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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 11:41 PM
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^ that's hot =).

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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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on the right track i take it?
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 12:33 AM
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 12:35 AM
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haha great, ive got a few other ideas after this. but those will be faster. well off to bed
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 05:41 AM
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Looks great
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 05:58 AM
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sorry for the cell pic (cough, evo, cough, lol), but i wanted to keep everyone up to date. ill get some decent (and daytime) pics, once i get a chance.

5-10 days ...5 - 10 days...
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 06:30 AM
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Dan, that is looking really nice. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Prediction - nicest sleek kit on the market!
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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Actually...the package should arrive today or tomorrow.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 07:42 AM
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i knew it evo! lol. and david thanks for the kind words as well as all the help!
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by David Hayes
Dan, that is looking really nice. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Prediction - nicest sleek kit on the market!
So far, I couldnt agreed more with David. This is probably like Theorie's circular LED tail lights.

Far more updated than anyone's in the market and LOOKS damn good!

Keep up the great work Dan.

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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 01:55 PM
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part of what i was going for was an updated look. my priorities are as follows,

1. quality lighting
2. a clean look that maintained the stock lines
3. updated 21st century look
(4.) have a few aspects that people can personalize for themselves.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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pictures courtesy of evot23.

The first is just the overall.









here are the cuts that need to be made.





here are the cuts with the original shape outlined in red



one of the mounting points



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and a bonus view

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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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ouch, dont like the cutting part. but will just have to wait and see how the final design looks.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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its worth it, trust me.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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Looks great dude
It would be perfect if you could do it without cutting
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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i feel the same way $lacker, but then i would have to go the cwest style or (god forbid) frog eyes. it is still less cutting than the Re-A kit and better lighting than the stock pop-ups, not to mention any of the other sleek kits.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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Seriously. There is a reason all of the good sleek kits require cutting. There simply isn't enough space or else you have a rounded bubble as with the CWest or EVO-r's.

You want nice sleeks? Be prepared to cut something.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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the reason you have to cut is the length and diameter of the projector. fog lights which the other kits use are much smaller because they dont need nearly the light output or pattern of true headlights.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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A Little cutting is nothing as long as I have good lighting at night and the final product looks good! So far, if I would have to rate it 1-10, 1 being worst and 10 being best. I would give it a 9 for overall without the bucket done. Once done, I am sure Dan will surprise us with one of the best sleek kit out there =].

Keep up the good work and effort Dan. Everything seems smooth and going right along =].

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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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cutting an issue? think of all the other things you do to your car and cutting those little tabs out is nothing. Hell, its still even reversible if you really wanted. It's not like the value went down cause you cut into it.

Damn...those pictures are sure better than your cell phone. lol
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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it was meant as a joke, hence the smiley

although it does bother me a little. not a fan of cutting anything almost didnt put on my feed sides cause of drilling the holes in it, but i got over it.

anyways looks very promising dan cant wait to see it finished.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Laz93RX7
it was meant as a joke, hence the smiley

although it does bother me a little. not a fan of cutting anything almost didnt put on my feed sides cause of drilling the holes in it, but i got over it.

anyways looks very promising dan cant wait to see it finished.
Wasn't meaning anything negative by my post towards anyone.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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no prob i know you didnt mean anything by it. I just didnt want everyone to think that i'm not interested in them cause of the modification needed

i actually can wait till they go into production especially if there will be a limited run.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 10:07 PM
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looks great! keep up the good work... one of my favorite threads now adays
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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Superdan50 looking good, I’m impressed
The upper outer corner lights, are they running (DRL) or blinker lights?
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