Show us your Unique (custom) modifications, Part 2

[spyrule]

Originally Posted by Scooby STIle

Carbon Fiber wrap is different than carbon fiber vinyl.
Its not a printed sheet like the stuff from autozone or 3M dinoc stuff.
The wrap is actual fabric woven to look like carbon fiber, and you can feel the texture on the weaves.

That's why I was considering doing either my headliner or headliner + sunvisors with it.

Or maybe switch it up and do the headliner with alcantara & have the visors in cf wrap?

I'm just concerned about how hard it might be to take everything out without damaging it as I've never pulled my headliner, or any headliner, out before.

The question about the glue type also. Not sure what will stand up to the heat, as my friend who works for subie specialties tried redoing her headliner, and within a week it was drooping down from the glue warming up and just becoming goo again.

Do you mean real CF but leaving it with no glue/clear coating? Or is it really just a fabric that looks like cf ?

Do you have a pic or link to what you are referring to?

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[Drowner]

Originally Posted by sfk1412

Somewhat unique cause there pink.


Untitled by sfk 1412, on Flickr

Sorry, but hellas aren't unique, regardless of color or amount.

[emazz104]

Originally Posted by Scooby STIle

Or maybe switch it up and do the headliner with alcantara & have the visors in cf wrap

I like this idea, I may have a new winter project.
I wonder how the entire headliner would look in Carbon Fiber wrap, I would assume it would look pretty tacky.

Originally Posted by burkart

DIY LED Headlights v8.0 testing quad 3W white points by tommyburkart, on Flickr

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...6#post38492706

I like that much better than the V7.

[burkart]

Originally Posted by Zulu-

Man, those headlights are awful.

LED high beams are cool though, but the application leaves something to be desired.

i didnt know how much the SMD ("lego" LED panel) headlights were hated! im glad i changed them. they were embarrassing to drive around with.

they're gone!!

to the point about execution being shoddy: yea, it was a misguided effort. i will say that any headlight work (baking, unscrewing, splitting, etc) is not easy.

worst of all, the plexiglass light lenses can be ruined in many many ways during the process- making the end result appear smudgy and less polished. my goal overall is electrical integrity and long-term water tightness....


DIY LED Headlights v8.0 testing quad 3W white points by tommyburkart, on Flickr
DIY LED Headlights v8.0 testing quad 3W white points by tommyburkart, on Flickr


DIY LED Headlights v8.0 testing quad 3W white points by tommyburkart, on Flickr

[03boxer4]

Originally Posted by burkart

DIY LED Headlights v8.0 testing quad 3W white points by tommyburkart, on Flickr

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...6#post38492706

if you were behind me with that **** on, I'd get out and kick you in the damn throat.

[burkart]

Originally Posted by 03boxer4

if you were behind me with that **** on, I'd get out and kick you in the damn throat.

super!


Subaru Legacy GT DIY LED Headlights v8.0 - quad 3W white points by tommyburkart, on Flickr

Subaru Legacy GT DIY LED Headlights v8.0 - quad 3W white points by tommyburkart, on Flickr


Subaru Legacy GT DIY LED Headlights v8.0 - quad 3W white points by tommyburkart, on Flickr


Subaru Legacy GT DIY LED Headlights v8.0 - quad 3W white points by tommyburkart, on Flickr
i have a thread about the lights here
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...1#post38494107

[easterbran]

^^Those actually look pretty good.

[Wtirally]

Just got my rex and can't wait to dive under the hood!

[garudatwo]

Looks cool, though I'd only use them as DRL's.

[burkart]

Originally Posted by Wtirally

Just got my rex and can't wait to dive under the hood!

nice! what's first? get the oil changed and clean the MAF sensor!!!!

[burkart]

Originally Posted by garudatwo

Looks cool, though I'd only use them as DRL's.

i dont have them wired that way ATM, but thinking about it

[garudatwo]

I'd seriously consider that my friend. I don't know the light cutoff of those LED's, but if they're above the recommended height at x distance, they could potentially be dangerous for some folks who don't have auto-dimming mirrors.

Functional criticisms aside, I'm a fan of that quad LED look.

[burkart]

Originally Posted by garudatwo

I'd seriously consider that my friend. I don't know the light cutoff of those LED's, but if they're above the recommended height at x distance, they could potentially be dangerous for some folks who don't have auto-dimming mirrors.

Functional criticisms aside, I'm a fan of that quad LED look.

thanks man.

they're no brighter than the latest VW CC or Q7

two things:

- the LEDs alignment and aim automatically matches the projector lens angle, by default
- the headlights default placement angle (in the bumper) is tilted down 27-degrees


Subaru Legacy GT DIY LED Headlights v8.0 - quad 3W white points by tommyburkart, on Flickr

[burkart]

I like that much better than the V7.

thanks ;]

[alt14]

Looks good

[gregroot198521]

Originally Posted by 03boxer4

if you were behind me with that **** on, I'd get out and kick you in the damn throat.

[burkart]

Originally Posted by gregroot198521

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[Scooby STIle]

Originally Posted by spyrule

Do you mean real CF but leaving it with no glue/clear coating? Or is it really just a fabric that looks like cf ?

Do you have a pic or link to what you are referring to?

Nah, its a fabric woven to look like carbon fiber, not actual carbon fiber.
Ill have to find a link when I'm on a computer later today after work.

[BbugWag]

Burkart thats some nice work there! I would like them as DRL but thats just me being picky.

[MattyQ610]

Originally Posted by devlin0311

who wants a mustache ride1

.......Awesome

[garudatwo]

Proof of concept CF wrap:


Knocked it up in about 5 mins to see if I can get an embossed STI logo under 1080.

[guimpreza]

my first post here

i decided to post my unique fiber glass shifter trim of my 06 impreza!! I gave the contract to a friend of mine,who owns a composite company, and the result is perfect ! the goal was to get my satellite radio fit perfectly in a trim!

sorry for the bad english

[burkart]

Originally Posted by garudatwo

Looks cool, though I'd only use them as DRL's.

hey guys,
i snapped some pics this afternoon of the quad LED points setup as a DRL.

they look pretty unique in this formation, and a guy in Lincoln Park drove up to ask if the LGT was for sale..!

opinions?


DRL - Subaru Legacy GT DIY LED Headlights v8.0 - quad 3W white points by tommyburkart, on Flickr


DRL - Subaru Legacy GT DIY LED Headlights v8.0 - quad 3W white points by tommyburkart, on Flickr

[krzywhtboi82]

Originally Posted by guimpreza

my first post here

i decided to post my unique fiber glass shifter trim of my 06 impreza!! I gave the contract to a friend of mine,who owns a composite company, and the result is perfect ! the goal was to get my satellite radio fit perfectly in a trim!

sorry for the bad english

Very clean. I like it

[krzywhtboi82]

Originally Posted by burkart

hey guys,
i snapped some pics this afternoon of the quad LED points setup as a DRL.

they look pretty unique in this formation, and a guy in Lincoln Park drove up to ask if i the LGT was for sale..!

opinions?


DRL - Subaru Legacy GT DIY LED Headlights v8.0 - quad 3W white points by tommyburkart, on Flickr


DRL - Subaru Legacy GT DIY LED Headlights v8.0 - quad 3W white points by tommyburkart, on Flickr

Not my thing but still pretty cool. Your pass side looks crooked though. But good job for doin it yourself