Headlight modification?

eastwest2300 · 08-08-2012, 05:34 PM

Whos technically the expert in doing this, (taking off the bumper, and have actually done this mod before?)

dmhenderson · 08-08-2012, 05:44 PM

Yeah I haven't done any of these things. I've seen it with the bumper off when the intake went in but that was the day I bought it.

eastwest2300 · 08-08-2012, 05:46 PM

You could also bring a big blanket to lay your bumper on that..just a thought. Dude, IM excited, I've always wanted to this mod. Blades, post up the paint that we need to buy..

b1adesofcha0s · 08-08-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

You could also bring a big blanket to lay your bumper on that..just a thought. Dude, IM excited, I've always wanted to this mod. Blades, post up the paint that we need to buy..

This is the one recommended in the DIY

eastwest2300 · 08-08-2012, 05:49 PM

From the little bit that I know of this mod, you gotta have a blow dryer, a silicone sealant, a butter knife to pry the headlight open, the oven to heat up the original sealant, and I think thats it..

b1adesofcha0s · 08-08-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

From the little bit that I know of this mod, you gotta have a blow dryer, a silicone sealant, a butter knife to pry the headlight open, the oven to heat up the original sealant, and I think thats it..

What do you need the blow dryer for if you're gonna use an oven to heat the sealant?

Gonna check if they have the paint at Walmart the next time I go there. That's probably the cheapest place to get it.

dmhenderson · 08-08-2012, 05:51 PM

Assuming we all don't need to bring paint right? Someone should bring a couple cans of paint and the sealant or w/e and they don't bring booze/soda or whatever.

It's like a potluck only less lame.

b1adesofcha0s · 08-08-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Assuming we all don't need to bring paint right? Someone should bring a couple cans of paint and the sealant or w/e and they don't bring booze/soda or whatever.

It's like a potluck only less lame.

We need to figure out how many cans will be needed per set and how many sets we will be doing.

I'll also throw in the idea of ordering some pizzas for lunch

eastwest2300 · 08-08-2012, 05:55 PM

You need the blow dryer to dry the new sealant once its applied. From the little bit that I know of this mod, you use the oven to break the seal of the original sealant, and the blow dryer for the new sealant, theres a reason why? I dont know it though...trust me, I dont claim to be the expert, but I have looked into it thoroughly.

eastwest2300 · 08-08-2012, 05:55 PM

Pizza or Bufffalo Wild Wings is an EXCELLENT idea... trollollllollllolol

MyKindaGuise · 08-08-2012, 05:56 PM

I think aiming for september would be great for planning. Also...didn't think of having to store bumpers and having jacks and stands for everyone's car and space for that. Anyone else have a location? Plan for 10 8-10 cars as we already have 6 after one days worth of posts.

b1adesofcha0s · 08-08-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

You need the blow dryer to dry the new sealant once its applied. From the little bit that I know of this mod, you use the oven to break the seal of the original sealant, and the blow dryer for the new sealant, theres a reason why? I dont know it though...trust me, I dont claim to be the expert, but I have looked into it thoroughly.

I'm not saying you're wrong or anything, not trying to troll you here. I looked over the DIY by simota earlier today and didn't see any mention of a blow dryer, which is why I was curious.

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Pizza or anywhere but Bufffalo Wild Wings is an EXCELLENT idea... trollollllollllolol

Fixed for accuracy

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Originally Posted by MyKindaGuise

I think aiming for september would be great for planning. Also...didn't think of having to store bumpers and having jacks and stands for everyone's car and space for that. Anyone else have a location? Plan for 10 8-10 cars as we already have 6 after one days worth of posts.

I don't think we'll need jack stands. We just need to get the car jacked up to have access to the undertray to be able to take the bumper off. Once we get those bolts off from underneath, we can set the car back down and drive it around with no problem. Actually you might be able to reach the bolts without jacking the car up as long as you're at stock height. I can't do it on mine since my car is lowered.

MyKindaGuise · 08-08-2012, 06:12 PM

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I don't think we'll need jack stands. We just need to get the car jacked up to have access to the undertray to be able to take the bumper off. Once we get those bolts off from underneath, we can set the car back down and drive it around with no problem. Actually you might be able to reach the bolts without jacking the car up as long as you're at stock height. I can't do it on mine since my car is lowered.

That's all very true. Once we get the bumper off we can put the next car up. I am lowered about 1.5" in the front so I'm in the same boat.

OP once we get this together please update the main post. We need to post who is attending as well as a list of all materials.

dmhenderson · 08-08-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MyKindaGuise

We need to post who is attending as well as a list of all materials.

I was serious about the potluck thing. A sign-up works best so people don't duplicate.

MyKindaGuise · 08-08-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

I was serious about the potluck thing. A sign-up works best so people don't duplicate.

I think the potluck thing is a good idea but some of us are going to use different items depending on the mod. So as long as we negotiate on the items I'm down.

Not gonna lie I'm pretty pumped for this. There aren't many Zs in pa for me to meet up with.

Also you really get that much hate for your lights? I haven't noticed any of that up my way. That's really dumb

08-08-2012, 05:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,033 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	Whos technically the expert in doing this, (taking off the bumper, and have actually done this mod before?) __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

08-08-2012, 05:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	Yeah I haven't done any of these things. I've seen it with the bumper off when the intake went in but that was the day I bought it. __________________

08-08-2012, 05:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,033 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	You could also bring a big blanket to lay your bumper on that..just a thought. Dude, IM excited, I've always wanted to this mod. Blades, post up the paint that we need to buy.. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

08-08-2012, 05:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,033 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	From the little bit that I know of this mod, you gotta have a blow dryer, a silicone sealant, a butter knife to pry the headlight open, the oven to heat up the original sealant, and I think thats it.. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

08-08-2012, 05:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	Assuming we all don't need to bring paint right? Someone should bring a couple cans of paint and the sealant or w/e and they don't bring booze/soda or whatever. It's like a potluck only less lame. __________________

08-08-2012, 05:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,033 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	You need the blow dryer to dry the new sealant once its applied. From the little bit that I know of this mod, you use the oven to break the seal of the original sealant, and the blow dryer for the new sealant, theres a reason why? I dont know it though...trust me, I dont claim to be the expert, but I have looked into it thoroughly. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

08-08-2012, 05:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 91,033 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684552	Pizza or Bufffalo Wild Wings is an EXCELLENT idea... trollollllollllolol __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

08-08-2012, 05:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
MyKindaGuise A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,029 Drives: 11' 370z Sprt M6 Rep Power: 20	I think aiming for september would be great for planning. Also...didn't think of having to store bumpers and having jacks and stands for everyone's car and space for that. Anyone else have a location? Plan for 10 8-10 cars as we already have 6 after one days worth of posts. __________________ \|445whp398tq\| \|BW S259 Turbo\|3" Downpipe\Exhaust\|ID1000\|AeroMotive\|Tial\|EcuTek\|BC BR\|S0-4\|MaffFab\| MKGs-Single-Turbo

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