Making Jspec FTPs, the cheap way
06-17-04, 10:17 PM
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Originally posted by Aaron Cake
Another way: http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/lights.htm
Another way: http://www.aaroncake.net/rx-7/lights.htm
why not find the wire that is sent from the headlight switch which raises the lamp housings and just cut it? then the headlight switch would turn the lamps on and off, and the **** above it would be used to raise and lower the housings.
06-18-04, 01:18 AM
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Originally posted by Rxmfn7
The J-spec FTPs seem worthless to me. They are not flass-to-pass anymore, just more of a running light.
The J-spec FTPs seem worthless to me. They are not flass-to-pass anymore, just more of a running light.
To me the ability to flash your high-beams is far more important that having a pair of basically decorative lights instead. Personally I don't even like the JDM "FTP" lights, as they have a very weak, diffused look, even with a brighter bulb.
Originally posted by tie pilot
that's a nice plan, but it includes adding a switch to the car, ruining the OEM look
that's a nice plan, but it includes adding a switch to the car, ruining the OEM look
why not find the wire that is sent from the headlight switch which raises the lamp housings and just cut it? then the headlight switch would turn the lamps on and off, and the **** above it would be used to raise and lower the housings.
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06-18-04, 01:34 AM
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I did a pretty sweet FTP light project. I figured no one cared about it, and I got about half way through a write-up when I quit.
If anyone wants me to finish the writeup, let me know:
They look good, and they filled in the dark spot between the headlights and fog lights.
-Andrew
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If anyone wants me to finish the writeup, let me know:
They look good, and they filled in the dark spot between the headlights and fog lights.
-Andrew
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06-18-04, 01:45 AM
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Yeah i did the same thing it looks like was done above... using a set of fog lights perchased from walmart with surprising results... I of course used a factory switch though...
06-18-04, 03:13 AM
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Originally posted by RyoFC3S
I did a pretty sweet FTP light project. I figured no one cared about it, and I got about half way through a write-up when I quit.
If anyone wants me to finish the writeup, let me know:
They look good, and they filled in the dark spot between the headlights and fog lights.
-Andrew
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I did a pretty sweet FTP light project. I figured no one cared about it, and I got about half way through a write-up when I quit.
If anyone wants me to finish the writeup, let me know:
They look good, and they filled in the dark spot between the headlights and fog lights.
-Andrew
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06-19-04, 06:44 PM
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RyoFC3S, those look great!! Can you please post a pic of the FTPs turned on but with the headlights off? I'd like to see how bright they are without the headlights.
06-20-04, 02:38 AM
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My digital camera sucks.. It doesen't show how much light they actually put out. I'd say they're about as bright as the fog lights- if your headlights weren't working i'm sure they would work as an emergency solution.
Picture. Excuse the size.
I'll try to get better pictures later.
-Andrew
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Picture. Excuse the size.
I'll try to get better pictures later.
-Andrew
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06-24-04, 01:50 PM
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A kewl trick to get your lights clear again. Take some slightly abbrasive metal polish and a die grinder and polish the outside lenses. Just be carful not to burn them.
06-24-04, 05:50 PM
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I just finished the writeup. I just need to do a couple of things to get it working right, but expect it by tonight or tomorrow morning.
Oh yea, this is for that light comparison you were asking for:
-Andrew
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Oh yea, this is for that light comparison you were asking for:
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06-24-04, 08:04 PM
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yeah, i just wired in a momentary switch in the headlight-up wire so i can turn my lights on without them going up. and whenever i want them up, just hold the button till they're all the way up. or, if you like the sleepy eye look, hold the momentary switch until they are where you want them. very simple. and the switch is located at the inside top left of the instrument cluster housing. hardly visible.
(Lots of pictures)
06-25-04, 04:10 AM
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I can send you the file via email, I think. Message me on AIM or MSN if you can. RedSunID for AIM and RedSunID@hotmail.com for MSN. I won't be on until tomorrow afternoon, though.
-Andrew
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06-25-04, 07:13 PM
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Originally posted by 87base RX-7
-fstrnou- wait exactly where did u wire this switch in at? cause that sounds like what id like too cause of the sleepy eyed option thanks
-fstrnou- wait exactly where did u wire this switch in at? cause that sounds like what id like too cause of the sleepy eyed option thanks