Custom Retrofit Sleepy Eyes Part 2 56K no way
09-02-07 | 11:46 AM
#26
The most important thing with fiberglass is to use a good gel mold release and lay a nice and even layer of gel coat first. Of course the male part that you are taking the mold off of needs to be really good, and reduces the time you need to fix the mold later. The key with fiberglass is to not have voids in the lay up and to not have any air bubbles.
Very good work man. You should be proud for taking on a custom project like this. I have does a few myself and I know the amount of time that goes in to just researching it alone not to mention all the work.
Any tips for would-be fiberglass fabbers? My attempts have sucked.
Any tips for would-be fiberglass fabbers? My attempts have sucked.
09-02-07 | 12:15 PM
#28
I bought white LED's. Check out this thread;
https://www.rx7club.com/interior-exterior-audio-26/nice-way-brighten-up-your-front-bumper-parking-lights-620152/
https://www.rx7club.com/interior-exterior-audio-26/nice-way-brighten-up-your-front-bumper-parking-lights-620152/
09-02-07 | 12:53 PM
#31
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Looks like really nice work on the fiberglass mold. I've worked with that stuff before and know what a time suck it can be to finish shaping the mold.
I've got a couple of questions, as like many others, I've been looking into a setup like this:
1. Do you recall what the overall dimensions (mostly length I'm interested in) of the NSX projector units were? Chuck at the now-defunct RE said that he was looking into making a kit, but gave up because the readily available 90mm Hella modules supposedly were too long and caused clearance issues. When I looked at the dimensions listed on the Susquehanna Motorsports/Hella site however, those dimensions didn't seem like they would be large enough to cause problems.
2. When you state in your original thread that you converted the NSX HID projectors to D2S bulbs, what were the original units? I was under the impression that most OE units at that time were D2S bulbs.
3. It appears from the photos of the parts on the table that you have mounting brackets for the front. What did you use for the rear of the projector units, or did you have any?
Thanx for any help you can provide, and apologies for the Spanish Inquisition post
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I've got a couple of questions, as like many others, I've been looking into a setup like this:
1. Do you recall what the overall dimensions (mostly length I'm interested in) of the NSX projector units were? Chuck at the now-defunct RE said that he was looking into making a kit, but gave up because the readily available 90mm Hella modules supposedly were too long and caused clearance issues. When I looked at the dimensions listed on the Susquehanna Motorsports/Hella site however, those dimensions didn't seem like they would be large enough to cause problems.
2. When you state in your original thread that you converted the NSX HID projectors to D2S bulbs, what were the original units? I was under the impression that most OE units at that time were D2S bulbs.
3. It appears from the photos of the parts on the table that you have mounting brackets for the front. What did you use for the rear of the projector units, or did you have any?
Thanx for any help you can provide, and apologies for the Spanish Inquisition post
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09-02-07 | 12:59 PM
#32
i do like your lenses very much tho, clean. and the bezel looks like stock.....
if you were to reproduce this... i'll buy a set, my friend is looking for some upgrades when he comes back from iraq and me, his wife, and another friend are looking to chip in on something for his FD
09-02-07 | 03:19 PM
#33
Kento,
The length of the projector housing is definitely the biggest constraint because the light connector connects in the back too, and the whole assembly needs to rotate up and down. That is why I haven't been able to hook up the High Beams yet. I'll get you some measurements of the projectors either tonight or tomorrow. It is roughly 5" long for the low beam and 6.5" long for the high beam.
As far as the NSX bulbs, they are factory D2S.
As far as the rear mounting bracket, it isn't something that I am very proud of right now. It is connected with a bracket right in the middle of the projector to the top of the headlight housing.
The length of the projector housing is definitely the biggest constraint because the light connector connects in the back too, and the whole assembly needs to rotate up and down. That is why I haven't been able to hook up the High Beams yet. I'll get you some measurements of the projectors either tonight or tomorrow. It is roughly 5" long for the low beam and 6.5" long for the high beam.
As far as the NSX bulbs, they are factory D2S.
As far as the rear mounting bracket, it isn't something that I am very proud of right now. It is connected with a bracket right in the middle of the projector to the top of the headlight housing.
Looks like really nice work on the fiberglass mold. I've worked with that stuff before and know what a time suck it can be to finish shaping the mold.
I've got a couple of questions, as like many others, I've been looking into a setup like this:
1. Do you recall what the overall dimensions (mostly length I'm interested in) of the NSX projector units were? Chuck at the now-defunct RE said that he was looking into making a kit, but gave up because the readily available 90mm Hella modules supposedly were too long and caused clearance issues. When I looked at the dimensions listed on the Susquehanna Motorsports/Hella site however, those dimensions didn't seem like they would be large enough to cause problems.
2. When you state in your original thread that you converted the NSX HID projectors to D2S bulbs, what were the original units? I was under the impression that most OE units at that time were D2S bulbs.
3. It appears from the photos of the parts on the table that you have mounting brackets for the front. What did you use for the rear of the projector units, or did you have any?
Thanx for any help you can provide, and apologies for the Spanish Inquisition post.
I've got a couple of questions, as like many others, I've been looking into a setup like this:
1. Do you recall what the overall dimensions (mostly length I'm interested in) of the NSX projector units were? Chuck at the now-defunct RE said that he was looking into making a kit, but gave up because the readily available 90mm Hella modules supposedly were too long and caused clearance issues. When I looked at the dimensions listed on the Susquehanna Motorsports/Hella site however, those dimensions didn't seem like they would be large enough to cause problems.
2. When you state in your original thread that you converted the NSX HID projectors to D2S bulbs, what were the original units? I was under the impression that most OE units at that time were D2S bulbs.
3. It appears from the photos of the parts on the table that you have mounting brackets for the front. What did you use for the rear of the projector units, or did you have any?
Thanx for any help you can provide, and apologies for the Spanish Inquisition post
.
09-02-07 | 06:21 PM
#35
I clicked this link expecting to see something like "Oh look, someone invented a 10 year old headlight kit 
"
But actually, that looks way better than the other kids offered
I have first dibs if you ever make a complete kit!
"But actually, that looks way better than the other kids offered
I have first dibs if you ever make a complete kit!
09-03-07 | 02:51 PM
#40
09-03-07 | 10:34 PM
#41
IR Performance? Have a look at my neglected, formerly ghetto rigged car which will probably still be in Ihor's driveway by then. These guys have basically redone EVERYTHING under my hood. 
bastard former owners.
09-08-07 | 10:03 PM
#43
https://www.rx7club.com/lounge-192/venting-my-life-my-car-shipping-dilema-686537/
