Headlight conversion
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Headlight conversion
Does anyone know of anyway to convert the headlights so i no longer have fliplights, like some sort of projection lights... god forbid i use this example, but like the rx in fast and furious... i don't like fliplights and the bug eyed thing really bothers me.
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search. there was 2 threads about 2 weeks ago on it. im not sure what they came up with, but in one of them, the lights were converted to dual lights in each assembly, and only popped up half the height, it was really badass looking.
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Check out http://www.rx7v8.com/
They make a complete body kit for 1st gen rx7 which uses 1999 miata headlight assemblies. It's pricey for the whole kit but maybe you can just get the front clip.
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They make a complete body kit for 1st gen rx7 which uses 1999 miata headlight assemblies. It's pricey for the whole kit but maybe you can just get the front clip.
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The roof line still gives it away as a 1st gen rx7.
And I like po-up headlights- it gives the car so much character- something missing from almost all new cars. Pop ups were originally introduced in this country to allow cars designed for european lighting specs to meet U.S. standards. U.S. standards had a minimum headlight hieght (to prevent reflected glare- think about those 'fopg lights' people install right at the ground on their front air dam), so cars with low noses were fitted with pop-up headlights.
And I like po-up headlights- it gives the car so much character- something missing from almost all new cars. Pop ups were originally introduced in this country to allow cars designed for european lighting specs to meet U.S. standards. U.S. standards had a minimum headlight hieght (to prevent reflected glare- think about those 'fopg lights' people install right at the ground on their front air dam), so cars with low noses were fitted with pop-up headlights.
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I didn't ask for a history report i just want to know if there is any projection light conversions... kidding, that was interesting information.
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is that a custom molded honda civic ricer kit on your rx-7?
*cough cough......rice......cough cough* j/k
its actually looks clean... good job..
-greg
*cough cough......rice......cough cough* j/k
its actually looks clean... good job..
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hehehe
i wasent dissin man its a very clean install... im just not one for those combat body kits......
im going for a mariah airdam and some side skirts....
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i wasent dissin man its a very clean install... im just not one for those combat body kits......
im going for a mariah airdam and some side skirts....
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Originally posted by O 16581 72452 5
I didn't ask for a history report i just want to know if there is any projection light conversions... kidding, that was interesting information.
I didn't ask for a history report i just want to know if there is any projection light conversions... kidding, that was interesting information.
edit...
I just noticed how flat and square the SUnfire's headlights are.
hmmmm... . . .. .
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A similar mod has been done by many owners of 93-97 Ford Probes. Cut clear plexiglass as a cover and mount HID projection lights (one each side or two pair) underneath. Kind of gives a 300zx look.
Another popular mod is to make the headlights pop up only about a third of the way with projectors in there- the "sleepy eyes" mod. Undoubtedly someone has figured out how to do this on a 1st gen RX-7 as well.
Another popular mod is to make the headlights pop up only about a third of the way with projectors in there- the "sleepy eyes" mod. Undoubtedly someone has figured out how to do this on a 1st gen RX-7 as well.
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possible RX7 headlight mods
Ok, here is my guess of what a 1st gen rx7 looks lkike with clear plexi over singel HiD lamps:
.and here is my idea for using the headlamp openings for ducts (intake and/or brake), and mounting HiD lamps in the mirror housings:
.and here is my idea for using the headlamp openings for ducts (intake and/or brake), and mounting HiD lamps in the mirror housings:
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i like the mirror idea
but i dont think the D.O.T. would like it, and you would prolly get pulled over before you got to where you were going.....
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but i dont think the D.O.T. would like it, and you would prolly get pulled over before you got to where you were going.....
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Originally posted by Gregs
i like the mirror idea
but i dont think the D.O.T. would like it, and you would prolly get pulled over before you got to where you were going.....
-greg
i like the mirror idea
but i dont think the D.O.T. would like it, and you would prolly get pulled over before you got to where you were going.....
-greg
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Re: possible RX7 headlight mods
Originally posted by BRealistic
Ok, here is my guess of what a 1st gen rx7 looks lkike with clear plexi over singel HiD lamps:
.and here is my idea for using the headlamp openings for ducts (intake and/or brake), and mounting HiD lamps in the mirror housings:
Ok, here is my guess of what a 1st gen rx7 looks lkike with clear plexi over singel HiD lamps:
.and here is my idea for using the headlamp openings for ducts (intake and/or brake), and mounting HiD lamps in the mirror housings:
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Re: Re: possible RX7 headlight mods
Originally posted by Redwood
This is great. I literally busted up laughing when I scrolled down afer reading the first caption. Good thinking man. Ever think of doing R&D?
This is great. I literally busted up laughing when I scrolled down afer reading the first caption. Good thinking man. Ever think of doing R&D?
-and R&D for what?