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Sudesh 10-23-2006 11:29 AM

2003 Headlight mod.
 
Ok so I've looking at doing the headlight mod to all clear look, and wanting to delete the orange corner. But as you all know, it's told that, 2003 X5 headlights are almost impossible to open, and I dont know anyone who has had luck opening a set of 2003 headlights. So I decided to try something else and would like your opinions? I haven't replaced the blinker/indicator bulbs with clear/silver ones just yet, but I think the look is quite nice! Also it was a rush job, just to get an idea first. But take a look.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...5/DSC00625.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...5/DSC00624.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...5/DSC00753.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...5/DSC00924.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...DSC00622-1.jpg

X5Jay 10-23-2006 12:43 PM

Looks interesting - is that just titanium paint?

Sudesh 10-23-2006 12:52 PM

Hi, No its just a titanium vinal/sticker that I stenceled out to roughly the same shape as the orange corner. I think now if I replace the orange bulds with clear look ones it would look even cleaner! Again another simple mod, totally reversable in seconds and no damage to anything. I went with titanium to match up with the front grill and hood grills on my 4.6 but, I'm also looking into a reflective style vinal which would be similar to the orange corner, but silver in color.

Zulu95 10-23-2006 01:59 PM

Good solution to your problem. Beats ruining a good set of HL's with the Dremel.

Sudesh 10-23-2006 02:09 PM

Thanks zulu! I even tested it for safety and you can still see the blinker working fine through the vinyl/sticker

Aimster 10-23-2006 02:42 PM

Did you paint it?

Looks nice.

Sudesh 10-23-2006 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sudesh
Hi, No its just a titanium vinal/sticker that I stenceled out to roughly the same shape as the orange corner. I think now if I replace the orange bulds with clear look ones it would look even cleaner! Again another simple mod, totally reversable in seconds and no damage to anything. I went with titanium to match up with the front grill and hood grills on my 4.6 but, I'm also looking into a reflective style vinal which would be similar to the orange corner, but silver in color.

Already asked that question my friend!!:thumbup:

Sudesh 10-24-2006 04:11 PM

Got the silver bulbs today so will get them installed before this week to see what it all comes together like!

jeffreyd 10-24-2006 04:36 PM

Make sure you post some pics after thats done, interested in seeing how it looks both on/off. Nice ride bro!

JD

Sudesh 10-24-2006 04:38 PM

Cheers thank!! Yeah will add some updated posts to this thread when bulbs and finished product is all done.


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