| brcewane | 04-02-2006 08:41 AM |
Haven't got much progress to update.. I've been painting my summer rims.. But I should have the other headlight all cut up to match today and might get some polyester felt glued into place ready for resin...
I'll post pics tonight if I make some progress..
Gotta get that fiberglass done first before I can do the rest of the cutting on the headlight.
I'll post pics tonight if I make some progress..
Gotta get that fiberglass done first before I can do the rest of the cutting on the headlight.
| Samirr76 | 04-06-2006 04:22 PM |
When you get a chance light them up and post pics of the beam pattern/cutoff.
| brcewane | 04-06-2006 04:41 PM |
I'll see what I can do.. weather hasn't been that great to work on it after I get home from work.. Damn Canadian weather :(
| AcquaCow | 04-06-2006 04:50 PM |
[QUOTE=brcewane]Yeah, I've been using polyester resin... might look into some epoxy resins[/QUOTE]
Note: that you can't use poly resin with epoxy. They don't bond or play well together.
Also, poly resin is kinda toxic and you'll want a charcoal filter mask when working with it.
Some epoxy resin from US Composites will be cheaper than anything from West/etc.
Still comes with pumps/etc too.
I used it to build my sub box.
-- Dave
Note: that you can't use poly resin with epoxy. They don't bond or play well together.
Also, poly resin is kinda toxic and you'll want a charcoal filter mask when working with it.
Some epoxy resin from US Composites will be cheaper than anything from West/etc.
Still comes with pumps/etc too.
I used it to build my sub box.
-- Dave
| brcewane | 04-06-2006 05:46 PM |
Yes, I've used the polyester resin for a bunch of sub enclosures that I have done in the past.. I make sure that I have a good cansiter mask on when doing anything with fiberglass.. including sanding.
| lawn boy | 04-06-2006 06:15 PM |
very cool thread. cant wait to see the end result.
| feropont | 04-06-2006 10:48 PM |
I installed Hella 90 mm modules instead of my low beams on my ebay's head lights and when I turn on high beams lows turn on as well. I did this trought relays and 12 gauge wires.
I used this istruction as a reference:
1: Cut the harness on the new lights (white, blue and black wires) about 2-3 � up from the large blue plug (leaving yourself enough room to use solderless, crimp type wire connectors).
2: Low Beam Relay (see diagram): #85 terminal on relay � to center (C) wire from plug (plug to factory harness) #86 terminal on relay � to ground #87 terminal on relay � to positive feed direct from battery #30 terminal on relay � to either wire on headlamp bulb plug
3: High Beam Relay (see diagram): #85 terminal on relay � to positive feed direct from battery #86 terminal on relay � to left (L) wire from plug (plug to factory harness) #87 terminal on relay � to positive feed direct from battery #30 terminal on relay � to either wire on headlamp bulb plug
4: The remaining, unattached wire on the headlamp bulb plug should go to ground.
Now I have faint high beams indicator stays on all the time when I turn off ingnition key. It goes off when I turn my lights on (not high beams) and there is no day time running lights; lows stays on when I starts a car.
Sorry if I highjacking tread, but if anyone did a correct wiring maybe they could shine the light? I think it will be good for this tread. I have no voltage drop with this configuration and getting %100 current to my lights.
I used this istruction as a reference:
1: Cut the harness on the new lights (white, blue and black wires) about 2-3 � up from the large blue plug (leaving yourself enough room to use solderless, crimp type wire connectors).
2: Low Beam Relay (see diagram): #85 terminal on relay � to center (C) wire from plug (plug to factory harness) #86 terminal on relay � to ground #87 terminal on relay � to positive feed direct from battery #30 terminal on relay � to either wire on headlamp bulb plug
3: High Beam Relay (see diagram): #85 terminal on relay � to positive feed direct from battery #86 terminal on relay � to left (L) wire from plug (plug to factory harness) #87 terminal on relay � to positive feed direct from battery #30 terminal on relay � to either wire on headlamp bulb plug
4: The remaining, unattached wire on the headlamp bulb plug should go to ground.
Now I have faint high beams indicator stays on all the time when I turn off ingnition key. It goes off when I turn my lights on (not high beams) and there is no day time running lights; lows stays on when I starts a car.
Sorry if I highjacking tread, but if anyone did a correct wiring maybe they could shine the light? I think it will be good for this tread. I have no voltage drop with this configuration and getting %100 current to my lights.
| Samirr76 | 04-11-2006 09:10 AM |
bump for an update!
| brcewane | 04-11-2006 09:37 AM |
Not a lot of updates on this one.. my Dremel tool busted on me and I just got a replacement.. And I've been painting my rims and OEM 3-piece rear lip...
Hopefully I can find some time this weekend among all the travelling for Easter
Hopefully I can find some time this weekend among all the travelling for Easter
| lawn boy | 04-12-2006 12:32 PM |
keep us updated!!
| natoli4 | 04-12-2006 01:18 PM |
yes! Updates!
| brcewane | 04-25-2006 07:58 AM |
Should have some updates this weekend... I have told my wife, I will be out in the garage working on these all weekend.. just finishing up some of the "Honey do" list this week so I have all the time to myself :D
| djdimensions | 04-25-2006 09:47 AM |
gonna be real sick
| brcewane | 05-03-2006 08:33 AM |
Not much to update.. but I did manage to get both headlights ready for fiberglass... I ended up working on my daughters nursery over the weekend instead of on the headlights
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/progress.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/progress.jpg[/IMG]
| jdmblk4 | 05-03-2006 07:19 PM |
Wow cant wait to see the finish product. GOOD LUCK !
| natoli4 | 05-04-2006 11:04 AM |
ya good luck! you might want to make two sets! I think I may need a set too..he he.
| clamdip | 05-04-2006 12:58 PM |
bump for results!
| brcewane | 05-14-2006 03:35 PM |
**** UPDATE *****
I finally got the fabric glued on the way that I want. I just need to add the resin to the fabric to hold the projector cylinders so that I can cut away the bottom the way that I want.
I tried to reduce the brightness of the photos so that you could see the contours. Since I am using white fabric it is hard to see all of the curves. Once the resin all cures I will blend in all the gaps and lines with fine sanding body filler.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/fabric3.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/fabric2.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/fabric1.jpg[/IMG]
I finally got the fabric glued on the way that I want. I just need to add the resin to the fabric to hold the projector cylinders so that I can cut away the bottom the way that I want.
I tried to reduce the brightness of the photos so that you could see the contours. Since I am using white fabric it is hard to see all of the curves. Once the resin all cures I will blend in all the gaps and lines with fine sanding body filler.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/fabric3.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/fabric2.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/fabric1.jpg[/IMG]
| imprezive one | 05-14-2006 07:22 PM |
looking good, what kind of fabric did you use?
| szeny | 05-14-2006 07:37 PM |
cracks me up everytime i see this post bahahaha
| clamdip | 05-14-2006 11:57 PM |
[QUOTE=szeny]cracks me up everytime i see this post bahahaha[/QUOTE]
why? just curious.
why? just curious.
| nerdydorkus | 05-15-2006 12:12 AM |
pretty badass man,
just one quesiton, how do u expect this thing to not leak?
just one quesiton, how do u expect this thing to not leak?
| szeny | 05-15-2006 04:11 AM |
[QUOTE=clamdip]why? just curious.[/QUOTE]
cuz with the retro fit, time, and crap he put into this, could have had EDMs by now
cuz with the retro fit, time, and crap he put into this, could have had EDMs by now
| Satans_Rectum | 05-15-2006 04:17 AM |
When you watch T.V. how do you know that the T.V. isn't watching you?
| clamdip | 05-15-2006 04:18 AM |
[QUOTE=szeny]cuz with the retro fit, time, and crap he put into this, could have had EDMs by now[/QUOTE]
though if you think about it. i spent $950 for my EDM's and another $300 for my HID's. so this is still waaaaaay under that price. these would be closer to replica prodrive lights which, for the originals would still cost a hefty price. i give props to his originality and hey, what is a custom project if it doesn't require time and critical thinking. :)
though if you think about it. i spent $950 for my EDM's and another $300 for my HID's. so this is still waaaaaay under that price. these would be closer to replica prodrive lights which, for the originals would still cost a hefty price. i give props to his originality and hey, what is a custom project if it doesn't require time and critical thinking. :)
| brcewane | 05-15-2006 07:31 AM |
[QUOTE=szeny]cuz with the retro fit, time, and crap he put into this, could have had EDMs by now[/QUOTE]
It is something that I do for fun and for something that I can hopefully look back on and have some pride in my work.
It is something that I do for fun and for something that I can hopefully look back on and have some pride in my work.
| Hank3 | 05-15-2006 09:15 AM |
[QUOTE=szeny]cuz with the retro fit, time, and crap he put into this, could have had EDMs by now[/QUOTE]
But the EDMs would most likely have inferior lighting to his - if he puts some good quality projector units in these lights. Keep up the good work brcewane :)
But the EDMs would most likely have inferior lighting to his - if he puts some good quality projector units in these lights. Keep up the good work brcewane :)
| ekw | 05-15-2006 09:43 AM |
[QUOTE=szeny]cuz with the retro fit, time, and crap he put into this, could have had EDMs by now[/QUOTE]
why is it there is always some guy who probably can't even make a sandwich making these comments in the fab threads ? :rolleyes:
yes, for enough $$, he could have bought something that was not what he wanted.
instead, he decided to MAKE something that was what he wanted.
seems straight forward.
it's not like he is posting "i cut up my headlights and now i can't use them - help me!" :lol:
keep up the good work brcewane, and keep ups up to date.
:)
why is it there is always some guy who probably can't even make a sandwich making these comments in the fab threads ? :rolleyes:
yes, for enough $$, he could have bought something that was not what he wanted.
instead, he decided to MAKE something that was what he wanted.
seems straight forward.
it's not like he is posting "i cut up my headlights and now i can't use them - help me!" :lol:
keep up the good work brcewane, and keep ups up to date.
:)
| 02SilverRex | 05-15-2006 10:02 AM |
looks great keep us posted
| Rapid_Roo | 05-15-2006 10:16 AM |
[QUOTE=brcewane]It is something that I do for fun and for something that I can hopefully look back on and have some pride in my work.[/QUOTE]
+1
keep up the great work and please keep us posted :)
+1
keep up the great work and please keep us posted :)
| RSimport | 05-15-2006 10:32 AM |
just came across this thread. Always have respect for people willing to take a chance and fab something awesome up! Keep up to great work looking awesome!
| RS drifter | 05-15-2006 11:19 AM |
good job man...
| Mr Kleen | 05-15-2006 12:19 PM |
I've been itching to try a project like this for my '04. I emailed HIDtech.com but didn't get any reply? :confused:
so far I'm diggin your work. keep us posted, I want to see the finished product!
so far I'm diggin your work. keep us posted, I want to see the finished product!
| natoli4 | 05-15-2006 01:32 PM |
at this rate these are going to be a great Xmas gift to yourself! ha ha...looking good.
| trueno92 | 05-15-2006 01:39 PM |
bondo to smoothen it out + a few coats of hyper black paint
DO IT.
DO IT.
| szeny | 05-15-2006 02:13 PM |
[QUOTE=ekw]why is it there is always some guy who probably can't even make a sandwich making these comments in the fab threads ? :rolleyes:
yes, for enough $$, he could have bought something that was not what he wanted.
instead, he decided to MAKE something that was what he wanted.
seems straight forward.
it's not like he is posting "i cut up my headlights and now i can't use them - help me!" :lol:
keep up the good work brcewane, and keep ups up to date.
:)[/QUOTE]
i will fiberglass a circle around your ass!
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=972269[/url]
yes, for enough $$, he could have bought something that was not what he wanted.
instead, he decided to MAKE something that was what he wanted.
seems straight forward.
it's not like he is posting "i cut up my headlights and now i can't use them - help me!" :lol:
keep up the good work brcewane, and keep ups up to date.
:)[/QUOTE]
i will fiberglass a circle around your ass!
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=972269[/url]
| brcewane | 05-15-2006 02:33 PM |
[QUOTE=szeny]i will fiberglass a circle around your ass!
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=972269[/url][/QUOTE]
I couldn't resist.. CF toilet seat... LOL.. thought it was appropriate :D
[img]http://www.bookofjoe.com/images/jyg.jpg[/img]
BTW.. nice enclosure... enclosures are fun to make
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=972269[/url][/QUOTE]
I couldn't resist.. CF toilet seat... LOL.. thought it was appropriate :D
[img]http://www.bookofjoe.com/images/jyg.jpg[/img]
BTW.. nice enclosure... enclosures are fun to make
| brcewane | 05-15-2006 02:33 PM |
[QUOTE=imprezive one]looking good, what kind of fabric did you use?[/QUOTE]
Polyester felt
Polyester felt
| brcewane | 05-15-2006 02:36 PM |
**** UPDATE ****
I was able to get the fabric on the other one as well:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/fabricboth.jpg[/IMG]
Also able to get the resin on them.. it is just curing outside so the stink stays out of my house.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/resin.jpg[/IMG]
I was able to get the fabric on the other one as well:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/fabricboth.jpg[/IMG]
Also able to get the resin on them.. it is just curing outside so the stink stays out of my house.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/resin.jpg[/IMG]
| brcewane | 05-15-2006 02:43 PM |
[QUOTE=trueno92]bondo to smoothen it out + a few coats of hyper black paint
DO IT.[/QUOTE]
I'm going to be painting the housings the Duplicolor gunmetal that I painted my rims... but painting the inside of the projector cylinders chrome.
DO IT.[/QUOTE]
I'm going to be painting the housings the Duplicolor gunmetal that I painted my rims... but painting the inside of the projector cylinders chrome.
| silent_rob_95 | 05-15-2006 04:08 PM |
very interesting so far :D
| brcewane | 05-15-2006 04:38 PM |
**** ANOTHER UPDATE ****
Some pictures of the first layer of body filler and primer. You can start to see their shape now :D
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/primer1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/primer2.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/primer3.jpg[/IMG]
Some pictures of the first layer of body filler and primer. You can start to see their shape now :D
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/primer1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/primer2.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/primer3.jpg[/IMG]
| WRX-ERROR | 05-15-2006 04:57 PM |
Good luck with the sanding.. Looks like a lot of little spaces.. :)
| Hank3 | 05-15-2006 04:58 PM |
Lookin' good :)
| brcewane | 05-15-2006 04:59 PM |
[QUOTE=WRX-ERROR]Good luck with the sanding.. Looks like a lot of little spaces.. :)[/QUOTE]
yeah it is going to be a bitch... for the most part I can get it pretty smooth with the small attachments on the dremmel.. but the fine crevases will be NASTY
yeah it is going to be a bitch... for the most part I can get it pretty smooth with the small attachments on the dremmel.. but the fine crevases will be NASTY
| Vince126 | 05-15-2006 06:48 PM |
wow thats a lot of work lol. i just ripped out the reflector housing, painted it black, and threw in an Acura TSX projectors with 4100k bulb.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/vince126/DSCF0407.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/vince126/DSC00073.jpg[/IMG]
lovely cut off. gets the blue, without using 8000k bulbs
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/vince126/tsx2.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/vince126/DSCF0407.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/vince126/DSC00073.jpg[/IMG]
lovely cut off. gets the blue, without using 8000k bulbs
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/vince126/tsx2.jpg[/IMG]
| chewbakarox | 05-15-2006 07:27 PM |
[QUOTE=Vince126]wow thats a lot of work lol. i just ripped out the reflector housing, painted it black, and threw in an Acura TSX projectors with 4100k bulb.
[/QUOTE]
any close up pics, or pics of the headlight being put together? pretty sweet.
[/QUOTE]
any close up pics, or pics of the headlight being put together? pretty sweet.
| Vince126 | 05-15-2006 08:21 PM |
sorry i didnt have the work in progress pictures. i really should have. my only regret is that i didnt get Bi-Xenon projectors. cus now i have to take out my headlights again and install hi beam HIDs. (yes 4 ballasts in total :lol: )
i went with the TSX because i really love the light output, and the color band. this is the shot i took after i finished. as you can see theres plenty of room for another projector.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/vince126/tsx.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/vince126/DSC00072.jpg[/IMG]
i went with the TSX because i really love the light output, and the color band. this is the shot i took after i finished. as you can see theres plenty of room for another projector.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/vince126/tsx.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/vince126/DSC00072.jpg[/IMG]
| ein86 | 05-15-2006 10:11 PM |
[QUOTE=szeny]i will fiberglass a circle around your ass!
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=972269[/url][/QUOTE]
Then you obviously know something about the DIY attitude and pride of doing something yourself? Because, you know....for the amount of time and money invested in your enclosure....you just could have bought one. But you already know this, right? :)
Stop being a dick, it looks like his work is better than you amp install, which I can only hope was a temporary install :o
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=972269[/url][/QUOTE]
Then you obviously know something about the DIY attitude and pride of doing something yourself? Because, you know....for the amount of time and money invested in your enclosure....you just could have bought one. But you already know this, right? :)
Stop being a dick, it looks like his work is better than you amp install, which I can only hope was a temporary install :o
| nerdydorkus | 05-15-2006 10:30 PM |
holy crap that looks pretty badass
| rallyken | 05-19-2006 09:54 PM |
WOW great job they are like edm headlights sort of.
| KAX | 06-12-2006 10:07 PM |
whats the update on your lights brce?
| WejR20X | 06-12-2006 10:31 PM |
ahh finally reached the end of the thread....can't wait to see updates. keep up the good work!
| brcewane | 06-13-2006 08:07 AM |
Haven't had a lot of time to work on them lately with the baby on the way and all, and I was out to our local yearly Toronto Subaru Club meet last weekend. I am hoping to get some update pics up at the end of this weekend.. looks like it is going to be sunny and hot :D
| brcewane | 06-17-2006 07:10 PM |
********* UPDATE **********
I was able to work on the headlights today so I thought I would post up some pics:
First I cut out the bottom parts out so that I could mold them:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/e0b6879a.jpg[/IMG]
Then I cut the one projector column down to make them have a staggered look:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/9304ad37.jpg[/IMG]
Then I glued the fabric and shaped it the way that I wanted to:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/814dbc2f.jpg[/IMG]
Here they are after laying the resin to the fabric and a few coats of body filler. There are still a few touchups to do on the headlight and I have to put the body filler on the second one. But you can start to see the shape.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/b7a98015.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/f8b7a492.jpg[/IMG]
I was able to work on the headlights today so I thought I would post up some pics:
First I cut out the bottom parts out so that I could mold them:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/e0b6879a.jpg[/IMG]
Then I cut the one projector column down to make them have a staggered look:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/9304ad37.jpg[/IMG]
Then I glued the fabric and shaped it the way that I wanted to:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/814dbc2f.jpg[/IMG]
Here they are after laying the resin to the fabric and a few coats of body filler. There are still a few touchups to do on the headlight and I have to put the body filler on the second one. But you can start to see the shape.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/b7a98015.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/f8b7a492.jpg[/IMG]
| KAX | 06-17-2006 07:44 PM |
wow, those look nice. I dont remember the beginning, but are you putting the clear plastic fromt he stock lights over this? or running them like that, for the most part?
| brcewane | 06-17-2006 07:48 PM |
[QUOTE=KAX]wow, those look nice. I dont remember the beginning, but are you putting the clear plastic fromt he stock lights over this? or running them like that, for the most part?[/QUOTE]
yeah, putting the stock clear lenses on them
yeah, putting the stock clear lenses on them
| tw1zt1d | 06-17-2006 10:23 PM |
project is coming along looks nice so far...can't wait to see the finished project
| brcewane | 06-18-2006 04:11 PM |
****** UPDATE **********
Managed to get them both all sanded up, primed and painted the inside of the projector housing chrome. I'm going to let them sit at least 24 hours before I tape off the chome and paint the rest of the headlights Duplicolor wheel coating graphite to match my rims :D
Hopefully I will have that done tomorrow after work sometime
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/chrome.jpg[/IMG]
Managed to get them both all sanded up, primed and painted the inside of the projector housing chrome. I'm going to let them sit at least 24 hours before I tape off the chome and paint the rest of the headlights Duplicolor wheel coating graphite to match my rims :D
Hopefully I will have that done tomorrow after work sometime
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/brcewane/headlights/chrome.jpg[/IMG]
| gnarlyWRX | 06-18-2006 10:48 PM |
wow man looking pretty sweet. +1111111 for the DIY. +22222222222 for making the DIY look nice.
Ryan
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