Mazda Miata Headlight Conversion & Tail Light conversion Thread

This thread will be used as a resource for members looking to find aftermarket headlight & taillight conversions for their NA, NB, NC, etc Miatas.
Members are wlecome to post up some photos of either your own lights or other images you have.

NOTE: If you post a picture please provide information on the kit on were to buy (if still available) This way people that are new to Miatas can be referred to this thread when they have questions on headlights. Such as the ever common, "Nice Miata , where did you get those lights, where can I buy a set?"

If you have a question on a kit please try to search this thread for the answer, if none is available feel free to ask the members. Commercial sales replys will be deleted unless you are an authorized vendor of MazdaRoadster.net, lets play nice folks, and enjoy the pictures!

KG Works - Dual Head Lamp Conversion (The Originator)

Designed to be mounted by simply exchanging units, so no special wiring is necessary, plug & play ready. These lights gained popularity when they were used on Mazda's Concept car the "M-Speedster" at the 1993 Chicago Auto Show by Mazda of America and have been very popular ever since. Since these are custom made they are produced at a rate of only about 5 sets a month, there is a 4 to 6 week wait after ordering. These lights can be installed in half a day even by an amateur. Introduced in 1993 by KG-Works (Original Design). Still available in Japan from KG-Works, (Special Order, Made-To-Order only) http://miataroadster.com/kg_works/kg...i-1677250.aspx

The parking light mesh "Cold Air Intake" is also designed by KG Works and can also be ordered from MiataRoadster.com, Rspeed.net, or Rev9 as a special order item. Pictures from KG works ad in HyperREV-1 (1994)

Website http://www.kgworks.co.jp/

Availability = Limited production

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Originally Posted by KG WORKS

KGWorks brand was established by a great fan of MIATA, in 1992.
The Company is distributing one and only selected products manufactured with a passion of representing "beauty of MIATA" and "craftsmanship."
We innovate products not to give its priority over business, but "embodied in improved designs and functions" and "manufacture products for what we want" are our committed themes.
Today, as a result our products go beyond meeting customers needs to fulfilling their desires.
There are many products which have been manufactured and imitated without any permissions.
"Replacement Top" by AMCO is our own design with repeated examinations by KGWorks. BSP "Lowprofile dual light kit" is also an imitation from the one out of four items we manufactured and exported to the States in 1993. However, a light from "M Speedster" in MRA Chicago Show model is the one we produced.
There are many other products such as "Wheel Spacer," "Hight Adjust Dumper" as well.
It may occur and increase to have our products imitations if we represent our site here but furthermore, I would like to introduce our products made by KGWorks.
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Bodyshop Hayashi - Flush Type Lamp Conversion

Showcased at the 1992 Tokyo Auto Salon this was Jack Hayashi's cleaner than clean example of how to make a miata his own. This headlight conversion was probably the most expensive, but also the best designed even to date. The headlights look like fix mounted types but actually retain the stock headlight motors to raise the headlight housing from the rear to better aim the light output onto the road. This helps to compensate for the slope of the Miatas front nose and hood area. Whereas most low profile kits will actually make you lose a bit of your night time vision. He made 2 versions of these, first was a flash clear lid, and the 2nd version had the double bubble humps as seen below on Greg G's Miata.

Hayashi Body Shop also produced a retro tail lamp setup (out of production) however Barchetta & TRAP now produce the same versions.

Availability = Out of production since 1999

Website: http://www9.ocn.ne.jp/~hayashi/frame.html

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(CAR SHOWN BELOW) = Forum Members Miata owned by "Greg G"

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Racing Sports Active - Low Profile Rectangle Type Conversion

Similar to other low profile designs, RS-Active uses a rectangle type light instead of circular ones. They made two version of these while in production, the main difference was the bulb and housing type. Another note: These particular lenses have a dichroic(?) coating on the low beam portion which gives it the yellowish hue despite being a normal white bulb.

Website http://www.rs-active.jp/modules/tinyd0/

Availability = Out of production

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Here they are on members rides = Typesticky's (Black) MX5, Slutz4's (Blue) Miata, and jnshk's (White) Miata

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Some notes from jnshk

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- There were a handful of minor variations produced with slightly different housings (some had active cooling fans and heat sinks mounted on the housing, some had a dichroic coating on the lens, etc), and I think that there was a "version 2" variety which used an H4 bulb. If I recall correctly, Ric ultimately kept the v2 housings on his gorgeous Miata.

Here are a few images of my old RSA units for your consideration:
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Dichroic coating

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Heat sinks and fans

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High Beam Pattern

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Low Beam Pattern (they aren't really aimed high, it just looks that way because I was parked on a grade)

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Low Beam Pattern along wall

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BrainStorm Performance - Low Profile Head Light Conversion

This was BSP's answer to the call for an affordable low profile headlight kit for the US Miata Aftermarket. Same design product as the as ones in Japan but manufactured in the USA. This was the 1st kit made available in the USA for Miatas, and was extremly popular. There was actually a waiting list for them years back (mid-late 90's) BrainStorm Performance had been based out of Georgia, and then moved out to California, not sure what became of them as the website is a dead link now. However other Miata based companys are now carrying the kits, and some members have even managed to upgrade the kits to HID.

Availability Still in production

Website: http://www.GoMiata.com

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Here is my personal set when I had them installed on my '96 Miata.

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Goda Low Profile Headlights

Goda made 2 versions of rectangular headlights, I believe these came about once RS-Active stopped production on their kits, so now Goda is making this similar version. I don't have much information on these headlights, I will update it once I have more information.

Availability = unknown?

Website = (dead link, sorry)

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Cobalt low-profile dual headlamp

Similar in design to the BSP setup, this version sits a bit higher and offer better lighting on the road, note: this kit does require you to cut a small section of your miata's engine bay where as the BSP version does not. But the lighting output is well worth it!

They use Hella 90mm H9 projectors in the low beams and 90mm H9 reflectors in the high beams. These can be converted to D2S pretty easily without any changes to the housings, at least on the projector low beams.

You can find these still for sale online at; http://miataroadster.com/moss_motors.../i-532757.aspx

Here are some photos from Revlimiter's Miata to show what they look like installed

Please visit his website for more information and check out his Blog for all his updates!
http://revlimiter.net/blog/

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Brainstorm Performance - Euro Fixed Headlight Conversion

This was the next version of BSP's headlight kits for the Miata. This would take about 15 pounds off your Miata, make your Miata more aerodynamic, (no more barn door air-brakes) however the light output was said to be less than stock output due to the slope of the Miatas nose. Most people that have this kit have upgraded the lamps to something with a higher output to help fix that problem.

Availablity - Still in Production

Website - http://www.GoMiata.com

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Some owners have left the acrylic lens off for a different look.

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ZOOM Frog-Eyes Version

Don't have much information on this setup. Will update when I have more info.

Available = Out of Production (check for used parts)

website = ??

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IL Motorsports Low Pros (from Europe)

http://www.Rspeed.net is the USA distributor for IL

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Barchetta - The Backyard Builder

Don't let the name fool you! Barchetta has been around since the Eunos Roadster was released back in 1989, However originally started as a fan based club, once they started modding cars people wanted to start buying their custom upgrades, enter Barchetta!

website = http://www.barchetta-x.com/

Barchetta Fixed Headlights

Photos courtesy of Tetsuya Garage (Barchetta's shop Car below)

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Barchetta Rear Tail Lights

These are actually the Hayashi Tail Lights, once Hayashi stopped making them Barchetta took over production with permission from Mr. Hayashi, they made these as a "Limited Production" item originally, however I believe they still produce these on a made-to-order basis. I had a set of these on my Miata and loved them! You will need to set up a separate reverse/backup light under your bumper, not hard to do.
(Zoom Engineering sells white backup lamps BTW)

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Barchetta (LED version) Rear Tail Lights

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Craft Square Lights for NB

For your viewing pleasure! Sorry I don't have any specs on these. I think there is only one set in the USA that I am aware of?

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Garage Vary Head Lights & Tail Lights

Content & pictures coming soon ....................

You can still get these however probably made to order now in Japan, the TypeII nose is done, but they still offer the Type III with the fixed lights.

website = http://vary.co.jp/


Garage Vary Type II Bumper with fixed Lights (Notice the lights come down lower into the bumper to compensate for the Miatas nose slope for better light output on the road.

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Garage Vary Type III Bumper with fixed Lights (Same lights as the type II nose, but fitted on the more popular "Winding Dancer" Bodykit.

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Here is a Type III on a BRG Color, looks great!

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Garage Vary Nostalgic Tail Lights What can you say, everyone loves to look at these, they did a nice job sorting out this setup, below are some painted different colors so that you can get an idea of what it might look like on your car.

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Here is a set on Kevin's Widebody NA

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And another set showing on Steve's Miata of http://projectgla.com/

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You can still order these lights and custom finish panel here
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And a few years back our resident Miata Guru David of http://garagewoolery.com/ created these great looking Trim Rings on a limited basis. If you have a set you have something very rare, but then you already know that! Here is the full skinny on the build for these. http://garagewoolery.com/2010/11/23/...in-production/

And Garage Vary has made a few "one-off" sets for the NB as well, this one is on their Race Car.

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You can still order them from REV9Autosport.com
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Morette Headlights & Tail Lights for NB miata

http://www.morette.com/products/HEAD.../MX5/HLMX5.htm

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some on auction right now :whistle:
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Bellof Low Pro

I have very little information on these and would love to have some more. I got my set second hand but unused from a forum member who was parting out a car he'd never finished building. As far as I can tell, they're extremely rare (at least here in the U.S.) and were only produced in limited quantities or for a very short period of time. Build quality of the kit is good and they look fantastic. Very low-profile rectangular shape suits the face of the NA well.

Pretty sure they're made in Austria.

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High Beams

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Low Beams

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Off / On / High

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The only other car that I'm aware of that has these in the U.S. - a s u r a 0 s 9, and Phatmiata

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ZOOM Engineering Tail Lights

http://miataroadster.com/zoom_engine...s/g-68468.aspx

ZOOM has been around forever it seems, with some very unique products. Here are some photos of the Zoom retro Tail light kit on different colored cars. At one point he had 2 versions, one with trim rings and one without.

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S2-Racing Tail Lights

Where to buy: http://miataroadster.com/s2_racing/s...s/g-69085.aspx

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BSP Low Profile Bi-Xenon conversion

I think this is the first succesfull hid conversion for the BSP low profiles

So heres my car fitted with the projectors. I had to use the inner because there wasnt enough room on the outside. Now only i need to find some other lens that will fit in the outside. These are the original brainstorm lenses.




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The projectors itself are Morimoto mini D2s projectors, The front lens are rear backuplights from jokon. These had the perfect shape i searched for. Pretty simple, cut open the back of the jokon lens slide the projector in, and custom made "housing" for weather sealing.

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The front lens are rear backuplights from jokon. These had the perfect shape i searched for. Pretty simple, cut open the back of the jokon lens slide the projector in, and custom made "housing" for weather sealing.


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Also had the cut the original BSP units to fit the projectors because the didnt fit trough the hole where the sealed beams where. But all together these things are amazing.

Not my pic but this is the cutoff of these amazing projectors.
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When the weather is getting better is will make better pictures.



Here is an example hoe it will look like. I will make a picture myself soon

In for updated pimp NB content when it comes!

Hi
Hope I can get some help love the rear lights the zoom type or the single type tryed your ebay etc, can you point me in the right way to get some.
Many thanks in advance.
Best regards
Chris@Broadspeed.

i really like the look of low pro headlights but dont think i wanna spend 500 just yet. i have seen the stock NA headlights that have been moded to only come up half way..
how well do the lights work after that? as far as brightness. pretty much what im asking is.. will i still be able to see at night?
and how hard is it to mod the lights in this manner?

thanks,
Corey

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i have seen the stock NA headlights that have been moded to only come up half way..
how well do the lights work after that? as far as brightness. pretty much what im asking is.. will i still be able to see at night?

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Are you referring to "sleepy eyes" where the stock popups are only half-up? If so, then you need to be aware that the headlights are not "functional" as headlights in this position. (How could they be, since they are pointed at your bumper?) This effect is achieved to let fresh air into the engine bay, and when the headlights are needed they must be returned to full-height.

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Are you referring to "sleepy eyes" where the stock popups are only half-up? If so, then you need to be aware that the headlights are not "functional" as headlights in this position. (How could they be, since they are pointed at your bumper?) This effect is achieved to let fresh air into the engine bay, and when the headlights are needed they must be returned to full-height.

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ooooooooohhh :stupid:

well i feel dumb

Well you can mod your linkages to work that way, but you have to add different lights..... I did. I used projectors out of an 01 tiburon with silverstars.......a billion times better than stock.

my custom S2k retrofit in 99 NB housing, and custom projector fog lights.
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ill get better pics when i have time.

Test fitting the lids. Finally got the acrylic lens covers molded and fitted under my trimmed OEM lids.
Big Thanks to Bill Wilner at MiataRoadster for letting me use a set of pristine lids to shape the covers.

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oops just realized this may not belong here. Mods pls delete if inappropriate. kthnxbye

Extremely curious what lights you got there mike

There needs to be more choices for NB owners.

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Lights are the Hella 90mm headlamp modules.

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my custom S2k retrofit in 99 NB housing, and custom projector fog lights.
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ill get better pics when i have time.

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did you use the same wiring for foglights on the relay and switch?

Please more details of your setup mike. I would love to get rid of the popups.

Adding a couple more shots of just how nicely done, the RS Active lights are, closeup. My set has the high beam bulb coated instead, so it beams out yellow instead on high beam (more like a fog light). Driving lights are clear beam and not yellowish as some have noted on the internet.

RS Active
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Complete with side shroud and full plug and play wiring.
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Comparison of how low the RS Active sits, compared to the stock light.
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Does all red tails count? :)

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More of a DIY than aftermarket. Looks very nice though.

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Frog-Eyes Version

Don't have much information on this setup. Will update when I have more info.

Available = ??

website = ??

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http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/forum/forums/p/35003/245492.aspx

http://www.nnmx5forum.co.uk/viewtopi...t=2068&start=0

It looks like they may have been made by Zoom at some point in time.

AAC flush mounts.
CF buckets and hella projectors and driving lights.

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Standard fitment RAYBRIG lights from Japan,GOOOD lighting at night on the standard H4 bulbs and ,I'm not 100% on my taillights yet,No markings on the inside,Been told "T House" ,whoever that is

tail lights look like they are either Hayashi or Barchetta

Rotornut needs to post here.

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Rotornut needs to post here.

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Seriously. That guy is slacking. :)

Morette NB Tail Lights:

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NB1 DIY retrofit using TheRetrofitSource's Morimoto Mini H1 Bi-Xenon projectors. I'm actually in the middle of "v.2", I'm installing their smoked/clear Graphite shrouds with xB LED Angel Eyes. Walkthrough here for anyone wanting to do the retrofit: 99-00 Bi-Xenon Headlight Retrofit

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You never posted any altezza style lights.

I always liked the black altezza lights on black miata's. I took it one step further and i ended up pulling out the red covers. I then polished up the lenses.
1#
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+1 - Black altezzas on a black car

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Anybody have the black JDM ones...?similar to the altezzas,but bezel is black trim vs the clear or metal look around tail-light that altezzas have...

Adding the Jass Performance Low Pros with Rectangular Hella units.

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Those are FU$kin sweet....Link?

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Those are FU$kin sweet....Link?

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Jazz Performance Lights can be ordered here;

http://miataroadster.com/jass_perfor...s/g-67442.aspx

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I cant help starring at this, like seeing boobs for the first time.

Do my lights count for this thread??

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps62344238.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13...307adb06a7.jpg

well ....... they look aftermarket to me. Are they from a tuner or custom made? They are pretty neat looking none the less.

i built them myself :) using:

Pilot clear lens housings from Amazon
The Retrofit Source: Mini H1 stage III kit

Dremel housings, mount projectors, paint

Details?

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would make for a nice write up in the DIY section of the forum.

http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread....ector-retrofit

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would make for a nice write up in the DIY section of the forum.

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http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread....ector-retrofit

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And what do you know, he already did!

Lol

I never knew there were so many possibilities! Decisions, decisions, decisions!

What are these? :)
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Hello from Tokyo Auto Salon 1990 !!!! :teehee:

That was all custom IRRC using P-928 headlights, there was another guy that did an even better version of this in Japan where they actually do the full spin like on the Porsche.

Here is a similar setup from RS-Active in Japan, but no longer available I'm afraid.

I do believe there was someone that had imported this bumper into the USA, and the car it was on recently popped up on Craigslist?


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6...03326a86_b.jpg

So does anyone know who bought that one white NA in Cali rocking that RS-A bumper/hood on the Craiglist ad? I sent that link to several friends in Cali but none of them got it

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The bumper and Hood are the only RS-A parts, the flares look to be Auto-Try, and GV side skirts, lots of stuff thrown together. :fp:

The bumper and Hood plus some T99-N2 Flares would look much better IMHO

I don't think I ever saw this thread before, but think I can contribute...

Truck-Lite Phase 7 LED Headlights

http://charlest.zenfolio.com/img/s9/...22258544-5.jpg

http://charlest.zenfolio.com/img/s2/...22258176-5.jpg

Finally got busy on my led tails

Theretrofitsource red 120mm xbled rings

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/...ps46ea6ff2.jpg

Wow those look great!!!

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So does anyone know who bought that one white NA in Cali rocking that RS-A bumper/hood on the Craiglist ad? I sent that link to several friends in Cali but none of them got it

The bumper and Hood are the only RS-A parts, the flares look to be Auto-Try, and GV side skirts, lots of stuff thrown together. :fp:

The bumper and Hood plus some T99-N2 Flares would look much better IMHO

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If I knew about that I would have sent a friend to look at it :O

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Another RS Active. Mine were originally clear on both beams. But the quality of the reflector and lens was pretty poor. I substituted the light housing/reflector/lens with the original PIAA part that was copied. Much better light now.

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/v...B77C2AF23E.jpg

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/v...B79A733903.jpg

Not sure if you've been asked before. This is the first forum I've joined. I'm wanting to kno what you used to make the projector fog lights.

I believe he's using OEM/JDM fog lights.

typesticky is my NA miata hero. I luv his car.

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Not sure if you've been asked before. This is the first forum I've joined. I'm wanting to kno what you used to make the projector fog lights.

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Yes, I'm using OEM Mazda NA fog lights. They are rarely seen in North America, though they were a dealer installed option on the early cars. They are easy to find in Japan and in UK and Australia where a lot of JDM cars are exported.

Bodyshop Hayahi lights on one of my roadsters.

http://youtu.be/mbVB93Z3A40

:blobwave:

How difficult was it to get the s2k projectors in there? And what did you use for the fog lights?

you can also add halos to the 2001 lights

http://mazdaroadster.net/attachment....5&d=1372868405
http://mazdaroadster.net/attachment....2&d=1372868404
http://mazdaroadster.net/attachment....4&d=1372868404
http://mazdaroadster.net/attachment....3&d=1372868404

the BUG-EYE kit

Website = In Japan

Availability = Out of Production

This was from Japan but was actually imported into the USA via Typhoon Motorsports back in the mid 1990's. Not sure how many of the kits made it to the USA though?

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5481/1...02557dab_b.jpg

The Mariner Blue version you see below is the only one I am aware of in the USA, its a local member PopVII on the forums.
Last time I chatted with him he stated he will be selling the car soon, if anyone is interested.

More on PopVII's Turbo Bug-Eye Miata Here
http://mazdaroadster.net/PopVII/

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8075/8...a5745333_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8214/8...1bbbd330_b.jpg

Here is one without the front grill, and the owner added sleepy eyelid covers for a retro look.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7223/7...0e942224_b.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3710/8...f180c69f_b.jpg


And here is a totally super modded version with fender flares!!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7295/1...1c31759e_b.jpg
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2883/1...a4c52e58_b.jpg

PopVIIs roadster looks like it's straight out of Karuizawa.
Super freaking awesome!

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So does anyone know who bought that one white NA in Cali rocking that RS-A bumper/hood on the Craiglist ad? I sent that link to several friends in Cali but none of them got it

Attachment 7649

The bumper and Hood are the only RS-A parts, the flares look to be Auto-Try, and GV side skirts, lots of stuff thrown together. :fp:

The bumper and Hood plus some T99-N2 Flares would look much better IMHO

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A little late to respond, but I went to a meet on Treasure Island a few months ago and I met a guy that knows the guy that bought that specific car. At the time he said that they were working on trying to get it fixed, I am not sure if it is still in the works or scraped. I don't remember the guys name... but yes it is some where in Northern California... hopefully in good hands.

where can I find those hood belt latch system. it looks pretty cool

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http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Brown-Leather...i!!~~60_12.JPG

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brown-Leathe...1fb8a4&vxp=mtr


http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Porsche-356-5...lkg~~60_12.JPG
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-356-...107486&vxp=mtr

I just sold my bug-eye to a friend. He should have his car painted soon.

JDMP, you should post pictures of your collection in the rare parts thread.
Just to my everybody jelly, because I know I definitely would be.

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PopVIIs roadster looks like it's straight out of Karuizawa.
Super freaking awesome!

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he has a single wiper set up too

Phatmiata, how do you like those TruckLite LED headlights? I have been contemplating getting a set of those for my 92...they seemed a little heavy - I assume you have no problems with the headlight motors lifting and holding them in place?

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Phatmiata, how do you like those TruckLite LED headlights? I have been contemplating getting a set of those for my 92...they seemed a little heavy - I assume you have no problems with the headlight motors lifting and holding them in place?

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My car is not in this thread, you must be talking about one of the photos i posted? I have Stock headlights on my miata right now. I have some low pros here, but not installed.

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Phatmiata, how do you like those TruckLite LED headlights? I have been contemplating getting a set of those for my 92...they seemed a little heavy - I assume you have no problems with the headlight motors lifting and holding them in place?

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I can chime in on this one, as I have had the Phase 6 lights as well as the current Phase 7 lights. They are definitely heavy compared to traditional sealed beam and ecode headlights. The headlight motors have no issues raising/lowering them, but I have found that headlight "shake" (from the car's vibrations and from hitting bumps) when the lights are up is a bit worse than otherwise. I think largely it's due to worn hardware and components allowing more flex than there should be, since the passenger side doesn't flex much at all but the driver side shakes a lot. It's a little bit annoying, but it's not to be unexpected from a car that is 16+ years old.

Here is a new style headlight listed under the NA Roadster category that has been popping up in Japan recently.

http://auctions.c.yimg.jp/f09batchim...2062400005.jpg

Clear version as well..............

http://auctions.c.yimg.jp/f41batchim...2062600049.jpg

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Here is a new style headlight listed under the NA Roadster category that has been popping up in Japan recently.

http://auctions.c.yimg.jp/f09batchim...2062400005.jpg

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I would like to see them installed.

Common in the street rod world.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...ens,25099.html
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Common in the street rod world.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...ens,25099.html
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They would look awesome on a bug eye or possibly pitcrew nose.

I've seen that style on some 18-wheeler rigs as well. I agree that it could look pretty boss on a pitcrew or bugeye styled Miata.

Well, I bit the bullet and purchased a set of the Trucklite Phase 7s. These are the best headlights that I have owned so far! Headlight shake is a bit more noticeable but not terrible - as you mentioned jnshk, probably has more to do with worn hardware than anything else. Expensive headlights but worth it as a fair portion of my daily commute is on unlit rural roads and now, I can actually see what is up ahead of me and on the sides of the road without blinding oncoming traffic. The high beams are an absolute revelation! Now, every bulb on my car is an LED...so far, so good!!

So here's what my headlights look like without the covers installed. This just doesn't look "finished" to me and I want to find chrome trim rings.

http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6fcacc75.jpg

Is there such thing as a universal trim ring? Do I need to buy entirely new headlight assemblies with trim rings included? Please help me overcome my ignorance!

If you can't find any off the rack I'm sure garage5 (vendor on this forum) can make you a custom trim ring.

You might try MGB assembles, they should be cheap and fairly easy.
They have nice trim rings and early ones don't have adjuster dimples so there cleaner yet.
May run a set on my '41.
also may try Cobra headlights which those may be. :shrug:

Thanks, guys.

So... how are these held in place?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MGB-Headlamp...p2042998.m1253


http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTAxWDE2MD...TGxgv/$_57.JPG

They snap on pretty securely
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The price seems reasonable, so I'm gonna give them a try. Thanks, Rogue!

ESQUELETO (LED) Tail Lights for NA and NB


https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3895/...04773c8b_o.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5558/...c93b3a04_o.jpg


Availability = still in production (Japan)

Website = www.esqueleto.jp

Hmmm... Those look to be about the same size as the Fiat assemblies used in the Morettes, wonder if they mount the same way. I've wanted to upgrade to something that looks like that for a while. Just something else on the to do list.

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Hmmm... Those look to be about the same size as the Fiat assemblies used in the Morettes, wonder if they mount the same way. I've wanted to upgrade to something that looks like that for a while. Just something else on the to do list.

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They will fit(smaller ones). I looked into it when I used to have my Morettes. Esqueleto uses the Hella lamps. They are super expensive so I never went that route. Rallylights.com sells Hella Lights. They are the 8405 Series.

A guy in Japan did the exact same modification. He used custom brackets to mount the Hella lights to the Morettes.

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/q...psrfgcp8zz.jpg

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps4qldaekn.jpg

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/q...pscd6rt28g.jpg

Oh man, that looks great. Thanks for posting that info! The options on the rallylights page is a little confusing at first glance, I'll have to take a more in-depth look later.

Jetstream / Brightning tail lights

http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/...8_100_0018.jpg

I've been using Cibié H4 headlamps since early '70's. These are European Code lamps. Standard 60/55watt bulbs. They come up on eBay now and again. And on Amazon; http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...460_em_1p_0_ti
[IMG]http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5290dcdb.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/...pse411fd1f.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2fb15cb8.jpg[/IMG]
You can't go wrong with this set-up. Sharp cutoff with a 15° rise to the right to illuminate the right hand side of the road, and the mirrors of overtaken vehicles.
(for off-road use only of course.) :wink:

http://i.imgur.com/OalQHN9.jpg

bellofs on the left and rs active on the right

phk, digging the Cibié H4 headlamps :slayer:


bogart, I like both styles, the beliefs are insanely hard to find, nice score!! I have some bellof lights here, but have not found a set of the RS-Active to play with yet, waiting for a buddy to sell me his RS Active so that I can compare them both side to side. The light output looks to be a lot better on that bellof in your photo though.

comparing the bellofs to the rs actives, the bellof have a much better beam pattern. i just happen to be selling the rs active setup :whistle:

Hey Phat! Paul here.

Hey this is the type of Head light kit my Bro has. I was wondering if anyone else has them and if they still have the instruction Manual. He misplaced his and I would love to make an attempt to install them for him.

Thanks

Paul Was from Tampa, FL Now from San Diego, CA
96 M Traded
01 Black Traded
91 Sold
93 Black and Tan

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Brainstorm Performance - Euro Fixed Headlight Conversion

This was the next version of BSP's headlight kits for the Miata. This would take about 15 pounds off your Miata, make your Miata more aerodynamic, (no more barn door air-brakes) however the light output was said to be less than stock output due to the slope of the Miatas nose. Most people that have this kit have upgraded the lamps to something with a higher output to help fix that problem.

Availablity - Still in Production

Website - http://www.GoMiata.com

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6...cd6feb1e_z.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6...9f3e4c86_z.jpg

Some owners have left the acrylic lens off for a different look.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6...e2e111b7_o.jpg

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Sorry this one^^^

Yes that was one of the more common ones Paul.

Anyone have install docs for this kit??

Just received these beauties, first thought I had bought Zoom Elan taillights. But I found out they are actually Bodyshop Hayashi's. That is a good thing right? Only one problem, one of the trimrings is missing. Since I had mistaken this set foor the Zoom version, I thought this wouldn't be a big issue, since these are still being produced. Does anybody know of a way to get these rings?

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1568/...870ef9e6_b.jpgBodyshop hayashi taillights by cermivelli, on Flickr

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Just received these beauties, first thought I had bought Zoom Elan taillights. But I found out they are actually Bodyshop Hayashi's. That is a good thing right? Only one problem, one of the trimrings is missing. Since I had mistaken this set foor the Zoom version, I thought this wouldn't be a big issue, since these are still being produced. Does anybody know of a way to get these rings?

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Hey Patrick I have these exact set and I just have my rings rechromed. I don't think they are still produced. I was actually thinking of refitting the Zoom Elan lights and rings into these housing if I did not get a good price from the chrome shop.

I was thinking the same, but don't know if they would fit. But maybe there is a way to copy the other rings.

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We could ask folks that have the Zoom for the lights dimension. I strongly believe it will fit. Maybe much cheaper than have someone make a set of rings. I can ask Ken of RetroModern if he can make a set and how much. I really want the rings to be squared cut.

Let me know what you come up with. Not in a hurry, these lights will be part of a new build. But since I'm in the process of buying a new house, that could take a while ;) I know these units use Nissan lights, and the Zooms don't.

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Let me know what you come up with. Not in a hurry, these lights will be part of a new build. But since I'm in the process of buying a new house, that could take a while ;) I know these units use Nissan lights, and the Zooms don't.

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I hear you. IIRC the Zoom lights are Nissin lol.

Bumping this for reasons. :whistling:
--PS NB tail options are hard to choose between--


Unrealted, for now, question... Has anyone with an NB (specifically NB2) converted their headlamps to LED. I'm quite interested. The plug and play kits look a little nicer than the mess you have to go through to install HIDs. SUPERBRIGHTLEDs has a nice kit, but I'm not too sure it would work with my intake setup. https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...aid/2214/5001/. Eventually, I think a full LED conversion would be nice.

Debating on baking/painting the headlamp buckets. While they are off the lenses will be refinished as well. I thought about color matching, but would hate it to turn out ricey. I think black buckets would stand out a little too much, though they look great on the ND. ND has a tiny hosing, which may be why. Yellow lenses do look pretty nice, I just don't know how that color would be for actual driving.

I looked into a different headlight housing setup, but there aren't any aftermarket ones that look fantastic.

DO EEETT! Black headlight housings look so much better on the NB.

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Hey Patrick I have these exact set and I just have my rings rechromed. I don't think they are still produced. I was actually thinking of refitting the Zoom Elan lights and rings into these housing if I did not get a good price from the chrome shop.

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figured I'd bump this.

Jetstream NA fixed light kit

website: http://www.jetstream.co.jp/page%20ca..._exterior.html

owner of the NA below: @alecwiens on Instagram

http://i.imgur.com/eoWFk7z.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/TaOBHDt.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/JLI283n.jpg

http://68.media.tumblr.com/91453574e...etxo1_1280.jpg

Depo NB headlights, black bucket with tinted lenses.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/786/4...b03ce720_k.jpgIMG_20180413_170536986_HDR by Rex Keely, on Flickr

I kinda like it! Here she is with the running lights and and halos on. The halos are really very noticeable in bright sunlight.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/891/3...67d63719_k.jpgIMG_20180413_170645009_HDR by Rex Keely, on Flickr

With the low beams on:

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/885/4...12686678_k.jpgIMG_20180413_170702050_HDR by Rex Keely, on Flickr

High beams:

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/890/4...0e638174_k.jpgIMG_20180413_170720640_HDR by Rex Keely, on Flickr

I upgraded the lights with 55W HIDs and VLeds Triton V6 switchback DRL/turn signals.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/910/4...342c5ec6_k.jpgIMG_20180430_160340453_HDR by Rex Keely, on Flickr

Compared to my 55w HID low beams.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/966/4...721e37fd_k.jpgIMG_20180430_160357232_HDR by Rex Keely, on Flickr

Add in some halogen high beams (I think I'll need to get some H1 LEDs for the high beams, too.):

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/980/4...050f8e70_k.jpgIMG_20180430_160410954_HDR by Rex Keely, on Flickr

Yes, I realize that running with 6 lights on is illegal in most places. I haven't hooked up the auto-dim feature yet, but I may later. I want to drive with them at night and see what effect they have on both my ability to see the road and whether they seem to bother oncoming traffic before I decide. Honestly, the only time I would ever have the high beams on would be in the absence of any other cars anyway, so I'm not too concerned about it.

All lights on with the turnleft signal activated:

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/863/4...e5dedd56_k.jpgIMG_20180430_160428647_BURST003 by Rex Keely, on Flickr

Just the DRLs on, with the left turn signal activated:

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/967/4...929ebfb0_k.jpgIMG_20180430_160446918_BURST002 by Rex Keely, on Flickr