My Q after a face lift

[Q45CALIBER]

Q45CALIBER,

When are we going to see some daytime photos of the car with the new headlights?

I was looking at the BMW E39 headlights on eBay and noticed that they have a removable lens.

I was thinking that maybe it might be possible to just modify the headlights instead of messing with the fender on the Q.

If you can show us what the side of the car looks like, especially where you modified the fender, it would be nice.

I dont drive the car to work anymore so I am not really with it in the day. I bus and train it early and get back home like now. I will take some tomorrow if I get a chance but the car has to go back to the body shop because the paint is swirled and scrached all over.

That mod may not work because the lights are slimmer for the BMW slightly, also they are longer.

Holy Hell!! Those look Awesome!!!Love the wheels too!

thanks Crimson !
Modified by Q45CALIBER at 9:13 AM 3/18/2006

[tkd_q45]

Gets my vote for coolest exterior mod - ever!

[qsiguy]

Oh wow, those are awesome! Details! We want Details. Got any install photos? Exactly what part of the Beemer lights are you using?

[FarFetched]

Angel's eyes al'a Q45 style!Nice, but wrong idea!It is like mixing two pure breeds together to get a monstrosity!Cheers!

[Flagship-Q]

I just absolutely love it! Slobber..........

P.S. Wes, no matter how I insert the link it still brings up that red X. Any ideas? It's driving me crazy too!

[Q45CALIBER]

I enjoy the hate its part of the game. Plus I have aways been Farfetched..

[Rex]

I just absolutely love it! Slobber..........

P.S. Wes, no matter how I insert the link it still brings up that red X. Any ideas? It's driving me crazy too!

I edited your sig, and the image works for me now, how 'bout everyone else?

[elwesso]

works for me.

[Q_SHIP]

I want to see daylight pics as well.

[FarFetched]

Hey!

I enjoy the hate its part of the game. Plus I have aways been Farfetched..

Are you calling "DE MOI" FarFetched ?I love Angel's eyes on a BMW ....but this is different ball game!If you like it - - enjoy it!

[Flagship-Q]

works for me.

Finally....Thanks!

[DrewQ45]

Q45CALIBER,

When are we going to see some daytime photos of the car with the new headlights?

I was looking at the BMW E39 headlights on eBay and noticed that they have a removable lens.

I was thinking that maybe it might be possible to just modify the headlights instead of messing with the fender on the Q.

If you can show us what the side of the car looks like, especially where you modified the fender, it would be nice.

So I'm not the only one waiting with bated breath?

This **** is killing me! Hell, I'll fly up to NY myself and take some pics.

Caliber!!!!!! Look man, we don't care if the daylight close up may make an unfinished job look like ****... It doesn't have to be perfect... just feed us the pics and we'll deal with the rest!

[Q45CALIBER]

So I'm not the only one waiting with bated breath?

This **** is killing me! Hell, I'll fly up to NY myself and take some pics.

Caliber!!!!!! Look man, we don't care if the daylight close up may make an unfinished job look like ****... It doesn't have to be perfect... just feed us the pics and we'll deal with the rest!

I am sorry fella's I did not get to take pictures when I took the car back to the body shop I was is a rush and did not have my camera. But I will definately post some pictures this week.

Cali

[heywier427]

i think im gonna cry!

[66mgb]

Dude - you're killin' us!

I say get at least 5-6 orders for these lights - they will sell asap.

You really need to let us know if it will fit the 90-96 G50. If not, can it be modded to fit?

[nuQ]

They look incredible!!!! We have to get some kind of group buy for these!

[Q45CALIBER]

Dude - you're killin' us!

I say get at least 5-6 orders for these lights - they will sell asap.

You really need to let us know if it will fit the 90-96 G50. If not, can it be modded to fit?

They fit but there is some modification that needs to be done to the quarter panel also you will have to create some brackets to mount the lights. What was done on mine is two brackets were welded to the top to mount the lights. I did not see what he did for the side of the light assembly.

The contour of the light is fine for the hood. It fits under the hood perfectly! But is just is shaped slightly different around the quarter panel.Some molding is also needed as the lights are sightly slimmer that the Q lights. Simlar to the 94 maxima lights molding.

You guys are making me feel bad. Ok not really... But seriously I did not know there would be such a reponse.

As soon as my body guy calls me to pickup the car I am going to take pictures of everything and post. Night or Day. I have some flood lamps I use when I work on the car at night so I will pull those babys out the garage.

[tkd_q45]

No need to feel bad! Eveyone is entitled to their opinions. All that matter is what makes you happy!

Can't wait to see the pics! I was hopping it would be easier to do than what it sounds like - I was secretly hoping this would become another one of those cheap/cool G50 forum mods IE "Better than JWT computer & Jeff Williams FSTB"

[heywier427]

ask your body guy how he did the fender mod. did he have to cut? if not did he fill with bondo or weld in a cut metal piece and grind it down.

this would be an awsome add on seeing that my cars ft end isnt painted yet!and its not like were trying to rush you just give us the damn pictures man!!

im in ct id love to drive out to you given your not in buffalo or anything crazy, im in stamford 10 min away from westchester. i could take pics, and from a mechanicly inclined point of view, spell out what the body guy did for the rest of us

ill even buy pizza and beer your choice of toppings cant go wrong there eh!!

[Q45CALIBER]

ask your body guy how he did the fender mod. did he have to cut? if not did he fill with bondo or weld in a cut metal piece and grind it down.

this would be an awsome add on seeing that my cars ft end isnt painted yet!and its not like were trying to rush you just give us the damn pictures man!!

im in ct id love to drive out to you given your not in buffalo or anything crazy, im in stamford 10 min away from westchester. i could take pics, and from a mechanicly inclined point of view, spell out what the body guy did for the rest of us

ill even buy pizza and beer your choice of toppings cant go wrong there eh!!

heywier427 - Yes you live not far at all. You know I could use some help with my trunk wiring custom amp(s) mount and custom box. I have been thinking about using that space in the middle of the rear dash where the glove box deal is to mount one of my audiobahns.

Pizza is good....beer makes me roudy & loud...I am already loud & roudy. But good new i am getting my car back this evening. So I will post pics tonight.

[rasrx7]

HOT...i like em..

[heywier427]

yeaaaaaa i cant wait! if you want ideas for the install im a pretty knowledgeable source. i did custom installs for two years. if you want to hook up email me. and tell me your poison of choice, i can score some premo crack!!! j/k ive got sat and sundays off...yea, life is good

and by the way. your sig pic is freaking awsome!!!!!!

[tkd_q45]

What's the light output like? I was always pleased w/stock even w/stock bulbs. Any improvement?

[KD]

While reading the love and some hate..It's mostly love on this mod. Nice touch you got my vote. Will this work on a 93 Q?

[Q45CALIBER]

KD I am sure they will work on a 93 with alittle modification. I have a friend who put a 94 hood on a 91 and now one is the wiser. So yes with alittle modding around the quarter panel. Hood clearance will be important to.... I have be looking a BMWs more (just for the lights) and notice that there are small size variations it would be something to look in to.

May be alittle far out but I really what to put g35 lights on the back now...

[CVS]

Q45Calibre,

Thanks for posting your pics. The angel eyes look great. So is it definitely a donation from a 1998-2002 model BMW 5 series? Costing USD650-800 installed?

Elwesso,Are you just pulling our legs when you mentioned a "group buy"?No probs if you are...

If not, then 60mgb, nuQ, and heywier427, please keep me informed if you are organising another group buy... Although i am in Australia my Visa card should still work...

sijoko,Have you got a link to a pic to those "crystal lights from Japan" you mentioned previously? Do they look like the "gatling guns" on the latest Q45?

RegardsCVS

[sijoko]

sijoko,Have you got a link to a pic to those "crystal lights from Japan" you mentioned previously? Do they look like the "gatling guns" on the latest Q45?

RegardsCVS

CVS,

The Crystal Lights are actually the JDM headlights for the Q45 with the inner lenses removed. I have attached a pic.

Regards,

sijoko

[sixtysq45]

Wow, that car is georgeous. I love the lights and the overall them of "seriousness"