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I have an idea for the clear corners!!!!!

Old Apr 13, 2001 | 06:39 AM
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I am not sure if this would work cause I have not taken a good look at the headlights yet. I do not have a S2000 right now.

What we do with the Audi A4s (2000+ models with one piece headlights) is we drill a whole from the back of the headlight big enough for something to put in. Break the reflector to tiny pieces and move them out carefully with vacuum and other tools (sorry can not recall the name. English as a second language). It requires taking of the headlights and drilling. It is also very time consuming to do a careful, detailed job. The results are so good that we have alot of fellas going this step with Audis.

I think someone here did a similar thing but he took the headlights apart and resealed it. This is a similar method with less chance of a damage I think. Positive thing is you just drill and seal a hole so you do not take the hadlights apart.

Can this be done on Stook? People who messed with headlights please chim in.

I can find the detailed instructions of how it is done on Audis if you guys want to.

Have a good day!!
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Old Apr 13, 2001 | 06:44 AM
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Old Apr 13, 2001 | 06:45 AM
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Actually, no, that wouldn't really work, even if some S2000 owner had the balls to try it. The piece that is orange is ABS plastic (I think) and it's pretty tough material (I know, I have one of Scarlet I's on a shelf in my office)...and would be very hard to shatter, especially through a small opening like you are talking about...

IMO, it would be easier to open the assembly up and just remove the piece...but even that, I wouldn't do. I hate the orange with the red (it doesn't look so bad on the other colors), but it's not worth the effort to me to remove. And I don't care for the light being exposed and not behind a diffuser...

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Old Apr 13, 2001 | 11:26 AM
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Ok, I had to propose it but if it does not work that is fine. I really do not like the look of any orange in the headlights. What other options do I have other than messing with the headlights. I heard there is a problem with the Euro ones.

Please do not tell me to search. If I had the time, I would do it.
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Old Apr 13, 2001 | 01:22 PM
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I used a tuning fork but it took awhile to find the right frequency. After a few minutes it finally pulverized the left orange reflector. When I tried it on the right side the x brace fell off and one of the iridium spark plugs shot through the hood.
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Old Apr 13, 2001 | 04:12 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by JPit
[B]I used a tuning fork but it took awhile to find the right frequency.
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