Thanks. i used a good amount of silicone to seal them back up, i didnt cut the lens instead i cut the housing enough that i could get a knife under the lens and as gently as i could pry it off. i wired them in with the corner light so they are on if my lights are on. its pretty neat because when the courtsey lights come on after i shut the door the rings light up as i'm walking away. as far as i kno you are the only other person with them in your car, faiz23 showed some headlights with them but not in the car. i'm curious how many people have done this.

thanks again for the info you provided,
Ben