180°|Custom - Headlight Work Log (frequently updated)

enkei2k · 06-03-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonzo

Side by side, old chrome vs black.....

kinda old, but Bonzo, how is the cut off lighting at night? Is is any difference? You wouldn't have any pics of night time shots facing a wall would you?

I'm interested in doing this, but I'm worried that the lighting output will be either dimmer than stock, or crazy illegally bright with poor cut off.

Thanks

ONEighty · 06-05-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

kinda old, but Bonzo, how is the cut off lighting at night? Is is any difference? You wouldn't have any pics of night time shots facing a wall would you?

I'm interested in doing this, but I'm worried that the lighting output will be either dimmer than stock, or crazy illegally bright with poor cut off.

Thanks

He just painted his housings, why would the light output be any different? All the light comes from the projectors which were not modified

Voice59 · 06-05-2013, 05:27 PM

Quick question for 180. What's the turn around time on average once you receive a set of headlights?

ONEighty · 06-06-2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Voice59

Quick question for 180. What's the turn around time on average once you receive a set of headlights?

It depends on what mods you choose, some take longer than others to do. But on average, we need your headlights for 3-4 business days and then ship back to you.

If you make a drive-in appointment, it takes only about 4 hours because I'll have everything painted and ready before you arrive. Once you come in, we will take off the bumper, headlights, open them up, swap the inside housings, wire everything in and seal it back up.

LunaZ · 06-06-2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ONEighty

It depends on what mods you choose, some take longer than others to do. But on average, we need your headlights for 3-4 business days and then ship back to you.

If you make a drive-in appointment, it takes only about 4 hours because I'll have everything painted and ready before you arrive. Once you come in, we will take off the bumper, headlights, open them up, swap the inside housings, wire everything in and seal it back up.

That might be worth a drive to Brooklyn!

Voice59 · 06-06-2013, 08:54 AM

I'll definitely be giving you guys a call today.

XwChriswX · 06-07-2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ONEighty

It depends on what mods you choose, some take longer than others to do. But on average, we need your headlights for 3-4 business days and then ship back to you.

If you make a drive-in appointment, it takes only about 4 hours because I'll have everything painted and ready before you arrive. Once you come in, we will take off the bumper, headlights, open them up, swap the inside housings, wire everything in and seal it back up.

Is this including purchasing a set of New lamps through you, and having those modded? Or only when someone sends you their set?

ONEighty · 06-17-2013, 07:18 PM

Keep posting pics guys, looking sick! Love seeing our finished product on the car, and not on my work table lol

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Is this including purchasing a set of New lamps through you, and having those modded? Or only when someone sends you their set?

We don't keep new headlights in stock, but it takes us only about 2 days to get them in. So depending how busy we are, I'll need 2-4 days to complete them from the day of the order.

If it's an appointment, I usually have at least a week to prepare everything for that day.

XwChriswX · 06-18-2013, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ONEighty

Keep posting pics guys, looking sick! Love seeing our finished product on the car, and not on my work table lol

We don't keep new headlights in stock, but it takes us only about 2 days to get them in. So depending how busy we are, I'll need 2-4 days to complete them from the day of the order.

If it's an appointment, I usually have at least a week to prepare everything for that day.

That's awesome. Once ordered, there wouldn't be a rush.

How much does a set cost for you?

(Just trying to price out my planned setup for when I'm ready to do it

)

enkei2k · 06-05-2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ONEighty

He just painted his housings, why would the light output be any different? All the light comes from the projectors which were not modified

Makes sense. I thought he also modified the landing strip area at first glance. I'd like to do business with you in the future, and the reason I asked was because I was worried that by modifying anything headlight related, I'll be blinding people like those with drop in HID kits on their civics. NOT something I want to do with my car. Thanks.

XwChriswX · 06-05-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

Makes sense. I thought he also modified the landing strip area at first glance. I'd like to do business with you in the future, and the reason I asked was because I was worried that by modifying anything headlight related, I'll be blinding people like those with drop in HID kits on their civics. NOT something I want to do with my car. Thanks.

Those are due to people not properly installing/aligning parts.

Typical for the Civic community.

gcfisher · 07-23-2014, 10:17 PM

Realize this is a response to an older response and this is an evolved thread. That said, I have the same question about headlight projection as I'm interested in the same upgrade; my understanding of the benefit of the chrome is that not only the chrome finish but also the shape of the headlight housing unit are factors that play a large part in the way that our headlights are perform.

Has anyone experienced a deterioration in visibility while driving in low lit areas?

180 offers a fantastic looking product with proven satisfaction and plenty of options. I would like to make an order soon.

Thanks all. Cheers.

jaytirbhaw · 07-24-2014, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcfisher

Realize this is a response to an older response and this is an evolved thread. That said, I have the same question about headlight projection as I'm interested in the same upgrade; my understanding of the benefit of the chrome is that not only the chrome finish but also the shape of the headlight housing unit are factors that play a large part in the way that our headlights are perform.

Has anyone experienced a deterioration in visibility while driving in low lit areas?

180 offers a fantastic looking product with proven satisfaction and plenty of options. I would like to make an order soon.

Thanks all. Cheers.

Any reduction in visibility is not at all noticeable.

mts · 07-24-2014, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcfisher

Realize this is a response to an older response and this is an evolved thread. That said, I have the same question about headlight projection as I'm interested in the same upgrade; my understanding of the benefit of the chrome is that not only the chrome finish but also the shape of the headlight housing unit are factors that play a large part in the way that our headlights are perform.

Has anyone experienced a deterioration in visibility while driving in low lit areas?

180 offers a fantastic looking product with proven satisfaction and plenty of options. I would like to make an order soon.

Thanks all. Cheers.

I was unable to discern any deterioration in visibility in mine with satin black to replace the chrome.

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