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    so after seeing a backlit lexus emblem on a customezed SUV at hte chiagago auto show and then the same one at world of wheels, i have been thinking about it lately and to do it to an arrowhead.

    id take 1/4" plexiglass and then cut and shape it to the correct dimensions and then bevel the edges and polish them, and partially hollow out the center to put 2-3 LEDs in it so that the outer edges light up. Id be putting an overlay over it with the reflecdome

    yes/no?

    just another thing to add to the list of things id like to try/do
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    Do it. Sounds like a neat project
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    I've seen it done on grand ams. Looks pretty cool

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    i dont think it's even worth your time unless you park your car a lot.
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    sick, do it.
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    I say go for it. Looks awesome.
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    Laaaaaaa

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    doooo eeeeettttt
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    **** yeah. And if it's successful we can do a back-lit GXP logo too.
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    or get a reflective overlay and save the time.....lol they both light up and your audi led headlights plus a lit arrow head would start looking like a disco party

    simple is the new sexy....hence the reason a debadge looks good

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    I've thought about doing this. I'd like to see someone else try it first though :P
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    sounds like a great idea..would love to have one..looking forward to the outcome
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    Quote Originally Posted by BoostJunki3 View Post
    or get a reflective overlay and save the time.....lol they both light up and your audi led headlights plus a lit arrow head would start looking like a disco party

    simple is the new sexy....hence the reason a debadge looks good
    ya debadge is commin later this spring and tints soon after hopefully

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    sounds like a great idea..would love to have one..looking forward to the outcome
    either way ill be making a write up. if i dont go insane with it i may offer to make some for people. all id need is an old arrowhead for reference on sizing

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    **** yeah. And if it's successful we can do a back-lit GXP logo too.
    hmmmmm i like your idea but ill have to think about how to do a normal badge if you really want to. red backlit would look sick on your car.

    EDIT: http://www.new-cars.com/2004/pontiac...m-gxp-rims.jpg ya one of these i would think to be possible. you will have to drill a hole in your door for wirign tho unless theres already a hole or 2 from alignment pegs
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    Quote Originally Posted by Koniig View Post
    **** yeah. And if it's successful we can do a back-lit GXP logo too.
    Isn't yours the same as the rest of the 04+? If so I can make you one from acrylic.
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