zmds18 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Anyone done a mod like this with our headlights? http://mysite.verizon.net/101propose/b/a00022.JPG Think its a good idea?How would we get out lights to just barely pop open like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60kmileTSI Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Anyone done a mod like this with our headlights? http://mysite.verizon.net/101propose/b/a00022.JPG Think its a good idea?How would we get out lights to just barely pop open like that? i want a set for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logikfive Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Dunno if I'd want to mess with the headlights, but it's been done. I've only seen one completed design and didn't like it.. But there is another with carbon fiber replacement buckets with recessed projectors (removing the popups entirely) that I have seen and liked. As far as projectors.. I've been messing with a spare fog light I have. I dunno if I'll ever actually complete it, but it's a spare light anyway so I don't care. http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/logikfive/1988%20Chrysler%20Conquest%20TSi/IMG_4002.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosengrant826 Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 justpaus has done the carbon fiber set back with two projectors and also has done his fogs. and dveneble i beleive had done a none pop up plexy glass cover a few years back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strang3majik Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 the only problem with ours, is the fact that it bends at the end, and isn't a flat headlight cover like most, so, they don't really look as good as, for instance, that supra. also...no offense, but, I kinda like the stock light better on that car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 v8starion is working on half height pop-ups, has almost one side done at least I did run a non-projector stationary, but only for a couple months, I didn't like how the cover came out. but I've got a setup in the works using 4 TSX projectors 2 for low beam, and 2 for high beam (cutoff shields removed), and non-flip up Test fitting in a friends car... http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10030/DSCF6245.jpg Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burton Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Making the headlight doors only open half way is the easy part- it's figuring out a smaller light to put in, and the fab work to get it mounted in there and aimed right that will be tricky. Overall, it wouldn't be too hard I don't think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8starion Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Making the headlight doors only open half way is the easy part- it's figuring out a smaller light to put in, and the fab work to get it mounted in there and aimed right that will be tricky. Overall, it wouldn't be too hard I don't think.I found it to be the other way around. Figuring out How much to take out of the throw on both the arms to get the opening size that I needed was the hardest part. Fabing the pieces to mount the headlights and tacking them into the bucket went smooth. Plus the headlights have fine adjustments themselves. The time I wasated was trying to make a piece that bolted in(A pile of scraps). I went with the Hella 90mm projectors based on cost. I wanted DOT light so I didnt give "The Man" one more thing to bust my chops about. The 90s were $50ea($200 total) The 60mms were $400 and change each. So they are a little bigger, but it didnt hurt my wallet as much. They are half the size as the stock housings. I had originally looked at small fogs like "katz" and some 1.5 tall Hella fogs But,after all the work I wanted somthing that would do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NudeLobster Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 I found it to be the other way around. Figuring out How much to take out of the throw on both the arms to get the opening size that I needed was the hardest part. Fabing the pieces to mount the headlights and tacking them into the bucket went smooth. Plus the headlights have fine adjustments themselves. The time I wasated was trying to make a piece that bolted in(A pile of scraps). I went with the Hella 90mm projectors based on cost. I wanted DOT light so I didnt give "The Man" one more thing to bust my chops about. The 90s were $50ea($200 total) The 60mms were $400 and change each. So they are a little bigger, but it didnt hurt my wallet as much. They are half the size as the stock housings. I had originally looked at small fogs like "katz" and some 1.5 tall Hella fogs But,after all the work I wanted somthing that would do the job. Pics? Id be interested on how they look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8starion Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Here is a link to and old thread with pics I will get some updated pics and post them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactownca Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Dunno if I'd want to mess with the headlights, but it's been done. I've only seen one completed design and didn't like it.. But there is another with carbon fiber replacement buckets with recessed projectors (removing the popups entirely) that I have seen and liked. As far as projectors.. I've been messing with a spare fog light I have. I dunno if I'll ever actually complete it, but it's a spare light anyway so I don't care. http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/logikfive/1988%20Chrysler%20Conquest%20TSi/IMG_4002.jpgHow did you manages to removed the fog lites lens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPaus_88TSi Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Heatgun or the use oven to get the old sealant plyable again, then remove the lenses. http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10162/IMG_3486.JPG Old pics.http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10162/IMG_5008.JPGhttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10162/IMG_4828.JPGhttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10162/Picture_025.jpgDon't mind the water spots on the lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logikfive Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 How did you manages to removed the fog lites lens? Throw em in the oven at 150* for like, 5 minutes! Gently pry the lens off with a screwdriver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strang3majik Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 not to threadjack...but, what do you reattach the lenses with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logikfive Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 not to threadjack...but, what do you reattach the lenses with? I like to use clear RTV, but keep in mind using this and you will never get the lenses apart again without breaking them. I'm sure someone else will chime in with something that will allow them to be removed in the future without too much headache. I only like to use clear RTV because chances are VERY high that I will never take apart the light I reconditioned again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPaus_88TSi Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Rubber butyl is what most OEM's go with. Nissan has it available for roughly $20, part number B6553-89915.http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=5577 Something readily available at most auto parts stores is 3M's window weld, which is replacement windshield sealant and is basically the same as the OEM sealants. It comes in a big roll for about $15. I've resealed about 5 pairs of headlights and still have a good bit left over. Be careful of some silicone types, as they outgas as they cure and can haze clear lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strang3majik Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Rubber butyl is what most OEM's go with. Nissan has it available for roughly $20, part number B6553-89915.http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=5577 Something readily available at most auto parts stores is 3M's window weld, which is replacement windshield sealant and is basically the same as the OEM sealants. It comes in a big roll for about $15. I've resealed about 5 pairs of headlights and still have a good bit left over. Be careful of some silicone types, as they outgas as they cure and can haze clear lenses. good to know...thanks. and, we got some of that windshield stuff leftover from my dads charger resto...hmm...never even crossed my mind actually...good idea...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NudeLobster Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) with the windshield weld, do you place it between the lense and light housing, compress, and let dry/heat or what? and is that nissan stuff you linked something that cures, and hardens? it looks almost like just a a tube of rubber but i can't tell. Is it like a tube or like a gel type deal? Do you just cure it with heat? Edited January 28, 2010 by NudeLobster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxQuest Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I think that if it can be done in a supra it can be done in a starquest. Here is a link http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7149371 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxQuest Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Once I'm back home from vacation i will get started on a projector conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilBoy Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I think that if it can be done in a supra it can be done in a starquest. Here is a link http://www.supraforu...d.php?p=7149371Yes it could only issue is ours needs to be a bit higher as the headlight lid is angled where the supras are flat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxQuest Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Yes it could only issue is ours needs to be a bit higher as the headlight lid is angled where the supras are flat True!... I would probably just focus on making the projector conversion and then try to mess around with making it lazy eyed.. IMO just having projector headlights would be a nice upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convette Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 I just picked up a set of GM sponcered Cadillac HID projectors... Going to make them work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmds18 Posted February 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Once I'm back home from vacation i will get started on a projector conversion. http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w239/johnboy9788/WIDELIT.jpg i really like how this photoshopped pic looks... and this is off topic but since its my thread oh well haha... anyone ever tried and pulling the bottom of our front bumpers out so it sits more flush like this? i think itd be sick and be very interested if someone has http://mistalee.fug-kiel.de/db/useruploads/caoz/Images/xrt_-_starion_05.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeluxQuest Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w239/johnboy9788/WIDELIT.jpg i really like how this photoshopped pic looks... and this is off topic but since its my thread oh well haha... anyone ever tried and pulling the bottom of our front bumpers out so it sits more flush like this? i think itd be sick and be very interested if someone has Dang! That looks awesome! Def. would like something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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