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Old Jan 22, 2021 | 11:21 AM
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After months of waiting and lots of money spent

my fully customized headlights are all done and installed. I chose the highest level of custom build. the lights are Bluetooth controlled for the color changing for all 4 lens, individual color for the halo rings and the project eyes. integrated turning signal function.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxoS...ature=youtu.be
 
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Old Jan 22, 2021 | 09:41 PM
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What projectors are those? Can you take a picture looking at the back from the engine bay? I was kind of debating doing a projector retrofit a while ago (not anymore) and I'm curious to see how they installed/sealed projectors into the jag headlights... The x308 headlights are pretty shallow compared to most projector assemblies, so there's some extra enclosure that needs to be made.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2021 | 10:27 PM
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What projectors are those? Can you take a picture looking at the back from the engine bay? I was kind of debating doing a projector retrofit a while ago (not anymore) and I'm curious to see how they installed/sealed projectors into the jag headlights... The x308 headlights are pretty shallow compared to most projector assemblies, so there's some extra enclosure that needs to be made.
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first of all I need to clarify I didn't do it myself.I asked a famous JDM/Japanese car headlight guy bulding this set for me. I think he did a once for one of our fellow members before me.

I chose the highest possible options available thou.

Better having him to do it for you.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 08:59 AM
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It's cool but not for jag
 
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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 09:48 AM
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for those prefer the stock clean look, I can turn all lights to (normally) white just working like the day time running light.

​​​​​​dont worry, I would not ruin the classy look of my car making it like a ricer

ricer.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2021 | 02:22 PM
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I love the factory front lights, the look of them. But that is neat! Did you ever put the Arden bodykit?
 
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I love the factory front lights, the look of them. But that is neat! Did you ever put the Arden bodykit?

i did the side skirt and back bumper skirt.

Front bumper lip will be later

All body repainted

 

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Like I said, I probably won't end up doing it anyway, and I'm sure the money could be much better spent elsewhere, especially if I was to outsource it. Transmission, paint repair, leather repair, headliner, etc. I'm pretty happy with the stock lights at this point, run phillips H7XV +130%, keep them clean, and they work fantastic. Plus the look is timeless.

I think I reached out a while ago to the company you used , that made the lights for another forum member, and never heard back. Can you take a picture of the back of the headlights assembly, looking in from under the hood? I'm really just curious to see how it was done at this point.
 
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Originally Posted by nilanium
What projectors are those? Can you take a picture looking at the back from the engine bay? I was kind of debating doing a projector retrofit a while ago (not anymore) and I'm curious to see how they installed/sealed projectors into the jag headlights... The x308 headlights are pretty shallow compared to most projector assemblies, so there's some extra enclosure that needs to be made.

 
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