Finished - Clear lens swap +6000k bulbs
 

I just finished swapping my OEM lenses with 100% clears. Also switched from 4300k bulbs to 6000k.

Gotta say thanks to Shakeyourbrakes for the info on how to bake open headlights, worked perfect.
link https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/painted-hid-headlight-housing-diy-yea-i-finally-did-144633/

These pictures don't do it justice but here they are.

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Comparison shot- Clear lens: Left, OEM: Right
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Look at the focus difference here
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Night shots-
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wow. those are bright... may blind other drivers though...

Where did you get the lenses?

Thats just my camera. I think its over exposing the light. They are aligned properly as you can see in the garage door shots. I've been driving the last two nights and haven't been flashed.


theretrofitsource.com The lenses are not listed on the site(as far as I know). If you want them either call or e-mail matt@theretrofitsource.com. The diameter was spot on but the beveled edge was too low. They jiggled around so I used a piece of wire between the lens and the housing.

Nice, I swapped my lenses with a pair from an e30 bmw. Much sharper cut off line.

I kept the stock bulbs (4300k)

Ahh I like those E30 lenses. Looks like you modded your cutoff shield too. Lookin good.

That is beautiful. I think I may have to do this now. :)

that's awesome. looks great man.

Rotary Rasp, wanna do this for me? haha

Man I wanna do this.

^ Dude same here; let me know when youre bored one day and we do both of them :D:

Would the e30 lenses work on a aftermarket HID kit if your 8 used to have halogen bulbs?

Yes, I made my own cut off shield.

I would assume so, but I don't know for sure.

hey Grif, you should help me out with this for my car.

me too! lets all get together and bake the sh** outa our headlights lol

^ damn makes me want to fly over to you guys with my headlights for a headlight baking party

Sure, when you get the parts lemme know.

wow, didn't even realize you could/would do this. looks very good. nice subtle but useful change. i think i'll look into this as a diy. approx cost of lenses? i have no idea what to expect price-wise...

I think the lenses were $75.

All you need to do this is:

oven
tin foil
butter knife(no serrated edges)
painters tape
canned air/air compressor
phillips screwdriver
microfiber towels


When I get home later this week i'll mess around with my camera settings so I can get better pictures for ya'll.

Looks like we haz a mini install partay :ylsuper:

Now we just gotta scout out lens.

love it!

that shit's ill! good work

Real e30 lenses are hard to come by....

There are plenty of knock offs on ebay though