Lets See Some Light: The Definitive Lighting Thread - Page 20 - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

EJ8 944 · 05-09-2014, 10:01 AM

^excellent work, everything you have posted on this page has been incredible.

Matej · 05-11-2014, 02:12 PM

Irresistible · 05-18-2014, 06:16 PM

What are you dudes using to reseal the lenses to the housings after you open headlights up? I keep putting off putting my clear lenses on because I don't know what to use to seal them.

mad-ass · 05-18-2014, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irresistible

What are you dudes using to reseal the lenses to the housings after you open headlights up? I keep putting off putting my clear lenses on because I don't know what to use to seal them.

3M Windo-Weld(available at Napa Auto Parts, I believe it was the 3/8th tick one, costs about $20 or so..enough length to do two full zenki headlights!)

R33E8 · 05-20-2014, 07:10 PM

Here's a little update on the MDX retrofit if anyone is still interested.. The projectors do fit in the housing easily. The heatshink is so large that it will require some material to be removed from the radiator support. We have a long way to go since we need to create a new housing to fit everything..

I'm not sure how I feel about the ~1/2" gaps on either side.. It will be shrouded but still..

mad-ass · 05-20-2014, 07:20 PM

just an idea for the gap on each side, why don't you push it against the edge and have the inner portion be an additional light source for DRL or something?

I want to see the back side of this thing!

***FaLKoN240*** · 05-21-2014, 12:58 AM

Curious about this heat sink..

mad-ass · 05-21-2014, 04:28 AM

yeah...holy crap those are HUGE!

ixfxi · 05-23-2014, 09:37 AM

i dont mean to rain on anyone's parade here

but just in case you didnt notice, the size of those led headlights exceeds the size of the factory headlight assembly.

just saying.

silviaks2nr · 05-23-2014, 01:08 PM

Even if they did "fit" inside the housings the angle is all wrong. In order for the left-right to be correct there will need to be like a 4-5" gap between the outside LED projector lens and the inside of the kouki front lens and the inside most LED projector would have to be basically touching the inside of the kouki front lens...

ixfxi · 05-23-2014, 01:54 PM

way to kill a man's dreams................... :-)

***FaLKoN240*** · 05-23-2014, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixfxi

i dont mean to rain on anyone's parade here

but just in case you didnt notice, the size of those led headlights exceeds the size of the factory headlight assembly.

just saying.

Quote:

Originally Posted by silviaks2nr

Even if they did "fit" inside the housings the angle is all wrong. In order for the left-right to be correct there will need to be like a 4-5" gap between the outside LED projector lens and the inside of the kouki front lens and the inside most LED projector would have to be basically touching the inside of the kouki front lens...

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixfxi

way to kill a man's dreams................... :-)

Mister.E · 07-30-2014, 02:16 PM

Does anyone know the bulb type for the fan switch on the S14 HVAC unit? i know i can use the Neo 3's in the other 3 spots but i cant find anything saying what type of bulb is used for the fan switch.

EJ8 944 · 07-30-2014, 02:56 PM

Neo3 works in that spot, if you can find one with a taller base, it helps, but I have a standard sized one in mine, lights up fine.

Mister.E · 07-30-2014, 03:11 PM

Kick ass, i will just buy those then. Thanks for the response.

status · 07-30-2014, 05:46 PM

Here's my little contribution to this awesome thread. Some stuff i've built for S13 guys lately. Silvia, 180sx, and 240 hatch.

JZ78 · 07-31-2014, 10:18 AM

Looks good mang

nujabe · 08-13-2014, 11:06 PM

For i got did these a few weeks ago. me and a friend learned how to do these together and made it a little project. was a pain in the ass highly time consuming lol but in all worth it. i also did the same little row up on the other light as well. the led blinkers are really bright. i think i need to dim them down a little more.

IMG_8075 by Aallmighty, on Flickr

IMG_8072 by Aallmighty, on Flickr

sil14zenki · 09-28-2014, 07:27 PM

can't wait to finish these and install them

struka · 09-29-2014, 09:02 AM

what projectors are you using?

sil14zenki · 09-29-2014, 10:47 AM

tsx projectors, e46 shrouds, and morimoto hid kit

mad-ass · 01-23-2015, 12:19 PM

I just got done with another TRS Morimoto Mini H1 retrofit into a S14 Zenki headlight yesterday. This time using the JDM S14 lights.
Heatguned the lights apart to reveal the insides.

And we have some problems...

Design of the JDM S14 headlights are a wee bit different than of the USDM ones..I was looking forward to just fitting them in and being done with them in few hours. NOP!

These two that's pointed at with the screw driver had to be gone. this took few hours on the first one, and just breezed through on the second one.

I was never good at trimming the shroud...oh wells.

Got to finish both of them in one sitting. over all with small distractions here and there, took 7 hours to finish.

I haven't put the clear covers on it yet. Will update when it goes on the car along with some cut off shots.

Bushido · 02-04-2015, 04:50 PM

future · 02-04-2015, 05:55 PM

Glad to see people car about lighting. Start playing on HIDPLANET and you will be amazed. My most current retro......obviously not a 240 but I have not owned one for like 3 years. This is my current DD as I got rid of my 2013 corolla to get something cooler

RX350, green passive demon eye and MCR shrouds. Headlights are using OEM Matsushita ballast and TRS XB35 5500k bulbs, car also has retrofitted fog lights with ES300 yellow fogs with a DDM 3000k HID kit. So nice to be able to see at night. The old beat lights with a H4 halogen bulb sucked!

20150117_163834 by malachilikescars, on Flickr

20150126_120456 by malachilikescars, on Flickr

20150126_120510 by malachilikescars, on Flickr

I put the amber back in the housings today, much better

20150204_154057 by malachilikescars, on Flickr

20150204_162629 by malachilikescars, on Flickr

OBEEWON · 02-05-2015, 07:08 AM

^^That is pretty amazing.

future · 02-05-2015, 10:33 AM

Thanks, when i get some time I'll post my old corolla, that'll be something new for you guys!

OBEEWON · 02-05-2015, 02:06 PM

i just drop hids in my JDM housings so people know I mean business when I tail them in the left lane.

future · 02-05-2015, 04:57 PM

PNP

smh

dsastr_clan · 02-09-2015, 12:15 PM

hello there, quick question about your Kia lighting conversions,,,, what did you do to the projector to make it glow and reflect that neon green when the headlights are off? did you just paint it or used a low voltage LED on the back?

Quote:

Originally Posted by future

PNP

smh

ezza · 02-11-2015, 05:03 PM

Pretty standard stuff but fitted my raybrigs, have hid's also.

Untitled by ezza_9000, on Flickr

Although the adjuster doesnt seem to be doing anything so currently they just blind everyone! anyone else have the adjust screws fuck up on pop up s13's?

05-18-2014, 06:16 PM	#573
Irresistible Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,994 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	What are you dudes using to reseal the lenses to the housings after you open headlights up? I keep putting off putting my clear lenses on because I don't know what to use to seal them. __________________ GLEAM//★☆Street Dancer☆★ IG: streetdncr // tumblr: steve-strtdncr

05-20-2014, 07:20 PM	#576
mad-ass Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 2,273 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	just an idea for the gap on each side, why don't you push it against the edge and have the inner portion be an additional light source for DRL or something? I want to see the back side of this thing! __________________

05-21-2014, 12:58 AM	#577
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,885 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	Curious about this heat sink.. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

05-21-2014, 04:28 AM	#578
mad-ass Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 2,273 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	yeah...holy crap those are HUGE! __________________

05-23-2014, 01:08 PM	#580
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,192 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Even if they did "fit" inside the housings the angle is all wrong. In order for the left-right to be correct there will need to be like a 4-5" gap between the outside LED projector lens and the inside of the kouki front lens and the inside most LED projector would have to be basically touching the inside of the kouki front lens... __________________ '98 240sx 5spd kouki 2jz t56 swap build

05-09-2014, 10:01 AM	#571
EJ8 944 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UT Age: 36 Posts: 558 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	^excellent work, everything you have posted on this page has been incredible.

05-11-2014, 02:12 PM	#572
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews

05-20-2014, 07:10 PM	#575
R33E8 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NJ Age: 34 Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Here's a little update on the MDX retrofit if anyone is still interested.. The projectors do fit in the housing easily. The heatshink is so large that it will require some material to be removed from the radiator support. We have a long way to go since we need to create a new housing to fit everything.. I'm not sure how I feel about the ~1/2" gaps on either side.. It will be shrouded but still..

05-23-2014, 09:37 AM	#579
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	i dont mean to rain on anyone's parade here but just in case you didnt notice, the size of those led headlights exceeds the size of the factory headlight assembly. just saying.

05-23-2014, 01:54 PM	#581
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	way to kill a man's dreams................... :-)

07-30-2014, 02:16 PM	#583
Mister.E Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 39 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (53) Feedback Score: 53 reviews	Does anyone know the bulb type for the fan switch on the S14 HVAC unit? i know i can use the Neo 3's in the other 3 spots but i cant find anything saying what type of bulb is used for the fan switch.

07-30-2014, 02:56 PM	#584
EJ8 944 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UT Age: 36 Posts: 558 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Neo3 works in that spot, if you can find one with a taller base, it helps, but I have a standard sized one in mine, lights up fine.

07-30-2014, 03:11 PM	#585
Mister.E Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 39 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (53) Feedback Score: 53 reviews	Kick ass, i will just buy those then. Thanks for the response.

07-30-2014, 05:46 PM	#586
status Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kirkland Posts: 105 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here's my little contribution to this awesome thread. Some stuff i've built for S13 guys lately. Silvia, 180sx, and 240 hatch.

07-31-2014, 10:18 AM	#587
JZ78 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: titusville,florida "321" Age: 15 Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks good mang __________________ 91 s13 hatch back in the game

08-13-2014, 11:06 PM	#588
nujabe Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: BAY AREA CA Posts: 890 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	For i got did these a few weeks ago. me and a friend learned how to do these together and made it a little project. was a pain in the ass highly time consuming lol but in all worth it. i also did the same little row up on the other light as well. the led blinkers are really bright. i think i need to dim them down a little more. IMG_8075 by Aallmighty, on Flickr IMG_8072 by Aallmighty, on Flickr __________________ Some black guy who lurks zilvia.

09-28-2014, 07:27 PM	#589
sil14zenki Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: i'm just livin Posts: 748 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	can't wait to finish these and install them __________________ @andymcfly

09-29-2014, 09:02 AM	#590
struka Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nashville.TN Posts: 259 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	what projectors are you using? __________________ Team Rowdy

09-29-2014, 10:47 AM	#591
sil14zenki Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: i'm just livin Posts: 748 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	tsx projectors, e46 shrouds, and morimoto hid kit __________________ @andymcfly

01-23-2015, 12:19 PM	#592
mad-ass Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 2,273 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I just got done with another TRS Morimoto Mini H1 retrofit into a S14 Zenki headlight yesterday. This time using the JDM S14 lights. Heatguned the lights apart to reveal the insides. And we have some problems... Design of the JDM S14 headlights are a wee bit different than of the USDM ones..I was looking forward to just fitting them in and being done with them in few hours. NOP! These two that's pointed at with the screw driver had to be gone. this took few hours on the first one, and just breezed through on the second one. I was never good at trimming the shroud...oh wells. Got to finish both of them in one sitting. over all with small distractions here and there, took 7 hours to finish. I haven't put the clear covers on it yet. Will update when it goes on the car along with some cut off shots. __________________

02-04-2015, 04:50 PM	#593
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	__________________

02-05-2015, 07:08 AM	#595
OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,053 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	^^That is pretty amazing. __________________

02-05-2015, 02:06 PM	#597
OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,053 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	i just drop hids in my JDM housings so people know I mean business when I tail them in the left lane. __________________

02-11-2015, 05:03 PM	#600
ezza Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Age: 37 Posts: 518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pretty standard stuff but fitted my raybrigs, have hid's also. Untitled by ezza_9000, on Flickr Although the adjuster doesnt seem to be doing anything so currently they just blind everyone! anyone else have the adjust screws fuck up on pop up s13's?