View Full Version : RX-8 Projector Lens Swap


Rotary Rasp
05-19-2008, 09:11 AM
I replaced the glass projector lens in the head lights to produce a much more intense output.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u274/rx8rasp/Lens%20Swap/DSCF0214.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u274/rx8rasp/Lens%20Swap/DSCF0204.jpg

Rotary Rasp
05-19-2008, 09:13 AM
New lens on the right, stock lens on the left.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u274/rx8rasp/Lens%20Swap/DSCF0209.jpg


Modified cut-off shield. I also removed some of the foreground limiter to give more light closer to the car and off to the sides.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u274/rx8rasp/Lens%20Swap/DSCF0206.jpg

Rotary Rasp
05-19-2008, 09:17 AM
Notice the blue color above the cut off line. This makes the car appear to have 8000k hids to oncoming traffic.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u274/rx8rasp/Lens%20Swap/DSCF0233.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u274/rx8rasp/Lens%20Swap/DSCF0235.jpg


It looks like I have a crazy blue HID kit.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u274/rx8rasp/Lens%20Swap/DSCF0241.jpg

Nopstnz8
05-19-2008, 10:14 AM
That looks amazing! Good job.

NgoRX8
05-19-2008, 10:22 AM
wow that's freakin sick rodger!

importshowoff84
05-19-2008, 10:39 AM
loving it./......how hard is this to do? on scale of 1-10

Rotary Rasp
05-19-2008, 12:06 PM
very easy. the whole project only took a few hours.

im actually going to redo the passenger light tonight because I think I can sharpen the cut off a little more.
Id say its a level 4 project. the bumper has to be removed to get the head light off.

Jedi54
05-19-2008, 12:57 PM
I drove Rodger's car on Saturday to test these badboys out and the difference was QUITE noticable! (aka Jedi was jealous)

Awesome job Rodger!

jay_ar1010
05-19-2008, 05:09 PM
roger right can I ask little help from a 8 owner how to I lnstall hid on my car.....by rhs way its jay red 8 a/ decals on the side if you remembr...

MazdaJeff
05-19-2008, 06:12 PM
The front lights look sweet. However I'm more interested in the rear LED's. can you provide some info on those?

TopGear8
05-19-2008, 06:27 PM
Looks good man.


PS. I like the random shot glass in the pictures.

snipaz2420
05-19-2008, 06:33 PM
wow sweet! wish i had the balls to bake my headlights

db_8
05-19-2008, 06:53 PM
waaahhhh i want my old cut-off line!!!! how much is an extra set of headlights?

Rotary Rasp
05-20-2008, 12:00 PM
The front lights look sweet. However I'm more interested in the rear LED's. can you provide some info on those?

I made them about a year and a half ago.

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=112227&highlight=led+tail+lights

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=113888

Aipex8
05-20-2008, 12:43 PM
Wow! That looks great. Can I ask where you got the lenses from?

HockeyRX-8
05-20-2008, 02:35 PM
looks great!

Wind Dance
05-20-2008, 10:39 PM
I want this... How much RR?

Rotary Rasp
05-20-2008, 11:10 PM
I want this... How much RR?

Well, the lenses are rare. They are from the halogen bmw E30 series. I'll see if I can find another set. PM me if you want to talk about the specifics...

alz0rz
05-21-2008, 12:17 AM
I want those led tail lightssss!

Zelse
06-28-2008, 06:55 PM
PM'd ya Rasp. :x Too bad you live so far away D:

c41250n
06-29-2008, 08:04 AM
are you selling them?
i want!

mysql
06-29-2008, 08:07 AM
whats the specs on the fog lights?

i just went back up to see the led tails, it reminds me of hello kitty with the wiskers on the sides :)

the mod looks great.

Adino
06-30-2008, 05:25 PM
can you do a DIY?

Zelse
06-30-2008, 05:39 PM
I PM'd him for DIY sorta..he said PM him for help. :P Maybe he's cooking one up as we speak. Hopefully. :x

TheWulf
07-03-2008, 12:35 AM
Way cool.

Never seen a mod I didn't like coming out of this guy!

Zelse
12-07-2008, 11:34 PM
Hey Rasp.. lol I've PM'd you a few times about these lens. Are you still selling them or anything? Or know where I can get them..? Really interested in doing this still. :/

SayNoToPistons
12-22-2010, 02:20 AM
Saw this threa don HIDPlanet today. Free bump for awesomeness.