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Topic: What headlights you would pick?
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madcurl
Member Posts: 16702
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by exoticse:
Curly can u give a pricebreakdown on the various headlights ?
(just hardware, not installation)
Vette
Celica
NSX
I think the celica's give you the best bang for your buck.
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New:
Celica: $420 (for two)
C6: $780-ish (per side)
NSX: $1k and some change (per side)
Lamborghini G $5k (both)
Used:
Celica: $60-100 (per side) Ebay prices vary and junk yard searches maybe less than $30 per side?
C6: $300-400 per side( check Corvette sites). More production thus greater chance of wrecks.
NSX: Non-available at junk yards or Ebay (so far and maybe never?) The car is out of production so most will be swoop-up at junk yards. If you find one side...good luck.
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Sleepy
Member Posts: 71
From: Mill Creek, WA
Registered: Mar 2007
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00-04 Mitsubishi Eclipse headlights seem like a good match for the Fiero's lines to me.IP: Logged |
FierociousGT
Member Posts: 1999
From: Central Florida & Viagra Triangle, US
Registered: Jan 2007
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Sleepy:
00-04 Mitsubishi Eclipse headlights seem like a good match for the Fiero's lines to me. |
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Due to the size of those headlight it would over power the look of the car and look like Mitsu. 
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madcurl
Member Posts: 16702
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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Due to Troboy NSX headlamp adventures, all of the major 3 listed on the first page have been performed. All-n-all I like all three headlamps. As for the Mit headlamps 98-99 I think it wouldn't flow with the stock front end unless major rework performed but in that case, you'd might as well sport the Finalie's front end, right? The Mit 2000-04 has too much of a drop-off and wouldn't work on a Fiero IMO. We'll need to hold-off until more production cars come out with nice headlamps and then raid the junk yards, hehe.IP: Logged |
larini74
Member Posts: 1461
From: Florida
Registered: Jan 2005
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I just received a set of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymot...0099924615&rd=1&rd=1
I haven't had a chance to do anything with them yet, but from the little time that I've had to look at them,
they should go right in with some minor adjustments and tweaking....
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madcurl
Member Posts: 16702
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by larini74:
I just received a set of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymot...0099924615&rd=1&rd=1
I haven't had a chance to do anything with them yet, but from the little time that I've had to look at them,
they should go right in with some minor adjustments and tweaking....
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Are you using a cover lens like FierouseGt is using? Otherwise, the headlamps by themselves may appear like those "Gator headlamps"?
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larini74
Member Posts: 1461
From: Florida
Registered: Jan 2005
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The way I want to install them is as far back towards the rear of the stock opening so they don't stick up so far,
then I have an idea of what I want, but I will have to do a drawing/sketch to show what I mean to do.
I will be taking pics of the install process and will post them here. As this is my first actual fabricating project,
it will be interesting to see how it turns out....
here's the pic :
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madcurl
Member Posts: 16702
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by larini74:
The way I want to install them is as far back towards the rear of the stock opening so they don't stick up so far,
then I have an idea of what I want, but I will have to do a drawing/sketch to show what I mean to do.
I will be taking pics of the install process and will post them here. As this is my first actual fabricating project,
it will be interesting to see how it turns out.... |
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Oh, I get it...you want something like what is seen on older Integra cars. A funneling look but in the bucket headlamp area. That may work.IP: Logged |
Blacktree
Member Posts: 11364
From: Central Florida
Registered: Dec 2001
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I was thinking of replacing my flushmount Camaro lights with BMW (hella) headlamps. You can get them used on eBay for around $150 a set, or buy them new from www.bmw-parts-direct.com for about $120 each (minus bulbs).
Not to be rude, but the "bling factor" of some other headlamps is just too much for me.[This message has been edited by Blacktree (edited 03-21-2007).] IP: Logged |
FierociousGT
Member Posts: 1999
From: Central Florida & Viagra Triangle, US
Registered: Jan 2007
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I think you would have a problem due to the size of the bimmer HL and the Fiero nose not having enough of a dip...
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Blacktree
Member Posts: 11364
From: Central Florida
Registered: Dec 2001
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Nothing that the judicious application of fiberglass couldn't fix.  IP: Logged |
FierociousGT
Member Posts: 1999
From: Central Florida & Viagra Triangle, US
Registered: Jan 2007
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Ture BlackTree. I've seen your Kung-Fu with fiberglass, your pretty good. You will need to cut down more into the bumper. I'm assuming your goal will be something like this?
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Blacktree
Member Posts: 11364
From: Central Florida
Registered: Dec 2001
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*ding-ding-ding-ding*
We have a winner! 
Good call. As far as I can tell, the headlight buckets would need to be separate from the hood. So the hood would have the corners notched out just like that Ferrari.[This message has been edited by Blacktree (edited 03-22-2007).] IP: Logged |
madcurl
Member Posts: 16702
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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Perhaps one of the best headlamps for a Fiero.
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madcurl
Member Posts: 16702
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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bump for FieroiousGT: how did the blackout lens look?IP: Logged |
madcurl
Member Posts: 16702
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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I'll need to modify the list, hehe
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If you had a choice for headlights for your Fiero (s) which one would you pick? I'll start with some examples:
1. Stock or slightly modified?
2. NSX?
3. Celica,
4. Sunfire?
5. Corvette 2005
6. other(s) Pipe dreams? (insert 350Z headlamps here)
Blah, blah, blah, I know I covered this subject before with the Celica headlamps, but thats old news now since we know it can be done. And thanks to all who helped photo-shop'd it and gave comments regarding it (positve or negitive).
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A new contender to the ranks. 350Z headlamps
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unboundmo
Member Posts: 1562
From: California
Registered: Sep 2006
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I was thinking of doing something similar to these. I've bought a second set of stock 88 buckets + mounts to cut up for modifications. found them on ebay $50 bucks. They are used but "very clean". No rust. I was surprised! I just don't know about the round little lights. I do like them, but.
Has anyone seen a lense thats the size say, a head unit radio, with a bulb for reg. and brights? With the bucket?
I would even try to fiberglass.
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unboundmo
Member Posts: 1562
From: California
Registered: Sep 2006
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That Ferrari looks ssswwweeeettt !!!!IP: Logged |
XzotikGT
Member Posts: 871
From: Spanaway, WA, USA
Registered: Mar 2004
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got my headlights mounted finally. Posted new pictures of them in my CARDOMAIN in my Sig------------------
1987 GT 3.4 DOHC turboed
Updated page 05/27/07
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madcurl
Member Posts: 16702
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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NSX headlamps: All eyes on Troyboys.
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madcurl
Member Posts: 16702
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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Those Lambo baby G's headlamps sure look purdy, hehe. Too bad they're nearly 2k a piece.
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Fieroking
Member Posts: 1668
From: Coeur d'Alene
Registered: Jun 2002
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For those of you looking to use the RX 7 headlights here is the link to how I installed mine
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/071047.html
Joe Sokol
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madcurl
Member Posts: 16702
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by madcurl:
I'll need to modify the list, hehe
A new contender to the ranks. 350Z headlamps
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Hey Tony, any continued pics of the 350Z headlamps?
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madcurl
Member Posts: 16702
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by madcurl:
Hey Tony, any continued pics of the 350Z headlamps?
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madcurl
Member Posts: 16702
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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Monthly ... for #025.
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85SEnochie
Member Posts: 1011
From: Tri-cities, WA
Registered: Oct 2007
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Has anybody thought about mounting the twin round head light buckets to make a flush mount set?
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85SEnochie
Member Posts: 1011
From: Tri-cities, WA
Registered: Oct 2007
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For though that are visual like me. hehe
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FierociousGT
Member Posts: 1999
From: Central Florida & Viagra Triangle, US
Registered: Jan 2007
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Fresh ideas fron the NSX world. There is a good chance these would work due to the hood angle.
1.- ABS Dynamics
2.- Backyard Special
3.- GJ?
4.- Honda Factory Lemans NSX GT2
5.- Margahills
6.- Mugen
7.- Revolution v1
8.- Revolution v2
9.- Taitec
10.- Veilside
11.- GT-One
12.- NSX OEM Same ones ToryBoy is using.[This message has been edited by FierociousGT (edited 11-19-2007).] IP: Logged |
Austrian Import
Member Posts: 2991
From: Monterey, CA
Registered: Feb 2007
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I don't know if you can get your hands on them yet, but Tesla Roadster headlights look fantastic. The lines would work well with a Fiero as well.
Shoot the company an email, you never know..
Personally I like flip up headlights (low profile even more). Mostly because it's a dying breed. most cars don't have them anymore. European legislation didn't help.
Maybe do something cool making headlights flip up differently. Or of you want flush, something similar to Jaguar XJ-220 headlights.IP: Logged |
FierociousGT
Member Posts: 1999
From: Central Florida & Viagra Triangle, US
Registered: Jan 2007
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Austrian Import:
I don't know if you can get your hands on them yet, but Tesla Roadster headlights look fantastic. The lines would work well with a Fiero as well.
Shoot the company an email, you never know..
Personally I like flip up headlights (low profile even more). Mostly because it's a dying breed. most cars don't have them anymore. European legislation didn't help.
Maybe do something cool making headlights flip up differently. Or of you want flush, something similar to Jaguar XJ-220 headlights. |
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Those Tesla Roadster HL might not work due to the curvature of the hood. What does the European legislation have to do with the American cars not having popup?! Look at the headlight technology over the years... lights have gotten smaller and brighter.[This message has been edited by FierociousGT (edited 11-20-2007).] IP: Logged |
Austrian Import
Member Posts: 2991
From: Monterey, CA
Registered: Feb 2007
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| | | quote | Originally posted by FierociousGT:
Those Tesla Roadster HL might not work due to the curvature of the hood. What does the European legislation have to do with the American cars not having popup?! Look at the headlight technology over the years... lights have gotten smaller and brighter.
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Most cars these days are sold in a global marketplace. It's cheaper that way. One can buy a Corvette in Europe as well.
Yes, they have, and once LED headlights hit the mass market they will even have really cool shapes.IP: Logged |
FierociousGT
Member Posts: 1999
From: Central Florida & Viagra Triangle, US
Registered: Jan 2007
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Don't agree since the US home market is the big one for Detroit.IP: Logged |
85SEnochie
Member Posts: 1011
From: Tri-cities, WA
Registered: Oct 2007
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So how’s the weather hehe..... sure do enjoy all the head light ideas. Do we have any other head light ideas?IP: Logged |
madcurl
Member Posts: 16702
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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Austrian Import
Member Posts: 2991
From: Monterey, CA
Registered: Feb 2007
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I just thought of another headlight: Recent Mazda Rx-8. They look really good, and could probably be made to flow with the body lines well.
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Amida
Member Posts: 1454
From: Seattle, WA. USA
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Austrian Import:
I just thought of another headlight: Recent Mazda Rx-8. They look really good, and could probably be made to flow with the body lines well.
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I thought of those as well; slender profile. My best choice would be the 300zx lights. Affordable & fit's in very well with the stock body lines. Looks factory.
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FierociousGT
Member Posts: 1999
From: Central Florida & Viagra Triangle, US
Registered: Jan 2007
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| | | quote | Originally posted by madcurl:
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LT-5Fiero
Member Posts: 336
From: Charlotte, NC
Registered: Oct 2002
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How about some Aston Martin headlights?
http://www.supercars.net/Pi...tonMartin_DB7GT2.jpg
Or off the Ford GT? The Murtaya kit car has an interesting set:
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madcurl
Member Posts: 16702
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by madcurl:
If you had a choice for headlights for your Fiero (s) which one would you pick? I'll start with some examples:
1. Stock or slightly modified?
2. NSX?
3. Celica,
4. Sunfire?
5. Corvette 2005
6. other(s) Pipe dreams?
Blah, blah, blah, I know I covered this subject before with the Celica headlamps, but thats old news now since we know it can be done. And thanks to all who helped photo-shop'd it and gave comments regarding it (positve or negitive).
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The new contenders: #024 and #025
Now that's the ticket!
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madcurl
Member Posts: 16702
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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The Saga continues:
#025 NSX replica:
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