View Full Version : H.i.d's in s13 cdrl's?
turbo_dreams
04-23-2009, 05:59 PM
I was reading the h.i.d thread and how good cutoff can be achieved and i saw ixfxi's posts and saw that he owned clearcorners.com, and so i thought i'd p.m about a question i had about canadian daytime running lights. Being that pdm-racing sells a set for $150, i'd like to know if putting h.i.d's in these may melt the housing/lens. I know Mike sells them w/ l.e.d's integrated, however i'm pretty sure they're out of my price range, anyways here's the p.m between him and i,
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Re: Cdrl's
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Originally Posted by turbo_dreams
Sup mike, i had a quick question...i'm in the market for cdrl's for my s13, and i was wondering if you ever tried putting h.i.d's in them and what the end result was. I'd love to get your l.e.d cdrl's however it's really hard to afford, any input would greatly be appretiated, thanks.
make a post on the forum and see what others say. i'll chime in
So here's your thread mike.
2iv0 sx
04-23-2009, 06:03 PM
make a post on the forum and see what others say. i'll chime in
LOL
Overkill.
No dude. Just buy his $500 DRL's.
That shit is crazy. Must have at least $20 worth of materials in those.
Total steal if you ask me.
blueshark123
04-23-2009, 06:24 PM
why is he banned from the marketplace?? sorry to be offtopic
ThatGuy
04-23-2009, 06:29 PM
He's not banned, that's why it's funny.
Thread Starter:
You don't want to put HIDs in CDRLs for a couple reasons.
#1. They are plastic, not glass. You will melt them the first time you turn your High Intensity Fail on.
#2. The lenses are not designed for HID, even if they weren't plastic. So your High Intensity Failure would glare all over the place.
#3. Failure Failure Fail Fail Fail
#4. I think you need to do some more research, so you figure out the difference between a Daytime Running Light, and a Fog or Driving Light.
blueshark123
04-23-2009, 06:43 PM
oh ok thanks for clearing that cause i was going to say if he was banned wouldnt it be brown lol
ManoNegra
04-23-2009, 06:56 PM
No dude. Just buy his $500 DRL's.
That shit is crazy. Must have at least $20 worth of materials in those.
Total steal if you ask me.
not a dig at you personally JVD
but I'd like to comment on this
we sell parts to the aerospace industry
that have $20-30 worth of material for
quite a lot of money
details/planning/design/prototyping/tooling can add up pretty quickly
a part's worth isn't just the material is made from is all I'm saying
I can't afford Mikes work either but if I had that money I would
lbsam
04-23-2009, 07:16 PM
I would just save up and get Mike's L.E.D.'s his shit is legit.. worth every penny.
S13Boosts
04-23-2009, 07:18 PM
lol banned haha
TanaMU
04-23-2009, 07:34 PM
the thing you need to keep in mind, is that HIDs in the DTRL housings will look every bit as shitty as when people put HIDs in the stock 240 housings. And the reason is the same. I will say it once, and hopefully all will understand.
THE HOUSINGS ARE NOT PROJECTOR HOUSINGS, THUS THEY WILL NOT FOCUS THE BEAMS, THUS THE LIGHT WILL GO EVERYWHERE, WHICH WILL BLIND PEOPLE, GET YOU PULLED OVER, AND CAUSE PEOPLE TO PUT SUGAR IN YOUR GAS TANK.
hopefully we understand eachother.
ThatGuy
04-23-2009, 07:38 PM
Thanks for reinforcing what I stated in the 5th post.
soreballz
04-23-2009, 07:40 PM
What a wonderful idea for a thread. lol
But yeah, +1 to everything Barry said.
94_240sx
04-23-2009, 07:56 PM
Mike.....
I remember that guy. I haven't seen him forever in any forums. He liked Oneline 180sx very much and has some mad skills sets. I wonder if he still owns gold s13 zenki. It was very clean. I wanted to get clear s13 coupe tails, but unfortunately they discontinused them. Anyway, his stuff is GOOD. You gotta pay to play...
ThatGuy
04-23-2009, 07:59 PM
Mike is still here, he still has his 240. Though it's going under some serious re-working.
projectRDM
04-23-2009, 09:23 PM
No dude. Just buy his $500 DRL's.
That shit is crazy. Must have at least $20 worth of materials in those.
Total steal if you ask me.
There's always a shit talker. Go buy $20 in parts. Build you own. Sell them. I mean hell, you're saying it's as simple as $20 in parts, why aren't you making a killing? Is it because of a thing called research? How about knowledge, or experience?
Anyone can throw LEDs into a light for $20. Anyone. Even some of these worthless fucktards on this forum. Will it perform correctly? No. Will it look good? No. Will it be anything other than goofball jamming LEDs inside a plastic light housing with a screwdriver? No. So why make a post condemning an expert who builds quality, functional lighting? Jealously maybe?
There's always a shit talker. Go buy $20 in parts. Build you own. Sell them. I mean hell, you're saying it's as simple as $20 in parts, why aren't you making a killing? Is it because of a thing called research? How about knowledge, or experience?
Anyone can throw LEDs into a light for $20. Anyone. Even some of these worthless fucktards on this forum. Will it perform correctly? No. Will it look good? No. Will it be anything other than goofball jamming LEDs inside a plastic light housing with a screwdriver? No. So why make a post condemning an expert who builds quality, functional lighting? Jealously maybe?
It's $500...
These are 240sx owners. The guy is talking about putting fucking HIDs in DRL housings. I mean jesus. It was a joke.
Yes, I'm sure tons of R&D went into creating a circuit board with rows of LEDs on it. I don't deny that it's quality shit. It's just overpriced... especially for 240 owners.
He doesn't just sell 240 shit tho... so it makes sense. I can see someone with an NSX or G or something buying his shit.
I only posted because everyone knows Mike was gonna come in here and tear this guy a new asshole and post a million pictures of lights shining on walls and shit.
ixfxi
04-23-2009, 10:38 PM
1) I have no interest in posting pics of my products in this thread. I told the OP to make this thread so that I dont have to answer 1,000,000 PMs about the same shit. Honestly, its much more reassuring knowing that you guys are smart enough to answer the question which I have already answered in other threads. Its a simple concept, I am glad (most of) you guys understand it: dont install HID unless it was designed to come with HID, period.
2) Sure, its 20 dollars worth of materials.. 40 dollars worth of materials, 200 dollars worth of materials.. whatever. I dont care how much it costs in materials. Even if it costed me 5 dollars in materials, I'de still charge an arm and a leg because thats what it takes to run a business, stay in business, and profit. I am not here to operate a business on 1% profit margin - fuck you. Any businessman who operates with such slim profits should go be a fucking garbage man and get PAID. I, like many other human beings consider myself a working professional. I am not some dude named Hung going to UCLA working out of a dorm throwing things into my roomate's kitchen oven.
3) I dont sell product to 240SX owners. If you see products for the 240SX, you can thank me and a very select amount of other 240 owners who have helped pave the way for such products. If I was to sell solely to 240 owners, my business would have been closed the minute it opened. Two weeks ago I released lights for the new R35 GTR, fantastic. It only took me ~12 months to build, and dont ask how much time.
And yes, I still own my 240.. and no, it wasnt a chuki.. it's actually a 1990 which had the front end upgraded.. then had the rear end upgraded, and now had the entire chassis upgraded. Its no longer a zenki or a chuki, its a kouki.
Im surprised people still havent realized that old_s13 = ixfxi.... dont worry, I will make a new account under new_s13 once my car is done. :-)
cdlong
04-23-2009, 10:42 PM
Anyone can throw LEDs into a light for $20. Anyone. Even some of these worthless fucktards on this forum. Will it perform correctly? No. Will it look good? No. Will it be anything other than goofball jamming LEDs inside a plastic light housing with a screwdriver? No. So why make a post condemning an expert who builds quality, functional lighting? Jealously maybe?
to be clear, not all of us on this board are cheap hackjobs. i could probably build an LED light that functions properly and looks good for $20. would i sell it for $20? no. $500? not that either, but it his right to do so. if you don't want to spend $500, don't. just quit your bitching (not you Russ, in general)
turbo_dreams
04-23-2009, 11:37 PM
It's $500...
These are 240sx owners. The guy is talking about putting fucking HIDs in DRL housings. I mean jesus. It was a joke.
Yes, I'm sure tons of R&D went into creating a circuit board with rows of LEDs on it. I don't deny that it's quality shit. It's just overpriced... especially for 240 owners.
He doesn't just sell 240 shit tho... so it makes sense. I can see someone with an NSX or G or something buying his shit.
I only posted because everyone knows Mike was gonna come in here and tear this guy a new asshole and post a million pictures of lights shining on walls and shit.
Relax on the hostility e-thug. I'm sure you like speaking of ripping assholes, but i for one rather you keep your fantasies private.
Mike, thanks for the input, hope this thread helps other clueless kids like me from ruining a set of dtrl's, Hope to buy a set from you when the time comes, gl w/ the buisness.
bruceguy
04-24-2009, 01:28 AM
this is getting out of hand
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo358/gallardoman/yo-dawg.jpg
light is a light, move the fuck on....:dead:
zenki.life
04-24-2009, 02:59 AM
^^ god i hate him
Matej
04-24-2009, 03:37 AM
You should do it.
94_240sx
04-24-2009, 07:57 AM
1) I have no interest in posting pics of my products in this thread. I told the OP to make this thread so that I dont have to answer 1,000,000 PMs about the same shit. Honestly, its much more reassuring knowing that you guys are smart enough to answer the question which I have already answered in other threads. Its a simple concept, I am glad (most of) you guys understand it: dont install HID unless it was designed to come with HID, period.
2) Sure, its 20 dollars worth of materials.. 40 dollars worth of materials, 200 dollars worth of materials.. whatever. I dont care how much it costs in materials. Even if it costed me 5 dollars in materials, I'de still charge an arm and a leg because thats what it takes to run a business, stay in business, and profit. I am not here to operate a business on 1% profit margin - fuck you. Any businessman who operates with such slim profits should go be a fucking garbage man and get PAID. I, like many other human beings consider myself a working professional. I am not some dude named Hung going to UCLA working out of a dorm throwing things into my roomate's kitchen oven.
3) I dont sell product to 240SX owners. If you see products for the 240SX, you can thank me and a very select amount of other 240 owners who have helped pave the way for such products. If I was to sell solely to 240 owners, my business would have been closed the minute it opened. Two weeks ago I released lights for the new R35 GTR, fantastic. It only took me ~12 months to build, and dont ask how much time.
And yes, I still own my 240.. and no, it wasnt a chuki.. it's actually a 1990 which had the front end upgraded.. then had the rear end upgraded, and now had the entire chassis upgraded. Its no longer a zenki or a chuki, its a kouki.
Im surprised people still havent realized that old_s13 = ixfxi.... dont worry, I will make a new account under new_s13 once my car is done. :-)
I always liked your attitude somehow and have mad respect for your craftmanship and good taste.
OP, install high output LED or something like that to CDRL and be done with it. They look good.
xs240
04-24-2009, 10:11 AM
this is getting out of hand
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo358/gallardoman/yo-dawg.jpg
light is a light, move the fuck on....:dead:
hahahhaahhahaahhahahahahah that cracked me up
xs240
04-24-2009, 10:13 AM
On a serious note how about more gallery snaps of clearcorners ifxi's stuff (on s13s) :)
Bushido
04-24-2009, 03:23 PM
this thread sucks.
SirSilvia
04-24-2009, 06:27 PM
THE HOUSINGS ARE NOT PROJECTOR HOUSINGS, THUS THEY WILL NOT FOCUS THE BEAMS, THUS THE LIGHT WILL GO EVERYWHERE, WHICH WILL BLIND PEOPLE, GET YOU PULLED OVER, AND CAUSE PEOPLE TO PUT SUGAR IN YOUR GAS TANK.
:bigok:HAHAHA nice:bigok:
chrisa
04-26-2009, 01:09 PM
It's $500...
These are 240sx owners. The guy is talking about putting fucking HIDs in DRL housings. I mean jesus. It was a joke.
Yes, I'm sure tons of R&D went into creating a circuit board with rows of LEDs on it. I don't deny that it's quality shit. It's just overpriced... especially for 240 owners.
He doesn't just sell 240 shit tho... so it makes sense. I can see someone with an NSX or G or something buying his shit.
I only posted because everyone knows Mike was gonna come in here and tear this guy a new asshole and post a million pictures of lights shining on walls and shit.
You're an idiot, just cuz you own a 240sx and are broke doesnt mean all of us are. I hate when people associate being broke with a 240sx.
You're an idiot, just cuz you own a 240sx and are broke doesnt mean all of us are. I hate when people associate being broke with a 240sx.
If you had lots of money you wouldn't drive a 240sx.
Simple.
I didn't say people are broke. I'm saying the majority of 240 owners aren't willing to pay that much for lights.
God some people on here are dumb.
ThatGuy
04-26-2009, 03:06 PM
Then you make them, JVD.
Then you can charge whatever you like for them.
The people who want Mike's Lights, will pay Mike's price. I know this for a FACT.
Mike didn't come in here slinging his products though, did he? So there is no need for you to attack him in your first post.
Then you make them, JVD.
Then you can charge whatever you like for them.
The people who want Mike's Lights, will pay Mike's price. I know this for a FACT.
Mike didn't come in here slinging his products though, did he? So there is no need for you to attack him in your first post.
No, I'm not going to make LED lights for people to buy. I'll make some for myself...but only to save money.
I understand there are SOME people who are willing to pay that price. I just stated most won't.
My original post was a joke. I already explained this. The guy wanted to put HIDs in DRL housings. You think that's the kind of guy who's going to buy $500 DRLs? NO.
I can post my opinion about a product if I want.
I think Vielside sucks. Some people think it looks cool and would pay retail price for it. So what? I'll still say it's ugly.
ThatGuy
04-26-2009, 03:40 PM
It was an unwarranted attack.
Mike told the kid to make a thread so that people could explain to him why it was a bad idea. The kid contacted Mike first. Mike didn't tell him he had to buy his products.
You just sound bitter and arrogant by attacking Mike, joke or not.
You don't want to buy his products? Fine. Bitch about it somewhere where Mike is actually selling something.
turbo_dreams
04-26-2009, 03:47 PM
Relax on the hostility e-thug. I'm sure you like speaking of ripping assholes, but i for one rather you keep your fantasies private.
Mike, thanks for the input, hope this thread helps other clueless kids like me from ruining a set of dtrl's, Hope to buy a set from you when the time comes, gl w/ the buisness.
"You think that's the kind of guy who's going to buy $500 DRLs? NO."
Reading's fundamental.
It was an unwarranted attack.
Mike told the kid to make a thread so that people could explain to him why it was a bad idea. The kid contacted Mike first. Mike didn't tell him he had to buy his products.
You just sound bitter and arrogant by attacking Mike, joke or not.
You don't want to buy his products? Fine. Bitch about it somewhere where Mike is actually selling something.
Mike comments on other products. I don't see why I can't comment on his. I just said it's overpriced. I didn't "attack" him. I can have an opinion, can't I?
"You think that's the kind of guy who's going to buy $500 DRLs? NO."
Reading's fundamental.
Be sure to PM me with the pics of that guys car when he gets them. I know how this shit works. I've had people PM me a million times to buy shit and say "ya, I'll get back to you in a couple days." Never happens.
I'm sure Mike can attest to that. How many people inquire about a product compared to actual buyers? How many times have people said "I just gotta save up" and then never contact you again?
ThatGuy
04-26-2009, 04:09 PM
Oh, silly me. Coming into a thread where Mike's name was mentioned, just so you can bitch about his prices, isn't an attack. What WAS I thinking?
Oh, silly me. Coming into a thread where Mike's name was mentioned, just so you can bitch about his prices, isn't an attack. What WAS I thinking?
apology accepted
SidewayZ-s14
04-26-2009, 04:23 PM
apology accepted
LOL, this guy. :mrmeph:
ixfxi
04-26-2009, 10:40 PM
haha i dont see the big deal here......
JDVD said his opinion, he talked a bit of smack but i didnt take it personally. come on now, we all know in this industry people have gotta have thick skin, no room for emo pussies in the car world where people get bent out of shape all the time because people dont like the color of a car, the price of something, or the look of something. even today i had a few friends over who were criticizing my car and its like.. okay... whatever... we all have lives besides cars.
jdvd called me out about price, sure.. no prob, ill even agree to it.. its overpriced. everything is overpriced. i wish nissan parts cost less, i wish full race wasnt full expensive, and i wish volks were also more affordable.
such is life, such is the world we live in.
i think it would be funny though calling some shitty hid company and saying "hi ide like to order your kit" "ok sir, what size? h3? h4?"
"uhm, i need an 1156 kit" "sir, 1156 is used for turn signal applications" "yes, thats correct. i need hid kit for my turn signals mothafucka!!!!"
oh man, i need to stop drinkin this shit
Kn1ves
04-27-2009, 12:02 AM
HID turn signals sounds rad
LMK price, PM ASAP
Cash in Hand
haha i dont see the big deal here......
JDVD said his opinion, he talked a bit of smack but i didnt take it personally. come on now, we all know in this industry people have gotta have thick skin, no room for emo pussies in the car world where people get bent out of shape all the time because people dont like the color of a car, the price of something, or the look of something. even today i had a few friends over who were criticizing my car and its like.. okay... whatever... we all have lives besides cars.
jdvd called me out about price, sure.. no prob, ill even agree to it.. its overpriced. everything is overpriced. i wish nissan parts cost less, i wish full race wasnt full expensive, and i wish volks were also more affordable.
such is life, such is the world we live in.
i think it would be funny though calling some shitty hid company and saying "hi ide like to order your kit" "ok sir, what size? h3? h4?"
"uhm, i need an 1156 kit" "sir, 1156 is used for turn signal applications" "yes, thats correct. i need hid kit for my turn signals mothafucka!!!!"
oh man, i need to stop drinkin this shit
Change of heart. <3
I like you now.
I won't buy your products... but you make a ton of sense and cool products.
I don't have that kind of cash. That's why I drive a 180sx and not a Porsche.
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