Lets See Some Light: The Definitive Lighting Thread - Page 21 - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Ka24Power · 03-31-2015, 12:22 PM

Its really a shame projector retrofits look like shit on pop up front ends. I have a set of Cibie's coming my way soon, excited to see how they perform.

tacotacotaco · 03-31-2015, 12:38 PM

Yeah its an LED setup. At first i was like eh wtf but then i realized that I never drive with my headlights up unless theyre on. Anyone who wants to stare at them while theyre up can be my guest.

Yellow4g63 · 03-31-2015, 04:40 PM

Had Spencer do my head lights because I have no talent and time. I did have the money to pay him tho lol. I love the way it looks on my car. The rest of the car is crappy but the head lights for right now are the best things on it. Still trying to find the time to get the aim right.

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tacotacotaco · 03-31-2015, 04:41 PM

I need that for my kouki. Whats rough ballpark on something like that

Yellow4g63 · 03-31-2015, 04:47 PM

That's a zenki lol.

tacotacotaco · 03-31-2015, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellow4g63

That's a zenki lol.

Id figure whether it be a kouki or zenki a ball park price would get me an idea.....

silviaks2nr · 03-31-2015, 05:50 PM

It really depends what parts you want to use and all aftermarket or OEM. Obviously the clear lenses add a bit too. I've done sealed beam retrofits also

mitsubishi mighty max w/ bixenon maxima projectors and red demon eye mod

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellow4g63

Had Spencer do my head lights because I have no talent and time. I did have the money to pay him tho lol. I love the way it looks on my car. The rest of the car is crappy but the head lights for right now are the best things on it. Still trying to find the time to get the aim right.

Looks good man!

ixfxi · 04-24-2015, 12:04 PM

^ R32 GT-R

zombiewolf513 · 10-04-2015, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixfxi

^ R32 GT-R

hybrid_eg · 04-24-2015, 12:29 PM

Nice work!!! I would want some type X tails done ;-)

ixfxi · 04-27-2015, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hybrid_eg

Nice work!!! I would want some type X tails done ;-)

Get it right: 96-98 180SX.

Today is a special day. My customer will be picking up some very special lights. Too special for this forum, honestly. Still, I will leak a few out...

All factory, relatively speaking.

OEM integrated ballasts.
OEM bulbs.
OEM bixenon projectors.
100% bolt on.
Dual LED corner lights.
All the lights plug into 1 central junction harness.

This really is as plug-and-play as it gets.

Enough publicity. Back to hiding I go.

dudermagee · 04-27-2015, 06:00 PM

So nice, I should just bite the bullet and get a setup from you already.

***Future240*** · 04-29-2015, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixfxi

Get it right: 96-98 180SX.

Today is a special day. My customer will be picking up some very special lights. Too special for this forum, honestly. Still, I will leak a few out...

*PORN*

All factory, relatively speaking.

OEM integrated ballasts.
OEM bulbs.
OEM bixenon projectors.
100% bolt on.
Dual LED corner lights.
All the lights plug into 1 central junction harness.

This really is as plug-and-play as it gets.

Enough publicity. Back to hiding I go.

Those are gorgeous. I really wish you'd post more.

ixfxi · 04-30-2015, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Future240

Those are gorgeous. I really wish you'd post more.

Kind words. I'll oblige with 2 more photos of some recent work.

People need to pay careful attention to my "more is less" philosophy. This is a factory HID-spec S15 headlight, brand new. Upgraded to dual LED configuration w/ high-output high beam bulbs. Its all plug-and-play, just like stock.

Nice setup for an S15 customer down under.

BoostinIX · 05-01-2015, 04:27 AM

EDacIouSX · 05-01-2015, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixfxi

Kind words. I'll oblige with 2 more photos of some recent work.

People need to pay careful attention to my "more is less" philosophy. This is a factory HID-spec S15 headlight, brand new. Upgraded to dual LED configuration w/ high-output high beam bulbs. Its all plug-and-play, just like stock.

Nice setup for an S15 customer down under.

pics of car this is going on?

EJ8 944 · 04-24-2015, 01:57 PM

^those look fantastic

Mister.E · 04-24-2015, 08:54 PM

those R32 lights are so proper.

usdm180sx · 04-27-2015, 06:09 PM

Mike can you work with OLED's?

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ixfxi · 04-28-2015, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usdm180sx

I am a simple person. I dont even own a cell phone.

The last thing I want my car to look like is a Las Vegas casino.

Those lights are giving me a headache.

Kuma · 04-28-2015, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usdm180sx

Mike can you work with OLED's?

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can anyone direct me to a write up on how to do front turn signals like that? what is it called?

future · 04-27-2015, 07:17 PM

This thread/page is winning

usdm180sx · 04-28-2015, 07:42 PM

Ur no fun. I'm older than you but you're more grumpy

KAT-PWR · 04-28-2015, 11:15 PM

I'd be grumpy too if my 240 hadn't touched the ground in 5 years

ixfxi · 04-29-2015, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KAT-PWR

I'd be grumpy too if my 240 hadn't touched the ground in 5 years

that car was already completed....... and sold

Mister.E · 04-30-2015, 07:15 PM

Those S15 lights are amazing.

ixfxi · 05-02-2015, 12:28 AM

It's called a NISSAN S15 Silvia. It was not sold here in the US, only available overseas.

;-)

truckmtrS13 · 05-07-2015, 05:00 PM

Looking to upgrade my stock s13 sealed deals.

Is the kit frsport sells a decent deal?
(http://www.frsport.com/FRSPORT-1140-...13_p_1390.html)

or would I be better off piecing together something on my own?

Matej · 05-20-2015, 10:22 PM

How are these H4 LED bulbs? They seem to be a favourite among motorcyclists (http://lightingmycycle.com/2014/08/2...lb-hands-down/). They retain low and high beam, which is nice. I assume they are not as bright as drop-in HID's, but that is probably a good thing in regular reflector housings, as long as they are at least on par with standard halogen bulbs.
Do they actually have a fan inside? Is the fan loud? Is the output just false advertising, like blue-coated bulbs or LED tower bulbs?

silviaks2nr · 05-21-2015, 06:05 AM

An Incandescent filament emits light nearly 360* from a very specific focal point. Replacement LED "bulbs" certainly do not and you will get poor light distribution which can also include hot spots and shadows. The light is often narrow and not enough is thrown down the road, it's all kind of an even wash, which leads you to focus on the area right in front of you. This is horrible for motorcycles where safety is a great concern. My advice is do not even try. The only good option for LED is a sealed beam replacement and even then some halogen replacements will outperform, or an HID projector retrofitted housing with oem components certainly will.

03-31-2015, 04:40 PM	#3
Yellow4g63 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Socal Posts: 1,454 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Had Spencer do my head lights because I have no talent and time. I did have the money to pay him tho lol. I love the way it looks on my car. The rest of the car is crappy but the head lights for right now are the best things on it. Still trying to find the time to get the aim right. [ __________________ 95 240sx RB20 415whp 91 Nx2000 VVL yo

03-31-2015, 04:47 PM	#5
Yellow4g63 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Socal Posts: 1,454 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	That's a zenki lol. __________________ 95 240sx RB20 415whp 91 Nx2000 VVL yo

05-01-2015, 04:27 AM	#15
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04-27-2015, 06:09 PM	#19
usdm180sx Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 562 Posts: 4,807 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: usdm180sx Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Mike can you work with OLED's? <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g1Zr52jqRkw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> __________________ -Norm! Last edited by usdm180sx; 04-27-2015 at 08:16 PM..

04-28-2015, 07:42 PM	#23
usdm180sx Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 562 Posts: 4,807 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: usdm180sx Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Ur no fun. I'm older than you but you're more grumpy __________________ -Norm!

03-31-2015, 12:22 PM	#1
Ka24Power Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Canada Age: 34 Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Its really a shame projector retrofits look like shit on pop up front ends. I have a set of Cibie's coming my way soon, excited to see how they perform.

03-31-2015, 12:38 PM	#2
tacotacotaco Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GRRRVINE!!! Age: 41 Posts: 3,249 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: tacotacotaco Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Yeah its an LED setup. At first i was like eh wtf but then i realized that I never drive with my headlights up unless theyre on. Anyone who wants to stare at them while theyre up can be my guest.

03-31-2015, 04:41 PM	#4
tacotacotaco Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GRRRVINE!!! Age: 41 Posts: 3,249 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: tacotacotaco Feedback Score: 16 reviews	I need that for my kouki. Whats rough ballpark on something like that

04-24-2015, 12:04 PM	#8
ixfxi Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangin on my chest Account: BANNED #fucksupreme Age: 82 Posts: 5,932 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	^ R32 GT-R

04-24-2015, 12:29 PM	#10
hybrid_eg Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 801 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Nice work!!! I would want some type X tails done ;-)

04-24-2015, 01:57 PM	#17
EJ8 944 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UT Age: 36 Posts: 558 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	^those look fantastic

04-24-2015, 08:54 PM	#18
Mister.E Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 39 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (53) Feedback Score: 53 reviews	those R32 lights are so proper.

04-28-2015, 11:15 PM	#24
KAT-PWR Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: US Posts: 2,040 Trader Rating: (11) Rides Gallery: KAT-PWR Feedback Score: 11 reviews	I'd be grumpy too if my 240 hadn't touched the ground in 5 years __________________ MRP Manufacturing

04-30-2015, 07:15 PM	#26
Mister.E Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 39 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (53) Feedback Score: 53 reviews	Those S15 lights are amazing.

05-02-2015, 12:28 AM	#27
ixfxi Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangin on my chest Account: BANNED #fucksupreme Age: 82 Posts: 5,932 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	It's called a NISSAN S15 Silvia. It was not sold here in the US, only available overseas. ;-)

05-07-2015, 05:00 PM	#28
truckmtrS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lancaster Posts: 200 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looking to upgrade my stock s13 sealed deals. Is the kit frsport sells a decent deal? (http://www.frsport.com/FRSPORT-1140-...13_p_1390.html) or would I be better off piecing together something on my own?

05-20-2015, 10:22 PM	#29
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	How are these H4 LED bulbs? They seem to be a favourite among motorcyclists (http://lightingmycycle.com/2014/08/2...lb-hands-down/). They retain low and high beam, which is nice. I assume they are not as bright as drop-in HID's, but that is probably a good thing in regular reflector housings, as long as they are at least on par with standard halogen bulbs. Do they actually have a fan inside? Is the fan loud? Is the output just false advertising, like blue-coated bulbs or LED tower bulbs?

05-21-2015, 06:05 AM	#30
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,192 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	An Incandescent filament emits light nearly 360* from a very specific focal point. Replacement LED "bulbs" certainly do not and you will get poor light distribution which can also include hot spots and shadows. The light is often narrow and not enough is thrown down the road, it's all kind of an even wash, which leads you to focus on the area right in front of you. This is horrible for motorcycles where safety is a great concern. My advice is do not even try. The only good option for LED is a sealed beam replacement and even then some halogen replacements will outperform, or an HID projector retrofitted housing with oem components certainly will.