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BRZPDX 05-27-2013 08:43 PM

JDM 86 Head lights
 
So with the RHD head lights, I know there is some issues regarding light angles. Are there ways to fix the angling of the lights or is that something you need to live with? Just bought a pair, used from Japan and seeing how difficult it would be to do it at home.

My understanding is that from the BRZ headlights -> JDM 86, its just a plug and play?

I'd appreciate any information regarding RHD light conversions. Thanks!!

86_ZN6 05-27-2013 08:59 PM

Why not just buy the LHD lights?

BRZPDX 05-27-2013 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 86_ZN6 (Post 963121)
Why not just buy the LHD lights?

I was able to pick up a pristine used RHD 86 headlights in Japan for dirt cheap.

Fett4Real 05-27-2013 11:13 PM

With HIDs its not as bad as with a non HID projector...but if you REALLY want to fix it...you need to swap out to LHD projectors...I would look for a USDM projector that will fit in the housing...google it. Theres tons of info out there on the HID projector...their cutoff is very flat though I would aim them to the left as much as possible and call it a day though. If theyre NON HID though then the flare is pretty severe and I would swap to a HID projector from a USDM car and call it a day.

Oddworld 05-27-2013 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZPDX (Post 963082)
So with the RHD head lights, I know there is some issues regarding light angles. Are there ways to fix the angling of the lights or is that something you need to live with? Just bought a pair, used from Japan and seeing how difficult it would be to do it at home.

My understanding is that from the BRZ headlights -> JDM 86, its just a plug and play?

I'd appreciate any information regarding RHD light conversions. Thanks!!


How were you able to pick them up cheap?

BRZPDX 05-28-2013 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Fett4Real (Post 963336)
With HIDs its not as bad as with a non HID projector...but if you REALLY want to fix it...you need to swap out to LHD projectors...I would look for a USDM projector that will fit in the housing...google it. Theres tons of info out there on the HID projector...their cutoff is very flat though I would aim them to the left as much as possible and call it a day though. If theyre NON HID though then the flare is pretty severe and I would swap to a HID projector from a USDM car and call it a day.

Thanks for the info, they are HID versions. Not sure how I "aim" it to the left more, probably need to read up on some DIY guides.

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How were you able to pick them up cheap?
I keep an eye out on the Japanese auctions websites (Yahoo Auctions) for used 86 parts, and these were in great condition and Japanese people usually don't lie about scratches and what not, culturally. My brother works in Japan so I ship all the parts there, then when I go on my Business trips or my parents go visits Japan, I have them haul it back for me to save shipping. No JDM broker fee's that way.


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