Since my 87 sport doesn't have these I wanted to know if there are any inexpensive replacements below $160.00. Also how are they operated? Is there a special switch or somthin?

 

Goto a local junkyard that may some. I got mine for $10/ea. from the local scrappers

OR you can get them brand new for $68.48 from mazdatrix.. http://www.mazdatrix.com/n-1a.htm

 

i really like mine out. i think it makes the car look sportier. mine started crackin and one was more clear than the other. you can get them for about 10 at a j yard

 

Your car doesn't have them? So it didn't have them from the factory? I didn't know that FC's were sold without them?

What do you have instead?

 

Sorry for the misuderstanding. What I meant to say is that my seven was missing them. Sorry bout that.

 

Hehe nothing to be sorry about. I just don't know that much about FC's and am trying to learn all I can.

:-D

 

Just wanted to let you know that FTP lenses are not "operated" in any way unless you go to Corksport and buy the Japanese versions.
American FTPs are nothing more than plastic shells that cover he openings allowing allowing you to FLASH your high beams through them when you want TO PASS someone.
The Japanese versions can be operated as they are actual driving lights.

 

Thanks for the info SirRX7

 

so how do u go about finding one of these J-FTP lenses???

 

double post

 

They can be found at Corksport.com. Keep in mind though that they're much more expensive than American FTPs. They sell for $152 bucks. http://www.corksport.com/main.php3?p...3Fcat%3D214912
As has been already pointed out though, if you really want FTPs they can be found in a yard MUCH cheaper.

 

thanks!

 

Not driving lights, just 5W front marker lights. Not worth spending any money on, particularly since you'll no longer be able to flash your lights...

 

yes, but they're soooooo cool!! (the way they look at night)

 

would it be possible to use the Jspec lights and a stronger bulb so they would be like driving lights?

 

Anyone know the size of the screws that holds the FTP lenses in?

 

Photos will do that, it's all about shutter speed. They look far less spectacular in the flesh. It's only a 5W bulb remember... It's only a very small bulb fitting. They take those little glass festoon bulbs, not the bigger bayonet types used in the taillights, etc. Anything's possible with a little modification though, but if you're going to that extent, you might as well save some money and use the US-spec fittings as a base.Two 8mm nuts per lense. You need to raise the headlights and remove the plastic trim to reach them. Always remove the "retractor" fuse from the engine bay fuse box before reaching in there. Those motors can do serious damage...

 

its not a screw its a nut and you need to use a long 5/16 socket to get to it....