RE Sleek Light Kit In Progress
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good stuff, jay...
btw, can u take a pix of the lexan covers? how does it fasten to the lower portion? does it remove easily in case of adjusting? lastly, is there a backing plate or is the assembly kinda exposed where the lamps are?
tia.
btw, can u take a pix of the lexan covers? how does it fasten to the lower portion? does it remove easily in case of adjusting? lastly, is there a backing plate or is the assembly kinda exposed where the lamps are?
tia.
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I can go take pics right now... give me a couple of minutes..
Originally posted by HedgeHog
good stuff, jay...
btw, can u take a pix of the lexan covers? how does it fasten to the lower portion? does it remove easily in case of adjusting? lastly, is there a backing plate or is the assembly kinda exposed where the lamps are?
tia.
good stuff, jay...
btw, can u take a pix of the lexan covers? how does it fasten to the lower portion? does it remove easily in case of adjusting? lastly, is there a backing plate or is the assembly kinda exposed where the lamps are?
tia.
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Ok... here's what i have... none of the wiring has been done yet.. that's next after I start my car.. but here are some pics...
here you can see the lexan cover which is much thinner than the original RE Amemiya piece... I actually ask for it unpainted, but you can request the trim to be painted when you order it... I was planning on buying just the lenses from RE since it's thicker, curved and tinted...oh and the top painted trim will need be sprayed w/ a little more paint to cover the lights since they stick further out... can anyone help me get the lenses?? also, you have options to fasten the lenses to the housings... either some kind of epoxy... 3M double sided tape or screws/rivets... i perfer the HD double sided tape..
Here is the top view... damn... I cut way too much as you can see... oh well too late.. but you can see I set the low beam further back since I didn't like how most people had the low beam sticker further than the hight beam... even w/ the HID version it's further back..
Here is Chucks install with the lows further out..
and here's mine...
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here you can see the lexan cover which is much thinner than the original RE Amemiya piece... I actually ask for it unpainted, but you can request the trim to be painted when you order it... I was planning on buying just the lenses from RE since it's thicker, curved and tinted...oh and the top painted trim will need be sprayed w/ a little more paint to cover the lights since they stick further out... can anyone help me get the lenses?? also, you have options to fasten the lenses to the housings... either some kind of epoxy... 3M double sided tape or screws/rivets... i perfer the HD double sided tape..
Here is the top view... damn... I cut way too much as you can see... oh well too late.. but you can see I set the low beam further back since I didn't like how most people had the low beam sticker further than the hight beam... even w/ the HID version it's further back..
Here is Chucks install with the lows further out..
and here's mine...
continued....
Last edited by JSpecRZ; May 21, 2003 at 12:53 AM.
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Here is the back view of the kit... the 2 that hold the light housing wil be replaced w/ hex bolts and washers since the one i had was corroding already... but i think chucks kits have them already... i had the first batch...
oh and I will be painting the brackets black... and yes the lights are exposed on the back....
another angled shot...
top rear shot with the housing off... as you asked.. you can easily slide off the housing...
Another note I forgot to add... you have to cut the housings to fit the Hella lights so you can make the proper adjustments... I haven't had a chance to do that yet..
oh and I will be painting the brackets black... and yes the lights are exposed on the back....
another angled shot...
top rear shot with the housing off... as you asked.. you can easily slide off the housing...
Another note I forgot to add... you have to cut the housings to fit the Hella lights so you can make the proper adjustments... I haven't had a chance to do that yet..
Last edited by JSpecRZ; May 21, 2003 at 12:52 AM.
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Chuck has the prices listed on his site.. but email him... he may work something out w/ you...
http://www.rotaryextreme.com/sleeklight.html
http://www.rotaryextreme.com/sleeklight.html
Originally posted by Astro
How much were they? (if you don't mind me asking)
How much were they? (if you don't mind me asking)
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From: The Elysian Fields (Texas)
Similar setup
Hey Jay,
Not to steal your thread, but went a similar but slightly different route with Chuck's kit. I too purchased the Hella HID's, but I replace all of the hardware with SS, and used nut inserts (my new favorite fasteners) instead of hex nuts to hold the adjustment socket/allen screws.
I also chose to swap the highbeams and low beams positions so that I would not have to cut into the fender sheet metal.
To mount the Lexan cover, I used:
3M Scotch VHB (Very High Bond) Foam Tape
—Adhesive on Both Sides
from McMaster Carr:
I've downloaded some large pictures to my website:
http://www.the-rotary.net/images/rx-7/FS/CYM/
Not to steal your thread, but went a similar but slightly different route with Chuck's kit. I too purchased the Hella HID's, but I replace all of the hardware with SS, and used nut inserts (my new favorite fasteners) instead of hex nuts to hold the adjustment socket/allen screws.
I also chose to swap the highbeams and low beams positions so that I would not have to cut into the fender sheet metal.
To mount the Lexan cover, I used:
3M Scotch VHB (Very High Bond) Foam Tape
—Adhesive on Both Sides
from McMaster Carr:
I've downloaded some large pictures to my website:
http://www.the-rotary.net/images/rx-7/FS/CYM/
Re: Similar setup
Does this hi/low beam swap mean you didn't have to cut ANY sheetmetal??
Originally posted by carlos@the-rotary.net
Hey Jay,
Not to steal your thread, but went a similar but slightly different route with Chuck's kit. I too purchased the Hella HID's, but I replace all of the hardware with SS, and used nut inserts (my new favorite fasteners) instead of hex nuts to hold the adjustment socket/allen screws.
I also chose to swap the highbeams and low beams positions so that I would not have to cut into the fender sheet metal.
To mount the Lexan cover, I used:
3M Scotch VHB (Very High Bond) Foam Tape
?Adhesive on Both Sides
from McMaster Carr:
I've downloaded some large pictures to my website:
http://www.the-rotary.net/images/rx-7/FS/CYM/
Hey Jay,
Not to steal your thread, but went a similar but slightly different route with Chuck's kit. I too purchased the Hella HID's, but I replace all of the hardware with SS, and used nut inserts (my new favorite fasteners) instead of hex nuts to hold the adjustment socket/allen screws.
I also chose to swap the highbeams and low beams positions so that I would not have to cut into the fender sheet metal.
To mount the Lexan cover, I used:
3M Scotch VHB (Very High Bond) Foam Tape
?Adhesive on Both Sides
from McMaster Carr:
I've downloaded some large pictures to my website:
http://www.the-rotary.net/images/rx-7/FS/CYM/
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Re: Similar setup
Hey no prob... looks good.. but I wanted the lows on the outside...
btw where did you get the 3M tape?
btw where did you get the 3M tape?
Originally posted by carlos@the-rotary.net
Hey Jay,
Not to steal your thread, but went a similar but slightly different route with Chuck's kit. I too purchased the Hella HID's, but I replace all of the hardware with SS, and used nut inserts (my new favorite fasteners) instead of hex nuts to hold the adjustment socket/allen screws.
I also chose to swap the highbeams and low beams positions so that I would not have to cut into the fender sheet metal.
To mount the Lexan cover, I used:
3M Scotch VHB (Very High Bond) Foam Tape
—Adhesive on Both Sides
from McMaster Carr:
I've downloaded some large pictures to my website:
http://www.the-rotary.net/images/rx-7/FS/CYM/
Hey Jay,
Not to steal your thread, but went a similar but slightly different route with Chuck's kit. I too purchased the Hella HID's, but I replace all of the hardware with SS, and used nut inserts (my new favorite fasteners) instead of hex nuts to hold the adjustment socket/allen screws.
I also chose to swap the highbeams and low beams positions so that I would not have to cut into the fender sheet metal.
To mount the Lexan cover, I used:
3M Scotch VHB (Very High Bond) Foam Tape
—Adhesive on Both Sides
from McMaster Carr:
I've downloaded some large pictures to my website:
http://www.the-rotary.net/images/rx-7/FS/CYM/
Originally posted by JSpecRZ
here you can see the lexan cover which is much thinner than the original RE Amemiya piece... I actually ask for it unpainted, but you can request the trim to be painted when you order it... I was planning on buying just the lenses from RE since it's thicker, curved and tinted...oh and the top painted trim will need be sprayed w/ a little more paint to cover the lights since they stick further out... can anyone help me get the lenses?? also, you have options to fasten the lenses to the housings... either some kind of epoxy... 3M double sided tape or screws/rivets... i perfer the HD double sided tape..
here you can see the lexan cover which is much thinner than the original RE Amemiya piece... I actually ask for it unpainted, but you can request the trim to be painted when you order it... I was planning on buying just the lenses from RE since it's thicker, curved and tinted...oh and the top painted trim will need be sprayed w/ a little more paint to cover the lights since they stick further out... can anyone help me get the lenses?? also, you have options to fasten the lenses to the housings... either some kind of epoxy... 3M double sided tape or screws/rivets... i perfer the HD double sided tape..
http://www.i-m-racing.com/gredtdsintur.html
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DCLIN.... you the man!!! LOL thanks...
I called em.. said 4 weeks if i order, hmmm i just heard they lag at getting shiet...
I called RP and they quoted me 400 bux and a 2 month wait...
well see...
thanks again..
I called em.. said 4 weeks if i order, hmmm i just heard they lag at getting shiet...
I called RP and they quoted me 400 bux and a 2 month wait...
well see...
thanks again..
Originally posted by dclin
Hey Jay, check this link out. Covers for $200:
http://www.i-m-racing.com/gredtdsintur.html
Hey Jay, check this link out. Covers for $200:
http://www.i-m-racing.com/gredtdsintur.html
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From: The Elysian Fields (Texas)
3M Tape and HID fitment
Jay, I bought the tape (like just about ALL the non-OEM hardward on myb 7) from McMaster.com. In the "find products" search box just type in "Adhesive tape 3M".
Ptrhahn, my way only means you cut less. But be advised that I DID NOT use Chuck's HIDs, but instead I ordered seperately the HID that Hella sells. I believe (Chuck please correct me if wrong) that Chucks HID's are halogen housings modified to accept the Hella HID bulbs. His housings fit better, but were not the originally designed for the HID bulbs/focal points. So I've traded some fitment for light design.
Ptrhahn, my way only means you cut less. But be advised that I DID NOT use Chuck's HIDs, but instead I ordered seperately the HID that Hella sells. I believe (Chuck please correct me if wrong) that Chucks HID's are halogen housings modified to accept the Hella HID bulbs. His housings fit better, but were not the originally designed for the HID bulbs/focal points. So I've traded some fitment for light design.
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Re: 3M Tape and HID fitment
Cool... found it .. thanks...
also, if you switch the placement of the highs and lows... you have to watch that your coolant filler and washer fluid neck aren't in the way... carlos doesn't have those.... just to point out....
also, if you switch the placement of the highs and lows... you have to watch that your coolant filler and washer fluid neck aren't in the way... carlos doesn't have those.... just to point out....
Originally posted by carlos@the-rotary.net
Jay, I bought the tape (like just about ALL the non-OEM hardward on myb 7) from McMaster.com. In the "find products" search box just type in "Adhesive tape 3M".
Ptrhahn, my way only means you cut less. But be advised that I DID NOT use Chuck's HIDs, but instead I ordered seperately the HID that Hella sells. I believe (Chuck please correct me if wrong) that Chucks HID's are halogen housings modified to accept the Hella HID bulbs. His housings fit better, but were not the originally designed for the HID bulbs/focal points. So I've traded some fitment for light design.
Jay, I bought the tape (like just about ALL the non-OEM hardward on myb 7) from McMaster.com. In the "find products" search box just type in "Adhesive tape 3M".
Ptrhahn, my way only means you cut less. But be advised that I DID NOT use Chuck's HIDs, but instead I ordered seperately the HID that Hella sells. I believe (Chuck please correct me if wrong) that Chucks HID's are halogen housings modified to accept the Hella HID bulbs. His housings fit better, but were not the originally designed for the HID bulbs/focal points. So I've traded some fitment for light design.