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Old 24-10-2007, 07:27 AM   #1
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Finally got to do a mod I've been wanting to do for ages. Easy to pick?






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Old 24-10-2007, 08:58 AM   #2
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Clear indicators... NIOCE one Steve.
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Old 24-10-2007, 09:24 AM   #3
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De-iced. Nice. Something about it, just looks like its missing something!
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Old 24-10-2007, 01:11 PM   #4
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Stupid question but is this mod legal in N.S.W.?
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Old 24-10-2007, 03:02 PM   #5
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As long as the indicator flashes amber it should be fine
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Old 24-10-2007, 03:19 PM   #6
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It has silver mirrored amber bulbs behind so it flashes amber. (Plain amber bulbs make it appear amber all the time, which defeats the purpose)

I wanted to do this for a long time, but it does involve removing the headlights and cutting into the back of the headlight unit. It took me a while to get my head around whether I actually wanted to cut the headlights, but it was cool in the end. Used a very sharp thin knife blade, and "welded" the plastic piece back into place using a soldering iron.

Instructions here:

http://www.focusclearlens.com/how_to.htm

Had to get the silver bulbs from the UK because the Phillips ones here only come with an offset pin. However, 2 pair with a straight pin, plus freight, was still cheaper than the Ricerbarn price for a single pair.

Next step is replacing rear tailights with the new "mono" version of my current lights:

http://www.dcp-shop.co.uk/buy-car-ac...ducts_id=14197 ,

and nightshading the red reflectors, so my whole car exterior will be monochrome. No colour in sight other than silver black and white.

Why monochrome? No reason other than that has always been my vision of my car and it makes me happy.....plus monochrome adds a further 17.6 kW!!!

That final step will have to wait a little while because those tailights are not cheap, but I'm happy to talk anyone interested in buying my current tailights at a very good price!!!!!
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Old 25-10-2007, 12:25 AM   #7
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Don't forget the all important (all hail) Ford badge - it's blue.
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Old 25-10-2007, 09:20 AM   #8
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Aaaaah! But mine are black!!!! Put decals over them about 2 years ago!!
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Old 25-10-2007, 12:45 PM   #9
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Looks nice Steve. I would like to do them when I get ST170 headlights
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Old 25-10-2007, 01:20 PM   #10
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Looks nice Steve. I would like to do them when I get ST170 headlights
Why didnt you just buy an ST170 in the first place. there is one going for 16in nsw. has 100k on the clock and is an old EFC member
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Old 25-10-2007, 02:34 PM   #11
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Now I know what we'll be doing all day at the Sthn. N.S.W. A.F.D. Bring your tools Stephen!
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