Silvia Headlight Question

[SlideKing92]

Hey guys I am currently in the process of gathering everything I need to convert my 1992 HB to a silvia front end. I was wondering if there was multiple versions of the headlights though? I have been reading threads and i have heard, brick headlights, Dual beam and Tri beam headlights so I got confused. I was just hoping you guys could help clear things up for me before I buy them.


Thanks

[Wake]

you already got it, just google em and look at the differences

[ixfxi]

1 - reflector headlights (garbage)
2 - dual projectors
3 - triple projectors

google........... its your friend.

[Wake]

1 - reflector headlights (garbage)
2 - dual projectors
3 - triple projectors

google........... its your friend.

uh I dunno if I would call bricks garbage (since they are the most sought after of the three) but your entitled to your opinion

[japslapsilvia]

uh I dunno if I would call bricks garbage (since they are the most sought after of the three) but your entitled to your opinion

he's refering to the light output. of all S13 lights the Bricks are the WORST when it comes to light output.

[wiggafly808]

Hey guys I am currently in the process of gathering everything I need to convert my 1992 HB to a silvia front end. I was wondering if there was multiple versions of the headlights though? I have been reading threads and i have heard, brick headlights, Dual beam and Tri beam headlights so I got confused. I was just hoping you guys could help clear things up for me before I buy them.


Thanks

1. bricks:
halogen Hi/low beams
http://www.modifiedstreetcars.com/car_images/nissan/Nissan-silvia%20s13-884.jpg

2. dual projectors:
projector hi/lows, built in fogs
http://www.driftkulture.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/s13_silvia.jpg

3. triple projectors
hi/low/fogs projectors

http://www.rhdimports.ca/images/s13-001.jpg

[Sonic Motor]

he's refering to the light output. of all S13 lights the Bricks are the WORST when it comes to light output.

But they are so much more badass...

Light output wise. They are all pretty sucky(low beam only).
On the bricks, at least you have the the middle fog lights.
The proj fog lights look awesome, but arent as good as the ones on the bricks.

I've actually had all 3 type of lights on my car before.

[Wake]

But they are so much more badass...

Light output wise. They are all pretty sucky(low beam only).
On the bricks, at least you have the the middle fog lights.
The proj fog lights look awesome, but arent as good as the ones on the bricks.

I've actually had all 3 type of lights on my car before.


But they are so much more badass...

Light output wise. They are all pretty sucky(low beam only).
On the bricks, at least you have the the middle fog lights.
The proj fog lights look awesome, but arent as good as the ones on the bricks.

I've actually had all 3 type of lights on my car before.

yeah Ive only had duals but my buddy has brick with HIDs and I think thats the way to go of the three. I dont know about the adjustability of the bricks, but the seem like they would be easier to tailor for LHD. My duals adjusted fine and I modified 100w H7s or something like that to work they are actually pretty bright. I put really high wattage bulbs in all my headlights (high/low/fog) because I do alot of night driving and my output and light distribution are pretty damn good. I can go out to my car and get the specs and do a write up if anyone wants other options on bulbs for dual and triples.

[ixfxi]

uh I dunno if I would call bricks garbage (since they are the most sought after of the three) but your entitled to your opinion

correction

they are the most sought after GARBAGE headlights available for the S13 Silvia

[Wake]

correction

they are the most sought after GARBAGE headlights available for the S13 Silvia

so maybe you should clarify WHY they are garbage since we are all obviously speculating on how you came to that conclusion.

[japslapsilvia]

so maybe you should clarify WHY they are garbage since we are all obviously speculating on how you came to that conclusion.

oooo dam.....just dam....i dont think anything that ixfxi say about automotive lighting is just speculation...have u ever checked out ClearCorners.Com [ top projects ] (http://www.clearcorners.com/) b/c if u havent you should and then wonder about mikes speculation of lighting.....

[dorkidori_s13]

ive had bricks and dual projects...bricks are horrible with their light output for LHD vehicles...and there is no way of correcting it

dual projectors are awesome once you get them adjusted right...i miss em (they were sexy little buggers too)

heh...back in 04 when most of you were still in jr high school ;)
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/107/l_d26da3bbf81a9a1410de0365ef3e8196.jpg

i dont miss being sunken battleship *shudders*

[koukimonster139]

lol
headlights on any 90's model car basically suck as far as lighting quality


hids, done the right way though, yum.

[ixfxi]

so maybe you should clarify WHY they are garbage since we are all obviously speculating on how you came to that conclusion.

sure


pay me and i'll tell you.


better yet, pay me and i'll sell you the pair of brand new oem hid dual projectors that are sitting on my shelf.

[dorkidori_s13]

lol
headlights on any 90's model car basically suck as far as lighting quality


hids, done the right way though, yum.


not true...the flippies on the 180sx front end can be set up for awesome visibility...just stay away from the cheap ebay conversion lights...theres a reason the headlight glass has all those lines in it...theyre made like that to direct light

current generation housings dont need them because the light is now directed via the reflective paneling behind the bulb itself...sealed beam housings require the lines in the glass to send the light in the correct direction...ebay conversion housings are meant for looks and thats it...theyre not built for function

sealed beam headlights from silverstar and hella i believe are the best upgrades for flippies...you cant really do anything for the brick headlights as no one makes glass for it that redirects the light to the proper side of the road...the internal reflectors dont really do jack shit either...stay away from the clear brick headlight glass as this does nothing more than create GLARE because you are moving all of the glass that directs light

HID bulbs in S13 and S14 kouki projectors work like SHIET!!! projector housings are not meant for HIDs unless they come with them in OEM form (ie: G35)...S13 and S14 kouki projectors are meant for halogen bulbs only...you will get much better results from a GOOD quality halogen bulb in a S13 projector than any HIDs on the market


there was a topic that covered ALL of these questions and comments on zilvia somewhere...the guy who runs ClearCorners.com answered everyones questions and concerns regarding why things work and dont work

[Wake]

sure


pay me and i'll tell you.


better yet, pay me and i'll sell you the pair of brand new oem hid dual projectors that are sitting on my shelf.
Wow this is obviously a sensitive subject, sorry dude i was just asking how you reached you conclusion, and i was planning on buying numerous things from you, including your beam correction kit. But then I went out and learned how to do it for myself and noticed your kind of a dick for some reason. but to each their own, Im sure you will do fine without my business.
but thanks for the offer on the headlights.

oooo dam.....just dam....i dont think anything that ixfxi say about automotive lighting is just speculation...have u ever checked out ClearCorners.Com [ top projects ] (http://www.clearcorners.com/) b/c if u havent you should and then wonder about mikes speculation of lighting.....

well I have been looking at both zilvia and clearcorners for years now and I had no idea that ixfxi was mike, sorry.
But in my defense if he had just said that to begin with I wouldnt have questioned it, I was just looking for clarification
thanks

[Wake]

No, everyone knows.............

ixfxi > WakeBHR

:-)

I take that back, after reading that I dont think your a dick,
I think your funny

[ixfxi]

there was a topic that covered ALL of these questions and comments on zilvia somewhere...the guy who runs ClearCorners.com answered everyones questions and concerns regarding why things work and dont work

fuck that guy, he's a ripoff. i wouldnt buy anything from clearcorners. a friend of mine has a cousin who bought something from them, took forever and it was nothing but cheap garbage.

go with cin city designs, much better quality.


Wow this is obviously a sensitive subject, sorry dude i was just asking how you reached you conclusion, and i was planning on buying numerous things from you, including your beam correction kit. But then I went out and learned how to do it for myself and noticed your kind of a dick for some reason. but to each their own, Im sure you will do fine without my business.
but thanks for the offer on the headlights.
well I have been looking at both zilvia and clearcorners for years now and I had no idea that ixfxi was mike, sorry.
But in my defense if he had just said that to begin with I wouldnt have questioned it, I was just looking for clarification
thanks

brian already said it, you dont need a beam correction kit. just slap some chinese hid kit and its done and done. like i said, dont support clearcorners.. theyre a fuckin JOKEEEEEEe.


I take that back, after reading that I dont think your a dick,
I think your funny

Thank you. Thank you very much. Zilvia is my morning newspaper. Its the only place that I can joke around and enjoy myself without getting banned, even though thats happened numerous times already.

For some reason, they keep letting me back in.