11 Taurus headlights taken apart... - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

Motor · 11-28-2012, 12:07 AM

Also...

The fun continues...

bpd1151 · 11-28-2012, 07:02 AM

Very, VERY interesting.

I can't think of not one person who has tackled this project untilthis posting.

Many have thought about it, including myself, but at the price point for a new, replacement set of head assemblies (around $1,200) I think that tended to shy all of us away from doing so.

Now that there are used / wrecked / junk ones beginning to find their way into the stream, I suppose more and more of us may start following your lead.

Bravo!

BTW, did you have to bake them in the oven (around 210/215) in order to make that adhesive pliable enough to separate out the fronts from the rears?

Curious too as to what you're planning.

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Roach · 11-28-2012, 12:33 PM

If I had a Gen6 I would have done the same thing I did to my 4 by blacking out the inside and adding a halo.

Whatcha got planned man?

mjhpadi · 11-28-2012, 03:14 PM

Nice work, I too, am interested on how you got them apart. Also you have peaked my interest in the reason for tearing them apart. Good luck with the project, keep us posted as you continue!

QuinnSHO · 11-28-2012, 03:22 PM

I've heard they have permaseal, so I too am interested in how you did it...and...WHAT you're doing. There was a retrofit of a 10 from LIGHTMODz, LED stuff, HID's, it looks good...!

Motor · 11-28-2012, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpd1151

Very, VERY interesting.

I can't think of not one person who has tackled this project untilthis posting.

Many have thought about it, including myself, but at the price point for a new, replacement set of head assemblies (around $1,200) I think that tended to shy all of us away from doing so.

Now that there are used / wrecked / junk ones beginning to find their way into the stream, I suppose more and more of us may start following your lead.

Bravo!

BTW, did you have to bake them in the oven (around 210/215) in order to make that adhesive pliable enough to separate out the fronts from the rears?

Curious too as to what you're planning.

**subscribed**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roach

If I had a Gen6 I would have done the same thing I did to my 4 by blacking out the inside and adding a halo.

Whatcha got planned man?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjhpadi

Nice work, I too, am interested on how you got them apart. Also you have peaked my interest in the reason for tearing them apart. Good luck with the project, keep us posted as you continue!

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuinnSHO

I've heard they have permaseal, so I too am interested in how you did it...and...WHAT you're doing. There was a retrofit of a 10 from LIGHTMODz, LED stuff, HID's, it looks good...!

1st stage 20mins, most of the light comes apart from the top, then another 5mins to finish off the bottom easily. Temp ~250

not smooth as butter but fairly easy to take apart.

Most of the inside of the light is getting painted black...leaving something unpainted

Otherwise, all other trim is getting an oem match and tails are getting tinted as well.

front door trim will be painted on the car - rear door trim came off after massaging it gently of the car (not to kink the trim) otherwise its 2 x $100 and 2 x $90 for the trim.

Hoping to be done by the weekend. I guess i was bored...its been a while since i upgraded the whole sound system and got the wheels. Next up are the eibach springs for a gentle drop.

mjhpadi · 11-28-2012, 05:24 PM

You might want to consider the H&R springs instead of Eibachs, seems most of the people over at the Ecoboost Owners Forum prefer the H&R's, some have even switched from the Eibachs to the H&R springs and seem to like them better.

Motor · 11-28-2012, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjhpadi

You might want to consider the H&R springs instead of Eibachs, seems most of the people over at the Ecoboost Owners Forum prefer the H&R's, some have even switched from the Eibachs to the H&R springs and seem to like them better.

H&R is too much of a drop for me.

On the DW i went thru Eibach Sportlines and Prokit springs (full kit) and KW Variant 2 coilovers. KW's were of course the best but the Pro kit was really good, with matched shocks and antiroll bars it had a nice ride.

I'm not looking for a huge drop, just something right.

mjhpadi · 11-28-2012, 05:34 PM

The ones the guys are using are only a bit lower then the Eibach's and they seem to get better reviews, they have taken some shots comparing them, but hope you post lots of photos as you do your mods. Good luck with the upgrades!

mjhpadi · 11-28-2012, 11:01 PM

Check out this post, it shows the difference between the two on a Taurus.
H&R spring car beside Eibach pics - Page 2

11-28-2012, 12:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Motor Junior Member Member Number: 44798 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2011 Taurus Limited - Tuxedo Black w/ Charcoal gray interior Visit: My Garage Posts: 32 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	11 Taurus headlights taken apart... Also... The fun continues... Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2011 Taurus Limited dressed in Tuxedo Black 2005 Dodge "Dirty Whore" Magnum R/T - R.I.P 12/7/11 Last edited by Motor; 11-28-2012 at 04:57 PM.

11-28-2012, 07:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
bpd1151 Member Member Number: 43942 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SHOcago 'burbs Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2010 Taurus SHO, 402B pkg, modified. Visit: My Garage Posts: 456 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	Very, VERY interesting. I can't think of not one person who has tackled this project untilthis posting. Many have thought about it, including myself, but at the price point for a new, replacement set of head assemblies (around $1,200) I think that tended to shy all of us away from doing so. Now that there are used / wrecked / junk ones beginning to find their way into the stream, I suppose more and more of us may start following your lead. Bravo! BTW, did you have to bake them in the oven (around 210/215) in order to make that adhesive pliable enough to separate out the fronts from the rears? Curious too as to what you're planning. subscribed __________________ Pictured above, my 2010 SHO, #690 of 1,064, too many mods too list.... 400AWHP/433AWTQ, best time so far 12.37 @ 111MPH.... JANUARY 2013 COTM WINNER

11-28-2012, 12:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Roach Senior Member Member Number: 32683 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Concord, NC Chapter: Southeast Drives: 2000 Model SE, Vulcan V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 903 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	If I had a Gen6 I would have done the same thing I did to my 4 by blacking out the inside and adding a halo. Whatcha got planned man? __________________ Facebook \| Desktops "I'm sure there must have been a time You did not consume my mind But I still swear I don't remember" 2000 Taurus SE "Lady Hearse" 1995 Taurus SHO "Organ Donor" 1996 Thunderbird LX "Jade Phoenix"

11-28-2012, 03:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
mjhpadi Senior Member Member Number: 43818 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Central Pennsylvania Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2010 Taurus SHO Visit: My Garage Posts: 892 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 2	Nice work, I too, am interested on how you got them apart. Also you have peaked my interest in the reason for tearing them apart. Good luck with the project, keep us posted as you continue! __________________ 2010 Ford Taurus SHO-Livernois 4+ Tune, Airaid CAI, Caliper Covers, Tinted Taillights, Tinted Headlights, LED Interior Lighting, LED Puddle Lamps and License Lights, SHO Hood Stripes, Rearranged Trunk Badging 2004 Ford Explorer Limited-Wife's Tow Vehicle 1999 Mercury Sable LS-Our "Beatermobile"

11-28-2012, 03:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
QuinnSHO Senior Member Member Number: 37321 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ogden, Utah Chapter: West Coast Drives: I own a 1996 Black Taurus SHO Visit: My Garage Posts: 872 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 2	I've heard they have permaseal, so I too am interested in how you did it...and...WHAT you're doing. There was a retrofit of a 10 from LIGHTMODz, LED stuff, HID's, it looks good...! __________________ Do you like Mountain Dew? Then you like 75% of me

11-28-2012, 05:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
mjhpadi Senior Member Member Number: 43818 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Central Pennsylvania Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2010 Taurus SHO Visit: My Garage Posts: 892 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 2	You might want to consider the H&R springs instead of Eibachs, seems most of the people over at the Ecoboost Owners Forum prefer the H&R's, some have even switched from the Eibachs to the H&R springs and seem to like them better. __________________ 2010 Ford Taurus SHO-Livernois 4+ Tune, Airaid CAI, Caliper Covers, Tinted Taillights, Tinted Headlights, LED Interior Lighting, LED Puddle Lamps and License Lights, SHO Hood Stripes, Rearranged Trunk Badging 2004 Ford Explorer Limited-Wife's Tow Vehicle 1999 Mercury Sable LS-Our "Beatermobile"

11-28-2012, 05:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
mjhpadi Senior Member Member Number: 43818 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Central Pennsylvania Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2010 Taurus SHO Visit: My Garage Posts: 892 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 2	The ones the guys are using are only a bit lower then the Eibach's and they seem to get better reviews, they have taken some shots comparing them, but hope you post lots of photos as you do your mods. Good luck with the upgrades! __________________ 2010 Ford Taurus SHO-Livernois 4+ Tune, Airaid CAI, Caliper Covers, Tinted Taillights, Tinted Headlights, LED Interior Lighting, LED Puddle Lamps and License Lights, SHO Hood Stripes, Rearranged Trunk Badging 2004 Ford Explorer Limited-Wife's Tow Vehicle 1999 Mercury Sable LS-Our "Beatermobile"

11-28-2012, 11:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
mjhpadi Senior Member Member Number: 43818 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Central Pennsylvania Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2010 Taurus SHO Visit: My Garage Posts: 892 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 2	Check out this post, it shows the difference between the two on a Taurus. H&R spring car beside Eibach pics - Page 2 __________________ 2010 Ford Taurus SHO-Livernois 4+ Tune, Airaid CAI, Caliper Covers, Tinted Taillights, Tinted Headlights, LED Interior Lighting, LED Puddle Lamps and License Lights, SHO Hood Stripes, Rearranged Trunk Badging 2004 Ford Explorer Limited-Wife's Tow Vehicle 1999 Mercury Sable LS-Our "Beatermobile"

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