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Old 04-30-2013, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Rad_Slinger
irst, the lens swap uses 2.5" TSX-R lenses. they can be purchased at theretrofitsource.com.....may be different for the sedan though.
Sedans (at least those through 09) use the 3" lens so the STiR is the one to get.
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so what is this exactly? Thanks
Here's the link, and it's a much sharper cutoff w/ just a bluish tint at the cutoff & edges. The lens is crystal clear so it looks much nicer in the housing too One of the best $50 I've spent.
(3") STi-R - Clear Lenses from The Retrofit Source Inc
Here's a good read on the benefit of the lens upgrade
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/trs...ear_lenses.php

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Old 04-30-2013, 11:48 PM
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The lens is crystal clear so it looks much nicer in the housing too. One of the best $50 I've spent.
Completely agree with the above statement. Not only does the new lens create a sharper cutoff, but they actually allow more light to pas through it due to the focusing ability.

Very glad I spent the $50 for the upgrade....but those damn lens retainer rings are a PITA to get off lol.
Old 04-30-2013, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Rad_Slinger
Completely agree with the above statement. Not only does the new lens create a sharper cutoff, but they actually allow more light to pas through it due to the focusing ability.

Very glad I spent the $50 for the upgrade....but those damn lens retainer rings are a PITA to get off lol.
Luckily Soundmike warned me about those damn screws so I had all the force down upon them when I broke them loose, otherwise I would've stripped the hell out of them.
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Yup once you go clear lens you'll never go back....
Gonna be modding my lights pretty soon, just a matter of days.
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Mine didn't have screws holding that retaining ring. The rings had tabs that were bent into key holes. So....I just unbent them, changed the lenses, then put the rings back on and recent them into the keyholes nice and tight. Taking them off was a damn pita though....putting them back was cake.
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Originally Posted by Rad_Slinger
Mine didn't have screws holding that retaining ring. The rings had tabs that were bent into key holes. So....I just unbent them, changed the lenses, then put the rings back on and recent them into the keyholes nice and tight. Taking them off was a damn pita though....putting them back was cake.
Did u put spacers to have some color mod out of it?
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I want to do the sti projectors so bad! My buddy has it done to his sedan along with a black housing and it looks amazing!
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Originally Posted by Yan141
Did u put spacers to have some color mod out of it?
No, I opted to not get the spacer kit. I think the spacers add a little too much color and it would be distracting for me while driving. Hell, just seeing the new light cutoff bounce on the side is a little distracting.
Old 05-01-2013, 03:15 PM
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Well boys. I decided to drop the car off today to the local guy. Ill be sure to put up some pictures. Good or bad.
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