R32 GTR clear front indicators

[funkymonkey]

yes but modern cars include indicators in the main headlight assembly... which is what R33's and R34's do. R32's are pretty much the last of the OG jap muscle...

ah well, at the end of the day its your car.

But to be honest I've entertained ideas of getting clear indicators too. In the end I've decided that I'm gonna go the whole hog n replace em with drag style headlamps which were all the rage in japan's street scene a few months ago as far as R32's went.

Its basically a clear headlamp (no diffusers) with twin xenon headlights and the park light converted to an indicator. The indicator housing is cleared and then painted black on the inside to match the paint of the car. the orange bubble is left unpainted tho with a clear bulb that lights up orange in it, which I find wierd. However the street value of this convesion is about $1000 + shipping... which I couldn't justify on a device that works perfectly fine as it is.

[autObarn]

The D-Speed ones are the same ones on the silver car pictured?

I want the all clears not the smokey ones...

ecenshu; i will bring it in if you would like to see d-speed ones in the silver GTR i have here. Mile End store.

[lwells]

LW - and you're calling me a rice boy? clear front indicators are in the same territory as clear tail lights (aka rice lights)...

Sorry CK, but your fart cannon is far more ricey than replacing ugly indicators

LW.

[autObarn]

Its basically a clear headlamp (no diffusers) with twin xenon headlights and the park light converted to an indicator. The indicator housing is cleared and then painted black on the inside to match the paint of the car. the orange bubble is left unpainted tho with a clear bulb that lights up orange in it, which I find wierd. However the street value of this convesion is about $1000 + shipping... which I couldn't justify on a device that works perfectly fine as it is.

i doubt that included the 2 xenon (HID) kits required for the conversion, i scoured with local guys high and low every up(py) garage, and other similar shops in osaka on my last trip to satisfy my hunger for hid. 1000 bucks bought me three kits and no light assy. H4 kit for kawasaki zx7, H4 li/low for 180sx and

H1 for GTR.

if you can hook me up with this kit for approx 1000 i will take one....for sure.

pm me with details.

[funkymonkey]

you're right in assumptions... no lamps provided...

[lwells]

This is getting off topic, but I highly recommend you don't use "HID conversion" kits as they rely on the pre-exisitng projectors which were never designed for HID/Xenon. If you are serious about HID, you need to retrofit Xenon projectors such as those from the Merc E55, BMW 3/5/7 series, Audi A6/S6, etc, and also get yourself a set of ballasts, wires and bulbs.

LW.

[autObarn]

bugger..... HID probaly the best mod ive made to all my rides. turns the hills into daylight, no stretch of the truth, you have to drive with it to believe it.

[lwells]

bugger..... HID probaly the best mod ive made to all my rides. turns the hills into daylight, no stretch of the truth, you have to drive with it to believe it.

It may well be better than the original, but unless the projector was specifically designed with a HID setup in mind, its probably less than optimal.

Retrofitting is not that hard if you have the time, inclination and do the research. I will be attempting to retrofit a set of Merc E55 bi-xenon projects/ballasts/etc into an R32 GT-R setup as soon as I can locate some R32 GT-R headlights for a decent price.

To buy all the necessary bits will cost you anywhere from $400-700.

LW.

[autObarn]

It may well be better than the original, but unless the projector was specifically designed with a HID setup in mind, its probably less than optimal.

Retrofitting is not that hard if you have the time, inclination and do the research. I will be attempting to retrofit a set of Merc E55 bi-xenon projects/ballasts/etc into an R32 GT-R setup as soon as I can locate some R32 GT-R headlights for a decent price.

To buy all the necessary bits will cost you anywhere from $400-700.

LW.

the three modes (bike and two cars) ive converted are still 100 times better than any globe upgrade......ive tried every brand at every price point still no comparing. i have tested them using a special h/lamp HELLA aiming machine (most good crash/service shops will have one) for car light setup, not too much stray light, and keeps pretty close to original beam projection. may not work optimally but youve got soooo much extra light a small loss is of little concern, even sold a couple of bike conversion kits (reflector ballast globe etc) very popular just cant get my hands on enough S/H HID kits.

[funkymonkey]

http://page4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d46552272

hehehe its only 1 but who's gonna grab it? at $3.50 atm

[lwells]

the three modes (bike and two cars) ive converted are still 100 times better than any globe upgrade......ive tried every brand at every price point still no comparing. i have tested them using a special h/lamp HELLA aiming machine (most good crash/service shops will have one) for car light setup, not too much stray light, and keeps pretty close to original beam projection. may not work optimally but youve got soooo much extra light a small loss is of little concern, even sold a couple of bike conversion kits (reflector ballast globe etc) very popular just cant get my hands on enough S/H HID kits.

Sorry, re-reading my last post it sounds a bit confrontational -- it wasn't meant too. What I meant was: I don't doubt its better than standard halogen, but if you want the best possible result, you need the right projectors.

Just so you know, reflectors are less effective than projectors. I will be attempting to retrofit a kit like so -- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...ssPageName=WDVW -- into R32 GT-R headlights. By using Hella projectors (from an E55 Merc), ballasts, and high quality Philips D2S bulbs, the output should be as good as possible.

funkymonkey: you can have it -- the glass has ugly lines in it, not totally clear

LW.

[funkymonkey]

Um guys, I know you all want it.. but there's a set of clear R32 GTR indicators goin for 13000Y on yahoo auctions

http://page4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d46798015

Comes with everything you need... get it while its hot fellas.

Briefly describubg it: Its a D Speed indicator, been used for 4 months and it dun come with all the sockets etc, its up to you to use the sockets from your old indicator (which shouldn't be a problem). Ends in 1 day n 1 hour from now.

Hope one of you guys end up with it. if anyone wants me to get it then PM me. Also its best if you guys decide who's gonna get it instead of all of you bidding on it, since its just gonna make it more expensive for all of you.

[lwells]

Dammit, why do they have a ribbed texture when the silver GT-R on page 1 of the thread has totally clear (non-ribbed) indicators.... perhaps they are a different brand?

LW.

[funkymonkey]

same brand different style.

[lwells]

same brand different style.

You reakon? I can't find any pictures of d-speed branded "winkers" that are clear without the ribbing...

LW.

[lwells]

Some more:

http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f20785115

http://page4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d47161276

LW.

[funkymonkey]

yeah i saw em last night... btw I've got the cost for the headlights for you dude, I'll email it to you soonish, can you PM me your email addy?

[lwells]

yeah i saw em last night... btw I've got the cost for the headlights for you dude, I'll email it to you soonish, can you PM me your email addy?

You have PM (BTW, did you get my PM about the wheels?)

These ones seem a bit clearer than the d-speed ones you posted a few days ago.... tempting I can't quite understand the comment for this one though -- are they aftermarket or OEM ?

http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f20785115

LW.

[funkymonkey]

I'd take a gamble n say... different angle dude, it refracts n diffuses more when you look at it from the top. As for wheels, yup got PM, told my agent to look into it

you haven't seen clear yet guys... until you see THESE! Unfortunately only for GTSt's so to all you GTR fellas

[lwells]

I'd take a gamble n say... different angle dude, it refracts n diffuses more when you look at it from the top. As for wheels, yup got PM, told my agent to look into it

you haven't seen clear yet guys... until you see THESE! Unfortunately only for GTSt's so to all you GTR fellas

Yeah, I thought it might be angle, but I have looked quite closely and I am not so sure.

Those clear ones are just standard ones that have had the ribbing sanded off -- you can still see the ribbing around the edges so ha!

Edit: Atleast that is my guess

LW.