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PAFirefighter11 · 12-13-2011, 05:13 PM

Okay - had it with this damn halogen cutoff. I'm going to take the projectors apart and adjust the uptick. I want a shorter, HID style cutoff.

PAFirefighter11 · 12-20-2011, 11:50 AM

Just got the brackets. Unfortunately the guy sent me 4 low beam, instead of 2 high, 2 low. Issue is both the overall shape (round vs. oval) and the bolt pattern. Here's a shot of what I mean. These are the high beam projectors in the low beam bracket:

lownslow95 · 12-20-2011, 12:14 PM

That sucks. Is there a way you can make them work without having to wait for the right ones?

PAFirefighter11 · 12-20-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lownslow95

That sucks. Is there a way you can make them work without having to wait for the right ones?

Technically I can. I would have to drill out 4 new holes per bracket on the 2 brackets. As you can see in the photo there would be empty space around the projector which would not look as aesthetically pleasing. I just messaged another guy who does the brackets to see what he can do for me. I'm not in a huge rush, but it would be nice to have this all taken care of by the new year.

lownslow95 · 12-20-2011, 12:37 PM

Yeah, I got ya. Sucks when you order something and then they send you the wrong part.

PAFirefighter11 · 12-21-2011, 03:11 PM

Exactly. I have interest for the one pair of brackets and still haven't heard back from the highs. That guy is never online.....

Anyway: Purchased some mounting hardware and mounted the brackets. I'm going to run them as-is. If I don't like the look I'm going to paint 'em:

PAFirefighter11 · 12-23-2011, 06:56 PM

I reinstalled the lows, this time with brackets. Still need to aim them. Also debating if I want to paint them or not. I'm also going to change the setup a bit and add some washers to better hold them in place. That should make things a bit easier to adjust and keep in place:

I'm waiting on the high beam brackets. Either going to fab them up with a buddy of mine and his aluminum skills, or use the other set I have for the low beams and make them work for the highs. Playing that by ear at the moment...

httrdd · 02-15-2012, 11:57 PM

Good to see it coming along so welll! I should be picking up an LS1 bird this summer!

PAFirefighter11 · 02-16-2012, 11:04 AM

That's awesome, good luck! Took me a month to find this one as I was looking for a WS6 or TA/Formula with a functional ram air hood.

Ah, I have new photos - forgot I had this post. Crappy cell shots, I'll take real ones later:

May paint the brackets. I do like them at the moment though...

lownslow95 · 02-16-2012, 11:19 AM

Looks good.

PAFirefighter11 · 02-16-2012, 11:24 AM

Thanks. I'm NOT happy with the output. Not sure what I can do for that at the moment, though. It's upsetting, but then again it's 100% better than the OE lighting.

httrdd · 02-16-2012, 02:27 PM

Sweet man! I hope to find on as soon as this damn snow goes away.

PAFirefighter11 · 02-16-2012, 02:56 PM

QTP electric cutout and new 315/35R17 Nitto NT555 Extreme's are being installed next week!

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Originally Posted by httrdd

Sweet man! I hope to find on as soon as this damn snow goes away.

Find one before! Will most likely be less expensive too, just like a bike.

PAFirefighter11 · 02-20-2012, 05:39 PM

A couple of pickups from this past week.

caldwell · 02-20-2012, 07:54 PM

loudness, and traction !!!!

httrdd · 02-21-2012, 09:20 AM

Yea cut outs are nasty sounding on LS1s! You ever get on motorcityforums.com yet? Some serious LS1s on there!

PAFirefighter11 · 02-21-2012, 10:29 AM

I can't wait to get it back. I dropped it off at Import Intelligence today (Thanks Matt!) since they're a local vendor with a good rep.

htt: I can't, man. I'm on WAY too many forums at the moment haha. Takes up too much of my time! I may consider it one day if I'm bored at work

BigWhiteTodd · 02-21-2012, 07:09 PM

this still has cats and stock headers right? if so not going to be much louder then it come threw the exhaust.

jpalamar · 02-22-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BigWhiteTodd

this still has cats and stock headers right? if so not going to be much louder then it come threw the exhaust.

Wanna bet?

davin · 02-22-2012, 10:48 AM

I like your innovation to your Trans Am. I have always had a soft spot for these cars.

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httrdd Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NEPA Member #15277 My Ride: 99 Black Legacy GT H6 iTrader: (1)	Sweet man! I hope to find on as soon as this damn snow goes away. __________________ 2000 Dakota QC- His 2007 Nissan Xterra- Hers This spot blank for upcoming project car! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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caldwell Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Prospect Park PA ( DELCO ) Member #8072 My Ride: 2012 Dodge Ram iTrader: (0)	loudness, and traction !!!! __________________ opposite of stanced, and fitted... what am i doing here ???

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httrdd Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NEPA Member #15277 My Ride: 99 Black Legacy GT H6 iTrader: (1)	Yea cut outs are nasty sounding on LS1s! You ever get on motorcityforums.com yet? Some serious LS1s on there! __________________ 2000 Dakota QC- His 2007 Nissan Xterra- Hers This spot blank for upcoming project car! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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