headlight conversion
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Flying Bajan
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Finally got around to installing my Raybrig headlamps in my jdm ST185..... Even with the standard bulbs, they are significantly better than the stock headlamps.... Going to add a set of PIAA xtreme white bulbs and see what they're like then 
Landon
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uh guys, i'm getting kinda excited about something. that retrofit company that shows the rx7 with a bi xenon conversion, sells a kit that is basically all you would need except for basically installing the lenses in the car. they also say they do small group buys and such, so i emailed them about it and we'll see what they say, but this could be a really good option for better headlights. let me know what you guys think. 315 for a full kit isn't bad at all.
Hotrodhendrix
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I had an idea last night for the smaller projecter lenses. The issue I was running into is how to mount them and be able to direct the light correctly. I was tossing old 3kgt parts away last night and ran into a set of 1st gen pop up 3kgt headlights from an old vr4 I had. They use a smaller 4x6 bulb and a very similar unit behind it.
On the 3kgt it has a backing plate behind the surround which holds the lights in the pick. On the celica it just bolts to the whole unit. It looks like I should be able to remove the 3kgt backing plate and weld it on to the celica unit. This giving the stock base to use the 3kgt headlight and leveling holder. As far as the plastic surround goes I will be cutting the inner portion of the 3kgt's out and fiberglassing it inside of the celica's. This gives me the perfect shape and holes already to adjust the headlight level without removing anything.
Mix this will some 4x6 ecode housings/ cheap generic hid kit or nice bulbs
http://store.sharphid.com/product_p/hella164hbec.htm
Cost:
1. e code housings 100
2. hid kit/nice bulbs 40
3. 3000gt headlight pieces FREE (these are VERY cheap)
4. welding FREE (wont take much or maybe able to bolt it down with some planning)
5. fiber glass FREE ( I already have the stuff. If it works out well I will make a mold of it.)
Total = 140 low rise kit
On the 3kgt it has a backing plate behind the surround which holds the lights in the pick. On the celica it just bolts to the whole unit. It looks like I should be able to remove the 3kgt backing plate and weld it on to the celica unit. This giving the stock base to use the 3kgt headlight and leveling holder. As far as the plastic surround goes I will be cutting the inner portion of the 3kgt's out and fiberglassing it inside of the celica's. This gives me the perfect shape and holes already to adjust the headlight level without removing anything.
Mix this will some 4x6 ecode housings/ cheap generic hid kit or nice bulbs
http://store.sharphid.com/product_p/hella164hbec.htm
Cost:
1. e code housings 100
2. hid kit/nice bulbs 40
3. 3000gt headlight pieces FREE (these are VERY cheap)
4. welding FREE (wont take much or maybe able to bolt it down with some planning)
5. fiber glass FREE ( I already have the stuff. If it works out well I will make a mold of it.)
Total = 140 low rise kit
Hotrodhendrix
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CMS-GT4":1zplkl3m said:
True. They would look better if wider. The 3kgt and stealth use the same basic units so either one will work.
Hotrodhendrix
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Ok so now I am a bit confused.. 3000gt 4x6.. Celica 7x6.. They should be the same width just shorter. I will have to put them up against each other. Now that I look at them in the pic they do look really close.
concealer404
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Landon":1zfhky71 said:
Yep. It'd be shitty. Potentially even illegal depending on your state.
Yep it is!
Hotrodhendrix
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True. Im just going to go with a nice bulb and be done. Some searching on the enet returns mix results with these housings and HIDs...
Landon
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with that fact, i dunno if it would be helpful, but my old cherokee i had a headlight conversion to a delta housing with xenon bulbs. i was extremely happy with the lighting these provided. for like 150 bucks.. might be a good direct aftermarket option.. it seems like it would be a direct fit...
Hotrodhendrix
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With the lights changed to the much more common 4x6 size then many more options will be available. Plust your car will look sleepy!
Landon
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hey! thats a thought.. that never crossed my mind.. so like you could fit the lends in the fake carbon fiber slots right? are you thinking just for low beam? cause that would totally work. or get a bixenon lens. either way that saves a huge hassle of fitment.. how would you wire something like that? shoot i should know. i'm taking body electronics this quarter so i just might have to look into that..
oh! you mean like in the stock foglight area? would that be to low?
oh! you mean like in the stock foglight area? would that be to low?
Landon
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have you seen the selection of stuff these guys have? seems like there would be a cheaper way to do it.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/produc ... cts_id=141
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/produc ... cts_id=141
CMS-GT4
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I had thought about fitting something in the grill area before. I think you would have to cut the grill, but I think a lens could be put in there. Its worth finding out if something could be put in the lower venter on the sides. Its it too low, then no, but if it gives good viewing distance, I don't see why not.