I finally got around to installing the lights today (hey, it's a project car). For those who have not yet installed these, the several members who've said you have to cut some of the chassis are correct. You will need to cut the piece HOZZMANRX7 shows, as well as a small bit right behind it in order for the red plug for the bulb to clear. You -can- install these without doing that, but you will have no vertical adjustment for aiming. The lights will sit much closer to the front bumper as well. I'd hate to install it that way and when the lamp position changes a little over time the lights get destroyed when going up or down.
I also had issues with all of the cylindrical spacers provided. The newest cylindrical spacers were too short and would require extra washers or something to fit right. The headlight housings were contacting the mounting bracket. The old spacers were too long and wouldn't tighten down enough on the new c shaped spacers. I trimmed 1/8" off of each of the old, longer cylindrical spacers and it they fit correctly now. In summary, this is not a plug and play kit, but the improved lighting is worth it. Thanks SBG for making these for the FC folks. |
Damnit, i want a set, am i too late?
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Bringing this thread back:
One of the housings in my kit started to condense on the inside when the rainy season started. The chrome has since "flaked" off, and instead of being shiny around the projector, it's black. Is there any way to remedy this? The lights have been wonderful thus far, besides this one issue. Thanks! |
Bump?
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Originally Posted by MaczPayne
(Post 10946649)
Bringing this thread back:
One of the housings in my kit started to condense on the inside when the rainy season started. The chrome has since "flaked" off, and instead of being shiny around the projector, it's black. Is there any way to remedy this? The lights have been wonderful thus far, besides this one issue. Thanks! |
It was actual water, I noticed it on one night after a storm, one of the headlights was perfect, the other one had "beaded" up water inside the lens. I'll snap a shot or two today after work.
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Here are the pictures, first one is the Passenger side (perfectly fine). Second one is the driver's side
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Bump! :)
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Originally Posted by MaczPayne
(Post 10977769)
Bump! :)
You can send it back and I can open it up and clean it. I'd bring it out of the car and try to get as much water out as possible now by removing the bulb and resting it upside down over night. The lens will need to come off to clean it though. Typically if they get wet the chrome will get discolored. The inside of the housing could be repainted a darker color or we could sell you a replacement housing at a discounted cost. Please send us a PM so we can discuss options. -Heath |
If anybody missed the group buy and wants a set for almost half off I'm selling mine. Just add $20 for shipping to continental U.S.
Sakebomb Garage Bi Xenon Hid Retrofit kit FC Rx7 Please send me an email at alexschauer@gmail.com if you're interested since I don't check here too often. Thanks Sakebomb Garage again these lights were AMAZING and I had 0 problems other then a few small fitment issues at first! |
pm price please do yo have 10,000k?
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Originally Posted by Etzim
(Post 11621535)
pm price please do yo have 10,000k?
Unlike our original design this new design does not require housing spacers to clear the bulb connector. At nearly half the cost, and with no hassles with modifications or spacers to fit the deep projector the new setup is a no brainer for anyone looking for a proper lighting setup for their FC (or any other car using the same headlight size). No, we do not recommend using any high kelvin HID bulbs. Consumers typically ask for "blue/purple" bulbs based on a misconception that HID's are supposed to "look" colorful. :burn:-For those that don't know: High Intensity Discharge is a xenon filled bulb... these bulbs when used in a "reflector housing" meant for halogen bulbs provide LESS light than the standard halogen and a WORSE beam pattern, scatter light all over the road and blind oncoming traffic, and make you look like a toolbox :lol:. A projector HID is an entirely different setup, and is what is used on high end cars. Yes the bulb technology is similar but the way the light is distributed is the key. Projector Bi-Xenon HID systems distribute this light evenly, and with a sharp cutoff which does not blind oncoming traffic. Bi-Xenon systems produce a colorful rainbow at the top of the cutoff due to refraction of the light, creating the "color flicker" associated with high end projectors (from another vehicle you will notice the lights changing from white to blue to purple as the car with the projector setup approaches you). This is what the guys hawking the $75 "HID" kits are trying to mimic by selling you purple bulbs ;) :icon_tup: . These bulbs can cut light output nearly in HALF as compared to OEM 4300K bulbs. With a true HID system the light from the headlights is white but the appearance from other cars is purple. Attachment 656389 We'll get an interest list going shortly for anyone interested in our new setup. Thanks, Heath Attachment 656390 https://www.rx7club.com/attachments/...-hi-lo_ani-gif |
Count me in! :nod:
Originally Posted by SBGarage
(Post 11621692)
We no longer produce the original version due to high costs and low sales numbers however we have just wrapped up a more affordable alternative to the original.
Unlike our original design this new design does not require housing spacers to clear the bulb connector. At nearly half the cost, and with no hassles with modifications or spacers to fit the deep projector the new setup is a no brainer for anyone looking for a proper lighting setup for their FC (or any other car using the same headlight size). No, we do not recommend using any high kelvin HID bulbs. Consumers typically ask for "blue/purple" bulbs based on a misconception that HID's are supposed to "look" colorful. :burn:-For those that don't know: High Intensity Discharge is a xenon filled bulb... these bulbs when used in a "reflector housing" meant for halogen bulbs provide LESS light than the standard halogen and a WORSE beam pattern, scatter light all over the road and blind oncoming traffic, and make you look like a toolbox :lol:. A projector HID is an entirely different setup, and is what is used on high end cars. Yes the bulb technology is similar but the way the light is distributed is the key. Projector Bi-Xenon HID systems distribute this light evenly, and with a sharp cutoff which does not blind oncoming traffic. Bi-Xenon systems produce a colorful rainbow at the top of the cutoff due to refraction of the light, creating the "color flicker" associated with high end projectors (from another vehicle you will notice the lights changing from white to blue to purple as the car with the projector setup approaches you). This is what the guys hawking the $75 "HID" kits are trying to mimic by selling you purple bulbs ;) :icon_tup: . These bulbs can cut light output nearly in HALF as compared to OEM 4300K bulbs. With a true HID system the light from the headlights is white but the appearance from other cars is purple. We'll get an interest list going shortly for anyone interested in our new setup. Thanks, Heath |
Originally Posted by SBGarage
(Post 11621692)
We no longer produce the original version due to high costs and low sales numbers however we have just wrapped up a more affordable alternative to the original.
Unlike our original design this new design does not require housing spacers to clear the bulb connector. At nearly half the cost, and with no hassles with modifications or spacers to fit the deep projector the new setup is a no brainer for anyone looking for a proper lighting setup for their FC (or any other car using the same headlight size). No, we do not recommend using any high kelvin HID bulbs. Consumers typically ask for "blue/purple" bulbs based on a misconception that HID's are supposed to "look" colorful. :burn:-For those that don't know: High Intensity Discharge is a xenon filled bulb... these bulbs when used in a "reflector housing" meant for halogen bulbs provide LESS light than the standard halogen and a WORSE beam pattern, scatter light all over the road and blind oncoming traffic, and make you look like a toolbox :lol:. A projector HID is an entirely different setup, and is what is used on high end cars. Yes the bulb technology is similar but the way the light is distributed is the key. Projector Bi-Xenon HID systems distribute this light evenly, and with a sharp cutoff which does not blind oncoming traffic. Bi-Xenon systems produce a colorful rainbow at the top of the cutoff due to refraction of the light, creating the "color flicker" associated with high end projectors (from another vehicle you will notice the lights changing from white to blue to purple as the car with the projector setup approaches you). This is what the guys hawking the $75 "HID" kits are trying to mimic by selling you purple bulbs ;) :icon_tup: . These bulbs can cut light output nearly in HALF as compared to OEM 4300K bulbs. With a true HID system the light from the headlights is white but the appearance from other cars is purple. http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps142e4f57.jpg We'll get an interest list going shortly for anyone interested in our new setup. Thanks, Heath http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps44a325b0.jpg https://www.rx7club.com/attachments/...-hi-lo_ani-gif |
Originally Posted by BurntOrangeT2
(Post 11624359)
Any chance on a projector housing trade up program? As i could never get my headlight shrouds to fit with the first batch.
-Heath |
so pm me a price please... this looks good :)
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Interested in price.
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We're trying to hit the $500-$600 range for GB pricing :nod:
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Are these going to use a plastic or glass lense? (not the projector lense, the headlight itself)
I am in as long as I can pay by credit card. |
I'm also interested! Can't wait to see the new version.
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Are these new models using the smaller Mini projectors, as opposed to the FX-R's?
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Do you make a kit for the FB?
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Originally Posted by SBGarage
(Post 11621692)
We no longer produce the original version due to high costs and low sales numbers however we have just wrapped up a more affordable alternative to the original.
... What makes the new version cheaper? Should I assume the new ones don't use the (OEM) Philips bulbs? (I personally would pay for the higher bulb/projectors) |
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Originally Posted by Tui
(Post 11630527)
Do you make a kit for the FB?
:icon_tup: I know it's apples and oranges but here's the stock FD lights vs our similar FD Silverline lights for comparison. The FC lights are no slouch! Attachment 655675 Attachment 655676
Originally Posted by driftxsequence
(Post 11629694)
Are these going to use a plastic or glass lense? (not the projector lense, the headlight itself)
I am in as long as I can pay by credit card.
Originally Posted by MaczPayne
(Post 11630471)
Are these new models using the smaller Mini projectors, as opposed to the FX-R's?
Originally Posted by eyeoutthere
(Post 11631947)
VERY interested!
What makes the new version cheaper? Should I assume the new ones don't use the (OEM) Philips bulbs? (I personally would pay for the higher bulb/projectors) |
Originally Posted by Kazuki11
(Post 11630001)
I'm also interested! Can't wait to see the new version.
http://cdn1.bigcommerce.com/server52....1280.1280.JPG SilverLine Bi-Xenon HID Projector Headlights (FC) - SakeBomb Garage |
Interested!
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If you guys are interested we can start putting kits together after we receive deposits. We need to get an interest list going. Please add your name, desired ballast (SBG slim 35w, SBG heavy duty 35w, or heavy duty 50w), and LHD or RHD.
0. SBGarage, 35w, LHD 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. |
Originally Posted by SBGarage
(Post 11642163)
If you guys are interested we can start putting kits together after we receive deposits. We need to get an interest list going. Please add your name, desired ballast (SBG slim 35w, SBG heavy duty 35w, or heavy duty 50w), and LHD or RHD.
0. SBGarage, 35w, LHD 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. |
Originally Posted by hartnsol
(Post 11642815)
This for the new kit right?
the group buy pricing will be in the $550 range |
RE: Do you make one for the FB?
Originally Posted by SBGarage
(Post 11632067)
We make a Miata kit however I dont know if the depth will work. Our Miata kit (along with our FC kit) uses h1 bulbs which solve the depth issue associated with d2s bulbs. The beam pattern isn't quite as good as our original version however these are significantly more affordable units and have better clearance. I can post some pics of the 7" miata lights if you're interested.
:icon_tup: Merry Christmas |
Originally Posted by Tui
(Post 11646525)
RE: Do you make one for the FB?
I'm willing to be a test fit Ginnie pig for your Miata housings into my FB if I know I can return them for full refund if they don't fit. Or, if it seems any grinding modifications to make them fit seems too intrusive to the framework. I have a friend that was able to fit your original kit to his FC, so I'd have that experience involved. Merry Christmas |
We're up an running everyone: SilverLine Bi-Xenon HID Projector Headlights (FC) - SakeBomb Garage
RX7club members enter this coupon code at checkout for introductory pricing ($100 off) on the first 10 kits: 7CLUBFCHIDS |
We're up an running everyone: SilverLine Bi-Xenon HID Projector Headlights (FC) - SakeBomb Garage
RX7club members enter this coupon code at checkout for introductory pricing ($100 off) on the first 10 kits: 7CLUBFCHIDS |
Wow, thanks for the response everyone! 3/10 sold already in a day. Please remember, we'll need a few weeks for assembly.
-Heath |
Just wondering do you make them for a right hand drive?
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Originally Posted by clipto2000
(Post 11649666)
Just wondering do you make them for a right hand drive?
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