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Old 06-25-2008 | 06:31 PM
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The Headlight Thread

Alright... Simply put, the 7 inch factory sealed beams are just about worthless compared to newer style h4, projector, and HID conversions..


What do you have besides stock, where did you get it, what is your thoughts, and what did you pay... Three things, pretty easy.

I am looking at these. But, from what I can see in the picture, they protrude in a convex way.. I think that would look kinda funny. But, I bet I could mount them another way.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/2326...Headlight.html

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Old 06-26-2008 | 12:04 PM
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wasnt there a thread like this in the zx section?

ill check...

found it but i dont know if its what you were looking for...

https://www.zdriver.com/forums/240z-280zxt-s30-s130-tech-tips-275/comprehensive-projector-retrofit-writeup-15554/

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Old 06-26-2008 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 280zx2by2
wasnt there a thread like this in the zx section?

ill check...

found it but i dont know if its what you were looking for...

https://www.zdriver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15554
No. Not really what I was talking about. Don't need to know how to do it. They make projector kits to replace the 7" round headlights anyway. I don't think I would go to the trouble of making one.

But, that is what one person did. So, in a way that is what I was curious about.

I just wanted to see what other people had done to their car.

So... Post your headlight mod. Don't be shy.
Old 06-26-2008 | 02:17 PM
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I've got stand alone projectors & I know there's several people on Hybridz w/ projectors.

Here's mine (courtesy of Bleach's website):



Old 06-26-2008 | 02:19 PM
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$640 for a pair of those true HID projectors

I used diamond back Eurolite H4 conversions with 80/100w bulbs and wired in relays to take the load. I paid $32 for the housings, and about $16 for the bulbs. The website I bought them from is gone now.

Somehow wiring in the relay for the low beam cut out my factory high beams even though they were still connected. I never did look into figuring this out.

I'd say they were a 40% improvement over stock. Better but still not satisfied since I really like good headlights.
Old 06-26-2008 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Bleach

I'd say they were a 40% improvement over stock. Better but still not satisfied since I really like good headlights.
i can tell... photoshop couldnt even cut it
Old 06-26-2008 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 280zx2by2
i can tell... photoshop couldnt even cut it
those headlights were in a 280ZX turbo, not the Fairlady Z.
Old 06-26-2008 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Bleach
those headlights were in a 280ZX turbo, not the Fairlady Z.
i was talkin about your sig pic 240z
Old 06-26-2008 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 280zx2by2
i was talkin about your sig pic 240z
so was he. he never said anything about HIDs on the car in his sig, which is not a 240z anyways. it is a Fairlady Z. a 240z is LHD with L24. the car in his sig has an L20 and is RHD. and it has a factory 5 speed too (not a 240z option).

FAIL!

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Old 06-27-2008 | 01:49 PM
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No arguments!

Keep this thread going please.

Man, you guys can highjack your own thread in your original post. lmao
Old 06-27-2008 | 02:51 PM
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yeah ^^^^ haha

nismo those look so damn good. just how they were crafted. i know you made those cheap cause you J-yarded those but i just dont know if i currently have the time/patience to do it starting a new job. you should make me a pair for the S30. yup.... totally.
Old 06-28-2008 | 12:30 AM
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I don't have the patience either... those took way too long to fab.
Old 06-28-2008 | 11:53 AM
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No pics, but I'm using Autopal E-codes with Silverstar bulbs and it's pretty good, but still not as great as a modern car like my bros' Scion tC or Spec V Sentra. I had to add in some driving lights to make things acceptable for me.
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