"Rally Style" headlamps - install in progress
#1
"Rally Style" headlamps - install in progress
So I've been intermittently working on the car for the last 2 weeks... Fixing exhaust leaks, oil leak from front left cooler, replacing oil drain line from gt35r, wrapped the manifold, installed Tweakit idler pulley, heat shielding, etc. etc.
As I've been working I kept thinking about how much I want some aftermarket headlamps so that I can reroute my intake to the front right corner and isolate it from engine bay heat. The downside is I'm a student now, so I have like $0 to spend on FD stuff .
One night I decided to clean out all the stacked up boxes in my garage.. and what do I find at the bottom of a box? Over $200 in Amazon gift cards! (I have been getting them from relatives for Christmas for the past few years).
SWEET! So I log onto Amazon in search of car parts, and what do I find? Some headlamps for less than $190!
http://www.amazon.com/93-97-MAZDA-RA...8446189&sr=8-1
They got here today and after some light trimming of the base, I have the front right mocked up. They look great and install is really quite easy. I just need to wire in the halo wiring and the front right will be done. Isolated intake here i come...
I am in no way affiliated with amazon or the company that sells those lamps, but at that price, I would HIGHLY recommend picking them up.
(ill see if I can find a camera to snap a couple pics)
As I've been working I kept thinking about how much I want some aftermarket headlamps so that I can reroute my intake to the front right corner and isolate it from engine bay heat. The downside is I'm a student now, so I have like $0 to spend on FD stuff .
One night I decided to clean out all the stacked up boxes in my garage.. and what do I find at the bottom of a box? Over $200 in Amazon gift cards! (I have been getting them from relatives for Christmas for the past few years).
SWEET! So I log onto Amazon in search of car parts, and what do I find? Some headlamps for less than $190!
http://www.amazon.com/93-97-MAZDA-RA...8446189&sr=8-1
They got here today and after some light trimming of the base, I have the front right mocked up. They look great and install is really quite easy. I just need to wire in the halo wiring and the front right will be done. Isolated intake here i come...
I am in no way affiliated with amazon or the company that sells those lamps, but at that price, I would HIGHLY recommend picking them up.
(ill see if I can find a camera to snap a couple pics)
#5
they sell that kit on ebay... for $50 less ($145 shipped)...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=380175990818
definitely not worth it though. i've seen these on an FD in person and they look horrible.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=380175990818
definitely not worth it though. i've seen these on an FD in person and they look horrible.
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#8
Not to mention... isolated CAI isn't going to make as much difference on a boosted/intercooled car as it would on an NA.
You're already compressing and therefore heating the air post filter and a heat exchanger is more efficient the greater the difference in temperature.
Not to say you shouldn't do this, but I would eat my hat if it made any real difference.
You're already compressing and therefore heating the air post filter and a heat exchanger is more efficient the greater the difference in temperature.
Not to say you shouldn't do this, but I would eat my hat if it made any real difference.
#9
As others have said. Those simply look cheap. Even if the piece was quality, the design is horrible for the lines of our car.
As mentioned.... a cold air intake isn't as relevant with a turbo car. If you want to decrease your intake temps, look into water injection. Howard Coleman has an EXCELLENT thread on this. I suggest you read it.
GL OP
As mentioned.... a cold air intake isn't as relevant with a turbo car. If you want to decrease your intake temps, look into water injection. Howard Coleman has an EXCELLENT thread on this. I suggest you read it.
GL OP
#11
I can't say anything that hasn't already been said, horrible headlights (search around the forum, there are other cars with these headlights), and water/meth injection will do much more for lowering intake temps than an enclosed air filter. And the best part about the AI kits, they're not much more than those headlights!
#12
Little known fact: "Rally" is often used interchangeably with "frog" in certain areas of the country. True statement.
Examples:
Yum. These "rally" legs taste like chicken.
Dude, that "rally" has an extra leg. Is there a waste site nearby?
Examples:
Yum. These "rally" legs taste like chicken.
Dude, that "rally" has an extra leg. Is there a waste site nearby?
#15
You forgot the most critical step of the installation process. I'll outline it for you to make your life easier....
Step 1: Purchase Rally style headlights from amazon: DONE
Step 2: Wait patiently for the ugliest headlights in history to arrive: DONE
And here is where I think you went wrong. See you installed the headlights onto your car..... You completely missed step 3....
Step 3: Throw Rally style headlights and packaging into the nearest dumpster. NOT DONE
Step 3 has not been complete, please read the instructions more carefully next time
I will provide a visual assistant for your convenience.
ahhhh after all that tough work treat yourself to a nice refreshing beer (assuming you are of legal drinking age)
Seriously though, if you're legally blind, you probably shouldn't be driving a sports car. You obviously can't see how ugly those headlights are.
Step 1: Purchase Rally style headlights from amazon: DONE
Step 2: Wait patiently for the ugliest headlights in history to arrive: DONE
And here is where I think you went wrong. See you installed the headlights onto your car..... You completely missed step 3....
Step 3: Throw Rally style headlights and packaging into the nearest dumpster. NOT DONE
Step 3 has not been complete, please read the instructions more carefully next time
I will provide a visual assistant for your convenience.
ahhhh after all that tough work treat yourself to a nice refreshing beer (assuming you are of legal drinking age)
Seriously though, if you're legally blind, you probably shouldn't be driving a sports car. You obviously can't see how ugly those headlights are.