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Adjusting them did nothing, I agree with Red on this one. Going to have to wait till mid Feb till I'm back home I'm afraid. I am impressed with the factory premium speakers in the Accord, they sound really good! I miss the G though :090:, the Accord just does't feel as sporty even with the larger engine.Quote:
Originally Posted by oakrdrs187
Hey guys! I would like you opinion. I really like the factory headlights on the accord, and I really don't like any of the projectors headlights that I have found. So, what I want to do is buy these (black with amber strip) and retrofit them with projectors and HIDs eventually. But, I also want to add some LEDs in the amber strip along the bottom of the lights and have them flash with the turn signals. Any clue how hard it would be? I think it would be doable and worth it because they would be custom to my car only and give it more of a VIP "Audi" style in the front.
You can just open your stock lights and paint the shrouds black. And clean and polish the lens inside and out. Its very doable.
Check out theretrofitsource website
I want to start from scratch, all new headlights. Mainly since I have no clue how long it will take me to complete and I still have to drive the car. I've checked out theretrofitsource and that's who I'm going to get that stuff from, but what about the orange LEDs in the strip?Quote:
Originally Posted by oakrdrs187
They have everything there.
Well, update on the Accord lights (I know its not a G but I'm proud of it and the Accord forum I'm on is kind of just bleh).
Decided to wait on the retrofit for a while, but still wanted to do something to them so this is what I've done.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...pst1awdpwl.jpg
The LEDs are completely installed in this picture, can't even see them when they're off and that was my intention.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...psjathziga.jpg
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Some trimming was required.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...psilasg9qt.jpg
They are switch back LED strips that I got online and original they came in a white rubbery tube but I didn't like how you could easily see the rubber tube when the lights were off so I took them apart. I've tested the LEDs and they are really bright! The amber ones could still be a little brighter but they look like they will do the job just fine. Still waiting on the second set of LEDs to finish the passenger side, then I'll get the housings put back together and the lights installed.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3obhcpay.jpg
What they look like fresh out of the box.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...psxzuuryhi.jpg
Carefully pull of the end and then pull the LEDs out.
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Heatshrunk the connectors just to be safe.
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The LEDs in the chrome reflector can be easily put into the housing, not cutting or trimming required.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...psgof4tdx8.jpg
Had to drill some holes to get the LEDs in the much shallower area of the headlight.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...pssiqlkwom.jpg
Trimming about 2 inches off one of the strips so it will fit.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9okgnb6z.jpg
This is the hole that I'm going to run the wires through to exit the housing. Convenient.
Morimoto mini H1 projectors on the way.
Got the Morimoto H1 mini projectors mounted and the lenses lightly pressed back on to keep the dust out while I test them over spring break.
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9ebulj4x.jpg
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...psk517e9x7.jpg
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Those look way better than anything you could have found aftermarket on ebay or online. Not only that they are going to outperform the aftermarket sets by a long shot, just you wait and see!
nice car i had some ideas for the main light but i=I was afraid if i opened the light bulb housing it could cause water leakage in side and fog the housing. cause i have one of my fog lights currently in that condition.
I'm excited to see what the final product looks like fully operational!Quote:
Originally Posted by oakrdrs187
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It wasn't as hard or as scary as I thought it would be, just take your time.Quote:
Originally Posted by bryanjordan
Going to take the risk and have some special glue for the sticking
U need to use butyl glue. It's a special glue to seal headlights. I have done this on two sets of headlights and a set of fog lights. No leaks at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by bryanjordan
Looking good, except the fact that it is a Honduh! Hahaha!
Haha thanks! I miss the Galant, mostly the looks of it. The Accord has a lot of stuff my G never had tho, like climate control and a V6, and traction control, and leather, and a sunroof, and 6 speaker sound system, and a million other little things. My opinion is it was worth the upgrade.
Headlights looking awesome man!
Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Guzm4n
Just realized I never posted the finished product.. My Bad.
Video
Overall, the headlights I made are one of the few things I still like about the Accord. I have had a ton of issues with it and it's really hard putting more into a car you don't like.. I hope to be moving on from this car after this summer, but we'll see what all plays out.