Cspence's Build Thread
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How much money are you guys spending on your projectors/bixenons?
I would LOVE to get rid of the annoying intrusion of the headlight motors. I'm really frustrated when it comes to my CAI because I have no room to put the MAF and filter in and still collect air behind the headlight motor. I'm going to have to put my CAI behind the radiator (now a HAI) due to manifold/turbo placement being up to high and too far forward.
I would LOVE to get rid of the annoying intrusion of the headlight motors. I'm really frustrated when it comes to my CAI because I have no room to put the MAF and filter in and still collect air behind the headlight motor. I'm going to have to put my CAI behind the radiator (now a HAI) due to manifold/turbo placement being up to high and too far forward.
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I have the same problem with my turbo placement, but I am working on a solution. I don't have a MAF, but it might work with one. Keep an eye out for a thread on my solution in the next couple weeks.
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You can pick up a nice complete set; bulbs / ballasts / projectors for like $200 if you shop around on ebay...So you going to take the plunge?!
Like you, I definitly have a HAI right now....my bay gets smokin hot after a good long run, as I'm sure everyone's does. Hoping that setting up this scoop solves that issue....
As for weight savings, probably just a few pounds...although for me, 0, since I didn't have the flip ups from the get go...
Like you, I definitly have a HAI right now....my bay gets smokin hot after a good long run, as I'm sure everyone's does. Hoping that setting up this scoop solves that issue....
As for weight savings, probably just a few pounds...although for me, 0, since I didn't have the flip ups from the get go...
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Cruisin the web, I came across this kid that does all sorts of headlight retrofits.....into any headlight housing! Doesn't help us get them into the turnsignal housing, but plenty of info and good ideas here for all those interested!!
HID Projector Headlight Retrofit for Subaru, Honda, BMW, Scion and More | LightWerkz.net
Here is an informative break down on the different types of projectors / lenses, etc
Various Projector Info + Output + Picture Gallery - High-Intensity
How to properly aim hid's
How To: Aiming Xenon Lights - High-Intensity
Looks like I did okay aiming mine according to his pics....for wingin it!
MINE:
DSC03447.jpg?t=1241838178
HIS:
HID Projector Headlight Retrofit for Subaru, Honda, BMW, Scion and More | LightWerkz.net
Here is an informative break down on the different types of projectors / lenses, etc
Various Projector Info + Output + Picture Gallery - High-Intensity
How to properly aim hid's
How To: Aiming Xenon Lights - High-Intensity
Looks like I did okay aiming mine according to his pics....for wingin it!
MINE:
DSC03447.jpg?t=1241838178
HIS:
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I was thinking yesterday that I'd look for the smallest housings I could slip the projector set up into. Small enough it could be refit into the turn signal opening. It would require some cutting of the opening but with the right housing it might look OK. Just have to find what cars have oem light housings that might be appropriate for trying this.
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Dawnmsn was the person I bought them from....They had stainless, aluminized, and plain mild steel in many various sizes, 2.25 / 2.5 / 3 / 3.5.....This seller sets up different lots and the lot I wanted b/c it had the bends I was looking for, happened to be just mild steel, 3" of coarse. I'll poke around and see what I can find for ya!
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Finally got all the other radiator covers formed up....yea i got a few extras. Here's some pictures to show how it looks.
DSC04173.jpg?t=1245449875
DSC04181.jpg?t=1245449902
DSC04194.jpg?t=1245449930
So which one do you guys think I should go with....I'm really not sure!
1) Logo, raw steel clear coated
2) Logo, scuffed steel and clear coated
3) Logo, painted...what color
4) Solid, raw steel clear coated
5) Solid, scuffed steel and clear coated
6) Solid, painted...what color
DSC04205.jpg?t=1245449955
The headlight scoop just got painted and is drying....I'll post pics tomorrow after it dries....
DSC04173.jpg?t=1245449875
DSC04181.jpg?t=1245449902
DSC04194.jpg?t=1245449930
So which one do you guys think I should go with....I'm really not sure!
1) Logo, raw steel clear coated
2) Logo, scuffed steel and clear coated
3) Logo, painted...what color
4) Solid, raw steel clear coated
5) Solid, scuffed steel and clear coated
6) Solid, painted...what color
DSC04205.jpg?t=1245449955
The headlight scoop just got painted and is drying....I'll post pics tomorrow after it dries....
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Finally got all the other radiator covers formed up....yea i got a few extras. Here's some pictures to show how it looks.
So which one do you guys think I should go with....I'm really not sure!
1) Logo, raw steel clear coated
2) Logo, scuffed steel and clear coated
3) Logo, painted...what color
4) Solid, raw steel clear coated
5) Solid, scuffed steel and clear coated
6) Solid, painted...what color
The headlight scoop just got painted and is drying....I'll post pics tomorrow after it dries....
So which one do you guys think I should go with....I'm really not sure!
1) Logo, raw steel clear coated
2) Logo, scuffed steel and clear coated
3) Logo, painted...what color
4) Solid, raw steel clear coated
5) Solid, scuffed steel and clear coated
6) Solid, painted...what color
The headlight scoop just got painted and is drying....I'll post pics tomorrow after it dries....
Well now that you have a few extras... you can put one of those in a box and ship one to my place. Those things are sweet.
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For anyone wishing to go this build route (the HIDs)... I have a retrofit "package" for sale.
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/t38040/
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/t38040/