Modified AU Headlight.

The Dok · 16-02-2006, 05:39 PM

Well after months of consideration & having been pressured into doing something to improve the look of the std AU1-2-3 headlight, this is what I've come up with. This is strictly a "prototype" to obtain feedback.
What may not be so obvious at first, is the "squared off" (black) bezel which gives it an "eyelid" appearance & should sit level with the grill. The "parabola" was installed at a customers request, but I actually liked the look of it after the job was done so may consider it as an option (yes it's functional & roadworthy). There are still some minor issues to be addressed (parklight & wiring to parabola) but they're easily solved, all mods were done using genuine Ford parts too so the whole assembly is "Genuine original equiptment". Apologies for the picture quality, new images coming soon. Anyway enjoy.
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XR6-VCT-2000 · 16-02-2006, 05:46 PM

Hey thats a big improvement ! well done , very nice ! , put it on ya car to show us what it looks like with the rest of the body

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The Dok · 16-02-2006, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6-VCT-2000

Hey thats a big improvement ! well done , very nice ! , put it on ya car to show us what it looks like with the rest of the body

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Funny you mention that, this is the first & only time I regret putting the BA front on, so I don't have a test car unfortunately.

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Casper · 16-02-2006, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dok

Funny you mention that, this is the first & only time I regret putting the BA front on, so I don't have a test car unfortunately.

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Put them on my car .... hang on, dont bother.. I got real glass ones anyhow

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OZFORDAU · 16-02-2006, 06:02 PM

You can put them on my car! That would look great!

Cheers

GK · 16-02-2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6-VCT-2000

Hey thats a big improvement ! well done , very nice ! , put it on ya car to show us what it looks like with the rest of the body

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Yep, seeing them on an AU would be great! Just might make you a bit of business Dok!

GK

LUXO_8 · 16-02-2006, 06:14 PM

they look great dok.... well done.

CongoAU2 · 16-02-2006, 06:34 PM

They look heaps good Dok. I'd definately be up for a set if you start selling em. Great work :voldar02:

The Dok · 16-02-2006, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CongoAU2

They look heaps good Dok. I'd definately be up for a set if you start selling em. Great work :voldar02:

Will definately begin selling them to order provided enough interest is generated, looks positive so far.
Anyone who wants to have a go at photochopping the image into an AU, feel free to do so but try to leave the LH as is so as to make a direct comparison.

**Mechan1k** · 16-02-2006, 06:46 PM

You mean projector????
hmmmm ... I was wondering how hard it is gonig to be putting a projector into the standard headlight (as I am looking at this soon ... because the H4 HID conversion globe is burning a hole in my current reflector ... YAY)

I was looking at getting a black bezel light as well and having a HID projector mounted in it.

I am very interested in this "The Dok" ... I just need to get the proper HID Projector kit in from the US ... when the cash flow is a bit better.

LUXO_8 · 16-02-2006, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

You mean projector????

hehe i was going to correct him on that too:P

i love doing cusom light stuff.

latest for me is the HID install in my custom BMW / Fairlane hibrid lights (just an aftermarket kit......)
the projectors have a tin reflector area so no worry about melting....... thoguh i will keep an eye on them to see if it tarnishes the chrome

**Mechan1k** · 16-02-2006, 06:58 PM

I wasn't meaning to be a smartarse though ... just wanted to make sure ... but buy the looks of the pics and the work done .... he knows exactly what he's doing ... so I have confidence in his work

LUXO_8 · 16-02-2006, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

I wasn't meaning to be a smartarse though ... just wanted to make sure ... but buy the looks of the pics and the work done .... he knows exactly what he's doing ... so I have confidence in his work

dont get me wrong, neither was i....
he's done a great job on them

**Mechan1k** · 16-02-2006, 07:16 PM

I was looking at a BMW conversion kit as well (5-series) with high/low shield ... but seeing as The Dok has done the hard work already ... i am will to pay for his sets he has created/designed. His black bezel version is what I was after as well.

Plus giving forum members as much business as possible is always a good thing as well.

Duffman · 16-02-2006, 08:28 PM

Hay dok its great to see they are done I knew youd get around to it eventually. They look better then expected. I can't wait to put them on and the eye lid looks great!

Im wondering would it look even better with projectors in the high beam as well or would that be too far? Either way let me know when you think theyll be ready

Orbit · 16-02-2006, 08:48 PM

i'd be intrtested in these as well

LUXO_8 · 16-02-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Duffman

Im wondering would it look even better with projectors in the high beam as well or would that be too far?

there'd be no point. the high beams are designed to put the light way down the road, whereas teh projectors are designed to spread the light for good short distance + not blinding the oncoming car

if you ran 2 projectors it'd be pretty meh lighting......

The Dok · 16-02-2006, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Duffman

Hay dok its great to see they are done I knew youd get around to it eventually. They look better then expected. I can't wait to put them on and the eye lid looks great!

Im wondering would it look even better with projectors in the high beam as well or would that be too far? Either way let me know when you think theyll be ready

Definatey only putting the 1 "projector" in, apart from the dramas putting 1 in, there really is no room for another.

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

I wasn't meaning to be a smartarse though ... just wanted to make sure ... but buy the looks of the pics and the work done .... he knows exactly what he's doing ... so I have confidence in his work

It's all good guy's, it's only to be expected people would ask lots of questions, after all there are some dodgy immitation headlights around. I've been doing headlights for over 15 years, (panelbeater by trade) so these are the goods, they do however, look better in the flesh, even I was surprised how they came up.

HLC · 16-02-2006, 10:04 PM

they are VERY Awesome... if you could do the Bezels in chrome, (like in the fairmont S2 headlights), id consider a set... price permitting of course ;)

MAD · 16-02-2006, 11:23 PM

Any chance you would be doing this for EF/L in the future?

This is something I was going to try my hand at, but after seeing the masterpiece you have made there, I can only imagine the sh1tpile I would create.

The Dok · 16-02-2006, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MADXF

Any chance you would be doing this for EF/L in the future?

Wouldn't bother on EF/L mainly because there's no clear section on front of the "projector" thus making the exercise pointless. Besides, the earlier models look ok as is, the AU (headlight) needs all the help it can get.

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MAD · 17-02-2006, 12:03 AM

Couldnt you sand the ridges off and polish the lens? thats what I had planned to do if I did it.

LUXO_8 · 17-02-2006, 12:05 AM

unfortunatley they have a soft layer inside that wouldnt polish..... i thought i'd mentioned that to you already.
i wasnt just saying that because i didnt want to do it.. i was actually being serious...

MAD · 17-02-2006, 12:13 AM

Damn!
Nah I dont remember you mentioning that.

sfr rob · 17-02-2006, 12:26 AM

hell yeah!
if only i had kept my old headlights.........

**Peuty** · 17-02-2006, 12:37 AM

I would buy a set right now if I could.

Well...could I?

Orbit · 17-02-2006, 12:52 AM

yes....how much?
and if you get enough response when will you have them in production?

The Dok · 17-02-2006, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Orbit

yes....how much?
and if you get enough response when will you have them in production?

Have had a big response so far, each 1 is modded by me, takes @5 hrs to do just 1 but that's about as far as the "production" side goes, remember, these are "modified" not re-produced. PM me if you want a price, the first pair are "sold" already, but am doing more this weekend.........sadly.

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Originally Posted by Peuty

I would buy a set right now if I could.

Well...could I?

Next week I will have more ready to go, each pair is made to order after hours/weekends, PM me for a price (they are not very expensive), same with anyone who wants a pair, PM me. If you want them, you'll have to put your $$$ up, & allow @1 week for delivery. Oh, and as Henry Ford once famously said, "you can have them in any colour, as long as it's black"

: Cheers for the response's guy's.

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HLC · 17-02-2006, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dok

"you can have them in any colour, as long as it's black"

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well that rules me out. :(

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-jjM- · 17-02-2006, 01:17 AM

that looks nice as, makes a big improvment to most headlights when u paint insides, done it to me eb same wit brothers ed seen it done to an ef and looks nice

BLACK PAINT RULES!

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