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Fumanchu 03-20-04 09:55 PM


Originally posted by SpeedKing
Keep tabs on forum sponsor Rotary Extreme. They've got a low profile headlight kit in the works.

Chuck hasn't stated that he is even making a HID version. The non-HID kit is going to be around $750. I would guess a HID kit would be around $1200.

Ronac 03-20-04 09:57 PM

Can someone translate?
Whats the thing on the right?

Fumanchu 03-20-04 09:59 PM


Originally posted by RotorFrank
Here's a diagram for sleepy eyes conversion.
In french but it could still give you an idea.
http://www.transportperez.com/frank/...y_diagrame.gif


Im not really sure what the hell that diagram is saying but...


My headlights retract to stock position when they are off. Unlike those "JDM" cheesy kits that the kids are running around with these days.


The headlight motor needs to be altered in someway. It has nothing to do with the electrical components.

Fumanchu 03-20-04 10:01 PM

Here's an ok picture of how far the KS kit goes up

https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...postid=2755597


Wael's for comparison

https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...postid=2805910

Zyon13B 03-20-04 10:08 PM

Hey Fu, I pm'ed ya.

bigmack000 03-20-04 10:17 PM

heres teh diagram translatedhttps://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...postid=2809578

bigmack000 03-20-04 10:17 PM

nm

Ronac 03-20-04 10:22 PM

Ohh..
Thats just the same as pulling the switch. I thought that was to make a thing to control how high the headlights go.

RotorFrank 03-20-04 10:28 PM

Thanks for Making the traduction.. bunch of slackers, french is easy
rofl

Zyon13B 03-20-04 10:29 PM

Yea but.. I still don't get it.
What does the speaker-thing do.

bigmack000 03-20-04 10:29 PM


Originally posted by RotorFrank
Thanks for Making the traduction.. bunch of slackers, french is easy
rofl

haha thats because your stuck in the crazy french land of canada :P
joel

rajeevx7 03-20-04 11:41 PM

The main thing is having them drop to stock height when off. They do?

Maybe Wael will chime in here and let us know how he did it. It looks great and definatly has mass production potential.

Raj

Fumanchu 03-21-04 12:26 AM

Here is a quote from Wael about the motor..


The motor was easy to modify once we understood how it works. Actually, within an hour or goofing around we figured out how to modify the motor so it rises as high as we want. There is no mechanical modification of the arm or levers required, just an addition of some insulating material to the motors internals stops the current from conducting over the entire contact surface.



Also IF there is any interest, I might be up to make a few of these kits on a case by case basis. We'll see how it develops. I just need to figure out the motor information and I am set to go.[

SpeedKing 03-21-04 10:12 AM


Originally posted by Fumanchu

Chuck hasn't stated that he is even making a HID version.
http://www.nopistons.com/forums/inde...howtopic=32420

pianoprodigy 03-21-04 01:02 PM

I'm definitely buying this when it's finished if the pattern looks as good as the Sleek kit!

The question is...When will it be finished? Anyone know anything further?

cagefreak 03-23-04 01:52 PM


Originally posted by pianoprodigy
I'm definitely buying this when it's finished if the pattern looks as good as the Sleek kit!

The question is...When will it be finished? Anyone know anything further?

:werd:

I'm so for this kit. Let us all know when you'll be making these for folks. Thanks.

rajeevx7 03-23-04 05:20 PM

Thanks for telling us what Wael said Fumanchu. That is very insightful, and seems easy enough to do once I take the motor apart. I was half afraid that you were going to keep the 'secret' to yourself, thanks for sharing.

Raj

Mr. Stock 03-23-04 05:47 PM


Originally posted by rajeevx7
Thanks for telling us what Wael said Fumanchu. That is very insightful, and seems easy enough to do once I take the motor apart. I was half afraid that you were going to keep the 'secret' to yourself, thanks for sharing.

Raj

Wael told me how he modified it which I relayed to whomever that wanted the information, including Fumanchu.

Wael sold his RX7 and I believe he is no longer interested in writing up the instructions on how he modified the lights.

I will, however, speak to him and let him know about this thread.

rajeevx7 03-23-04 06:53 PM

Thanks Mr. Stock!

I do believe I am mechanicaly inclined enough to take this task on myself, once all basic info is out here.

Raj

Fumanchu 03-23-04 08:30 PM

If anybody is interested in this kit, I might start making a few of them.


We'll see how it pans out.

pianoprodigy 03-23-04 08:34 PM

Interested...Let me know on prospective pricing.

wael.el-dasher@efini.net 03-24-04 11:29 AM

Those are some GOOD LOOKIN LIGHTS!!!!

:)

They look great on my favorite color rx-7, I love white rx-7's. I made these with the help of Tristate rx-7 member, John Demetre's help. Together we managed to figure out the modification to the lights.

I honestly don't know how to make this into a kit because it will end up expensive as new retracting assemblies will be needed, so basically I have to source assemblies, modify them, mount the HID projectors and high beam, it quickly adds up...So there is the possibility of using used assemblies, but then how do you know the real condition of the used retracting assembly. Another possibility is someone will send their assembly in, but what if something goes wrong and the motor gets fried, or one of the teeth break...who is responsible, what if I recieve it and its already broken, it becomes a "no you sent it broken"...and the other end is making the point that "they worked fine when I pulled them out"...

It can get messy as you can tell. I made the offer to help anyone make them themselves if they come by my shop in Connecticut, which is the safest thing. But perhaps there might be a better alternative, I am not sure...I am talking to the co-developer, but I honestly think its too risky for us to try and market it, expect the entire replacement setup to cost about $1500 for the kit, that also doesn't take into account making a mold for a bezel. Perhaps the price can be reduced if there is an exchange program, but as I mentioned above, the exchange carries risks. But then it takes so long to make it, what do I make on them? The $1500 price is just cost! Its just expensive, it's one of those things where it would be simpler for everyone to make it themself...I am still talking to John.

cheers

W

Fumanchu 03-24-04 11:55 AM

Thanks for making an appearance on this thread.


I have been meaning to ask you this but where did you find the high beams?? I have looked everywhere at PIAA foglights but have not been able to locate the exact ones.


Also, I simplified the wiring you had for the high beams so when they are activated, the low beams stay on as well. No need to run those relays you had going. PM me and I will let you know how I did it. Trust me, it's WAY easier.


Also, did you find a fix for the vibrating headlight cradle. It seems I get about a centimeter of play when the headlights are up and on a bumpy road, the cutoff on the HID's bounces a lot. I had the same bouncy cradle on my FD cradles but with the crappy headlights you can't tell. I ran out of ideas on how to fix this...maybe you have some insight.

PVerdieck 04-17-04 09:41 AM


Originally posted by bigmack000
heres teh diagram translatedhttps://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...postid=2809578
That's not wire of the announcer, it is "speaker wire" That is what he is using.

Translating french is easy if you have half a brain, or if you have 1/4 of a brain and learned another romance language (Spanish/Italian)

ROTARise 04-18-04 01:16 AM

those are sweeeeeet nice lighs lotta money though gosh......looks very professional though
heh


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