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End result! Just in time for an Autocross at Mazda Laguna Seca! Beat a Lotus and got to show off my custom Rotary Wing mounts!
End result! Just in time for an Autocross at Mazda Laguna Seca! Beat a Lotus and got to show off my custom Rotary Wing mounts!
1 2013/12/09 14:57:11
FC2000 headlight conversion is successful! for now it runs halogen bulbs in the projectors which are still much nicer then sealedbeam.
FC2000 headlight conversion is successful! for now it runs halogen bulbs in the projectors which are still much nicer then sealedbeam.
0 2013/12/09 15:25:57
Last step! Cut out the Lexan using a box cutterand applied weather stripping between the Lexan and bumper for the rain.
Last step! Cut out the Lexan using a box cutterand applied weather stripping between the Lexan and bumper for the rain.
0 2013/12/09 15:25:57
Simple aluminum flashing was placed under the lenses to prevent the refracted sunlight from burning the bumper like a magnifying lens. Plus it looks cool. XD
Simple aluminum flashing was placed under the lenses to prevent the refracted sunlight from burning the bumper like a magnifying lens. Plus it looks cool. XD
0 2013/12/09 15:25:57
A DVD was used as a stencil on the Aluminum flashing for the headlights.
A DVD was used as a stencil on the Aluminum flashing for the headlights.
0 2013/12/09 15:32:47
Needed this after my skin soaked up all the fiberglass. Used nothing but simple goggles and a small mouth mask.
Needed this after my skin soaked up all the fiberglass. Used nothing but simple goggles and a small mouth mask.
0 2013/12/09 15:32:47
My friend who's garage I was borrowing was having some fun too!
My friend who's garage I was borrowing was having some fun too!
0 2013/12/09 15:38:39
Wired up! This was wired directly to the normal harness with spade connectors so reverting to flipping headlights is a snap.
Wired up! This was wired directly to the normal harness with spade connectors so reverting to flipping headlights is a snap.
0 2013/12/09 15:38:39
Simple strip of aluminum and three bolts nuts were used to mount the headlights which retained OE adjusters from the Lexus making the simple mount possible.
Simple strip of aluminum and three bolts nuts were used to mount the headlights which retained OE adjusters from the Lexus making the simple mount possible.
0 2013/12/09 15:42:09
Very simple wiring to the stock connector.
Very simple wiring to the stock connector.
0 2013/12/09 15:48:16
not too much had to be cut in order to fit the lights.
not too much had to be cut in order to fit the lights.
0 2013/12/09 15:48:16
Final test fit.
Final test fit.
0 2013/12/09 15:48:16
This is the only cutting of the headlight area that needed to be done in order to fit the lights. Retained all other bolt holes and mounts. Added an arch at the top to get the headlight level
This is the only cutting of the headlight area that needed to be done in order to fit the lights. Retained all other bolt holes and mounts. Added an arch at the top to get the headlight level
0 2013/12/09 16:01:51
Double checking the hole position.
Double checking the hole position.
0 2013/12/09 16:01:51
This hole is being added to make room for the projector.
This hole is being added to make room for the projector.
0 2013/12/09 16:01:51
AND BAM! The front end of my dreams is fitted
AND BAM! The front end of my dreams is fitted
0 2013/12/09 16:11:26
Shaving the bumper for better fit.
Shaving the bumper for better fit.
0 2013/12/09 16:11:26
Finally got the headlights to where I like em.
Finally got the headlights to where I like em.
0 2013/12/09 16:11:26
The cut outs for the head lights were very straight forward. Just cut some slots with a dremel while eyeballing and cutting in steps.
The cut outs for the head lights were very straight forward. Just cut some slots with a dremel while eyeballing and cutting in steps.
0 2013/12/09 16:16:44
The built in level is visible from behind.
The built in level is visible from behind.
0 2013/12/09 16:16:44
Just lovingly shaving the bumper to fit the projectors deep enough and level.
Just lovingly shaving the bumper to fit the projectors deep enough and level.
0 2013/12/09 16:16:44
Got me some mad Lexus projectors for 60 bucks!
Got me some mad Lexus projectors for 60 bucks!
0 2013/12/09 16:23:37
And so the dream reaches the half point!
And so the dream reaches the half point!
0 2013/12/09 16:23:37
From an RX-7 club meet in SF at Treasure Island. Looks pretty nice with just the Rmagic Wide body.
From an RX-7 club meet in SF at Treasure Island. Looks pretty nice with just the Rmagic Wide body.
0 2013/12/09 16:28:53
DAT MAD VENTING YO!~ HELLA JDM HAAHAHAHA! XD
DAT MAD VENTING YO!~ HELLA JDM HAAHAHAHA! XD
0 2013/12/09 16:31:21
Final fitting with my friend holding the rear flare in place.
Final fitting with my friend holding the rear flare in place.
0 2013/12/09 16:31:21
Final fitting with my friend holding the rear flare in place.
Final fitting with my friend holding the rear flare in place.
0 2013/12/09 16:31:21
My friend insisted that I get a photo of him working on the car. So I let him grind a few things off when fitting the fenders.
My friend insisted that I get a photo of him working on the car. So I let him grind a few things off when fitting the fenders.
0 2013/12/09 16:38:54
Oh my~ Naked FC is very pornographic.
Oh my~ Naked FC is very pornographic.
0 2013/12/09 16:38:54
The kit fits pretty nicely, not perfect but when it was bought using money from a light rear end who cares!!!
The kit fits pretty nicely, not perfect but when it was bought using money from a light rear end who cares!!!
0 2013/12/09 16:41:58
This is the stuff of my dreams.
This is the stuff of my dreams.
0 2013/12/09 16:41:58
The kit fits pretty nicely, not perfect but when it was bought using money from a light rear end who cares!!!
The kit fits pretty nicely, not perfect but when it was bought using money from a light rear end who cares!!!
0 2013/12/09 16:41:58
Dis-assembly of the front end commence!
Dis-assembly of the front end commence!
0 2013/12/09 16:46:02
Mounts line up first try!
Mounts line up first try!
0 2013/12/09 16:46:02
Transferring over the OE bumper mounts. At first there was concern about the mounting flaps not having enough material to have complete holes but it was fine in the end.
Transferring over the OE bumper mounts. At first there was concern about the mounting flaps not having enough material to have complete holes but it was fine in the end.
0 2013/12/09 16:46:02
Final prep with new 3M double sided tape to keep the foam on.
Final prep with new 3M double sided tape to keep the foam on.
0 2013/12/09 16:50:46
SOOOOOO~ this car was never hit but it sure was owned by an idiot at one point. This section of the car behind the rear wheel was lowered onto a Jackstand. Crumpling it upwards. You can see the bottom middle that was pushed up with the arch shaped creases where it folded above.
SOOOOOO~ this car was never hit but it sure was owned by an idiot at one point. This section of the car behind the rear wheel was lowered onto a Jackstand. Crumpling it upwards. You can see the bottom middle that was pushed up with the arch shaped creases where it folded above.
0 2013/12/09 16:50:46
Decided to work on the rear first because I new there there was more to be done like chiseling off the MOLDED 10mm flares and rear bumper.
Decided to work on the rear first because I new there there was more to be done like chiseling off the MOLDED 10mm flares and rear bumper.
0 2013/12/09 16:50:46
So after chiseling off the rear bumper I placed it next to the new one and you can see the difference in size instantly. The old bumper was the S4 bumper with another Aftermarket bumper MOLDED ON TOP OF IT! Dunno why it was done like that but I sure will be doing it differently.
So after chiseling off the rear bumper I placed it next to the new one and you can see the difference in size instantly. The old bumper was the S4 bumper with another Aftermarket bumper MOLDED ON TOP OF IT! Dunno why it was done like that but I sure will be doing it differently.
0 2013/12/09 16:59:13
ITS ARRIVED! Arrived in about three days, shipped from Nevada to to the Silicon Valley. Cool thing was the company I ordered from shipped it directly from Nevada so that I could avoid paying CA sales tax. When sales tax is about 9% it saved me hundreds.
ITS ARRIVED! Arrived in about three days, shipped from Nevada to to the Silicon Valley. Cool thing was the company I ordered from shipped it directly from Nevada so that I could avoid paying CA sales tax. When sales tax is about 9% it saved me hundreds.
0 2013/12/09 16:59:13