Post your Retro-fit HID setup
03-01-09, 11:28 PM
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in the fog lights, your gonna need H3C HID bulbs to use the the stock fog light assembly... For fog lamps though, i dont really think you need projectors for it, its meant to spread out NOT have a cut off, it would defeat the purpose... The purpose of fog lights is to cut down on the reflection of light during foggy or rainy conditions.
Oh yeah if you do some searching you can find stuff on ebay for cheap HID kits. Remember you H3C HID Bulbs/Kit.... Might be hard to find.
Oh yeah if you do some searching you can find stuff on ebay for cheap HID kits. Remember you H3C HID Bulbs/Kit.... Might be hard to find.
03-02-09, 09:23 AM
#179
HIDs in the fogs are pretty much useless, they don't even put light out on the road and your gonna melt the plastic housings. Ebay HID in Foglights is not the way to do it, get some upgraded halogens in whatever color you want and call it a day for the fogs.
03-02-09, 10:32 AM
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03-07-09, 09:14 PM
#184
Why isn't anyone using the Hella 6054 e-code housings and putting the crappy HID kits in there? The e-code headlights have amazing cut off and almost no glare. You can put a $50 kit in those and they look decent. I have the hella ecodes on my FB, but they're 7" round not the 6054 crap. Right now i run PIAA 100w halogens and they are amazing. I'm planning on getting some HID's soon enough though.
http://store.classicgarage.com/he-72206b.html The key is to get the european ones becasue they have twice the cut off as the USDM xtravision H4 replacements. But the H4 xtravision H4 conversions with some silver stars is still a huge imporvement over stock crap. that's what i ran in my FC. People are getting glare and no cut off when they are buying piece of **** $20 ebau plastic lenses with no fluting.
http://store.classicgarage.com/he-72206b.html The key is to get the european ones becasue they have twice the cut off as the USDM xtravision H4 replacements. But the H4 xtravision H4 conversions with some silver stars is still a huge imporvement over stock crap. that's what i ran in my FC. People are getting glare and no cut off when they are buying piece of **** $20 ebau plastic lenses with no fluting.
03-08-09, 05:29 PM
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03-08-09, 06:50 PM
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Hi guys, i've actually been searching for a thread like this to kinda see what people did as alternatives for rx7 lighting. I just bought my FD recently with stock flip-ups and an HID kit for both high and lowbeam and i must say the lighting absolutely SUCKS!!!
no offense... but i guess i got used to my FX retrofit on my honda prelude. I had an FX bi-xenon setup with RS clear lenses... and i have to say I will definitely be attempting a retrofit on the rx7 headlights.
I need to get some measurements and all that but i have a set of g35 bixenon projectors, and since the actual headlight peace is cheap for the rx7's, I'll probably be attempting the retro relatively soon.
my question was... is this the cheapest set of headlights i can buy that have a somewhat clear lens? (not the exact link but... similar style... i see on ebay prices range from like 80-150 for these)
http://www.octanemotorsports.com/pro...ducts_id=10187
something like that?
because i know this is going to be trial-and error and I wanna go the cheapest route.
also if anyone has a spare set of lights in ANY condition including all broken and stuff PM me i'll give you some cash for them so i can try out the retro.
Thanks!
no offense... but i guess i got used to my FX retrofit on my honda prelude. I had an FX bi-xenon setup with RS clear lenses... and i have to say I will definitely be attempting a retrofit on the rx7 headlights.
I need to get some measurements and all that but i have a set of g35 bixenon projectors, and since the actual headlight peace is cheap for the rx7's, I'll probably be attempting the retro relatively soon.
my question was... is this the cheapest set of headlights i can buy that have a somewhat clear lens? (not the exact link but... similar style... i see on ebay prices range from like 80-150 for these)
http://www.octanemotorsports.com/pro...ducts_id=10187
something like that?
because i know this is going to be trial-and error and I wanna go the cheapest route.
also if anyone has a spare set of lights in ANY condition including all broken and stuff PM me i'll give you some cash for them so i can try out the retro.
Thanks!
03-09-09, 01:49 PM
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i got mine on ebay it was the cheapest one like 30 bucks shipped, and comes with a clear real glass cover which i was suprise
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/fc3s-bixenon-retrofit-819219/ link if u wanna see what they look like
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/fc3s-bixenon-retrofit-819219/ link if u wanna see what they look like
Hi guys, i've actually been searching for a thread like this to kinda see what people did as alternatives for rx7 lighting. I just bought my FD recently with stock flip-ups and an HID kit for both high and lowbeam and i must say the lighting absolutely SUCKS!!!
no offense... but i guess i got used to my FX retrofit on my honda prelude. I had an FX bi-xenon setup with RS clear lenses... and i have to say I will definitely be attempting a retrofit on the rx7 headlights.
I need to get some measurements and all that but i have a set of g35 bixenon projectors, and since the actual headlight peace is cheap for the rx7's, I'll probably be attempting the retro relatively soon.
my question was... is this the cheapest set of headlights i can buy that have a somewhat clear lens? (not the exact link but... similar style... i see on ebay prices range from like 80-150 for these)
http://www.octanemotorsports.com/pro...ducts_id=10187
something like that?
because i know this is going to be trial-and error and I wanna go the cheapest route.
also if anyone has a spare set of lights in ANY condition including all broken and stuff PM me i'll give you some cash for them so i can try out the retro.
Thanks!
no offense... but i guess i got used to my FX retrofit on my honda prelude. I had an FX bi-xenon setup with RS clear lenses... and i have to say I will definitely be attempting a retrofit on the rx7 headlights.
I need to get some measurements and all that but i have a set of g35 bixenon projectors, and since the actual headlight peace is cheap for the rx7's, I'll probably be attempting the retro relatively soon.
my question was... is this the cheapest set of headlights i can buy that have a somewhat clear lens? (not the exact link but... similar style... i see on ebay prices range from like 80-150 for these)
http://www.octanemotorsports.com/pro...ducts_id=10187
something like that?
because i know this is going to be trial-and error and I wanna go the cheapest route.
also if anyone has a spare set of lights in ANY condition including all broken and stuff PM me i'll give you some cash for them so i can try out the retro.
Thanks!
03-09-09, 04:29 PM
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damn i tried ebay diamond cut but they only have it up to 91'... i need it for an FD 93+!! any other ideas? btw that thread with the pics was really helpful!
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/7x6-C...spagenameZWDVW
anyone have any experience with lights like that? that kinda say universal fit? will those work???
i mean i dont have my car right now so i dont even know how the stock lights are held on but those dont seem to have any bolting points... or mounting points?
anything helps!
edit:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/7x6-C...spagenameZWDVW
anyone have any experience with lights like that? that kinda say universal fit? will those work???
i mean i dont have my car right now so i dont even know how the stock lights are held on but those dont seem to have any bolting points... or mounting points?
anything helps!
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03-09-09, 08:34 PM
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^no lol you dont get it... i'm looking for a set of headlights that will FIT my car but are relatively cheap because i'm going to be DOING the retrofit. i dont wanna ruin my stock oem headlights if the retro doesnt work out right....
im not asking if those are like the real deal lol i just need a housing that bolts in or fits in place of my stocks AKA without modding or adding my own brackets/stuff... so i can then cut it out and put my G35/FX projectors whichever I decide to use.
im not asking if those are like the real deal lol i just need a housing that bolts in or fits in place of my stocks AKA without modding or adding my own brackets/stuff... so i can then cut it out and put my G35/FX projectors whichever I decide to use.
03-10-09, 01:45 AM
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^no lol you dont get it... i'm looking for a set of headlights that will FIT my car but are relatively cheap because i'm going to be DOING the retrofit. i dont wanna ruin my stock oem headlights if the retro doesnt work out right....
im not asking if those are like the real deal lol i just need a housing that bolts in or fits in place of my stocks AKA without modding or adding my own brackets/stuff... so i can then cut it out and put my G35/FX projectors whichever I decide to use.
im not asking if those are like the real deal lol i just need a housing that bolts in or fits in place of my stocks AKA without modding or adding my own brackets/stuff... so i can then cut it out and put my G35/FX projectors whichever I decide to use.
07-15-09, 02:22 PM
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I would say stay away from those ebay healdlights... go to Black Dragon Automotive and check their headlights, not only they sale headlights for us FC People, but also to SA & FB fellas
http://www.blackdragonauto.com/features/rx/RXEL1.htm
http://www.blackdragonauto.com/features/rx/RXEL1.htm
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This are the DOT legal headlights that I bought on Ebay for $80, not them flashy projector headlights with those damn blue bulbs you usually see on Ebay... I hate that blue bulb, makes your headlight look cheap IMO... 
Cant wait for these babies to get on my hands
Ill post my pics as soon as I get them installed on my 7
Cant wait for these babies to get on my hands
Ill post my pics as soon as I get them installed on my 7
How did these work out for you? Thinking of buying a set myself. Did you ever find fogs to match? These don't require ballasts, correct?
Shawn
