HID's
08-01-2011, 03:18 AM
#1
MFz Lurker
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HID's
Ok two things. One. Does anyone know where I can get a HID kit for a 96. And two. Does anyone have any pics of what the light patter would look like from our big bulbs and also any pics of what the car looks like with them turned on? Iv looked around on a few different sites and google and can't REALY find any pics.
08-01-2011, 10:05 AM
#2
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i have 4500K in my 95 with hella ecodes. ill get some shots later on tonight if i remember.
:EDIT: if you search CR, there are a couple threads about this.......... check it out. ill hook ya up with the links in a little bit
:EDIT: if you search CR, there are a couple threads about this.......... check it out. ill hook ya up with the links in a little bit
08-01-2011, 02:31 PM
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Don't let Doppleganger know you are planning on using HIDs without a projector type lens. He will go Bruce Lee on you.
The stock type lenses are shaped poorly for the use of a HID bulb and usually end up with the bulb out of the point of focus for the lens. If you do it be sure to get the forward/rearward location correct for the bulb to give you the proper light focus. Otherwise you will end up with results like many low budget HID swaps on the street that shine everywhere but the ground and put glare right in everybody's eyes.
If you do it, do it well and be proud of the results.
The stock type lenses are shaped poorly for the use of a HID bulb and usually end up with the bulb out of the point of focus for the lens. If you do it be sure to get the forward/rearward location correct for the bulb to give you the proper light focus. Otherwise you will end up with results like many low budget HID swaps on the street that shine everywhere but the ground and put glare right in everybody's eyes.
If you do it, do it well and be proud of the results.
08-01-2011, 08:17 PM
#8
BAMFr
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NC
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Custom application, not sure there is anything really aftermarket. I found this pretty quickly, not sure how legit it is. On m.net there is a few kits for the NB (I think at least) that are no longer for sale.
http://www.headlight.me/90-97-mazda-...hid-kit-p-4295
Now the fun part, DIY:
http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...on-Mazda-Miata
It will take some work, as that thread suggest you will have have to take some measurements figure out the space you have to work with and then find a projector that fits it. Then custom make a mount, figure out the wiring (shouldn't be bad, this is were you buy a "kit" and fit it with the projector), and put it all together. I am oversimplifying and leaving out quiet a bit of details...but I am not the one doing this, I hope this sets you on the correct path for HID goodness.
http://www.headlight.me/90-97-mazda-...hid-kit-p-4295
Now the fun part, DIY:
http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...on-Mazda-Miata
It will take some work, as that thread suggest you will have have to take some measurements figure out the space you have to work with and then find a projector that fits it. Then custom make a mount, figure out the wiring (shouldn't be bad, this is were you buy a "kit" and fit it with the projector), and put it all together. I am oversimplifying and leaving out quiet a bit of details...but I am not the one doing this, I hope this sets you on the correct path for HID goodness.
08-01-2011, 08:19 PM
#9
BAMFr
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: NC
Posts: 1,787
here is another retrofit on an NB. The ideas are the same, just got a different shape and size light:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/385304...ta-mx-5/page-6
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/385304...ta-mx-5/page-6
