R33 headlight swap in S14 b/mc - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Kitahara · 06-01-2002, 02:15 PM

After reading some recent posts about custom fabricating projector headlights for the S14, or even swapping in R32 headlights, it got me thinking.  It is obvious that despite subtle differences, the R33 skyline headlights look to be very similar in size and shape to the S14 headlights.  I love the way the S14 front end looks but I hate the diffused plastic headlight housing.  On the otherhand, I love the black housing, glass covered R33 headlights.  I think it would preserve the natural look of the S14 because of the similar shape of the headlights and because the headlights match the shape of the taillights well (if anyone follows what I mean by that).  This seems to be a possible alternative to a S14a conversion which is what I originally planned on doing (S15 conversion is ehh <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/whatsthat.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':whatthe:'> )

I tried looking for more info at every odd end I could find, but I haven't found a thing about this.  It looks like it could be done with a little custom work.  Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas?

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*DSC* · 06-01-2002, 02:21 PM

I'd say the better upgrade would be getting glass headlight housings from somewhere in europe that is LHD and swaping those in.  Then take the money you saved from doing the r33 conversion and put in a true HID light system.

Kitahara · 06-01-2002, 02:34 PM

Good point, honestly, I've thought about that long and hard.  The problem is that they are hard to get and nearly as or just as expensive as the R33 headlights.  The competitive advantage to me about the R33 headlights is that they are one-peice, they have a black housing, and they are slightly more aggressive in shape.......... hmmm  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'>

SR20DET S14 · 06-01-2002, 07:38 PM

http://www.jtautostyle.com

check out the nissan page...they got a 240 with skyline lights

Kitahara · 06-03-2002, 04:15 PM

Does anyone else have any ideas regarding this?

silviaspeed14 · 07-06-2004, 10:09 PM

trying to do the same swap wondering if you have made it any farther in your research look to change my headlights very soon my car looks great but the headlight kill the look thanks for the website

RBS14 · 07-06-2004, 10:24 PM

I think it's a waste of money......... but i know a guy who did it by getting a pair of r33 fenders and cutting the 240 fenders and r33 fenders at the top of the wheeel well arch and welded them together, supposedly it worked out great. I doubt it, but he said it looks good. i'd just bite the bullet and buy a pair of headlights and do what it takes to get them to fit if you want them that bad.

MakotoS13 · 07-06-2004, 10:30 PM

just go kouki dude... hell, the S15 kits for the S14 would look ten times better than any skyline face. then again i'd drop that cash on a bulletproof powerplant or tons of suspension before even thinking of wasting it on looks.

but hey, its your dime. toss it where your heart shines.

420sx · 07-06-2004, 10:34 PM

you are so homosexual...

phrozen · 07-06-2004, 10:59 PM

have u considered j30 headlights?

nocomedown · 07-06-2004, 11:19 PM

does anyone else realize that this thread is OVER 2 YEARS OLD?
have a nice day

PS. I think the J30 headlight swap looks pretty cool too

TheTimanator · 07-06-2004, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nocomedown

does anyone else realize that this thread is OVER 2 YEARS OLD?

I think he was trying to find out if the thread starter ever went through with it...

nocomedown · 07-07-2004, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheTimanator

I think he was trying to find out if the thread starter ever went through with it...

only problem is the thread starter's last post was over a year ago. i kinda doubt he frequents the forum much anymore.

SimpleS14 · 07-07-2004, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheTimanator

I think he was trying to find out if the thread starter ever went through with it...

he should have just PMed him...

when the first post looks like a bunch of jibberish....I don't think it should be revived

**ThatGuy** · 07-07-2004, 01:16 AM

RICE ALARM, PLUS OLD POST ALERT!!! CODE RED!!!

Yaaaaaaaaaaay

Seriously though, step away from the 240 and go buy a Civic!

Andrew Bohan · 07-07-2004, 01:25 AM

damn n00bs, diggin up graves to see what's cookin. well nothing's cooking!

kcolyer27 · 07-07-2004, 08:50 AM

I think just clearing the headlights out really good would look better

**mrmephistopheles** · 07-07-2004, 04:38 PM

Stoooopid Noooobies

06-01-2002, 02:15 PM	#1
Kitahara Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 119 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	After reading some recent posts about custom fabricating projector headlights for the S14, or even swapping in R32 headlights, it got me thinking.  It is obvious that despite subtle differences, the R33 skyline headlights look to be very similar in size and shape to the S14 headlights.  I love the way the S14 front end looks but I hate the diffused plastic headlight housing.  On the otherhand, I love the black housing, glass covered R33 headlights.  I think it would preserve the natural look of the S14 because of the similar shape of the headlights and because the headlights match the shape of the taillights well (if anyone follows what I mean by that).  This seems to be a possible alternative to a S14a conversion which is what I originally planned on doing (S15 conversion is ehh <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/whatsthat.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':whatthe:'> ) I tried looking for more info at every odd end I could find, but I haven't found a thing about this.  It looks like it could be done with a little custom work.  Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas? I'll now jump in my flame retardent suit <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'> and hope that no one misinterprets my idea and thinks i'm searching for an easy rice recipe  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ 96 240SX - under construction

06-01-2002, 02:21 PM	#2
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd say the better upgrade would be getting glass headlight housings from somewhere in europe that is LHD and swaping those in.  Then take the money you saved from doing the r33 conversion and put in a true HID light system. __________________

06-01-2002, 02:34 PM	#3
Kitahara Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 119 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good point, honestly, I've thought about that long and hard.  The problem is that they are hard to get and nearly as or just as expensive as the R33 headlights.  The competitive advantage to me about the R33 headlights is that they are one-peice, they have a black housing, and they are slightly more aggressive in shape.......... hmmm  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/eh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':eh:'> __________________ 96 240SX - under construction

06-03-2002, 04:15 PM	#5
Kitahara Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 119 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Does anyone else have any ideas regarding this? __________________ 96 240SX - under construction

07-06-2004, 10:24 PM	#7
RBS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Cruz/San Diego Posts: 2,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think it's a waste of money......... but i know a guy who did it by getting a pair of r33 fenders and cutting the 240 fenders and r33 fenders at the top of the wheeel well arch and welded them together, supposedly it worked out great. I doubt it, but he said it looks good. i'd just bite the bullet and buy a pair of headlights and do what it takes to get them to fit if you want them that bad. __________________

06-01-2002, 07:38 PM	#4
SR20DET S14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 87 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://www.jtautostyle.com check out the nissan page...they got a 240 with skyline lights

07-06-2004, 10:09 PM	#6
silviaspeed14 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: chambersburg pa Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	trying to do the same swap wondering if you have made it any farther in your research look to change my headlights very soon my car looks great but the headlight kill the look thanks for the website

07-06-2004, 10:30 PM	#8
MakotoS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Age: 42 Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just go kouki dude... hell, the S15 kits for the S14 would look ten times better than any skyline face. then again i'd drop that cash on a bulletproof powerplant or tons of suspension before even thinking of wasting it on looks. but hey, its your dime. toss it where your heart shines.

07-06-2004, 10:34 PM	#9
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 42 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you are so homosexual... __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

07-06-2004, 10:59 PM	#10
phrozen Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,352 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	have u considered j30 headlights? __________________ This box is 400x200: Please do not put your sig pic back if it exceeds this. -Moderation

07-06-2004, 11:19 PM	#11
nocomedown Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West Lafayette, IN / TX Age: 38 Posts: 1,359 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: nocomedown Feedback Score: 0 reviews	does anyone else realize that this thread is OVER 2 YEARS OLD? have a nice day PS. I think the J30 headlight swap looks pretty cool too

07-07-2004, 01:16 AM	#15
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	RICE ALARM, PLUS OLD POST ALERT!!! CODE RED!!! Yaaaaaaaaaaay Seriously though, step away from the 240 and go buy a Civic! __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

07-07-2004, 01:25 AM	#16
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	damn n00bs, diggin up graves to see what's cookin. well nothing's cooking!

07-07-2004, 08:50 AM	#17
kcolyer27 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: cleveland Posts: 586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think just clearing the headlights out really good would look better