Originally Posted by DNMakinson
(Post 1372182)
I think @Godless Commie did some sort of conversion as well, before the Mini's came out.
Here it is, for your viewing pleasure: https://www.miataturbo.net/build-thr...-thread-39060/ |
I bet xenon light output is at least twice as bright.
I also don't think anything with a solid cutoff line should be mounted in the popups. I completely replaced and reset my rubber stoppers and refreshed the ball joints on the linkage arm and I still wasn't able to completely eliminate the bounce. It looks like you're trying to fast-honk the high beams to oncoming traffic. No bueno. |
Originally Posted by DNMakinson
(Post 1372067)
I mostly see H1 Mini's in NB1 conversions. Tell me more about why and how you went with the FX-R.
Maybe start a separate thread?
Originally Posted by DNMakinson
(Post 1372182)
Well, I started this sometime back but it got little traction:
nb1-morimoto-hid-nb2-projectors Maybe we can revive it and get some input? @MetalMuffins, care to contribute? I think @Godless Commie did some sort of conversion as well, before the Mini's came out. |
Originally Posted by MetalMuffins
(Post 1372374)
I went with the FX-R's because I had installed them in my previous car, which was hit and written off. I was able to pull my previous retro for that apart and save the projectors. Then it was just the fun task of making them fit.
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Originally Posted by 18psi
(Post 1371920)
Dat title doe.....watch this thread get like 5 million hits in 2 days:laugh:
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Originally Posted by DNMakinson
(Post 1372397)
So, with a clean sheet, the Mini would be the preferred option?
I looked high and low and I unfortunately don't have any pictures of my build to show exactly how I installed the FX-R projectors. I'll draw up a few MS Paint masterpieces with an explanation as to how I did mine. I think it's the "easiest" way of fitting something like the FX-R or another OE projector into these lights. |
guys do you on the other side of the world have Phillips racing vision bulbs ? if so, get them. They do not look like shit (read. uber modern rice stuff on old car) and they shine like crazy. Trust me, I know how great lights work - they are not on the level of the new mercedes uGLE, but they works briliant. only downside is that they only last like 200hours or so.
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Ordered a set for my fiance's Jeep. She will be in butt fuck nowhere Nebraska for a year and I want her to be able to see the animals. Will report back when they arrive.
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I almost hit a baby antelope when I was there
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Any real-world idea as to whether these headlights suck?
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I'll let you know in a week or so. Morimoto is a decently well known brand. And my friend has the ebay version of them, and likes them.
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I'm familiar with Morimoto, but leery of aftermarket headlights in general.
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Me too, but anything is better than the 90's sealed beams.
If they are horrible I'll sell em and go with hella e-codes. |
They're better than my hella e-codes. No, not the FM e-codes.
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Originally Posted by aidandj
(Post 1373033)
but anything is better than the 90's sealed beams.
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Would rather have a pair of those.
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I ordered a set to compare to the whdz7 im currently running
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B019I0UBLU?vs=1 The morimoto is ugly as shit. It looks hideous in a miata. That being said, the beam pattern is a lot nicer than the reflector type whdz7 which tends to cast some hot spots. The high beams are good, but the whdz7 edges out slightly in intensity but again probably because of hot spots. If there's any interest, I can try to take photos , since I'm running one of each right now for comparison but I had difficulty finding a secluded non illuminated wall. Bottom line. Morimoto is more refined from the driver seat , but looks like shit aesthetically. They do have a glass lens which is superior to the whdz7's polycarbonate lenses. I may keep them in. But damn they are ugly. |
Pics would be awesome. I'm putting then in a jeep so they look better.
If you keep the morimotos hit me up about the whdz7, my truck needs lights. |
Originally Posted by aidandj
(Post 1373370)
Pics would be awesome. I'm putting then in a jeep so they look better.
If you keep the morimotos hit me up about the whdz7, my truck needs lights. Will snap some day shots tomorrow . Then night shots in evening. |
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