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Old 04-12-2015, 11:41 PM   #921
Nine8Six
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Originally Posted by CHRISP357 View Post
What is an average install time, start to finish assuming average mechanical skill and average intelligence (debatable)?
Mine are in this final batch, black Turismo, red angel eyes.
Certainly could be done in a day, if you don't have to paint the interior of the headlight. Add one~two day if you do paint.

In a real world (where I live occasionally) I'd say plan a good weekend mate, that is without rushing anything (incl painting the interior, and loving/polishing the lenses when completed).

MAX:
1) 2 hrs to remove the lenses + carefully clean the edge
2) 1-2 hrs to dremel the socket hole and fitting new projectors in
3) 2 hrs for the wiring
4) 1 hrs for dialing-in the orientation, pre-adjustments
5) 1 hrs testing on the bench & car, making sure all works
6) 1 hrs cleaning, removing any dust left by the above work
7) 2 hrs for re-sealing the lenses onto the headlights
(8) 12,765 hrs looking/staring at your car 'new' front-end style

Something like that. Not incredibly time consuming but it does takes a little longer than doing an oil change for sure.

The difference it makes to the car will make you forget all about wasting your precious weekend time I promise loll - keep for when it rains!
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