NB1: Morimoto HID or NB2 Projectors?
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Update:
As said, I went with the D2S. I got a Milwaukee version of a drimmel tool and used a cut-off wheel and burr to cut into the bottom surface of the main reflectors, and also the shrouds. I did not take enough time with the shrouds and so some of the gap is reflected by the main reflector. One of those things you can notice close up, but not at 4 feet.
So, indeed, the MH1 would have been a little easier.
The ballasts do go any 90 degrees, so that was no problem. I oriented them horizontally with each cord pointing the the center of the car.
I haven't fired them up yet.
Opening and Closing the lens to housing was easy-peasy.
I have a little more polishing to do on the lenses and then I'm going with a Lamin-x film covering. I bought directly from Lamin-x, when they offered 40% discount, but Moss has them at a reasonable price. I hope they serve better than the poly-urethane did.
As said, I went with the D2S. I got a Milwaukee version of a drimmel tool and used a cut-off wheel and burr to cut into the bottom surface of the main reflectors, and also the shrouds. I did not take enough time with the shrouds and so some of the gap is reflected by the main reflector. One of those things you can notice close up, but not at 4 feet.
So, indeed, the MH1 would have been a little easier.
The ballasts do go any 90 degrees, so that was no problem. I oriented them horizontally with each cord pointing the the center of the car.
I haven't fired them up yet.
Opening and Closing the lens to housing was easy-peasy.
I have a little more polishing to do on the lenses and then I'm going with a Lamin-x film covering. I bought directly from Lamin-x, when they offered 40% discount, but Moss has them at a reasonable price. I hope they serve better than the poly-urethane did.
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Also, I have a pair of these 1157 switchbacks for my parking / signals. If you remove the orange bulb cover when you have the lights apart, it lets you have white running lights that switch to amber signals. I love mine, it's an option: https://www.theretrofitsource.com/cl...to-xb-led.html
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I had issues with my NB1, but corrected it with a new relay....... Never liked the idea of resistors.
Never bothered to post this here: https://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=638077
Never bothered to post this here: https://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=638077
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I had issues with my NB1, but corrected it with a new relay....... Never liked the idea of resistors.
Never bothered to post this here: https://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=638077
Never bothered to post this here: https://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=638077
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I've done a modified/piecemeal H1 setup on the purple car. Came out great. I used Mori H1 mini projectors, their relay harness thing, some $10 XB 3000k bulbs (LMP style, y0) on closeout from TRS, and some $50 ebay ballasts. I think i spent about $180 on the whole thing and it works great.
Well enough that with their July 4th sale i bought another set for the wife's new street NB1, i just did the full TRS kit this time around.
I have a big boy 55w D2S kit sitting here to do on the 98 Montero as well.
As for the flasher, i haven't tested it yet, but i bought a $1.27 "LED flasher" from chinabay that's sitting on my desk. I'll try to test it this week and report back. Tag me if you don't hear from me.
Well enough that with their July 4th sale i bought another set for the wife's new street NB1, i just did the full TRS kit this time around.
I have a big boy 55w D2S kit sitting here to do on the 98 Montero as well.
As for the flasher, i haven't tested it yet, but i bought a $1.27 "LED flasher" from chinabay that's sitting on my desk. I'll try to test it this week and report back. Tag me if you don't hear from me.
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I have the 1157 switchbacks from TRS in my NB1. I just replaced the flasher relay with an LED compatible flasher (Part Number: CF13JL‑02). It was not 100% plug and play. the spacing of the connectors wasn't identical to the OEM mazda plug, so I simply de-pinned the socket and manually installed the 3 connections (putting heat shrink over them to isolate them. Zero issues with it. Works great. Way cleaner than resistors.
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EDIT: Wrong bulbs. I'm passing on Switchbacks for now.
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I only see the acme ones on closeout and those are D1S/D3S. I see dummy H1 projectors... But what does dummy imply here? That they'd be perfect for me?
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Just to make sure we're on the same page... we're currently on a side conversation about 1157 switchback led turn signals.
The easy NB1 projector kit is the following:
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/co...C50560%2C47390
Select desired shrouds, desired bulb temp, and the H4/9003 bi-xenon control harness.
Enjoy.
The easy NB1 projector kit is the following:
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/co...C50560%2C47390
Select desired shrouds, desired bulb temp, and the H4/9003 bi-xenon control harness.
Enjoy.
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If I may threadjack very slightly...
In the past, the question "are these aftermarket LED headlight bulbs any good?" has been easily answered: No.
I note that TRS is now selling a few that, judging solely by the specs, would seem to be worth looking into: https://www.theretrofitsource.com/hi...o-2stroke.html
Anyone here ever seriously look into something like this?
In the past, the question "are these aftermarket LED headlight bulbs any good?" has been easily answered: No.
I note that TRS is now selling a few that, judging solely by the specs, would seem to be worth looking into: https://www.theretrofitsource.com/hi...o-2stroke.html
Anyone here ever seriously look into something like this?
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Yes, switchbacks function by being white during running light operation then blink orange when turn signals are activated.
LED bulbs still haven't caught up to HID's in terms of output (beam distance and width). No warm-up time for your bulb is a benefit, but I'd still go HID. The LED tech will catch up eventually, but its not here yet. Just my .02
LED bulbs still haven't caught up to HID's in terms of output (beam distance and width). No warm-up time for your bulb is a benefit, but I'd still go HID. The LED tech will catch up eventually, but its not here yet. Just my .02
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Yes, switchbacks function by being white during running light operation then blink orange when turn signals are activated.
LED bulbs still haven't caught up to HID's in terms of output (beam distance and width). No warm-up time for your bulb is a benefit, but I'd still go HID. The LED tech will catch up eventually, but its not here yet. Just my .02
LED bulbs still haven't caught up to HID's in terms of output (beam distance and width). No warm-up time for your bulb is a benefit, but I'd still go HID. The LED tech will catch up eventually, but its not here yet. Just my .02
Any ideas?
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I currently have LEDs in that location already, i just leave the hyperflash because it makes the car more visible.