S15 Sylvia Headlight Conversion [Merged 11-8]

[tmoney]

Originally posted by 97eclipseRS
there was in import tuner, i think it was last months issue, that had a blue 2gb eclipse in it with the conversion done but it didnt explain how he did it

Yeah seen that issue, my concern isnt really to know what it looks like I just need to get the low down on how to. So if anyone has done it atleast they can explain it to me.

thanks
tyson

 

[tmoney]

Originally posted by wastefuldreamer
Its all custom, Custon fenders custom bumper
custom hood.<- i think And the lights are 800 beans.

Yeah thats what i was figuring i just wish there was someone on the board that has done them before so i can get a mental idea on where to start.

thanks
tyson

 

[Slappster]

Better have $4k if you want to do it.

 

[tmoney]

Originally posted by Slappster
Better have $4k if you want to do it.

Why will I need 4k? I just need to know the reason behind what is going to cost me 4k? If you can hit me back

thanks
tys

 

[chriw21_2000]

It doesn't cost that much if you do the work yourself. I haven't done his swap but I would say that it will be a trial and error type of thing. You will have to get the lights and cut, weld, ect to get the right mounting position. Then if the hood needs modifying then modify it. then when it comes time for the bumper do the same. If its a fiberglass nose just cut it and re glass it. It isnt a real hard task, just takes time.

Laterz

 

[tmoney]

Originally posted by chriw21_2000
It doesn't cost that much if you do the work yourself. I haven't done his swap but I would say that it will be a trial and error type of thing. You will have to get the lights and cut, weld, ect to get the right mounting position. Then if the hood needs modifying then modify it. then when it comes time for the bumper do the same. If its a fiberglass nose just cut it and re glass it. It isnt a real hard task, just takes time.

Laterz

Yeah I know that the labor is going to be the most I will be putting into this project since I will be doing this with a couple fo friends. I just wish there was a site or someone that can give me the exact thing to do especially for the headlights so I dont have to guess and mess something up.

thanks for the info.

tyson

 

[aftershock183]

I saw this pic in a magazine and thought it good, I'm curious if anyone from the bay area knows of a bodyshop that could do this and make it look nice. Let me know.

 

[dsmturboawd]

shoulda bought a honduh.

 

[Black95TSIawd]

would rather do some s15 headlights

 

[guedo512]

Originally posted by Black95TSIawd
would rather do some s15 headlights

agreed, or you can just keep the eclipse the way it is. 97-99 lights look great.

 

[cait sith]

I don't get why everyone has such a hardon for Skyline parts.

Skylines are giant, unaerodynamic, shoeboxes.

 

[eclipsed95]

No offense man, but that looks horrible, besides the fact that I'm sure the lights will be expensive. But if you like it, go for it.

 

['96_Talon_TSi]

Originally posted by eclipsed95
No offense man, but that looks horrible, besides the fact that I'm sure the lights will be expensive. But if you like it, go for it.

agreed.
I would personally keep the stock headlight. If you really feel the need for a headlight conversion.. do like black95TSIawd said.. get silvia S-15 headlights.

 

[Wiggy44k]

Here's another picture of one with them.

 

[guedo512]

Originally posted by Wiggy44k
Here's another picture of one with them.

this one looks better, but they still do not look right on an eclipse.

 

['96_Talon_TSi]

The eclipse is too round for those headlights.

 

[Airpoppoff]

you drive an eclipse, not a skyline

 

[leet]

They do not blend well with the rest of the car.

 

[wastefuldreamer]

wiggys pic is photoshopped. Any place that can mold fiberglass can do it.

 

[jimwross]

Yeah you can see it doesnt quite fit right... the lights are above the hood, and they dont blend correclty.

 

[aftershock183]

I agree with you guys completely, that's why I bought the 97 black headlights and got rid of the clear silver ones. My friend has an eclipse and was curious I pretty much told him the same thing but I figured get some other people to say it and it might make him realize it. I told him he would be wasting a lot of money to have it done, with the money it would cost him to have it done he might as well upgraded his performance instead of looks. Thanks for the input guys appreciate it.

 

[ZoomBy]

if not the s15 lights, the 300zx ones imo look great, heres a pic

 

[RandomHero]

theres a picture from a guy on car domain.com who did it.
it looks bad ass

 

[RandomHero]

^
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| thats a 94 eclipse

 

[TBSpyder]

I don't think this would be considered a "do-it-yourself" project. Don't even attempt this unless you have some extensive experience in auto body work and metal fabrication...otherwise I guarantee you're goig to fvck your car up.