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ALTRNTV · 04-06-2006, 02:48 PM

Damn, that looks pretty good. I wonder how much better it would be when it's all done.

Edd240 · 04-06-2006, 03:07 PM

wow coming out pretty cool...reminds me of the nfsu2 game cuz on the s13 u can put projector lights on it...not that i still play video games or anything

drew935 · 04-06-2006, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edd240

wow coming out pretty cool...reminds me of the nfsu2 game cuz on the s13 u can put projector lights on it...not that i still play video games or anything

yeah you can do that on nsfu1 as well. But they look like the eastbear kit.

csdcowboy · 04-06-2006, 05:55 PM

Eastbears bulge out a little bit from the line of the hood, don't they? Haven't seen a pic for a while.

Neejay · 04-06-2006, 07:14 PM

Don't those beam patterns shine just in the front? I know it isnt finished yet, but with that design, is there a way you can make it project more on the sides?

ALTRNTV · 04-06-2006, 07:16 PM

Probably just a little trimming on the sides of the housing.

603240sx · 04-06-2006, 07:50 PM

i think when its finshed it will look chill . dont let the fuckin hatters get you down. and i cant wait to see how they turn out.

cheap_sticker05 · 04-06-2006, 08:05 PM

I like it! Makes me wish my zenki HID beam pattern was that good. Can't wait to see the final product.

URBootLegDrifterS · 04-06-2006, 08:05 PM

Your light output looks aite. What kind of hids are you using? Is it 4300k?

SochBAT · 04-06-2006, 10:18 PM

Nice setup. I'd rock that.

+1 for creativity

Forget those trolls, i bet they've got bellbottom skirts.

csdcowboy · 04-07-2006, 12:26 AM

The beam pattern covers everything I see out of the windshield, so it works for me. The main part of the beam as it crosses the bumper is really only about 4" wide, so I'm not losing much.

Bootleg - They're BMW E46 Bi-xenon projectors/ballasts/ignitors with Philips 4300k bulbs (I think...been a while since I bought them).

Sochbat - Remember I almost bought those 300zx housings from you? Hahah...kinda wish I had, with all this damned work!!

projekt_s13 · 04-07-2006, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csdcowboy

The final housing will have scratch-resistant lexan over it.

The shroud is made out of aluminum tape (not Duct tape)...it's like foil with a sticky side...pretty good stuff.

Here's a bad night shot. They needed to be adjusted at the point when I took this...the driver's side light is tilted.

DAMN!! LOOKS GOOD

Nan Desu Ka?! · 04-08-2006, 01:24 AM

Wow, that rocks man. just curious how much the e46 stuff cost ya? i was looking to get the silvia front, just as an excuse to get some HID's but this might be a better alternative. =D thanks in advance! looks damn good. clean cutoff and great output, just want im looking for!

csdcowboy · 04-08-2006, 03:48 AM

Well the projectors, ballasts, bulbs, and ignitors were $300 at www.hidplanet.com from a private party. They have some available through the site as well.

Fiberglass stuff....I dunno, got it at Knecht's this last summer...I'd guess like $75?

And LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS of time...if that's worth anything to ya.

Personally, the Silvia front end would be easier, I think. You can take out one of the sets of projectors in those and put in HIDs whenever you want (though you will need a new wiring harness for the HIDs). I've just got so much time and thought invested in these housings it's kinda ridiculous. I've also got a couple holes in my bumper! haha

But the light output is totally worth it...

240silvia · 04-08-2006, 08:41 PM

$300???? Where did you get that price? I'd like to know b/c I'm going to buy another set of HID's soon. I got this off of their site.

Hella/Philips Generation-3 Package:

If you are looking for a complete Ballast/Bulb package solution for your HID needs, please consider our Hella/Philips Ballast Package. This option gives you a cost effective parts kit to replace critical H.I.D. parts that may have been damaged.

The package includes:

(2) Hella/Philips LVQ-212 G3 Ballasts

(2) D2S HID Bulbs

(2) Ballast connectors

(2) Ballast Covers/Mounts
Price $410.00 $379.99 + shipping

***S14DB*** · 04-08-2006, 09:34 PM

I think he means he got them off the Forums there as the Bi-Xeons are a lot more than that.

my hatch kills your S15 · 04-08-2006, 09:41 PM

i love this thread....

ALTRNTV · 04-08-2006, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csdcowboy

Personally, the Silvia front end would be easier, I think. You can take out one of the sets of projectors in those and put in HIDs whenever you want (though you will need a new wiring harness for the HIDs).

It would be 10x easier. Just the fact that they already have "projectors" and all you do is just replace them with the units you have now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by my hatch kills your S15

i love this thread....

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

OK this BS stops now. Anymore personal or OT attacks and this Thread gets locked and the User pinked.

See you in 3 months.

csdcowboy · 04-09-2006, 01:48 AM

Have you orgy elsewhere, please.

I got my setup off the classifieds/for sale section on hidplanet. I just lucked out with the price, I guess

nrg · 04-09-2006, 01:57 AM

Function over fashion

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Nan Desu Ka?! Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 38 Posts: 1,124 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow, that rocks man. just curious how much the e46 stuff cost ya? i was looking to get the silvia front, just as an excuse to get some HID's but this might be a better alternative. =D thanks in advance! looks damn good. clean cutoff and great output, just want im looking for! __________________ Norcal-240sx.net

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04-06-2006, 02:48 PM	#61
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Damn, that looks pretty good. I wonder how much better it would be when it's all done.

04-06-2006, 03:07 PM	#62
Edd240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: O.C Posts: 52 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow coming out pretty cool...reminds me of the nfsu2 game cuz on the s13 u can put projector lights on it...not that i still play video games or anything

04-06-2006, 05:55 PM	#64
csdcowboy Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Eastbears bulge out a little bit from the line of the hood, don't they? Haven't seen a pic for a while.

04-06-2006, 07:14 PM	#65
Neejay Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: lol Age: 39 Posts: 2,586 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Neejay Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Don't those beam patterns shine just in the front? I know it isnt finished yet, but with that design, is there a way you can make it project more on the sides?

04-06-2006, 07:16 PM	#66
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Probably just a little trimming on the sides of the housing.

04-06-2006, 07:50 PM	#67
603240sx Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: new hampshire Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i think when its finshed it will look chill . dont let the fuckin hatters get you down. and i cant wait to see how they turn out.

04-06-2006, 08:05 PM	#68
cheap_sticker05 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Orlando Posts: 178 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like it! Makes me wish my zenki HID beam pattern was that good. Can't wait to see the final product.

04-06-2006, 08:05 PM	#69
URBootLegDrifterS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Land of Rising Sun Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Your light output looks aite. What kind of hids are you using? Is it 4300k?

04-06-2006, 10:18 PM	#70
SochBAT Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Age: 39 Posts: 6,428 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: SochBAT Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Nice setup. I'd rock that. +1 for creativity Forget those trolls, i bet they've got bellbottom skirts.

04-07-2006, 12:26 AM	#71
csdcowboy Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The beam pattern covers everything I see out of the windshield, so it works for me. The main part of the beam as it crosses the bumper is really only about 4" wide, so I'm not losing much. Bootleg - They're BMW E46 Bi-xenon projectors/ballasts/ignitors with Philips 4300k bulbs (I think...been a while since I bought them). Sochbat - Remember I almost bought those 300zx housings from you? Hahah...kinda wish I had, with all this damned work!!

04-08-2006, 03:48 AM	#74
csdcowboy Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well the projectors, ballasts, bulbs, and ignitors were $300 at www.hidplanet.com from a private party. They have some available through the site as well. Fiberglass stuff....I dunno, got it at Knecht's this last summer...I'd guess like $75? And LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS of time...if that's worth anything to ya. Personally, the Silvia front end would be easier, I think. You can take out one of the sets of projectors in those and put in HIDs whenever you want (though you will need a new wiring harness for the HIDs). I've just got so much time and thought invested in these housings it's kinda ridiculous. I've also got a couple holes in my bumper! haha But the light output is totally worth it...

04-08-2006, 08:41 PM	#75
240silvia Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington NC Age: 40 Posts: 2,060 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	$300???? Where did you get that price? I'd like to know b/c I'm going to buy another set of HID's soon. I got this off of their site. Hella/Philips Generation-3 Package: If you are looking for a complete Ballast/Bulb package solution for your HID needs, please consider our Hella/Philips Ballast Package. This option gives you a cost effective parts kit to replace critical H.I.D. parts that may have been damaged. The package includes: (2) Hella/Philips LVQ-212 G3 Ballasts (2) D2S HID Bulbs (2) Ballast connectors (2) Ballast Covers/Mounts Price $410.00 $379.99 + shipping

04-08-2006, 09:41 PM	#77
my hatch kills your S15 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: OC Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i love this thread....

04-09-2006, 01:48 AM	#79
csdcowboy Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Have you orgy elsewhere, please. I got my setup off the classifieds/for sale section on hidplanet. I just lucked out with the price, I guess