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Old 01-17-04 | 11:10 AM
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Help! I have a question about headlight conversion

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Old 01-17-04 | 11:43 AM
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You would certainly have to modify the upper lens part since the openings would be different between models for sure.
Old 01-17-04 | 02:19 PM
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this is true but do you think the rest would fit?
Old 01-17-04 | 02:32 PM
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Sure, I made mine from scratch, anything would fit if you are handy enough to fab some of the brackets a bit.

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Old 01-17-04 | 02:32 PM
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What do they cost? If it's too much it might be a lot cheaper to just make them from scratch the way I did.

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I read all about yout conversion since you first started it and I have to say it really looks good, but I dont have all the means to custom fabricate things in my garage. I could if I had all the tools but I'm limited. I also think that it cost you more by the time you finished then it would be to buy these out right they are 435.00 and figure a little for some minor fabrication, here is a link check them out let me know what you think http://www.rspeed.net/miata/item.asp...5&prod=601-050
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CP Racing has an FC headlight kit in development right now,and I am installing one on my car as soon as they are finished. The ones we were working on for FBs there came out looking fantastic.
Old 01-17-04 | 08:10 PM
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you have to fabricate stuff like that your self.a guy i know just made some for his 1st gen

Old 01-18-04 | 03:52 AM
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Originally posted by trueimport
I read all about yout conversion since you first started it and I have to say it really looks good, but I dont have all the means to custom fabricate things in my garage. I could if I had all the tools but I'm limited. I also think that it cost you more by the time you finished then it would be to buy these out right they are 435.00 and figure a little for some minor fabrication, here is a link check them out let me know what you think http://www.rspeed.net/miata/item.asp...5&prod=601-050
That price is not too bad compared to what some charge for that type of light setup.
Old 01-18-04 | 05:56 PM
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JonEQuest.... You put a lot of time into your lights dint you? All I want is a headlight kit that would replace the stock popups not having to mold anything into my bumper like the RE kit like your. (even thought both are geart kits) I would go with the East bear but I cant stand the way the lights stick up past the hood line like frog eyes!!!
Old 01-19-04 | 01:57 AM
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Originally posted by trueimport
JonEQuest.... You put a lot of time into your lights dint you? All I want is a headlight kit that would replace the stock popups not having to mold anything into my bumper like the RE kit like your. (even thought both are geart kits) I would go with the East bear but I cant stand the way the lights stick up past the hood line like frog eyes!!!
I agree about the frog eyes thing, for the money the kit you describe seems like a good deal and would be a whole lot easier than my way. I actually decided at the last minute to make mine when I got my Corksport bumper. I Think the East Bear kit is done like that to try to not lose the lights behind the FTP area of the bumper but it sucks IMO. I say buy the kit you showed and reangle the lights if you have to.

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Old 01-19-04 | 03:19 PM
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I emailed that CP Racing and they sadi that they are in the middle of making a kit like the one I showed and it should be out by the end of next month but they are saying that its going to be 700.00
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I emailed that CP Racing and they sadi that they are in the middle of making a kit like the one I showed and it should be out by the end of next month but they are saying that its going to be 700.00
Old 01-19-04 | 05:23 PM
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Jesus, I should make my own kit a little cheaper and make some money. If only I had more spare time.
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