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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 01:17 PM
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I cut the hole for the lights so far. I believe that the holes I'll need are already in the frame of the car! They seem to be holes that were meant to hold wire clips. I had to move one clip over to the center, but now I've hopefully got 2 evenly spaced holes that I can use. I'll have the drill on hand in case.

Still working on cleaning up the cut job. I used my trusty Ka-Bar folding knife to cut with. I think it turned out nice though. I'm either going to get some edging to clean it up or sand my cut and get some touch up paint. We'll see...













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Right hole, where clip was

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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 03:42 PM
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I've discovered that the pre existing holes won't work. Theyre only 8 inches apart, but the mount will be 15 inches long. I'll have to drill.
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Old Oct 1, 2016 | 11:25 AM
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Given any thought to using one of those clear front tag covers modified to protect the Oscars? Those things are expensive if you get a road chip or similar wipe one of them out.
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Old Oct 1, 2016 | 03:54 PM
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Given any thought to using one of those clear front tag covers modified to protect the Oscars? Those things are expensive if you get a road chip or similar wipe one of them out.
That's exactly what i'm going to do. I've tried to think of other similar ways to protect them, but ready made is nice haha.
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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 06:10 PM
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Can anyone recommend a high quality brand of wire?
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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 06:37 PM
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Thinking about using this stuff. Great reviews.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 08:32 PM
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Picked up a few parts for the project.

Fuse holder and fuses for power from battery.





Wire harness tape so i can make a clean neat harness.



Awaiting the Cibie lights. Still shopping for decent wire.
Things are rollin'!
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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 10:51 PM
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pretty ballsy. Can't wait to see the final product!
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Old Oct 10, 2016 | 10:17 AM
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I think i am going to do this with some 60 mm hella sealed highbeams with a hid conversion. I will obviously need a smalled mounting plate, Probably can use the two holes eight inches apart.
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Old Oct 10, 2016 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BmoreRnsDeep
I think i am going to do this with some 60 mm hella sealed highbeams with a hid conversion. I will obviously need a smalled mounting plate, Probably can use the two holes eight inches apart.
Check this out. Another snout light install. Smaller lights. Another way to mount them up.
http://www.leisurefreak.com/diy-c5-a...-snout-lights/
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Old Oct 10, 2016 | 06:57 PM
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Very cool thread.
I will be watching this one closely.
Cant wait to see the end result.
I may try this on mine.
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Originally Posted by hron61
Very cool thread.
I will be watching this one closely.
Cant wait to see the end result.
I may try this on mine.
Thanks!

I'm waiting on the lights to ship still, but otherwise, I've got everything ready to go. I also can't wait
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Old Oct 10, 2016 | 08:12 PM
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Picked up the split loom, 3 packs



These are on order
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...A1E9SA3NK9WU6R

Getting closer
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Clips and Fasteners is a great source! I've used them for various sizes of body part pop clips over time.
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Old Oct 12, 2016 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by BmoreRnsDeep
I just emailed the company you had listed to find a price. I have always wanted the C5R replicas but they are expensive for what you get. These look like the real deal.
Zach
Did you ever get a response from them? I placed my order on the 27th and it still hasn't charged or shipped. Iv'e recieved one update a week ago. I was told it would ship this week. And no responses to my inquiry for another update sent yesterday.

I'm curious as to what's going on.
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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 01:34 PM
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Lights have shipped! Being delivered Thursday. I ended up having to purchase from another vendor. The original deal fell through I guess, I stopped receiving replay's about the status if the order.

I'll have to make my own T mounts. Iv'e found adequate square aluminum tubing and sheet in town, gonna pick it up this weekend. We're getting there!
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Great thread to follow! Looking forward to the finished project.
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I looked at the stock foglight area in my zo6 the other day as i just bought what appears to be two right hand fog lights by accident, I still think they will mount okay with the morimoto day time running lights, but i cant see a nut in the hole where the brackt is spposed to be bolted. Is there one in there i just cant see? or do i have to press something in?
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Originally Posted by BmoreRnsDeep
I looked at the stock foglight area in my zo6 the other day as i just bought what appears to be two right hand fog lights by accident, I still think they will mount okay with the morimoto day time running lights, but i cant see a nut in the hole where the brackt is spposed to be bolted. Is there one in there i just cant see? or do i have to press something in?
I'm not sure of the area you're talking about. Behind the air intake screens?
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Exactly, behind the screens. they just appear to be open hexagonal holes and i am wondering if the front of the car frame has been rebuilt.
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