Headlight MODs

z370z · 02-11-2010, 10:20 AM

Anyone in Canada do headlight MODS? (i.e the LED landing strips or the iron man)

Or has had them done by someone like 180 degree customs etc and had them shipped back? I'm looking to get mine done but don't want to be rapped by customs and shipping costs.... I ordered all the LED's and the stuff to to it myself but am afraid of not getting the proper seal after doing them.

Any info or even tips on making a proper seal would be greatly appreciated!

Snakes709 · 02-11-2010, 11:32 AM

I did mine, i gotta re-do them in the spring thought, i rushed the re-sealing and my left light fogs up. Biggest tip i have for you if you attempt to do this is not only take your time but just after you take the light out of the oven, once u get the lense off...while the sealant is still warm, make sure you get it ALL off of the lense and the housing. That was the issue i had, i got lazy and only took abit off, in the end it didnt get a 100% seal. I never did the LED's so i might do those in the spring as well.

nooblet · 02-11-2010, 11:40 AM

i'm actually looking to attempt the headlight mod myself soon. already ordered my parts two days ago, waiting for them to get here.

Snakes709 · 02-11-2010, 03:15 PM

Like i said guys, its a easy job but takes time. It took me about 7 hours to complete, that includes taking the front fascia off, headlights out, taking everything off, baking, painting, switching to brighter HID bulbs and re-assembly. Here are some pictures.

z370z · 02-11-2010, 08:37 PM

wow, looks good snakes, thanks for the tip! i"ll definitely keep it in mind when i work up the balls to pull mine apart.... I've done mods before, and alot of stereo install/wiring, but something about baking and pulling apart a set of like $1000 headlights holds me back! lol

One other question... the orange/amber reflector of the headlight, do you know if there is an aftermarket clear corner to replace that or know of what others have done to replace that part? I hate the look of it and have seen headlights modded without it!

z370z · 02-11-2010, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nooblet

i'm actually looking to attempt the headlight mod myself soon. already ordered my parts two days ago, waiting for them to get here.

^ What colour are you working with? Are you paint matching as well?

be sure to post final pictures! I'd love to see how they turn out! I'll do the same when the time comes with mine!

FricFrac · 02-11-2010, 09:36 PM

Have it shipped back as a repaired item - shouldn't have to pay taxes on something you already bought....

Westwood · 02-13-2010, 01:00 PM

nice job Snake!!! i did the same on my 350z but kinda scared on my new baby lol :P

z370z · 02-14-2010, 11:40 PM

^
I don't know about everyone else but I'm considering the mod because I personally like the way they look... From looking at the stock headlight closely it almost appears to me that Nissan almost made the indents for purpose but forgot to finish them. The indents scream to be played with.

Colour matching on the other hand is completely up to the individual, not sure if I'm against it or for it as of yet.... I know from seeing the Ferrari steallth headlights it looks very attractive.

Westwood · 02-15-2010, 12:22 AM

i dont really care about the led's wanna be audi (true) but blacked out looks hot as hell

takayuki · 02-15-2010, 12:30 AM

i think my stock headlights suite my silver exterior very well.

Westwood · 02-15-2010, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by takayuki

i think my stock headlights suite my silver exterior very well.

true but when u want that original look you customize it

Ztoon · 02-15-2010, 01:19 AM

Sent mine down to Marco of MRWorks in San Diego. The only cost in coming back across the border was a $34.00 brokerage fee.

Westwood · 02-15-2010, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ztoon

Sent mine down to Marco of MRWorks in San Diego. The only cost in coming back across the border was a $34.00 brokerage fee.

sweet pics man. how much for the headlights mod?

Ztoon · 02-15-2010, 10:13 AM

It varies depending on the options you choose. Total for me was about $750.00.
Landing strip LEDs', color matched shrouds, and satin black housing.

02-11-2010, 10:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
z370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Niagara Posts: 222 Drives: 09 370z 6M SPT/NAV Rep Power: 15	Headlight MODs Anyone in Canada do headlight MODS? (i.e the LED landing strips or the iron man) Or has had them done by someone like 180 degree customs etc and had them shipped back? I'm looking to get mine done but don't want to be rapped by customs and shipping costs.... I ordered all the LED's and the stuff to to it myself but am afraid of not getting the proper seal after doing them. Any info or even tips on making a proper seal would be greatly appreciated!

02-11-2010, 11:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 17	I did mine, i gotta re-do them in the spring thought, i rushed the re-sealing and my left light fogs up. Biggest tip i have for you if you attempt to do this is not only take your time but just after you take the light out of the oven, once u get the lense off...while the sealant is still warm, make sure you get it ALL off of the lense and the housing. That was the issue i had, i got lazy and only took abit off, in the end it didnt get a 100% seal. I never did the LED's so i might do those in the spring as well. __________________ 2011 Evo-GSR AMS 2.4 stroker/ bore, FP Black build in progress. Sponsor: DSG Performance

02-11-2010, 03:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 17	Like i said guys, its a easy job but takes time. It took me about 7 hours to complete, that includes taking the front fascia off, headlights out, taking everything off, baking, painting, switching to brighter HID bulbs and re-assembly. Here are some pictures. __________________ 2011 Evo-GSR AMS 2.4 stroker/ bore, FP Black build in progress. Sponsor: DSG Performance

02-11-2010, 09:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	Have it shipped back as a repaired item - shouldn't have to pay taxes on something you already bought.... __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

02-15-2010, 12:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
Westwood Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ottawa,Canada Posts: 745 Drives: C63 AMG Rep Power: 16	i dont really care about the led's wanna be audi (true) but blacked out looks hot as hell __________________ Mods: Stillen G3 \| Stillen lightweight crank pulley \| Berk hfc's \| Top speed pro 1 CBE \| Jic Magic y pipe \| 20" Vossen 9.5/10.5 \| Megan Coilovers \| Smoked JDM tail lights \| Blacked out headlights \| Sprint booster \| Shine Auto CF Front/Rear lip kit \| Evor R CF Side blades,CF fang cover,CF Nose Audio: Kenwood Excelon DNX9960 \| JL 1000w \| JL 12W6v2

02-11-2010, 11:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
nooblet Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 42 Drives: 09 370z yellow M6 Rep Power: 15	i'm actually looking to attempt the headlight mod myself soon. already ordered my parts two days ago, waiting for them to get here.

02-11-2010, 08:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
z370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Niagara Posts: 222 Drives: 09 370z 6M SPT/NAV Rep Power: 15	wow, looks good snakes, thanks for the tip! i"ll definitely keep it in mind when i work up the balls to pull mine apart.... I've done mods before, and alot of stereo install/wiring, but something about baking and pulling apart a set of like $1000 headlights holds me back! lol One other question... the orange/amber reflector of the headlight, do you know if there is an aftermarket clear corner to replace that or know of what others have done to replace that part? I hate the look of it and have seen headlights modded without it!

02-13-2010, 01:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
Westwood Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ottawa,Canada Posts: 745 Drives: C63 AMG Rep Power: 16	nice job Snake!!! i did the same on my 350z but kinda scared on my new baby lol :P

02-14-2010, 11:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
z370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Niagara Posts: 222 Drives: 09 370z 6M SPT/NAV Rep Power: 15	^ I don't know about everyone else but I'm considering the mod because I personally like the way they look... From looking at the stock headlight closely it almost appears to me that Nissan almost made the indents for purpose but forgot to finish them. The indents scream to be played with. Colour matching on the other hand is completely up to the individual, not sure if I'm against it or for it as of yet.... I know from seeing the Ferrari steallth headlights it looks very attractive.

02-15-2010, 12:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
takayuki Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: edmonon Canada Posts: 94 Drives: 09 370z M6 sport Rep Power: 15	i think my stock headlights suite my silver exterior very well.

02-15-2010, 01:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 24	Sent mine down to Marco of MRWorks in San Diego. The only cost in coming back across the border was a $34.00 brokerage fee. __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

02-15-2010, 10:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 24	It varies depending on the options you choose. Total for me was about $750.00. Landing strip LEDs', color matched shrouds, and satin black housing. __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

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