1GB CLEAR headlight alternatives for retrofit

[GSLENK]

Since clear 1GB headlight housing LENSES are near impossible to find... and I really want to do a retrofit... THE CORRECT WAY, With this... Bi-xenon Morimoto Mini Stage III Kit (H1) - Complete Retrofit Kits from The Retrofit Source Inc
Here is what I have brainstormed:

Option 1: GO in flying HARD (like a bird erection) aka:
-Just use the oem "prizimed/angular/notclear" (not talking about yellowing here)
Anyone have any experience doing this? Is it a bad idea?

To clarify further, im not talking about the mirrored reflector, b/c im doing a retrofit anyway. Im talking about the actual lense and how the factory one is all angular on the inside, and using that with a proper retrofit kit. kapish?

Option 2: ShaveGrind like a stripper (leaning towards this, really, read below, seems possible)
-Use the OEM housing/lense from a JY or whatever
-Grind down all the angles on the inside to create a perfectly clear, smooth surface.

Has anyone ever done this? am I on the crack rock of jabralter for thinking this up? or is it really a legit idea?

Option 3, bend/warp/glue a peice of Home depot lexan in place of the factory lense.

I just thought that one up, leave the side walls on, and heat a lexan peice so it is more pliable, then bend it and glue it, let it cool...
I know, slim chance but possibly worth the try especially is #2 doesnt work out.

Im really interested in responses to 1 and 2, or alternative ideas. I dont wannt blow 300 trying to do the right thing when it turns out to be impossible.

thanks,
P.s. I know I started a very similar thread to this, a while ago, but it was heavily misinterpreted and I took substantial effort to reword and clarify this time around.

 

[LOLVTEC]

do a search i know a couple of people running real projectors on their 1gb. im not really sure but i think some company already makes 1gb headlight projectors.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Your talking about the clear headlight housings correct?


Not to be a dick but I pick mine up on thursday..No they are not for sale..



Although my buddy has seen a few for sale on ebay a couple days ago..Maybe he is just an ebay genious..But I will tell him to look for them again and send me the link..Then I will add the link on your thread..

To mod factory DOT certified equipment is not legal..But you probably will not get hassled for it..

 

[GSLENK]

Your talking about the clear headlight housings correct?


Not to be a dick but I pick mine up on thursday..No they are not for sale..



Although my buddy has seen a few for sale on ebay a couple days ago..Maybe he is just an ebay genious..But I will tell him to look for them again and send me the link..Then I will add the link on your thread..

To mod factory DOT certified equipment is not legal..But you probably will not get hassled for it..

You find those on ebay? how much were they?

 

[Bud92gsx]

Actually my buddy bought a 94 talon...Did a 1ga front end swap..The lights were mint, and come with the clear corners for 115$..Picking them up tonight, when we go play pool..

I can post pics if you like..But may only bring you down..


I actually did a search on these last night..But the only ones I could find were either used stock, or new stock headlights..

 

[Bud92gsx]

Got my headlights and corners..Got the leds in the headlights..Waiting on leds for corners...

 

[perks563]

I don't have a link on this computer, it is on my other computer. Anyways...

Option 4:
Search on hidplanet.com. There is a thread from a guy with an S14 that details how to mold lenses without a vacuum pump. Basically you pour a cast of the inside of your lens, then mold the (I think) lexan over the mold and done!

Edit: And after 5 seconds of looking on their site, I give you link:
http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/sho...-lense-forming-thread-finished-product-post-1

I really wanted to try this as I too want to retrofit my Talon the right way, but I just haven't gotten around to doing this yet. Good luck!

 

[norcal_drifter]

Just vacuum form it with a nice plastic piece, quick and easy!

 

[GSLENK]

I found a pair on ebay and followed them up to 200 and gave up. Then I bought a pair from a partout, thinking they would be regular ones for 40+ shipping. no no no, they are clear as a mofo. TO think i was gonna blow 200+ the day before I still have a really cheap pair to try and mock up a mold. I found that thread a while back looks easier than sanding too.

I tried the sanding thing. unless you are really patient... that is not happenning. let me repeat, i dont care what you see online, you are not sanding those insides down. even if you work in a sweat shop for a living (no offense) your labor of days and days is not going to be worth whatever price any of the clear headlights cost. (probably up to like $300, its gonna take hours and hours to do, like days/weeks worth of hours)

 

[Bud92gsx]

If you have an extra set or two of lights like I have..Then you wouldn''t mind all the sanding and what not..

Did you get the corners too?

Post pics when You get them..I'll post up some pics too..Didn't want to do it too soon and make u jealous..

 

[killab443]

Just start hawkin partouts for a clear 1gb set. That's what I did got them for under 100. Traded my good 1gb stockers + $80 for "euro"s. Got a set of tsx projectors and denso ballasts goin in. Can't wait to have awesome lighting, sometiing us 1gbers lack
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[Bud92gsx]

Linky???

 

[killab443]

Linky???

Hit the classified section and start looking for partouts for 1gbs. It might take some time, but you'll find a set

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[Bud92gsx]

I got a set if you havn't read the whole thread...Just wondering, for other people..

 

[greene3543]

Bud, do you have pictures of your headlight housings that you sanded down? I'm curious to see how they turned out.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Bud, do you have pictures of your headlight housings that you sanded down? I'm curious to see how they turned out.

I don't think I sanded them down at all.I blacked them the hell out.But light output sucked hardcore, so I went back to my other set of non modded housings.

I do have pictures of the process, but what kind of picture or info are you looking for?

Then I recently bought a set of aftermarket clear headlights.Can't wait for spring to put them in.

 

[killab443]

If your sanding out your lenses you have to make sure you clear coat the lens. This is because you are removing UV protection. By spraying clear you are adding back that uv coating. Use quality clear coat and you won't have to worry about sanding or buffing ever again.

Come to think of it these china made headlights might not even have UV coating from the factory... Adding it will definitely be a plus!

 

[Bud92gsx]

I'm kinda thinking I'm gonna look for some black ones.These clear ones are sweet,But black ones may look better.

 

[kchaazz]

^^ The black ones are insanely difficult to find! I was looking for clears and found a guy on the classies here selling a set but this was two years ago. Theyre pretty nice, and if you cant find blacks, just take your clears apart and you can use paint on the appropriate areas to end up with the same effect. Vtech-This has had a partout ad up for a while, and the car may have black lights, but Im not sure if theyve been sold yet.

 

[Bud92gsx]

I'm not painting another set of headlights.The last time I did that, foglights were brighter.