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dizzariot · 03-02-2018, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

Looking forward to this. Where did you buy all your components for the retrofit?

Please don't quote pictures.

dbeiler · 03-11-2018, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

Looking forward to this. Where did you buy all your components for the retrofit?

All retrofit parts were purchased from theretrofitsource.com. $324 for everything shipped.

***Future240*** · 03-02-2018, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dbeiler

I've finally made my decision and started working on the Zenki lights. I choose the Mini H1 7.0 kit mostly because it was the only projector small enough to fit into the S14 light assembly while keeping some decent projector shroud options. The Zenki reflector assembly is only 4" high. Using a larger projector would require most of the projector shroud to be hacked off for clearance. I want switchback halos so hacking up the projector shrouds must be kept to a minimum.

Post up the build.

s13silvia123 · 03-02-2018, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tuzzio

dbeiler:

For what its worth, I have the morimoto mini h1's in my s13 bricks and I couldn't be happier. They're fucking fantastic (to the point where I was going to retrofit my truck which is a 2009 so i'd have equally stout output)

I had a legacy with d2s' in it that I parted out. I wasn't overly impressed with them. Personally, for an entry level projector the mini h1's seem like a good choice. Although someone else might be able to provide some info if the d2s' are actually better.

which morimoto will do into the bricks I need a set too

tuzzio · 03-02-2018, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

Looking forward to this. Where did you buy all your components for the retrofit?

Not to steal this, but call subimods and ask for nick. Tell him steve sent you and you want a morimoto retrofit kit and he will set you up.

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Originally Posted by s13silvia123

which morimoto will do into the bricks I need a set too

English please? Also, see above.

s13silvia123 · 03-02-2018, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tuzzio

Not to steal this, but call subimods and ask for nick. Tell him steve sent you and you want a morimoto retrofit kit and he will set you up.

English please? Also, see above.

I meant which morimoto kit will fit the s13 bricks headlight

tuzzio · 03-02-2018, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by s13silvia123

I meant which morimoto kit will fit the s13 bricks headlight

If you learn to read, you've answered your own question already.

TheRealSy90 · 03-12-2018, 02:13 PM

Wow I didn't know there were projectors that could just be installed into the stock housing like that and properly secured without some mish mash of silicone lol.

DJTTon · 04-14-2018, 06:53 PM

Has anyone worked with illumaesthetics stuff? Im really curious about where I can get my hands on some of that black molding cutout that they use for their led arrays.

DJTTon · 06-02-2018, 08:46 PM

Are any folks currently running Euro glass headlights on their zenkis?

Agamemnon · 06-03-2018, 01:07 PM

I have been running Euro for several years now

TheRealSy90 · 06-21-2018, 04:41 PM

I'm probably blind but... Are there drop in upgrades for Silvia S13 dual or triple headlights?

tuzzio · 06-22-2018, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

I'm probably blind but... Are there drop in upgrades for Silvia S13 dual or triple headlights?

Refer to post #773
http://zilvia.net/f/showpost.php?p=6...&postcount=773

silviaks2nr · 02-07-2019, 12:36 PM

It's been a bit since anyone posted here. I just did some bricks with "square" lens d2s 4.0 (q5 replica) projectors

***Future240*** · 02-07-2019, 01:57 PM

No build pics?

You tease.

mad-ass · 02-08-2019, 05:35 AM

Those square projectors look way better than I'd imagined, I have two S14 Zenki's to do here soon and I may go with those instead of the Mini H1's, have you seen light output from them? and if you don't mind...where did you buy them?

silviaks2nr · 02-08-2019, 07:03 AM

I don't have any good in process pics unfortunately. It's a tricky retro because the rear portion of the housing has to be cut out and rebuilt to accommodate the projectors (the bulb sits in the center instead of offset to the bottom like stock). I actually ended up having to tig weld custom brackets to use the original pivot/aiming points as the factory reflector. The light output is far superior to most OEM projectors, definitely mini h1, with good width and a nice centralized hot spot that fades to each side. They accept any OEM d2s HID bulbs/ballasts as well which is a huge plus. The projectors are from TRS.

Hope this helps!

tuzzio · 02-08-2019, 08:05 AM

Wow. I like how you did the OEM thing and painted the plastic lenses. Might have to do mine.

Te37 · 02-08-2019, 08:34 AM

Glad to see this thread still popping from when i started it so long ago

Ricanballer21 · 07-15-2019, 05:20 PM

Anyone using LED bulbs for their Zenki headlights? My ballast on my HIDs went out after like 10 years so I had to put in regular bulbs for now. I ordered the ones linked below but the little metal retainer clips would clip to hold the bulbs in.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...et/5321/11896/

Turbo Nismo · 08-26-2019, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbeiler

I've finally made my decision and started working on the Zenki lights. I choose the Mini H1 7.0 kit mostly because it was the only projector small enough to fit into the S14 light assembly while keeping some decent projector shroud options. The Zenki reflector assembly is only 4" high. Using a larger projector would require most of the projector shroud to be hacked off for clearance. I want switchback halos so hacking up the projector shrouds must be kept to a minimum.

List is as follows:
Morimoto Mini H1 7.0 stage3 kit
SP122 precision bulb holders
35amp ballasts
5500K bulbs
H4/9003 Motocontrol wire harness
And my favorite part:
Mini X5-R white/amber LED switchback projector shrouds

I'm thinking of wiring the halos as daytime running lights. A parking brake trigger would turn on the halos whenever the brake is released. 99.9% of the cars I see on the road lately use LED DRLs. It just makes sense to use the halos for that.

Looking forward to this!

hybrid_eg · 12-30-2019, 11:07 AM

i pulled a trigger on these nearly three years ago and just installed them last night! (Small kids have had me out of commission for years). The lights have been sitting boxed up in the garage since. They look amazing, position lights alone are brighter than OEM Type X with brakes on!

Before: OEM Type X

After: ClearCorners stuff

***Future240*** · 12-30-2019, 12:04 PM

That looks amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

hybrid_eg · 12-31-2019, 09:42 AM

Thanks! Cant wait to wire up the reverse lights as well, missing an oem connector from the harness under hatch latch which goes into factor bulb socket for reverse tails..

super.trick · 02-17-2020, 01:54 PM

Not sure when I'll be able to undertake this retrofit I've been planning so I've decided to share all the info I've gathered in the hope that someone else might want to give it a try.

This is intended for a 240 with pop-up headlights, but it could used for anything with 5x7 sealed beams.

I'm big into OEM styling, so it's been a challenge to come up with something that satisfies the lighting nerd in me but also looks like it could have been OEM. I really dislike the look of a projector retrofit in plastic clear lens 5x7 housing. IMO, a fluted glass lens is key, think R32, Silvia, or E30 projector headlights.

Initially I found these rectangle projectors from Hella. They are somewhat known within the VW crowd.

HELLA 1BL 005 380-011

The shape didn't seem quite right... they are very squared off. The depth was also huge... way too much to fit in an S13.

Recently I came across another set of Hella's from a MAN passenger bus. A more traditional 5x7 shape and depth that I can work with.

HELLA 1BL 005 740-091

Profile Shot:

Naturally there is zero information on the internet regarding these, but I was able to gather they are low beam only. This is why a retrofit is necessary, a bi-xenon projector needs to be swapped in to retain high/low function.

I was able to track down this photo, which shows that the stock projectors are literally screwed in from the back, making them prime retrofit candidates... the glass wouldn't even need to be separated.

That's all I got for now... thoughts?

tacotacotaco · 02-17-2020, 02:43 PM

Not exactly OEM looking but a plug and play option for pop ups. I don't drive around with my headlights up so im ok with the look plus when theyare on theyre really bright so you cant even see the face. DOT approved and LED. I get a discount on them if anyone is interested.
Old and new version

super.trick · 02-17-2020, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tacotacotaco

Not exactly OEM looking but a plug and play option for pop ups. I don't drive around with my headlights up so im ok with the look plus when theyare on theyre really bright so you cant even see the face. DOT approved and LED. I get a discount on them if anyone is interested.
Old and new version

Honestly, I think those look a lot more OEM than most retrofits, especially the chrome version. The fact that they are DOT approved is probably the most appealing feature for me though.

Pretty sure the Hella's will be an insta-fail in the inspection bay here in MA, but we'll see I guess.

TheRealSy90 · 02-17-2020, 04:14 PM

I like the look of those Hella projectors much more. Order one and let us know how it fits

super.trick · 02-17-2020, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

I like the look of those Hella projectors much more. Order one and let us know how it fits

Yeah I caved lol. Ordered a pair. Came to ~$265 shipping from god knows where in Europe.

Unfortunately the dimensions provided above were actually incorrect.

Both of the options actually have the same depth, (by the time someone reads this I'll likely have corrected it in my original post) but I'm confident I'll be able to make it work.

Here are dimensions for a few projector options:

...both will fit depth wise, so while it might not be as straightforward a retrofit as I hoped, it is definitely still possible. I'll just have to cut down the back of the housing.

tuzzio · 02-18-2020, 10:06 AM

If I had pop ups, I would be less concerned with how they look than I did when I retrofitted my bricks, as they're down during the day time, and who can see them when the lights are on? My buddy put Morimoto Mini H1's in his pop ups, but they're clear lenses so not the look you're going for.

And cmon now...I think every 240 guy in MA knows and inspection guy..

04-14-2018, 06:53 PM	#9
DJTTon Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Where the bad guys are Posts: 886 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Has anyone worked with illumaesthetics stuff? Im really curious about where I can get my hands on some of that black molding cutout that they use for their led arrays. __________________ Skurr Skurr

06-02-2018, 08:46 PM	#10
DJTTon Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Where the bad guys are Posts: 886 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Are any folks currently running Euro glass headlights on their zenkis? __________________ Skurr Skurr

02-07-2019, 12:36 PM	#14
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,192 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	It's been a bit since anyone posted here. I just did some bricks with "square" lens d2s 4.0 (q5 replica) projectors __________________ '98 240sx 5spd kouki 2jz t56 swap build

02-08-2019, 05:35 AM	#16
mad-ass Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 2,273 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Those square projectors look way better than I'd imagined, I have two S14 Zenki's to do here soon and I may go with those instead of the Mini H1's, have you seen light output from them? and if you don't mind...where did you buy them? __________________

02-08-2019, 07:03 AM	#17
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,192 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I don't have any good in process pics unfortunately. It's a tricky retro because the rear portion of the housing has to be cut out and rebuilt to accommodate the projectors (the bulb sits in the center instead of offset to the bottom like stock). I actually ended up having to tig weld custom brackets to use the original pivot/aiming points as the factory reflector. The light output is far superior to most OEM projectors, definitely mini h1, with good width and a nice centralized hot spot that fades to each side. They accept any OEM d2s HID bulbs/ballasts as well which is a huge plus. The projectors are from TRS. Hope this helps! __________________ '98 240sx 5spd kouki 2jz t56 swap build

06-03-2018, 01:07 PM	#11
Agamemnon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Age: 41 Posts: 2,657 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	I have been running Euro for several years now

02-08-2019, 08:05 AM	#18
tuzzio Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 2,606 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Wow. I like how you did the OEM thing and painted the plastic lenses. Might have to do mine.

02-08-2019, 08:34 AM	#19
Te37 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Atlanta Age: 31 Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Glad to see this thread still popping from when i started it so long ago __________________

07-15-2019, 05:20 PM	#20
Ricanballer21 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 34 Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anyone using LED bulbs for their Zenki headlights? My ballast on my HIDs went out after like 10 years so I had to put in regular bulbs for now. I ordered the ones linked below but the little metal retainer clips would clip to hold the bulbs in. https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...et/5321/11896/

12-30-2019, 11:07 AM	#22
hybrid_eg Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 801 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	i pulled a trigger on these nearly three years ago and just installed them last night! (Small kids have had me out of commission for years). The lights have been sitting boxed up in the garage since. They look amazing, position lights alone are brighter than OEM Type X with brakes on! Before: OEM Type X After: ClearCorners stuff Last edited by hybrid_eg; 12-31-2019 at 09:40 AM..

12-31-2019, 09:42 AM	#24
hybrid_eg Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 801 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Thanks! Cant wait to wire up the reverse lights as well, missing an oem connector from the harness under hatch latch which goes into factor bulb socket for reverse tails..

02-17-2020, 01:54 PM	#25
super.trick Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: MA, USA Age: 30 Posts: 140 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Not sure when I'll be able to undertake this retrofit I've been planning so I've decided to share all the info I've gathered in the hope that someone else might want to give it a try. This is intended for a 240 with pop-up headlights, but it could used for anything with 5x7 sealed beams. I'm big into OEM styling, so it's been a challenge to come up with something that satisfies the lighting nerd in me but also looks like it could have been OEM. I really dislike the look of a projector retrofit in plastic clear lens 5x7 housing. IMO, a fluted glass lens is key, think R32, Silvia, or E30 projector headlights. Initially I found these rectangle projectors from Hella. They are somewhat known within the VW crowd. HELLA 1BL 005 380-011 The shape didn't seem quite right... they are very squared off. The depth was also huge... way too much to fit in an S13. Recently I came across another set of Hella's from a MAN passenger bus. A more traditional 5x7 shape and depth that I can work with. HELLA 1BL 005 740-091 Profile Shot: Naturally there is zero information on the internet regarding these, but I was able to gather they are low beam only. This is why a retrofit is necessary, a bi-xenon projector needs to be swapped in to retain high/low function. I was able to track down this photo, which shows that the stock projectors are literally screwed in from the back, making them prime retrofit candidates... the glass wouldn't even need to be separated. That's all I got for now... thoughts? Last edited by super.trick; 02-17-2020 at 06:01 PM.. Reason: Fixed dimensions

02-17-2020, 02:43 PM	#26
tacotacotaco Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GRRRVINE!!! Age: 41 Posts: 3,249 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: tacotacotaco Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Not exactly OEM looking but a plug and play option for pop ups. I don't drive around with my headlights up so im ok with the look plus when theyare on theyre really bright so you cant even see the face. DOT approved and LED. I get a discount on them if anyone is interested. Old and new version

02-18-2020, 10:06 AM	#30
tuzzio Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 2,606 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	If I had pop ups, I would be less concerned with how they look than I did when I retrofitted my bricks, as they're down during the day time, and who can see them when the lights are on? My buddy put Morimoto Mini H1's in his pop ups, but they're clear lenses so not the look you're going for. And cmon now...I think every 240 guy in MA knows and inspection guy..