The Rebuild - Daihatsu Charade CB100

[abdulmunimqadri]

Headlights look amazing I think we should wait for end results before getting to conclusions but I feel like side lights being translucent don't match much with transparent new ones or maybe it will appear different once finalized

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I have something planned for the parking lamps as well, bro. Just uploaded these pictures because people have been asking for the headlights and tail lights so I didn't want to keep them waiting for any longer. The finished thing is going to look perfect insha'Allah.

[abdulmunimqadri]

Although that's a nice effort on the headlamps, I would prefer the stock headlamps over these. The stock headlamps give a more 'complete' look to the front of the vehicle.
Like mentioned above, if you remove the white led bit, the lights would look even better. Do use the original d2s hid bulbs in those projectors along with good quality ballasts, preferably Denso ones. If any shop wala recommends otherwise, please dont listen to them. You would only get good output from these projectors with the correct hids.

Also, try not to park the car in the sun for long durations if possible because the plexiglass on the headlamps would warp and start developing minute cracks.

Best of luck for the rest of the project (y)

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Will be using D2S insha'Allah, the stock lamps were fine but when I asked my friend who happens to be te owner of the car as well, he wanted to change absolutely every single thing of the car except the frame, haha. So I designed the lights and voil?, there we have them, feels like I have that magic pencil from Shaka Laka Boom Boom, everything I draw takes time but turns out to be a reality. Lol
Btw, the car will be parked in some shade, I'll recommend a car cover honestly.

[abdulmunimqadri]

Went thru all 7 pages. Impressive restoration. Really like your Tail light LEDs for Mehran. So expecting equally good result for the Charade tail lamps. I would point one thing out regarding the headlamps. Though their fitting looks amazingly perfect, I would recommend removing the L shaped White weather seal, just use neutral transparent silicon seal for the headlamp housing. Those just ruin the look, kind of make it look unprofessional. Other thing is, if you can try the Chrome instead of flat black for the headlamp interior housing, it would look stunning. As headlamps are critically important for the overall front body style, one little misstep can ruin the whole look. You are still trying out different things, and I think you did a wonderful job in overall designing the projector and all, just a little input from my point of view. Thanks. BTW, I have modified Nissan Maxima, 1990 during my teen years, in 1990's, in US, where I reside.

Thanks a lot, bro. The point of making this thread is obviously to get maximum opinions regarding the project, however, the lamp has been closed now and won't be opened for another month till they finally fit in the car, you will love how the light will go with the car at the end.
Also, would love to see some of your projects as well, I'm planning on getting my hands on a Nissan Gloria 1982 as my next project.

[ranahamza89]

Went thru all 7 pages. Impressive restoration. Really like your Tail light LEDs for Mehran. So expecting equally good result for the Charade tail lamps. I would point one thing out regarding the headlamps. Though their fitting looks amazingly perfect, I would recommend removing the L shaped White weather seal, just use neutral transparent silicon seal for the headlamp housing. Those just ruin the look, kind of make it look unprofessional. Other thing is, if you can try the Chrome instead of flat black for the headlamp interior housing, it would look stunning. As headlamps are critically important for the overall front body style, one little misstep can ruin the whole look. You are still trying out different things, and I think you did a wonderful job in overall designing the projector and all, just a little input from my point of view. Thanks. BTW, I have modified Nissan Maxima, 1990 during my teen years, in 1990's, in US, where I reside.

Thankyou for the suggestions bro ... as for the wrapped headlight that was just for the intial fitting to firm its position , it will be fitted in the car after 10 days for that only purpose the wrap was there and as for the tail light it will soon be uploaded and i hope you will love it , Still we are all ears for your suggestions thankyou[emoji6]

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Wrapped these accents in carbon fibre so that every detail of the car reflects perfection and taste

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And there we have it, the carbon fibre wrapped dashboard bezel

[ranahamza89]

Will be using D2S insha'Allah, the stock lamps were fine but when I asked my friend who happens to be te owner of the car as well, he wanted to change absolutely every single thing of the car except the frame, haha. So I designed the lights and voil?, there we have them, feels like I have that magic pencil from Shaka Laka Boom Boom, everything I draw takes time but turns out to be a reality. Lol
Btw, the car will be parked in some shade, I'll recommend a car cover honestly.

I am very thankfull to your creativity munim without you these lights for my Project were an impossible thing to be bro only God knows in what mess i would have been without your help As for the feedback our this design really captured attention and getting great feedback ...they dont know that the tail lights we designed will be more of a thing , than the headlights insha Allah

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[ranahamza89]

waiting..waiting and waiting.

The updates are worth the wait ...im sure you would love the work stay updated for more

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[ranahamza89]

and would love to hear what you have in mind for the speedo

That would Also be posted soon bro ...honestly as we both know there are not much of speedo variety for charade but we are trying our best to get sonething catchy for our ride stay updated to the thread bro

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[ranahamza89]

And there we have it, the carbon fibre wrapped dashboard bezel

Beauty isnt it perfection you desire and perfection we will get insha Allah

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[RN100]

Excellent work on the carbon fiber wrapping of the dashboard console bezel. Looks nice. I am sure the whole project will look very nice at the end. Waiting for updates. My last project was done in mid 2000's don't have any pictures unfortunately. My younger brother has a used auto dealership here in US, and gets cool cars from auction and fixes them, like Audi Quatro, Mercedez CLK500 convertible, etc. I may post some pictures from those cars being fixed. Insha Allah. Keep up the good work.

[ranahamza89]

Excellent work on the carbon fiber wrapping of the dashboard console bezel. Looks nice. I am sure the whole project will look very nice at the end. Waiting for updates. My last project was done in mid 2000's don't have any pictures unfortunately. My younger brother has a used auto dealership here in US, and gets cool cars from auction and fixes them, like Audi Quatro, Mercedez CLK500 convertible, etc. I may post some pictures from those cars being fixed. Insha Allah. Keep up the good work.

Thankyou bro will love to see your work too...insha Allah our hardwork will attain your satisfaction ...stay updated

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[abdulmunimqadri]

Excellent work on the carbon fiber wrapping of the dashboard console bezel. Looks nice. I am sure the whole project will look very nice at the end. Waiting for updates. My last project was done in mid 2000's don't have any pictures unfortunately. My younger brother has a used auto dealership here in US, and gets cool cars from auction and fixes them, like Audi Quatro, Mercedez CLK500 convertible, etc. I may post some pictures from those cars being fixed. Insha Allah. Keep up the good work.

Thanks a lot, bro.
Since it's a family car so nothing is going to be overdone, will keep it simple but it will turn heads too.
I would love to see those projects, these jobs are done on a whole new level in the US, if Pakistani mechanics had those dynamics we wouldn't be spending bucks on locating and purchasing used parts.

[abdulmunimqadri]

I am very thankfull to your creativity munim  without you these lights for my Project were an impossible thing to be bro only God knows in what mess i would have been without your help  As for the feedback our this design really captured attention and getting great feedback ...they dont know that the tail lights we designed will be more of a thing , than the headlights insha Allah

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Ameen, you should be thankful plus treat me with some good paratha rolls everyday, they keep me going

[ranahamza89]

Thanks a lot, bro.
Since it's a family car so nothing is going to be overdone, will keep it simple but it will turn heads too.
I would love to see those projects, these jobs are done on a whole new level in the US, if Pakistani mechanics had those dynamics we wouldn't be spending bucks on locating and purchasing used parts.

Haha exactly munim family car for some time

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[ranahamza89]

Ameen, you should be thankful plus treat me with some good paratha rolls everyday, they keep me going

Haha dont make them a bribe dude those roll parathas are mandotory work to keep us movin to the new level of brotherhood

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