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EvLSpectre · 06-21-2018, 03:23 PM

So like alot of people with the same issue, I got my RHD S13 with the original bricks from the Js. Problem is that the inside is very tarnished, and light out put is crap even on high.

Now my thoughts on replacement is either retrofitting mini H1 projectors in there with a H4/9003 relay harness, which I would think would work the best.

Or I could go with a 5x7 or 6x7 sealed light, but I have no clue how those would mount, or running dual LED bars that are 6"-7" with one set being spot and the other being flood, aimed pretty far down of course. And my last thought would be running the 95 sentra headlights and somehow aiming those.

Unless anyone knows someone who can rebuild the bricks in the NW Florida region.

nisileighty · 06-21-2018, 03:27 PM

I just accepted the fact that they’re 30 years old and bound to be pretty shitty.

tuzzio · 06-21-2018, 03:37 PM

I retrofitted my bricks with morimoto h1's a few years ago and its the best thing I ever did. I can see pluto. Heres an old post before I finished them with the mini gattling gun shroud (which is the only shroud that will fit, and you'll still have to trim it)

http://zilvia.net/f/showpost.php?p=6...&postcount=793

EvLSpectre · 06-21-2018, 03:51 PM

Holy crap. That looks good. How hard was the retrofit? Just throw the bricks in the oven at like 200 for like a hour, pull her apart and then throw in the H1s with some trimming? And hell your inners look good too. I already had to run the harness from my right side to left because of some strange bug I could not trace so just used some bullet connections and 14ga.

***FaLKoN240*** · 06-21-2018, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuzzio

I retrofitted my bricks with morimoto h1's a few years ago and its the best thing I ever did. I can see pluto. Heres an old post before I finished them with the mini gattling gun shroud (which is the only shroud that will fit, and you'll still have to trim it)

http://zilvia.net/f/showpost.php?p=6...&postcount=793

That does look pretty good and doesn't take too much away from the brick look.

EvLSpectre · 06-22-2018, 12:26 AM

I think that was one of my big things. I love the look up the bricks, I am kinda meh on the dual and triple projectors

tuzzio · 06-22-2018, 08:14 AM

I'd imagine if you threw any headlight in the oven for an hour, you'd be upset you had to buy new headlights. 15 minutes or so. Also, I'd recommend investing in the clear covers as well, or it would be a waste of a retrofit.

Honestly, It wasnt hard. It was my first one but its pretty simple. Take your time with the first one and the second light will be a cake walk. If you decided you don't want to take this on we could discuss me doing it for you for a decent price.

Heres 2 completed pictures from when I put the shrouds on.

Also, Falkon: its amazing how a few people have trashed me for "ruining" bricks. I ruined them and made them awesome. Bricks fucking blow for light output.

EvLSpectre · 06-22-2018, 04:47 PM

So throw them in the over at like 200 or whatever low setting it is, around 10-15 minutes. Rip the glass off. What was holding on the reflector shroud and such, how much did ya trim off? I know the retrofit kit comes with the motocontrol harness, ballast and amp thing. Guessing it was just plug and play save for trimming the reflector? The only thing I am wondering is the adapter for the block off plate on the high beams

06-21-2018, 03:23 PM	#1
EvLSpectre Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 30 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S13 Bricks replacement/retrofit So like alot of people with the same issue, I got my RHD S13 with the original bricks from the Js. Problem is that the inside is very tarnished, and light out put is crap even on high. Now my thoughts on replacement is either retrofitting mini H1 projectors in there with a H4/9003 relay harness, which I would think would work the best. Or I could go with a 5x7 or 6x7 sealed light, but I have no clue how those would mount, or running dual LED bars that are 6"-7" with one set being spot and the other being flood, aimed pretty far down of course. And my last thought would be running the 95 sentra headlights and somehow aiming those. Unless anyone knows someone who can rebuild the bricks in the NW Florida region.

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06-21-2018, 03:27 PM	#2
nisileighty Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,218 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I just accepted the fact that they’re 30 years old and bound to be pretty shitty.

06-21-2018, 03:37 PM	#3
tuzzio Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 2,604 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I retrofitted my bricks with morimoto h1's a few years ago and its the best thing I ever did. I can see pluto. Heres an old post before I finished them with the mini gattling gun shroud (which is the only shroud that will fit, and you'll still have to trim it) http://zilvia.net/f/showpost.php?p=6...&postcount=793

06-21-2018, 03:51 PM	#4
EvLSpectre Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 30 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Holy crap. That looks good. How hard was the retrofit? Just throw the bricks in the oven at like 200 for like a hour, pull her apart and then throw in the H1s with some trimming? And hell your inners look good too. I already had to run the harness from my right side to left because of some strange bug I could not trace so just used some bullet connections and 14ga.

06-22-2018, 12:26 AM	#6
EvLSpectre Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 30 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think that was one of my big things. I love the look up the bricks, I am kinda meh on the dual and triple projectors

06-22-2018, 08:14 AM	#7
tuzzio Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 2,604 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I'd imagine if you threw any headlight in the oven for an hour, you'd be upset you had to buy new headlights. 15 minutes or so. Also, I'd recommend investing in the clear covers as well, or it would be a waste of a retrofit. Honestly, It wasnt hard. It was my first one but its pretty simple. Take your time with the first one and the second light will be a cake walk. If you decided you don't want to take this on we could discuss me doing it for you for a decent price. Heres 2 completed pictures from when I put the shrouds on. Also, Falkon: its amazing how a few people have trashed me for "ruining" bricks. I ruined them and made them awesome. Bricks fucking blow for light output.

06-22-2018, 04:47 PM	#8
EvLSpectre Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 30 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So throw them in the over at like 200 or whatever low setting it is, around 10-15 minutes. Rip the glass off. What was holding on the reflector shroud and such, how much did ya trim off? I know the retrofit kit comes with the motocontrol harness, ballast and amp thing. Guessing it was just plug and play save for trimming the reflector? The only thing I am wondering is the adapter for the block off plate on the high beams