You know you can change the shields as well...or even make your own, its not hard. Yeaaaaahhhh.............................

hmm ive always wondered about that ]]> White Comet 2008-05-17T06:39:07-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3656371#3656371 These bickering matches make me laugh.You know you can change the shields as well...or even make your own, its not hard. Yeaaaaahhhh............................. Modified by smocan at 11:10 PM 5/16/2008 You know you can change the shields as well...or even make your own, its not hard. Yeaaaaahhhh.............................

Modified by smocan at 11:10 PM 5/16/2008 ]]> smocan 2008-05-16T22:27:13-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3656024#3656024 Quote, originally posted by superficialfilter Well.....I stand corrected. So now I'm curious....Its the lens of the headlight that dictates the pattern right You can adjust the beam but not the pattern.a projector is consisted of the lens, reflector bowl, and the shield. the shield is what determines which way it flares up Quote, originally posted by superficialfilter raquo;

Well.....I stand corrected.
So now I'm curious....Its the lens of the headlight that dictates the pattern right? You can adjust the beam but not the pattern.

a projector is consisted of the lens, reflector bowl, and the shield. the shield is what determines which way it flares up ]]> kamikazestorm420 2008-05-16T19:37:03-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3655565#3655565 Quote, originally posted by kamikazestorm420 are you serious i guess you dont know anything about lighting then.LHD beam pattern goes like this_____/-------it flares to the right.RHD beam pattern is this-------\_____it flares to the leftits not a matter of just adjusting it down.learn your **** before you start spreading misinformationWell.....I stand corrected. So now I'm curious....Its the lens of the headlight that dictates the pattern right You can adjust the beam but not the pattern. Quote, originally posted by kamikazestorm420 raquo;

are you serious? i guess you dont know anything about lighting then.

LHD beam pattern goes like this

_____/-------

it flares to the right.

RHD beam pattern is this
-------\_____

it flares to the left

its not a matter of just adjusting it down.

learn your **** before you start spreading misinformation

Well.....I stand corrected.
So now I'm curious....Its the lens of the headlight that dictates the pattern right? You can adjust the beam but not the pattern. ]]> superficialfilter 2008-05-16T16:34:47-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3655489#3655489 it does look pretty much the same..... but otherwise its JDM TYTE YOOOO anyway, can you get any NIGHT shots so we can see how different it looks at nighttime

anyway, can you get any NIGHT shots so we can see how different it looks at nighttime? ]]> JVkouki 2008-05-16T16:02:50-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3654432#3654432 Quote, originally posted by superficialfilter Ummm........you guys do know that the headlights can be adjusted both vertically and HORIZONTALLY, right They come from Japan preadjusted to the left. All you have to do is adjust them to the right. are you serious i guess you dont know anything about lighting then.LHD beam pattern goes like this_____/-------it flares to the right.RHD beam pattern is this-------\_____it flares to the leftits not a matter of just adjusting it down.learn your **** before you start spreading misinformation Quote, originally posted by superficialfilter raquo;

Ummm........you guys do know that the headlights can be adjusted both vertically and HORIZONTALLY, right? They come from Japan preadjusted to the left. All you have to do is adjust them to the right.

are you serious? i guess you dont know anything about lighting then.

LHD beam pattern goes like this

_____/-------

it flares to the right.

RHD beam pattern is this
-------\_____

it flares to the left

its not a matter of just adjusting it down.

learn your **** before you start spreading misinformation ]]> kamikazestorm420 2008-05-16T09:40:25-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3654114#3654114 Quote, originally posted by BaconLuver wow..what a waste of $$ that I'm sure could've gone to other mods... -1 for pissing off oncoming traffic.Quote, originally posted by kornaz They both look the same to me. I mean, i wouldn't spend the dough on it. The USDM looks even better to me. + like numbnuts said, the JDM ones will blind oncoming traffic.Quote, originally posted by numbnuts240 the jdm projectors are bigger, and the light pattern is directed in the opposite direction, so you get the added satisfaction of blinding oncoming traffic.Ummm........you guys do know that the headlights can be adjusted both vertically and HORIZONTALLY, right They come from Japan preadjusted to the left. All you have to do is adjust them to the right. But the rest is opinion so "To each his own". Quote, originally posted by BaconLuver raquo;wow..what a waste of $$ that I'm sure could've gone to other mods... -1 for pissing off oncoming traffic.

Quote, originally posted by kornaz raquo;

They both look the same to me. I mean, i wouldn't spend the dough on it. The USDM looks even better to me. + like numbnuts said, the JDM ones will blind oncoming traffic.

Quote, originally posted by numbnuts240 raquo;

the jdm projectors are bigger, and the light pattern is directed in the opposite direction, so you get the added satisfaction of blinding oncoming traffic.

Ummm........you guys do know that the headlights can be adjusted both vertically and HORIZONTALLY, right? They come from Japan preadjusted to the left. All you have to do is adjust them to the right.

But the rest is opinion so "To each his own". ]]> superficialfilter 2008-05-16T07:01:05-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3653896#3653896 wow..what a waste of $$ that I'm sure could've gone to other mods... -1 for pissing off oncoming traffic. BaconLuver 2008-05-16T01:15:56-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3653408#3653408 i never noticed what the diff was but now i guess i do. still doesn't look like that much diff.anyway does anyone know if jdm zenki lights are bolt on too or would i have similar prob. w/ the high beams anyway does anyone know if jdm zenki lights are bolt on too or would i have similar prob. w/ the high beams? ]]> ThuG LyFe 2008-05-15T21:21:30-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3653123#3653123 Quote, originally posted by BrianHarte thank youjapanese lights are 100000 times better than the us lights.Yes, Brian we all know JDM headlights are 1000000000 times better... Quote, originally posted by BrianHarte raquo;thank you

japanese lights are 100000 times better than the us lights.

Yes, Brian we all know JDM headlights are 1000000000 times better... ]]> wynnEZ 2008-05-15T19:25:50-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3653038#3653038 wait...doesnt usdm high beams use 9005but nice write up and nice headlights but nice write up and nice headlights ]]> lunatyk 2008-05-15T18:51:55-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3652817#3652817 thank youjapanese lights are 100000 times better than the us lights.
japanese lights are 100000 times better than the us lights.
]]> BrianHarte 2008-05-15T17:21:29-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3652678#3652678 waste of moneythere just not that different.looks as good as the usdm ones... there just not that different.

looks as good as the usdm ones... ]]> E7-S14 2008-05-15T16:15:58-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3649985#3649985 Quote, originally posted by kornaz They both look the same to me. I mean, i wouldn't spend the dough on it. The USDM looks even better to me. I have to agree. No offense, but it makes the kouki look like it has down syndrome. Quote, originally posted by kornaz raquo;They both look the same to me. I mean, i wouldn't spend the dough on it. The USDM looks even better to me.

I have to agree. No offense, but it makes the kouki look like it has down syndrome. ]]> Kckouki 2008-05-14T19:42:05-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3649894#3649894 They both look the same to me. I mean, i wouldn't spend the dough on it. The USDM looks even better to me. + like numbnuts said, the JDM ones will blind oncoming traffic. kornaz 2008-05-14T19:12:44-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3649857#3649857 Got it. Thanks Xdisaster240sX 2008-05-14T18:57:06-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3649819#3649819 Quote, originally posted by Xdisaster240sX I have a S13, Whats the difference between the jdm and the usdm S14 headlightsJDM :Quote, originally posted by superficialfilter USDM : Quote, originally posted by Xdisaster240sX raquo;I have a S13, Whats the difference between the jdm and the usdm S14 headlights?

JDM :

Quote, originally posted by superficialfilter raquo;

USDM :
]]> Kckouki 2008-05-14T18:42:03-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3649790#3649790 Quote, originally posted by numbnuts240 the jdm projectors are bigger, and the light pattern is directed in the opposite direction, so you get the added satisfaction of blinding oncoming traffic. Quote, originally posted by numbnuts240 raquo;the jdm projectors are bigger, and the light pattern is directed in the opposite direction, so you get the added satisfaction of blinding oncoming traffic.

]]> Clawhammer 2008-05-14T18:32:19-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3649754#3649754 the jdm projectors are bigger, and the light pattern is directed in the opposite direction, so you get the added satisfaction of blinding oncoming traffic. numbnuts240 2008-05-14T18:22:45-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3649711#3649711 I have a S13, Whats the difference between the jdm and the usdm S14 headlights Xdisaster240sX 2008-05-14T18:11:24-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3649698#3649698 So like, how much do you want to sell the old ones for ]]> Kckouki 2008-05-14T18:07:05-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3649300#3649300 really nice build! it was definetly worth the time & money, because the JDM headlights are so much better looking.i would also suggest installing 4300K HID xenons.trust me, once you have used xenon lights, you never want to have those ugly yellow halogens again. i would also suggest installing 4300K HID xenons.
trust me, once you have used xenon lights, you never want to have those ugly yellow halogens again. ]]> jkirves 2008-05-14T15:26:10-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3649183#3649183 LOOKS GREAT. let us know how they project.......... that will be the deciding factor if it was worth it on the right up
on the right up ]]> ca18detgabby 2008-05-14T14:43:47-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=337275;postid=3649165#3649165 This is my first write up so........Tools Needed.Flathead screwdriverPhillips screwdriver10mm socketwire strippers Materials Needed.Electical tapeTwo pairs of some type of 2 prong connectorsButt connectorsI really like the way JDM headlights look on a kouki and I finally had some cash to blow so finally got a pair. When UPS dropped them off today I ripped open the box and my first thought was "sweet, I cant wait to put them on". How hard can it be they should fit right in no problem, right Wrong, my next thought upon further inspection was "WTF" when I noticed that the JDM high-beam doesnt use an H3 bulb like the USDM. It uses an H1, the same bulb the low-beam uses. Hmmm.......here check it out... the top one is the JDM...... I dont know why they did it I just know they did. Its those subtle defferences like that that get you everytime you go to put a factory JDM part on your USDM car. It doesnt happen all the time, just sometimes.The wiring harness for the Jap headlight which has 2 H1s uses a 4 prong connector(2 wires per bulb). The US headlight only has a 2 prong connector(1 H1), the H3 bulb uses a seperate connector that plugs in directly to the bulb.Well thats nice...to bad I dont have the male end of the 4 prong connector.But that would be too easy wouldnt itHeres what I did. I used the low-beam(H1) connector from the US headlight and put it on the JDM low-beam.Then I took the JDM harness and cut one of the H1 connections off at the plug.Then I went looking for some type of 2 prong connector, preferably one that was weather prove. Hording is a disease that runs in my family so finding a couple sets of 2 prong sealing connectors was as easy as walking out in the back yard and scavaging off an 84 celica for them. Then I connected one end of the plug, in this case the female end, to the H1 connector I got off the JDM harness.Now theres the matter of the H3 connector on the car.Its as simple as putting the other end of the connector in its place. Oh yeah I should'nt have to say this but I will anyway...try not to get any wires crossed up.Then just repeat the process for the otherside, install the headights and stand back to enjoy the fruits of your labor.Some of the first things that came to my mind when I was done were....."Was this s*#t really worth the time and money"and " Now I gotta sell the old headlights the get back some of the money I blew"and "I should be saving for a motorcycle, gas aint getting cheaper".Anyway I hope this will be helpful to somebody. Tools Needed.

Flathead screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
10mm socket
wire strippers

Materials Needed.

Electical tape
Two pairs of some type of 2 prong connectors
Butt connectors

I really like the way JDM headlights look on a kouki and I finally had some cash to blow so finally got a pair. When UPS dropped them off today I ripped open the box and my first thought was "sweet, I cant wait to put them on". How hard can it be they should fit right in no problem, right? Wrong, my next thought upon further inspection was "WTF" when I noticed that the JDM high-beam doesnt use an H3 bulb like the USDM. It uses an H1, the same bulb the low-beam uses. Hmmm.......here check it out... the top one is the JDM......


I dont know why they did it I just know they did. Its those subtle defferences like that that get you everytime you go to put a factory JDM part on your USDM car. It doesnt happen all the time, just sometimes.

The wiring harness for the Jap headlight which has 2 H1s uses a 4 prong connector(2 wires per bulb).

The US headlight only has a 2 prong connector(1 H1), the H3 bulb uses a seperate connector that plugs in directly to the bulb.

Well thats nice...to bad I dont have the male end of the 4 prong connector.
But that would be too easy wouldnt it?
Heres what I did.
I used the low-beam(H1) connector from the US headlight and put it on the JDM low-beam.


Then I took the JDM harness and cut one of the H1 connections off at the plug.

Then I went looking for some type of 2 prong connector, preferably one that was weather prove. Hording is a disease that runs in my family so finding a couple sets of 2 prong sealing connectors was as easy as walking out in the back yard and scavaging off an 84 celica for them.

Then I connected one end of the plug, in this case the female end, to the H1 connector I got off the JDM harness.

Now theres the matter of the H3 connector on the car.

Its as simple as putting the other end of the connector in its place. Oh yeah I should'nt have to say this but I will anyway...try not to get any wires crossed up.

Then just repeat the process for the otherside, install the headights and stand back to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Some of the first things that came to my mind when I was done were....."Was this s*#t really worth the time and money?"and " Now I gotta sell the old headlights the get back some of the money I blew"and "I should be saving for a motorcycle, gas aint getting cheaper".

Anyway I hope this will be helpful to somebody. ]]> superficialfilter 2008-05-14T14:36:46-08:00