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Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: Piojo on March 20, 2012, 07:15:00 AM

is it possible to convert my headlights to this idea?


 (http://www.shoeish.com/uploader/images/complightslclnofl.jpg)


 (http://www.shoeish.com/uploader/images/nbfrontendlhexl.jpg)

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: rcdraco on March 20, 2012, 07:29:00 AM

Check the space.  I'm sure it's possible with enough  cutting and drilling, but that particular design uses projector low beams with the compact square composites as the high beams.  I don't think there is enough clearance on the capri due to the angle of the hood being much closer to flat then on that car, which appears to be an MR2.

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: Piojo on March 20, 2012, 07:35:00 AM

how about this idea..

 (http://www.shoeish.com/uploader/images/62508_141255129252075_141169072594014_203549_1662219_n.jpg)

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: rcdraco on March 20, 2012, 04:08:00 PM

That is not a conversion, that is a car 180sx with a nissan silvia front end, aka a sileighty.  If you mean you want to do a swap like that, the aerodynamics of the capri again sort of interfere with that.  I have seen one with taurus lights fitted to it with MAJOR body modification to make it smoother.  You'd have to do that, or modify an existing kit to make it fit properly.  

This isn't something you can just approach and do in a weekend.  I now have two cars with hidden headlights, and neither of which have any problem as long as you maintain the wiring and keep everything in decent shape.  As far as major replacement it's fairly easy to get a new motor as it's shared with the probe.(note: the assembly is NOT shared, they do differ)

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: Piojo on March 21, 2012, 10:53:00 AM

i dont want to swap a the body kit. i just want to make the the capri blinkers into headlights instead of using the pop up headlights..

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: rcdraco on March 21, 2012, 10:55:00 AM

Then you're going to have to do some serious work.  The inside of the lenses need to be painted reflective, the housing needs to be modified for dual beams, the turn signals need to be relocated.  Not to mention the fact that you'd have to aim the lights in there as well to get it right.  You're better off using an existing light assembly and adapting it, or just leaving your lights up all the time.

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: Piojo on March 21, 2012, 03:07:00 PM

True.. ill see what i can do

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: Gostlrs on March 24, 2012, 07:29:00 AM

You can do anything if you have the $$$ and the Skills...


If your lacking in both of these areas..nope you cant do it..LOL

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: Captain on March 28, 2012, 12:45:00 PM

Here's what I came across for idea because they show the inside housing.


 (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/pearlwhitecrx/IMAG0709.jpg)
  (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/pearlwhitecrx/IMAG0832.jpg)
  (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/pearlwhitecrx/IMAG0833.jpg)
  (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/pearlwhitecrx/IMAG0834.jpg)

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: rcdraco on March 29, 2012, 04:17:00 AM

I think his goal is to save money rather then repair the motors on his car/wiring/switch.  NSX projectors are probably gonna run you more then the cost of a new set of motors would.  (http://tongue.gif)

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: Rocketman on March 29, 2012, 06:03:00 AM

I don't think that was anyones goal here, definitely not OP's... Motors are cheap and easy to repair

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: Rocketman on March 29, 2012, 04:33:00 PM

On my car my goal is to switch to a set of projector lights. I want headlight features of a modern car. The stock headlights suck, lol

Projectors will give me a better beam pattern. And I can run HID's properly without blinding anyone (no im not going to run the super blue or purple ones either)

Very old picture of a mockup I did:

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/LtJerryRigg/0401101424.jpg)

This is pretty much what I'm after... headlights will still work but the linkage will be modded so they only go up halfways

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: AlexV08 on March 29, 2012, 07:32:00 PM

that looks good rocketman. i wanna do that too. just got no idea where to start.  i like the way the front of the car looks with the lights being lower like that.

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: rcdraco on March 30, 2012, 05:28:00 PM

Just a matter of sourcing, designing, and cutting.  Projectors are more common then they used to be, for my current project I sourced a pair from a quad light acura integra.  They're fairly easy to come by when you know honda guys with loads of spare parts.

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: Captain on April 02, 2012, 04:31:00 PM

LOL, i was trying to show the setup.
 

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rcdraco: I think his goal is to save money rather then repair the motors on his car/wiring/switch. NSX projectors are probably gonna run you more then the cost of a new set of motors would  

I would like to know what's the smallest HID they make. So we could use side by side in the flipup slot for hi and lo. I could only find 4" at ebay.

One of these day, i'll try it. One thing at a time.

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: Rocketman on April 02, 2012, 06:46:00 PM

Well the projectors pictured above come from a ('99 I think) Mercury Cougar. Other years don't have a projector for the high beam, so be careful.

They're pretty slim, but they are long and don't have shielding around the whole housing.

I have projectors now from a 1993 Infinity J30, they are wider, but shorter. I will still have fitment issues with these.

Here's that real interesting capri that's been discussed before. (think they are Taurus headlights?) Unfortunately most of the work was really hack-ish as was the rest of the car. If someone took their time it might work "better"

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/LtJerryRigg/2011-11-08_14-24-57_516.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/LtJerryRigg/2011-11-08_14-21-04_444.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/LtJerryRigg/2011-11-08_14-24-19_629.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/LtJerryRigg/2011-11-08_14-24-29_705.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/LtJerryRigg/2011-11-08_14-23-40_117.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/LtJerryRigg/2011-11-08_14-25-04_163.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/LtJerryRigg/2011-11-08_14-24-47_65.jpg)

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: AlexV08 on April 03, 2012, 07:24:00 AM

ewww lol i would've  just stuck with the stock headlights haha. it doesn't look right

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: Rocketman on April 03, 2012, 12:50:00 PM

I agree... it's FUGLY... but I give them credit for doing something "different" and not totally failing at it

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: Captain on April 03, 2012, 05:23:00 PM

Check out the sister car, miata.

  (http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee130/PODDYBEAR/painter%20daves%20open%20day%202012/painterdaves083.jpg)

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: Captain on April 09, 2012, 12:24:00 PM

This has nothing to do with the headlights conversion but I thought it was cool.


 (http://dempseybowling.com/pix/capri2.jpg)
  (http://dempseybowling.com/pix/capri3.jpg)
  (http://dempseybowling.com/pix/capri1.jpg)

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: CapriTypeR on April 09, 2012, 01:52:00 PM

In a sick and twisted way, I REALLY, REALLY like that!!

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: tonlaw71 on April 09, 2012, 02:40:00 PM

Now THAT is original thinking!! I love it!!

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: rde_pje on April 20, 2012, 02:41:00 AM

The headlights from a Ford Explorer fit where the parking lamp was.  The original lights were destroyed by a deer.  It is not that pretty, but more functional than popups, and I can install brighter bulbs.
  (http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5323/7096061811_5daf63117c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77432602@N07/7096061811/)[/IMG]

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: tonlaw71 on April 20, 2012, 03:14:00 AM

Well, it'll do in a pinch!! A little more engineering and some body work and you just might be on to something. Great job of keeping your Capri on the road!

Title: Headlight Conversion
Post by: CapriTypeR on April 20, 2012, 09:08:00 AM

Actually, with a little more refinement, I could really like those.....

Can we get a straight-on shot of those?

--Russ

Title: Re: Headlight Conversion
Post by: Rocketman on September 13, 2013, 09:59:25 PM

This!!! This is exactly what I want! Pictured on a 1g Ford Probe

(http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/12/web/3132000-3132999/3132466_18_full.jpg)

Title: Re: Headlight Conversion
Post by: theunnamed1 on May 31, 2014, 10:41:37 AM

Looks very similar to the mr2 picture posted. This is a retort to the "hood clearance" issue mention.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvByOsxgTKo#at=27