headlights by OneEighty, and etched clear projector lenses from TRS

Nick M · 06-16-2015, 07:44 AM

Hi All,

Since I got my '09 sport package in Feb of '14, I had wanted to do black housing headlights. I wanted an OEM look. As you might know, 99% of OEM black housing headlights are gloss black, so matte black to me looks too aftermarket. I worked with OneEighty in Brooklyn, NY to make a '15 Nismo copy. The finish of the gloss black is flawless. I would highly recommend their work.

To add a personal touch to it, I had TheRetroFit Source etching the honeycomb design from the Subaru BRZ STi concept car onto my STI-R clear lenses. I love the finished product. I installed them yesterday.

I need to get better pictures, but I am thrilled with the outcome.

ufoz8mycow · 06-16-2015, 09:25 AM

Looks awesome and that honeycomb design is a really cool touch. I don't understand why these cars didn't come with black housing headlights from the factory it makes such a huge difference in the look of the car.

zeus37 · 06-16-2015, 01:02 PM

Looks cool, definitely need more pics of the honeycomb.

Nick M · 06-16-2015, 01:20 PM

I'll definitely get some more pictures soon. I haven't seen them at night yet. Looking forward to it.

moore.speed · 06-16-2015, 01:24 PM

Nice touch! I've never seen the honey comb etching before. Retrofitting my headlights this weekend.

Nick M · 06-16-2015, 01:34 PM

The whole etching thing is relatively new this year.

The BRZ STi concept car has the honeycomb etching and I liked it a lot. TRS will etch just about anything you can think of onto your lenses for $80.

The etching does not interfere w the light pattern, cutoff or projection etc.

moore.speed · 06-16-2015, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick M

The whole etching thing is relatively new this year.

It's been around for more than a couple years at least.

370Ztune · 06-16-2015, 03:02 PM

Looks Good!!!

Nick M · 06-29-2015, 07:31 AM

Another shot, prior to installation

TaroBaapG35 · 06-29-2015, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick M

Another shot, prior to installation

If you don't mind, could you PM me the cost of this set up? As in total combined cost of TRS + 180?

Nick M · 06-29-2015, 10:39 AM

Sent

tonythetiger · 06-30-2015, 06:27 PM

could you PM me the cost of this set up as well?

zeus37 · 06-30-2015, 09:24 PM

I'm really just interested in the projectors and the etchings, but I'd take a PM containing all service expenses as well. Thanks!

Nick M · 07-01-2015, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeus37

I'm really just interested in the projectors and the etchings, but I'd take a PM containing all service expenses as well. Thanks!

Clear projectors from TRS are $45

Their etching service for most designs is $80.

The etching does not effect the light output.

Nick M · 07-01-2015, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonythetiger

could you PM me the cost of this set up as well?

sent

06-16-2015, 01:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nick M Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 281 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 11	I'll definitely get some more pictures soon. I haven't seen them at night yet. Looking forward to it. __________________ \| 2015 Nismo headlights\| 275/305 \| Z1 spacers \| Eibach Pro-kit \|k&n typhoons \| AAM S-Line catback + FI test pipes \| Stillen splitter \|

06-16-2015, 01:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
moore.speed Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 181 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 10	Nice touch! I've never seen the honey comb etching before. Retrofitting my headlights this weekend. Nick M likes this. __________________ "Let me tell you something. Anyone who owns a car like this (370Z) has something wrong with them in the head." My Grandpa who has owned 4 Z's in his day.

06-16-2015, 01:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nick M Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 281 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 11	The whole etching thing is relatively new this year. The BRZ STi concept car has the honeycomb etching and I liked it a lot. TRS will etch just about anything you can think of onto your lenses for $80. The etching does not interfere w the light pattern, cutoff or projection etc. __________________ \| 2015 Nismo headlights\| 275/305 \| Z1 spacers \| Eibach Pro-kit \|k&n typhoons \| AAM S-Line catback + FI test pipes \| Stillen splitter \|

06-16-2015, 03:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
370Ztune The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,477 Drives: Z34 370Z Rep Power: 46	Looks Good!!! __________________ The Real JDM Facebook Bulletproof Instagram

06-29-2015, 10:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
Nick M Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 281 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 11	Sent __________________ \| 2015 Nismo headlights\| 275/305 \| Z1 spacers \| Eibach Pro-kit \|k&n typhoons \| AAM S-Line catback + FI test pipes \| Stillen splitter \|

06-16-2015, 09:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
ufoz8mycow Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Posts: 536 Drives: Black Cherry '12 Z Rep Power: 16	Looks awesome and that honeycomb design is a really cool touch. I don't understand why these cars didn't come with black housing headlights from the factory it makes such a huge difference in the look of the car.

06-16-2015, 01:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
zeus37 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NC Posts: 181 Drives: 2011370z MB7AT Rep Power: 11	Looks cool, definitely need more pics of the honeycomb.

06-30-2015, 06:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 192	could you PM me the cost of this set up as well? __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

06-30-2015, 09:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
zeus37 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NC Posts: 181 Drives: 2011370z MB7AT Rep Power: 11	I'm really just interested in the projectors and the etchings, but I'd take a PM containing all service expenses as well. Thanks!

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