new FDs have improved headlights?
It is common knowledge that the headlamps on the 93-95 model RX-7 are lacking in intensity, and asthetics. Has mazda done anything with the current models to improve this?
-Rob |
Get a HID.
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Originally posted by Little 7 Get a HID. |
I put PIAA Super White 80 Watt bulbs in mine in place of the stock 55 Wat bulbs. It makes a huge difference at night. One way to upgrade for cheap.
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I'm a bit skeptical with those cheap HID upgrades.
Are there any umm... negative's on doing it? |
I ran PIAA SuperWhites - 55/60watt ($55) for three years w/o issues. They were somewhat brighter than stock. The "looked better", though. The only negatives that I have read on the forum regarding aftermarket bulbs with higher wattage ratings is that they "can" overload the stock wiring and fry the wires.
I recently installed a 6000k HID conversion kit($340) in the stock housings. The beam pattern isn't great, but the light output is great! In hindsight, I should've gotten 4150-5000k temp bulbs for a whiter light output. I'm happy with these... |
where did you get this kit?
Thanks ~Luke |
Originally posted by G Goodman I put PIAA Super White 80 Watt bulbs in mine in place of the stock 55 Wat bulbs. It makes a huge difference at night. One way to upgrade for cheap. |
Originally posted by jpandes I ran PIAA SuperWhites - 55/60watt ($55) for three years w/o issues. They were somewhat brighter than stock. The "looked better", though. The only negatives that I have read on the forum regarding aftermarket bulbs with higher wattage ratings is that they "can" overload the stock wiring and fry the wires. I recently installed a 6000k HID conversion kit($340) in the stock housings. The beam pattern isn't great, but the light output is great! In hindsight, I should've gotten 4150-5000k temp bulbs for a whiter light output. I'm happy with these... oh yeah, stock wiring can handle over 130 watts of continous use (at night) for over a year :D |
Originally posted by c00lduke where did you get this kit? Thanks ~Luke They were brand new. email Mike at hidconversion@yahoo.com You can also find good deals on ebay for HID kits. Just search in ebay for "HID H4 ballast" and check titles and descriptions. Screw it, here you go: http://search.ebay.com/ws/search/Sal...6000&catref=C1 Damn, I just noticed that they are now selling dual beam(hi/low beam) HID Kits for $385. The prices have come down quite a bit. Get em quick. I read that they are going to outlaw sales of these kits. |
I just ordered a set of mtecs for $25 with shipping. I hope they're a big improvement over the stock bulbs.
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make sure to order the mtec's which are the 130/120 watt ones :D
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The box says 100/90=170/160
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Originally posted by Jasooner I just ordered a set of mtecs for $25 with shipping. I hope they're a big improvement over the stock bulbs. |
The headlights on my series-8 (99-02) are identical in design & specification to the series-6 (92-95).
The series-8 did get driving lights on the top line version. They are good enough so you can drive with them alone & not have to raise your normal headlights at night. At best, I may upgrade the bulbs but thats all you can do. |
Wow,
I didn't even know they had hi/low beam HID kits... does it actually re-aim, or does it just up the voltage or something? If these are plug and play, i'd have to consider it... |
Originally posted by ptrhahn Wow, I didn't even know they had hi/low beam HID kits... does it actually re-aim, or does it just up the voltage or something? If these are plug and play, I'd have to consider it... http://www.eatools.com/~luke/hid8000k/h4bulb8000k.JPG Most HID kits are plug and play (i.e. No cutting). |
Catz HID, great quality, price and performance. Very top notch kit and it's plug and play!
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there are a pile of aftermarket (true) HID kits on the (japanese) market for the FD - do some research.
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the problem with the cheap bulbs is the quality. trust me i know, i'm a retailer here in socal. the halogen bulbs contain gases in them and the cheap bulbs tend to leak the contained gases over a period of time. i was having problems with these types of bulbs so i dumped them all( even brand new ones). now im selling raybrig bulbs which are directly from japan and are very high quality. the brightness is very noticeable compared to the stock and cheap bulbs. i hope this will help someone decide not to waste money on cheap $20-$30 bulbs.
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haha, Good job hijacking my thread (except for DMRH, you actually answered my question). Thanks bud. FYI there is a rumor out there that all aftermarket HID sales will become illegal within a couple weeks. I don't know if this is fact or BS but I would definitely keep it in mind just in case. Theres a thread about this somewhere.
What ever happened with that guy who was designing the sleepy-eyed, bolt-on HID kit for our stock popup assemblies? Who here would be interested in a kit like this (like the knight sports dual circle popup kit, but sleepy and HID)? Rob |
Originally posted by DMRH The headlights on my series-8 (99-02) are identical in design & specification to the series-6 (92-95). The series-8 did get driving lights on the top line version. They are good enough so you can drive with them alone & not have to raise your normal headlights at night. At best, I may upgrade the bulbs but thats all you can do. mike |
GlassMan: Do you have the Catz HID's installed?
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Originally posted by wanklin haha, Good job hijacking my thread (except for DMRH, you actually answered my question). Thanks bud. FYI there is a rumor out there that all aftermarket HID sales will become illegal within a couple weeks. I don't know if this is fact or BS but I would definitely keep it in mind just in case. Theres a thread about this somewhere. Rob Something to remember though. Despite the heading for this 3rd generation section wrongly posted as (1993-current). The 1992-2002 FD series ceased production last year, thus there are no longer any "NEW" FD's available. REgards |
Thanks for that bit of gouge.
-Rob |
So, what's the real deal with this "illegal HID kit" thing?? I haven't heard anything about it being stuck out on this rock and all.
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i am planing on getting a 93 or 94 rx7 in a couple of months. i drive a bmw right now and i have factory projector xenon headlights. im wondering if you can buy projector headlights for the rx7 because i dont think i could stand not being able to see after driving my bmw where i can see everything and with the high beams on its like day light! whats my best bet if i want to go xenon?
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Originally posted by coldplay im wondering if you can buy projector headlights for the rx7 xenon? You can buy aftermarket sleek light kits that use a different lighting housings. However, I am not sure if they will have good peripheral lighting capabilities due to the recessed design of the kit's. Look at the pics. You'll know what I talking about. |
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