luizajeff

I never liked the stock headlights for the funny look, a big cover blocking your view, and the lack of light output. I do like the stock look when they're down though. Now I can't afford the sleek light kits right now (someday) so for now I used some CATZ driving and fog lights in combo with the "sleepy eye" configuration and took some pics. The pics are a little slanted because the camera was sitting on top the car. Also, they really don't do the light justice. The light output is much better but still not HID good. Anyway, critics welcome.

satoacs

keep the stock pop-ups, skip the sleepy eye stuff. theyre nice n all, but im not the biggest fan. keep the stock ones and stick some nice xenons in it, thatll brighten up any night

luizajeff

I did put upgraded bulbs in but this new setup is much better. I know many don't care for the sleepy look though, but, I don't care for some things other do too. Thanx for the comment though.

rzograbian

uhh.... they will also brighten up everyone elses eys!! the stock ones dont have a good cutoff whereas new projector's with HID's do....... also, they look 100X better!~!

LôôK!!!!

zmarko

I also don't like the sleepy eye look, but it's your car. At least you solved your lighting issue though.

luizajeff

The reflector / projector lights I'm using as my driving lights have a lazor sharp cut off both on the side and top. I can aim them high but without putting it in everyone elses eyes. Aren't you selling your car now rzograbian?

rzograbian

kinda.... i have 3 weeks to decide... i want 18k firm the way it sits... im not going to budge though.... i dont NEED to sell it but in 3 weeks, there is a single turbo widebody going for sale privatly and i really liked it.... if i sell this at 18, i will buy that one but if not, its still fine... so unless someone wants to give me 18, i will sell.. if not, then im keeping it.


also, i put close to $10k this year alone!! (jan-now)


also, your car looks nice!! i would take the shroud off though and make one to cover everything... then, sell it to me

im too lazy to make one!

akiratdk

so.... sleepy headlights are now becoming a fad??? Wow... it does look good when you have HID's with it.... it looks like a different car.... in frontal view.

steve-z

Curious what you used to obtain the sleepy eye look. Did you modify the motors or buy/make an electronic regulator?

luizajeff

Headlight motor mod. And I wouldn't say sleepy eyes are becoming a fad, especially with so many disinterested readers. I'm not into the drift thing. This was all about function.

rzograbian

i actually like the way they look..... i dont even care about drifting... but these lights look cool!!!

luizajeff

Rzograbian, I love how those HID's look! Someday, someday.....

the_glass_man

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Do you know what kind of PIAA's that setup is using?

Fumanchu

The highbeams are just a PIAA foglight. The lowbeams are some HELLA HID driving lights. Go to my thread in the ext/int section and I have the website that sells them.

diyman25

I like it a lot. Would share the deatal of work you done, plan to do this on my FD too

jpandes

Nice.

Do you have pics and a write up on how to mount aftermarket lights in pop-up housings? And how did you get the lights to partially open ?

rzograbian

who??? me?

spekdah

i'm gonna do my own headlight mod as well, I cant stand pop-ups!!! they are so gay sometimes I cringe having to drive at night, but I'm gonna try and do something along the lines of this ( see pic) I think its R Magic or something I dont really care it looks cool .
my 2c
good job

Black Magic

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say,,, is that my 99 spec lip that you suposedly sold to me for $145 3 months ago and never shipped out? This guy is a scammer...

luizajeff

Well, I don't know how rzograbian did his but I pulled ther motor out, opened it up and used some electrical tap to cover a portion of the outside contact rail. (The more you cover, the lower they go up.) The lights are then mounted to a piece of metal I attached to the light housing. That's it. Wiring is easy, choosing the lights was harder. The Hella HID are really nice but $700 or so!!! I spent $250 in all for three new sets of CATZ lights from Ebay and light output is very good. There is a really good write-up though that has a lot more on the headlight mod. I don't need to write-up anything else.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...eadlight+motor

a3dcadman

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hey jeff,
great job, definitely streamlines the front of the car. what kind of current draw do these new lights have? any fusing issues? do they put out more heat?

i think ive finally got a possible solution for the sleek custom light setup im formulating a design for - the main issue being the acrylic lens covers shaping and forming. im open for suggestions on what type of lights to use.

sure would like to see a sleek light setup in person to resolve some other issues im addressing for my design. do you know of anyone in the seattle, everett area that has a setup on their car i can check out.

cya,
chuck

luizajeff

Well chuck, they are standard 55w and heat is normal for small lights like this. Can't wait to see your sleek setup. As for lights, there are so many different models out there I wouldn't know. The Hella 90mm with HID lights? Otherwise, I don't know anyone.

kevinvr6

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jeff, what are the model numbers for the catz lights you have in there? thanks