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JEFFSOBOMB · 03-06-2012, 12:34 AM

So i'm thinking about swapping my s14 Zenki front end into Kouki, and I need a second opinion on this. I'm ordering the entire JDM front end, which has everything up to the headlights. To my understanding, the lighting for the JDM lights require some mods to get it "street legal" (such as adjusting the projector angle?) Should I just purchase the USDM Pair? I understand either way, there's wiring work, but this way the lighting should be legal. Any insight? Also, for JDM Kouki tails, are they plug and play with US cars or is there extra wiring involved?
I've tried searching on these, but direct insight on this may be more helpful.

wbarrett48473 · 03-06-2012, 03:06 AM

The JDM tails are plug and play but don't use all of the usdm bulbs. You can drimel out the hole in the JDM tails to install the extra bulbs if you want.

As far as the fronts go you can either make your own cutoff shields to install or do a HID retrofit with different projectors. Either way requires opening up the headlight which is a pain in the ass.

nyc240sx · 03-06-2012, 03:36 AM

i have jdm headlights on my s14 no issues with them just aim the beam lower..had a set on my previous s14 aswell lowered the beams to a certain height added hid kit to it and it was good

ixfxi · 03-06-2012, 10:25 AM

jdm headlights are not as good as usdm

jdm headlights beam pattern is fucking backwards, correction cannot be made with aiming them lower

installing an hid kit only amplifies the problem, which is why the above poster is an idiot

dont use jdm headlights unless you plan on doing a full disassembly and replace the projector with one that can serve a purpose here in the US

last and most importantly, dont be stupid

EDacIouSX · 03-06-2012, 10:28 AM

but they look so cool! Anyway, if you want to be legit buy the kouki euro lights. same look as the jdm ones, correct pattern for US.

***Future240*** · 03-06-2012, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixfxi

jdm headlights are not as good as usdm

jdm headlights beam pattern is fucking backwards, correction cannot be made with aiming them lower

installing an hid kit only amplifies the problem, which is why the above poster is an idiot

dont use jdm headlights unless you plan on doing a full disassembly and replace the projector with one that can serve a purpose here in the US

last and most importantly, dont be stupid

I need to find that alarm you have that alerts you when someone makes a post about lightning.

Andres_G · 03-06-2012, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEFFSOBOMB

To my understanding, the lighting for the JDM lights require some mods to get it "street legal" (such as adjusting the projector angle?)

Also, for JDM Kouki tails, are they plug and play with US cars or is there extra wiring involved?

Yes, the cutoff from JDM headlights will be to the left.---------\______ <--something like that. Retrofit some Morimoto H1's in there! and your beam pattern will be to the right ________/-------- Correcto beam pattern FTW.

JDM Kouki Tails use reflectors on the side corner pieces...no bulb in there. I would not suggest "drimeling" a hole just so you can stick a bulb in there. Why fuck with it?

ixfxi · 03-06-2012, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Future240

I need to find that alarm you have that alerts you when someone makes a post about lightning.

yeah, only you can explain how you have over 9500 posts?

freak

***Future240*** · 03-06-2012, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixfxi

yeah, only you can explain how you have over 9500 posts?

freak

I have no life.

Just wondering though it one were to switch the JDM headlights to a different projector what would you suggest?

wbarrett48473 · 03-06-2012, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andres_G

JDM Kouki Tails use reflectors on the side corner pieces...no bulb in there. I would not suggest "drimeling" a hole just so you can stick a bulb in there. Why fuck with it?

I did it so I didn't have 2 lights just dangling inside of my trunk, it's a very easy to do and looks just like the USDM when done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Future240

I have no life.

Just wondering though it one were to switch the JDM headlights to a different projector what would you suggest?

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/197663-need...-retrofit.html

I used TL with great results

ixfxi · 03-07-2012, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Future240

I have no life.

Just wondering though it one were to switch the JDM headlights to a different projector what would you suggest?

a projector that fits, and has the characteristics that you prefer.

;P

atom · 03-07-2012, 01:11 PM

Any opinions on these LED projectors? Or any LED projectors in general?

GIANTLIGHT TRAFFIC SUPPLIES INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. - Product List

Made in Taiwan, kinda have my suspicions already, but you never know.

ixfxi · 03-07-2012, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atom

Any opinions on these LED projectors? Or any LED projectors in general?

GIANTLIGHT TRAFFIC SUPPLIES INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. - Product List

Made in Taiwan, kinda have my suspicions already, but you never know.

dunno. buy and try at your own risk. i already spent too much of my own time and money doing this shit for the past 12+ years, i'm burned out.

03-06-2012, 12:34 AM	#1
JEFFSOBOMB Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: AC Posts: 62 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	JDM Kouki Headlights? So i'm thinking about swapping my s14 Zenki front end into Kouki, and I need a second opinion on this. I'm ordering the entire JDM front end, which has everything up to the headlights. To my understanding, the lighting for the JDM lights require some mods to get it "street legal" (such as adjusting the projector angle?) Should I just purchase the USDM Pair? I understand either way, there's wiring work, but this way the lighting should be legal. Any insight? Also, for JDM Kouki tails, are they plug and play with US cars or is there extra wiring involved? I've tried searching on these, but direct insight on this may be more helpful. __________________

03-06-2012, 03:06 AM	#2
wbarrett48473 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 39 Posts: 122 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	The JDM tails are plug and play but don't use all of the usdm bulbs. You can drimel out the hole in the JDM tails to install the extra bulbs if you want. As far as the fronts go you can either make your own cutoff shields to install or do a HID retrofit with different projectors. Either way requires opening up the headlight which is a pain in the ass. __________________

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03-06-2012, 03:36 AM	#3
nyc240sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: new york city bitch Age: 41 Posts: 1,022 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	i have jdm headlights on my s14 no issues with them just aim the beam lower..had a set on my previous s14 aswell lowered the beams to a certain height added hid kit to it and it was good

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ixfxi Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangin on my chest Account: BANNED #fucksupreme Age: 82 Posts: 5,932 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	jdm headlights are not as good as usdm jdm headlights beam pattern is fucking backwards, correction cannot be made with aiming them lower installing an hid kit only amplifies the problem, which is why the above poster is an idiot dont use jdm headlights unless you plan on doing a full disassembly and replace the projector with one that can serve a purpose here in the US last and most importantly, dont be stupid

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EDacIouSX Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 38 Posts: 4,565 Trader Rating: (53) Rides Gallery: EDacIouSX Feedback Score: 53 reviews	but they look so cool! Anyway, if you want to be legit buy the kouki euro lights. same look as the jdm ones, correct pattern for US.

03-07-2012, 01:11 PM	#12
atom Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,196 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Any opinions on these LED projectors? Or any LED projectors in general? GIANTLIGHT TRAFFIC SUPPLIES INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. - Product List Made in Taiwan, kinda have my suspicions already, but you never know.