STi-R Clear Lens Mod + painted housing

hdskull · 09-14-2011, 01:44 AM

Ever since seeing the amazing cutoff my friend (username "paperboy42190" on a bunch of forums) had on his TL-S with the ZKW clear lens, I've always wanted my lights to be like his. This past weekend, I finally had some time and I went up to LA to have him work on my lights, and here are the results!

Before:

After:

Not only that the cutoff line is distint, light output is much better! Even with the stock Koito bulbs, they're amazing. I am extremely satisfied with this mod

Edit: sorry for the bad phone camera pics, but I think the difference is still pretty distint..

Here's a couple pics of my painted housing:

I will post more details and pictures on my build thread later

370ZNISMO#704 · 09-14-2011, 01:53 AM

ducky · 09-14-2011, 01:59 AM

Nice...

hdskull · 09-14-2011, 02:04 AM

Thanks! Added more pictures here: hdskull's Magnetic Black Z

Boost_lee · 09-14-2011, 02:58 AM

Love it man. I hate the cutoff of the stock lenses. I run TSX projectors in my other car, and I hate coming back to these.

Are the STi-R lenses a direct fit? I might consider them...

cheshirecat · 09-14-2011, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee

Love it man. I hate the cutoff of the stock lenses. I run TSX projectors in my other car, and I hate coming back to these.

Are the STi-R lenses a direct fit? I might consider them...

Yep- they are.

The light output with these lenses is great- not to mention the different colors they put out based on what angle you're seeing the car. Purple, white, blue, pretty cool.

OP, nice pics

ducky · 09-14-2011, 06:25 AM

How much do these lenses run?

hdskull · 09-14-2011, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee

Love it man. I hate the cutoff of the stock lenses. I run TSX projectors in my other car, and I hate coming back to these.

Are the STi-R lenses a direct fit? I might consider them...

Yep, direct fit

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducky

How much do these lenses run?

They were $50 from theretrofitsource.com. I think you can buy a slightly cheaper version for $35 as well (it gave me the option to take 15$ off for a cheaper version when I checked out)

370Z JT · 09-14-2011, 11:35 AM

What was the price for install. Contact info?

Twaireg · 09-14-2011, 11:52 AM

They look sharp, I like them!

Apoc370z · 09-14-2011, 02:15 PM

Where did you to go to have the lights painted? I need to find a local shop that does it

JollyGoodChap · 09-15-2011, 01:07 PM

headlights and wheels look good!

akong51 · 09-15-2011, 01:56 PM

What did you use for the amber swoosh...CF wrap?

DIGItonium · 09-15-2011, 03:56 PM

Welcome to the upgraded lens club!

The headlight looks really cool, but I'm not too crazy about the mod overall. I'm still getting used to the purple reflection from road signs lol.

Rone · 09-15-2011, 05:13 PM

Nice! I need somebody to go to my house and do mine.

09-14-2011, 01:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
hdskull Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 680 Drives: '10 Black 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 16	STi-R Clear Lens Mod + painted housing Ever since seeing the amazing cutoff my friend (username "paperboy42190" on a bunch of forums) had on his TL-S with the ZKW clear lens, I've always wanted my lights to be like his. This past weekend, I finally had some time and I went up to LA to have him work on my lights, and here are the results! Before: After: Not only that the cutoff line is distint, light output is much better! Even with the stock Koito bulbs, they're amazing. I am extremely satisfied with this mod Edit: sorry for the bad phone camera pics, but I think the difference is still pretty distint.. Here's a couple pics of my painted housing: I will post more details and pictures on my build thread later __________________ ^ Kenwood DDX616 \| Polk DB6501 \| Llumar 23% tint \| STi-R Clear Lens SSR Type-F \| F.I. 18" CF \| Stillen Gen 3 \| KW V3

09-14-2011, 01:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
370ZNISMO#704 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 466 Drives: Nismo10,EgH22,TSX04 Rep Power: 14	__________________ 2010NISMO•305.9whp 250tq Osirus•STANCE GR+•and Camber & Toe bars•KICS R 20mm•VOSSEN CV3 20"-10.5x4•Stillen GENIII•AAM S-Line Nimso mid-pipe•CarbonSignal Sponsored car•EVOR F1mirrors•NST short shifter•Zspeed Nismo under tray.

09-14-2011, 02:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
hdskull Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 680 Drives: '10 Black 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 16	Thanks! Added more pictures here: hdskull's Magnetic Black Z __________________ ^ Kenwood DDX616 \| Polk DB6501 \| Llumar 23% tint \| STi-R Clear Lens SSR Type-F \| F.I. 18" CF \| Stillen Gen 3 \| KW V3

09-14-2011, 02:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	Love it man. I hate the cutoff of the stock lenses. I run TSX projectors in my other car, and I hate coming back to these. Are the STi-R lenses a direct fit? I might consider them... __________________ My TT Z

09-14-2011, 11:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	What was the price for install. Contact info? __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

09-14-2011, 01:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
ducky Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SinCity Posts: 437 Drives: 370z and s2000 Rep Power: 15	Nice...

09-14-2011, 06:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
ducky Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SinCity Posts: 437 Drives: 370z and s2000 Rep Power: 15	How much do these lenses run?

09-14-2011, 11:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
Twaireg Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dubai Posts: 23 Drives: '10 370z Rep Power: 13	They look sharp, I like them!

09-14-2011, 02:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,001 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	Where did you to go to have the lights painted? I need to find a local shop that does it

09-15-2011, 01:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
JollyGoodChap Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lust Angeles Posts: 328 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 14	headlights and wheels look good!

09-15-2011, 01:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
akong51 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 52 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	What did you use for the amber swoosh...CF wrap? __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| Magnetic Black \| 6MT *GReddy SE \| Swift* Spec-R \| H&R 20mm \| GT-R Ignition Start \| NISMO Carbon Fiber Shift Knob**

09-15-2011, 03:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Welcome to the upgraded lens club! The headlight looks really cool, but I'm not too crazy about the mod overall. I'm still getting used to the purple reflection from road signs lol. __________________

09-15-2011, 05:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 326 Drives: PW Sport/Touring 6MT Rep Power: 14	Nice! I need somebody to go to my house and do mine.

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