC
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I like Nick Boer’s setup. tu By using the pre-existing headlight housing so that no bodywork is required and retro fitting the bulb bay with HID's, which require some work, you can get the ultimate in lighting. Going as far as looking good instead of having good lighting, that's a different story. I had the same question that had been in a few previous posts.

Get in contact with Mr. Boer and I'm sure he will help you out.


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