Custom Headlight Conversion

[Twisted 87lxi]

Alright, heres one for ya. I'm looking to get my car ready for (and dont laugh or be scepticle) Hot Import Nights during next years 2003 tour. I'm going to be getting some of my final body mods done in the next few months like extended wheel wells, Z3s, and get my body kit molded flush to the car, etc... I was also considering doing some sort of headlight conversion in the process, so I want to get some trick lights that have never been done before on a 3rd gen. Preferably not some off the wall weird shaped ones that will make my car look like a freaky disaster or some really awkward conversion.

So I was wondering what everyone thought would look the best on a 3rd gen, not to mention what would be the best fitting, etc... (however i love the classic flip up style light, I want to get as custom as I can seeing as how im aiming at a custom show car). And please, before anyone says it, I know I should just go w/ what I think looks best, but before I do I want everyone's input on the matter.

[SQ is the SQUAD]

try the all clear z3 headlights

[shepherd79]

how about JDM RX-7 headlights. the ones that don't flip up. they would look cool on our car, i think????

[chronicsinners]

talk to the guy at streetweapon.com, back in the day 3 years ago there was talk of getting together a street weapon body kit, however no on had the money, while discussing construction of the kit, we discussed a fixed headlight conversion similar to those found for mr2's. See what that duude at streetweapon can do.
Personally i am not fond of conversions, but see if you can fabricate a low profile headlight kit similar to the brainstorm kit for miata's. Or just bite the bullet and get h4 conversions, autodynamic.com has a new euro blue lens
either way, best of luck.

bobbo

[DrMunky]

Flip your headlights down... you see that 2-3" tall strip of trim on the light? I think a fixed light conversion that shines through that slit would be sweet.

[DrMunky]

Like this:

http://www.ketronsales.com/zzz/car-lightconv.jpg

[accordlx]

That's pretty slick if I do say so myself.... :p

[TeKKnoTeKK]

How was that done munky? that is tight as all hell

[Twisted 87lxi]

That is pretty tight, I was thinking of doing that, but I think ill also go check out all the other opinions as well, thanks guys

[TeKKnoTeKK]

Munky how as that headlight conversion done? I wanna know! :D

[A20A1]

GT-R 3G (http://www.geocities.com/accord89lx/carz.html)

[SteveDX89]

Hey Twisted, how about posting a pic of your car? Maybe we could get better ideas by seeing your body kit and stuff to see what flows with the car.

[Twisted 87lxi]

I'll have to get a pic first, I really don't have any but i'll try to get one soon (next few days)

[A20A1]

GT-R 3G (http://www.geocities.com/accord89lx/carz.html)

[TeKKnoTeKK]

Nah not that conversion, this one http://www.ketronsales.com/zzz/car-lightconv.jpg

[DrMunky]

Sorry to break this to ya, but that's photoshop... I know I know, I wish it was real too :D

[carlessNcareless]

you g2g with something thats kool but kinda blocky to keep with the car, drmunkys dosent really do much for me cuz it looks too stock... i think if any1s goin to do a custom headlight conver sion you have GOT to do a grille conversion too, maybe an altezza grille or a newer civic or newer accord, maybe some s14 headlights or skylines of any year

[A20A1]

yeah thats what I posted... the 3g with the skylines front end.

[TeKKnoTeKK]

Originally posted by DrMunky
Sorry to break this to ya, but that's photoshop... I know I know, I wish it was real too :D

Man you could pull something like that off.....it would take a hell of a lot less modifying than putting on a different cars headlights.

[Twisted 87lxi]

I was actually considering getting Skyline lights put on before I even posted this, but I really don't know about the whole front end conversion.....I suppose it could look good, i'll have to look around. I would go w/ the sleepy accord lights but I too have to admit that I think it is too stock looking. Anyway, i'll just have to look at some of the skyline lights and see how difficult it would really be, especially w/ a grill conversion.....

[niterider]

Yo munky, that's pretty sweet!!! How did you git that done... b/c i was contemplatin on fiberblassing some new housings to put some 2000 model heads in..

[niterider]

well i'll tell you what... since everyone wants to see it done i'm gonna step up and do it.....

[Twisted 87lxi]

Do what?

[Twisted 87lxi]

I'm retarded, nm, I didn't see your first post....

[Dman87LX]

would those slits light up if u changed the reflector to clear and angled the headlights up some? just a suggestion..if someone finds out lemme know i hate having my lights up

[TeKKnoTeKK]

Originally posted by niterider
well i'll tell you what... since everyone wants to see it done i'm gonna step up and do it.....

Go for it nite....I know it can be done, and IMO it looks tight, If I see someone pull it off I would definetly do that.

[sanjay]

Hey fellas, I have an 88 Accord -
I was thinking that maybe getting those "Diamond Cut Headlights" which you see on EBAY all the time, that might be the way to go....

Also, do any of you guys know how to make your lights like the 180's? (Have them riding at half way).... or is that just a 180 thing?

KEep posting

[thebestaccord]

I think the newer Honda Preludes lights might fit into the space that most of our cars lights hold they would probably be tight but you wouldn't have thoughs messed up flip down lights like you do now. I'm in the process of getting it done to my car. 87 honda accord lxi. Tell us what you decide and then show pics. If I ever get the lights done I will be sure to post them