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Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:08 PM
Well I guess it's time for an update, I've been quiet for so long.

I've been on Hiatus since the Bash in June... a much needed break from cars, modding, and spending money.

But over those months ideas came to mind, some that I simply had to bring to life. This is one of a few ideas that I'm working on right now... as well as fixing a few issues left over from last year.

I have never been happy with the turn signals on Sweetness - those clea roundr plastic turn signals that slowly turn yellow over time... aging... pitting... looking junky. I wanted more. I wanted foglights... something I feel should have been there stock. Turn signals where fogs should be? Not for me.

I went out and got a set of projector fogs... (real projectors with a cutoff)... and YES while they have angel eyes around them I won't light them up. I have already purchased an HID kit to go into the fogs, and that will go in soon with pics to follow. It took a bit of work to make custom brackets and mount them evenly into the bumper, I tell ya.

I then got a set of CCFL angel eyes from Josh, since the LED ones I received from him were the greatest disappointment I've had in a long time. They were dim, they barely worked, and they basically sucked. Enter the new hotness.

Lastly, I am a responsible driver who likes to stay legal. Therefore, turn signals were required. I conjured up a set of LED strips and flush mounted them into my headlights.... and you can see the results below. It took a LOT of careful work. Do note that I installed the turn signals on the SAME ANGLE as the eyelids on the hood.

Please bear in mind that I need to finish aiming the lights, the pass side is off by a darn foot! lol... not good. Also the lenses are taped down for now, so that's what the green on the edges is.

The idea behind all this is that I can drive around with just the angel eyes on, and the fogs on, and leave the headlights off unless I require them. The angel eyes are VERY bright (as shown) and the fogs will do a lot to light up the road here in the city (which already has ample light).

It should look mean.

Questions / comments good and bad are always welcome.


CCFL Angel Eye Warming Up




CCFL Angel Eye Lit




Angel Eye output




Side View with Turn Signal




Turn Signal




HID's turned On (4300k)




HID's again




HID output (Needs aiming badly)




Projector Fog Light




Projector Fog Light



Projector Fogs Installed (Note that ONLY the angel eyes are on)




Thanks,

-Chris-


-Sweetness-
-Turbocharged-
Slowly but surely may some day win this race...

Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:10 PM
pretty gay....

love it man, always have!



Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:11 PM
Sexy!!


-Mark
2002 Cavalier LS

Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:11 PM
you have tape on the lenses, how about some brighter pics of the lights? even though they have been such a pain, good work pays off.



Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:14 PM
i love it

I have HIDs too.. just not a lot of people know lol






Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:14 PM
now thats what i call sexy.

the sweetness lives!



Wanting a nice set of black 17's with mint tires? Pm me.
Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:24 PM
Very sweet Chris!





Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:34 PM
Vincent Morris wrote:you have tape on the lenses, how about some brighter pics of the lights? even though they have been such a pain, good work pays off.


reading>you
Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:41 PM
YOUR NEVER RESPONDING ON MSN .

Good to see ya back, I need your help with something m8t.



My Cav
I give up...
i'm buying a VW those people love trees, so they should love eachother too... "Andy"
Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Thursday, March 06, 2008 10:10 PM
Looks great Chris



Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Friday, March 07, 2008 1:37 AM
Looking good buddy. Although pictures dont do these things justice, they look alot better in person.




Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Friday, March 07, 2008 3:24 AM
looks great, i love the idea for the turn signal, i got a project for sunfire headlights i got in the works.. mind if i use something along those lines for it?



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Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Friday, March 07, 2008 4:54 AM
Very nice. I have always wondered myself why GM decided to put turn signals in that bumper instead of fogs.

I like the idea you have with the turn signals, but at least from the pictures, they kind of look like they're just stuck in there. Are they done, or stock a WIP?

Overall, I like the new additions, and I've always liked your car.






Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Friday, March 07, 2008 5:35 AM
I likes alot, I wish I had some.


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Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Friday, March 07, 2008 5:52 AM
wow those are nice Chris, props for the turn signal I have been trying to figure out waht to do for that for a while now. Wouldnt mind seeing what the daylight pics look like nice work




Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Friday, March 07, 2008 5:58 AM
Damnit, every time I see one of your threads I hope its something engine related but I was dissapointed this time lol. Looks realy good though!


Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Friday, March 07, 2008 7:25 AM
Those look great man. I like what you did.


Man.. projectors are suppose to be my next mod... I need to quit being lazy and do it already so I can join the club.



Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Friday, March 07, 2008 7:30 AM
Lookin Hawwwt Chris! Glad to see the idea finally come to life!!



Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Friday, March 07, 2008 10:07 AM
Love ittttt











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Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Friday, March 07, 2008 10:15 AM
Those look like crap this Sweetness GUY is a homo!!!!!


Wrost car ever on the history of this site please flame away at these ugly headlights !!!!!!!1
Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Friday, March 07, 2008 10:19 AM
^ You're ALIVE!!!






Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Friday, March 07, 2008 10:52 AM
big poppa wrote:^ You're ALIVE!!!


yeah wtf, George hasn't posted in a decade


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Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Friday, March 07, 2008 11:57 AM
LMAO

Im suprised people still remeber me!!!!!! LOL

Sup Kris and Vince

Chris you know I love you car and your UGLY new headlights!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im always here just wondering

The car is parked in my garage. got married bought a house, so lifes been pretty busy!!!!

But anywho your car is looking sick!!!!!!!!!! and so are the headlights

PS

When you come to the house Chris YOUR NOT DRIVING THE BEATER!!!!!!!!!


George
Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Friday, March 07, 2008 2:21 PM
Looks good! Im curious how the corner lights looks like during the day light. AND get new plates already

George, Its been forever since Ive seen you. Bring yours out sometime to cruise with us sometime this summer.




Re: Sweetness: Projectors + More!
Friday, March 07, 2008 3:19 PM
MInt .....




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