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twofortyrida1388 · 07-10-2007, 02:33 AM

I want to see if anyone has a silvia front end with the bricks. I want to see what they look like at night with low beam and high beam. If I like it I will get some. There is a local dude who will sell me the whole front end conversion for 600. Thanks

articdragon192 · 07-10-2007, 02:45 AM

The lighting from it is crappy, I'll tell you that much,

EDacIouSX · 07-10-2007, 02:53 AM

shines on the wrong side of the road. Where is wilmington? I'd say just go to a meet and check some out but no idea where wilmington is

**ThatGuy** · 07-10-2007, 04:13 AM

I have them. They Suck. Ascetically they look better then the "Spider Eyes" of the projector housings, but the lighting is really bad. Brighter bulbs won't help either, they are still aimed wrong and the reflector housing isn't the best. You'll just have more light where you don't need it.

yokotas13 · 07-10-2007, 06:21 AM

i put HIDS in mine, and it wasnt bad, horrible distibution, but brighter

civilized_drifter · 07-10-2007, 07:11 AM

i didnt like the lighting on them when i had them, they shine to low on shine on the wrong side of the road

240trainee · 07-10-2007, 08:34 AM

Yea, lighting sucks

Thats my debate

see well with retrofitted HID projectors in double projector headlights and be ugly

or look cool during the day and not see shit at night with bricks.

NismoSilvia270R · 07-10-2007, 09:10 AM

i remember reading a threads on opening the lights up and rearranging reflectors and junk. (doesnt change glass-pattern unless you go all-clear)

options

1.leave alone. points UP and LEFT.

2.flip driverside-reflector upsidedown. points beam DOWN and to CENTERline of car.

3. swap driverside-reflector with passengerside-reflector. points beam UP and CENTER.

4. swap the driverside-reflector to the passengerside-housing, then flip it upside down inside the passengerside-housing. this should point the beam DOWN to the RIGHT

Ive only read of options 1 and 2 being done. 3 and 4 are theoretical.

also, the "beam" isnt very distinct, so the word "beam" refers to the GENERAL direction of light.

anyone wanna try 3 or 4? I only suggest these out of theory i have no idea of the physical/mechanical feasibility

Brian · 07-10-2007, 10:18 AM

Oh My God Are You Crazy

The Beam Pattern Will Be All Wrong And You Will Bling People And Never Be Able To See

F Word

SimpleSexy180 · 07-10-2007, 11:59 AM

bricks > projectors

OWN.

*!Zar!* · 07-10-2007, 12:12 PM

Retro projectors > bricks.

axiomatik · 07-10-2007, 12:14 PM

I've got a set of bricks sitting in my basement waiting for the rest of the conversion. I expect the lighting will be utter crap, but I almost never drive my car at night, so I'm not too worried. (literally, my headlights haven't been on in months). the projectors just look like crap.

TheSquidd · 07-10-2007, 12:19 PM

Projectors have shitty light output too.

BRICKS > PROJECTORS

240trainee · 07-10-2007, 12:24 PM

Bricks are fucking beautiful, thats what makes the decision so hard, hahahahha.

My car will be street driven alot, and at night at times.

The only way to go with projectors is to retrofit HID's. Only reason to run with teh ugliness, lol.

twofortyrida1388 · 07-10-2007, 12:41 PM

Thanks alot. I will prolly just take the sealed beams out a retrofit some Audi A6 projectors I found at a junkyard. Lots of great info thanks a lot.

chmercer · 07-10-2007, 12:41 PM

put hids and clear lenses and show those f350 rear view mirrors whats up

its time for vengance

twofortyrida1388 · 07-10-2007, 12:45 PM

Or maybe go supermade. This thing is frickin SEX.

http://www.kgsengineering.com/vizage...0c96c18007e52c

twofortyrida1388 · 07-10-2007, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chmercer

put hids and clear lenses and show those f350 rear view mirrors whats up

its time for vengance

Yeah I know right!!

HAHAHA LOL!

twofortyrida1388 · 07-10-2007, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EDacIouSX

shines on the wrong side of the road. Where is wilmington? I'd say just go to a meet and check some out but no idea where wilmington is

NC. The end of the road for I-40. It turns into college road with in turn goes all the way to carolina beach. I know what your thinking

supad0rk · 07-10-2007, 12:58 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aui8l-HTvF0

Bricks with HIDS, I forgot the they are though. Lighting isn't all too bad. I just have to deal with some death beaths that shine at the ground, at the driver in front of me, or something like that.

EDacIouSX · 07-10-2007, 01:11 PM

lol... well my friend has bricks in his s13 and it sure does shine on the wrong side. only thing is, light dispersement looked fine. i mean, it's not S2k HID or something but...

ixfxi · 07-10-2007, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supad0rk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aui8l-HTvF0

Bricks with HIDS, I forgot the they are though. Lighting isn't all too bad. I just have to deal with some death beaths that shine at the ground, at the driver in front of me, or something like that.

thats a nice flashlight you have in front of your car, really impressive. /sarcasm

you guys are such tools, talking about which one is better.. brick RHD headlamp or projector RHD headlamp.

its like comparing whos asshole your going to eat in jail, but with jelly or syrup.

serious, you guys need to wisen up. using a RHD light in a LHD country is stupid. either do a conversion on the projectors or DONT use these piece of shit lights.

btw, you cant fucking FLIP the reflectors, idiot. the optics are handled through the fresnel markings in the glass, not the metal reflector inside the headlamp.

jeez.. its like a sea of stupidity sometimes....

CKAMC · 07-10-2007, 01:30 PM

I cant stand any S13 lighting... even popups. Always seem to be crappy. S2k HID yeah now that I love... I can see everything so easy, not a single problem at all.

Another reason why S14 lighting is best?

TheSquidd · 07-10-2007, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CKAMC

I cant stand any S13 lighting... even popups. Always seem to be crappy. S2k HID yeah now that I love... I can see everything so easy, not a single problem at all.

Another reason why S14 lighting is best?

It's newer? More modern technology?

S13's are ancient.

Either way you're going to have shitty lighting, LHD RHD Silvia BRICK PROJECTOR anything, they're all crappy. So do what you want.

RPS13FREAK · 07-10-2007, 03:03 PM

My other car used to have the S13 Dual Halogen Headlamps.

The lighting sucked with a stock light bulb or even a sylvannia bulb it seemed like the right side was brighter than the leftside and even through you try to aim it, it was still crappy.

Then I added a HID Kit on it. It was a lot better because it would light up the reflectors on signs and on the road, but there was no focused beam of light it was all distributed over the place and the glare with the HID's were blinding, lol.

chmercer · 07-10-2007, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixfxi

talking

make sure to use jdm s13 brick headlights. with 10k dropin hids, and put strobes in the corners.

because

it looks

cool

sr240dett3 · 07-10-2007, 05:40 PM

I have the bricks (halogen) and yea the lighting sucks..
I have PIAA Super White's, and the Ion Yellow for my fogs..
The fog lights are way brighter then the normal lights.
So i pretty much always have my fog lights on.

I just got a set of dual projectors, i am going to retrofit some HID's projectors into it
And then get the Clear housings. that will pretty much solve my problem.

**ThatGuy** · 07-10-2007, 05:45 PM

They are NOT fog lights. They are supplemental high beams. When your high beams are on, the inside lights should be on as well. Not fog lights.

sr240dett3 · 07-10-2007, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

They are NOT fog lights. They are supplemental high beams. When your high beams are on, the inside lights should be on as well. Not fog lights.

Alright cool...

then i got some bright ass Yellow high beams !!!

ixfxi · 07-10-2007, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CKAMC

I cant stand any S13 lighting... even popups. Always seem to be crappy. S2k HID yeah now that I love... I can see everything so easy, not a single problem at all.

Another reason why S14 lighting is best?

My s13 never had a problem putting a blanket of REAL light onto the road.

But then again, I actually spent time and money on my setup, unlike most of you broke bastards. ;-)

ps: A pair of Cibie H4 headlamps with good quality bulbs is MORE than what most people need. HID isnt really a necessity.

07-10-2007, 02:33 AM	#1
twofortyrida1388 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wilmywood, NC Age: 32 Posts: 612 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Brick Style S13 VIDS? I want to see if anyone has a silvia front end with the bricks. I want to see what they look like at night with low beam and high beam. If I like it I will get some. There is a local dude who will sell me the whole front end conversion for 600. Thanks __________________ Boost Coming soon...

07-10-2007, 02:45 AM	#2
articdragon192 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West covina/ Irvine Age: 35 Posts: 6,789 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	The lighting from it is crappy, I'll tell you that much, __________________ Need help? Click here Still stumped? Try this Can't find what you're looking for? Here you go.

07-10-2007, 04:13 AM	#4
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 41 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have them. They Suck. Ascetically they look better then the "Spider Eyes" of the projector housings, but the lighting is really bad. Brighter bulbs won't help either, they are still aimed wrong and the reflector housing isn't the best. You'll just have more light where you don't need it. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

07-10-2007, 06:21 AM	#5
yokotas13 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milford, CT Age: 36 Posts: 10,519 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: yokotas13 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	i put HIDS in mine, and it wasnt bad, horrible distibution, but brighter __________________ 2015 Subaru Outback Overlander - Wagonofdoom

07-10-2007, 08:34 AM	#7
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 34 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yea, lighting sucks Thats my debate see well with retrofitted HID projectors in double projector headlights and be ugly or look cool during the day and not see shit at night with bricks. __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

07-10-2007, 02:53 AM	#3
EDacIouSX Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 35 Posts: 4,527 Trader Rating: (53) Rides Gallery: EDacIouSX Feedback Score: 53 reviews	shines on the wrong side of the road. Where is wilmington? I'd say just go to a meet and check some out but no idea where wilmington is

07-10-2007, 07:11 AM	#6
civilized_drifter Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: spring hill, TN Age: 32 Posts: 584 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i didnt like the lighting on them when i had them, they shine to low on shine on the wrong side of the road

07-10-2007, 09:10 AM	#8
NismoSilvia270R Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Clarksville Age: 35 Posts: 509 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i remember reading a threads on opening the lights up and rearranging reflectors and junk. (doesnt change glass-pattern unless you go all-clear) options 1.leave alone. points UP and LEFT. 2.flip driverside-reflector upsidedown. points beam DOWN and to CENTERline of car. 3. swap driverside-reflector with passengerside-reflector. points beam UP and CENTER. 4. swap the driverside-reflector to the passengerside-housing, then flip it upside down inside the passengerside-housing. this should point the beam DOWN to the RIGHT Ive only read of options 1 and 2 being done. 3 and 4 are theoretical. also, the "beam" isnt very distinct, so the word "beam" refers to the GENERAL direction of light. anyone wanna try 3 or 4? I only suggest these out of theory i have no idea of the physical/mechanical feasibility

07-10-2007, 10:18 AM	#9
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Oh My God Are You Crazy The Beam Pattern Will Be All Wrong And You Will Bling People And Never Be Able To See F Word __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

07-10-2007, 11:59 AM	#10
SimpleSexy180 Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cal Posts: 4,750 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: SimpleSexy180 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	bricks > projectors OWN.

07-10-2007, 12:12 PM	#11
!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Retro projectors > bricks. __________________

07-10-2007, 12:14 PM	#12
axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,697 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've got a set of bricks sitting in my basement waiting for the rest of the conversion. I expect the lighting will be utter crap, but I almost never drive my car at night, so I'm not too worried. (literally, my headlights haven't been on in months). the projectors just look like crap. __________________

07-10-2007, 12:19 PM	#13
TheSquidd Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Where dirt goes to die. Posts: 3,165 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: TheSquidd Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Projectors have shitty light output too. BRICKS > PROJECTORS __________________ www.squidd.org www.violent-running.org

07-10-2007, 12:24 PM	#14
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 34 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Bricks are fucking beautiful, thats what makes the decision so hard, hahahahha. My car will be street driven alot, and at night at times. The only way to go with projectors is to retrofit HID's. Only reason to run with teh ugliness, lol. __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

07-10-2007, 12:41 PM	#15
twofortyrida1388 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wilmywood, NC Age: 32 Posts: 612 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks alot. I will prolly just take the sealed beams out a retrofit some Audi A6 projectors I found at a junkyard. Lots of great info thanks a lot. __________________ Boost Coming soon...

07-10-2007, 12:41 PM	#16
chmercer BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: texas! Age: 35 Posts: 3,288 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	put hids and clear lenses and show those f350 rear view mirrors whats up its time for vengance

07-10-2007, 12:45 PM	#17
twofortyrida1388 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wilmywood, NC Age: 32 Posts: 612 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Or maybe go supermade. This thing is frickin SEX. http://www.kgsengineering.com/vizage...0c96c18007e52c __________________ Boost Coming soon...

07-10-2007, 12:58 PM	#20
supad0rk Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saaaan Hoooo, CA Posts: 284 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aui8l-HTvF0 Bricks with HIDS, I forgot the they are though. Lighting isn't all too bad. I just have to deal with some death beaths that shine at the ground, at the driver in front of me, or something like that.

07-10-2007, 01:11 PM	#21
EDacIouSX Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 35 Posts: 4,527 Trader Rating: (53) Rides Gallery: EDacIouSX Feedback Score: 53 reviews	lol... well my friend has bricks in his s13 and it sure does shine on the wrong side. only thing is, light dispersement looked fine. i mean, it's not S2k HID or something but...

07-10-2007, 01:30 PM	#23
CKAMC Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Desert Age: 34 Posts: 4,804 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I cant stand any S13 lighting... even popups. Always seem to be crappy. S2k HID yeah now that I love... I can see everything so easy, not a single problem at all. Another reason why S14 lighting is best? __________________

07-10-2007, 03:03 PM	#25
RPS13FREAK Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Covina, CA Posts: 495 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	My other car used to have the S13 Dual Halogen Headlamps. The lighting sucked with a stock light bulb or even a sylvannia bulb it seemed like the right side was brighter than the leftside and even through you try to aim it, it was still crappy. Then I added a HID Kit on it. It was a lot better because it would light up the reflectors on signs and on the road, but there was no focused beam of light it was all distributed over the place and the glare with the HID's were blinding, lol. __________________ SHIFT_zilvia

07-10-2007, 05:40 PM	#27
sr240dett3 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Camp Hill, PA Age: 35 Posts: 141 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have the bricks (halogen) and yea the lighting sucks.. I have PIAA Super White's, and the Ion Yellow for my fogs.. The fog lights are way brighter then the normal lights. So i pretty much always have my fog lights on. I just got a set of dual projectors, i am going to retrofit some HID's projectors into it And then get the Clear housings. that will pretty much solve my problem. __________________ S13 - RB25

07-10-2007, 05:45 PM	#28
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 41 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They are NOT fog lights. They are supplemental high beams. When your high beams are on, the inside lights should be on as well. Not fog lights. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

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