Headlight and Taillight Mod

[TrickyDik]

I've wanted to do both the headlight clearing mod and JDM taillight mod for a while now. I've never done the headlight mod, or seen it done, so I need some help with it from someone. I've seen the diagrams for the taillight mod but wiring stuff has always been confusing so some help with that would be nice.

Was curious if anyone would be around next weekend to at least give me a hand with the taillight mod, preferably on Saturday afternoon.

Also does anyone know off the top of their heads what legally the front headlights need to have? If I remember correctly it needs to have an amber turn signal but that it can be an amber bulb or an amber reflector. Is that true? What have others done in NH for this mod?

[Bu11dogg2]

although I cannot help I am willing to drink beer an observe.

[TrickyDik]

although I cannot help I am willing to drink beer an observe.

Tell me how that doesn't help?

[Bu11dogg2]

That's a handsome looking question...

[banned4life]

Also does anyone know off the top of their heads what legally the front headlights need to have? If I remember correctly it needs to have an amber turn signal but that it can be an amber bulb or an amber reflector. Is that true? What have others done in NH for this mod?

Tampering with factory head and tail lights is illegal regardless of what you have connected. First the illegal exhaust, now illegal headlights! What is next?? Illegal age girls??

[TrickyDik]

Tampering with factory head and tail lights is illegal regardless of what you have connected. First the illegal exhaust, now illegal headlights! What is next?? Illegal age girls??

Brake Light Laws:

266:38 Stop Lamps. – It shall be unlawful for any person to drive any motor vehicle, including any motorcycle, moped or motor-driven cycle, full trailer, trailer, or semi-trailer in this state unless it is equipped with one or more stop lamps in working order at all times; provided, however, that stop lamps shall not be required on a farm tractor, and further provided that whenever a vehicle is manufactured with multiple stop lamps or stop lamps with multiple bulbs or filaments, each of the lamps, bulbs, or filaments shall be in working order.

266:44 Tail Lamp and Reflectors. – Every motor vehicle and trailer or any combination of vehicles, when on the ways of this state at night, shall have on the rear thereof, and to the left of the axis thereof, one lamp, displaying a red light visible for a distance of at least 1000 feet to the rear of such vehicle, and a white light illuminating the registration plate of such vehicle so that the characters thereon shall be visible for a distance of at least 50 feet, except that passenger cars manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1952, shall have at least 2 tail lamps, one to either side of the axis thereof. On a combination of vehicles, only the tail lamps on the rearmost vehicle need actually be seen from the distance specified. On vehicles equipped with more than one tail lamp, the lamps shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable. All tail lamps on any vehicle shall be located at a height of not more than 72 inches nor less than 20 inches from the ground, measured from the ground to the center of the reflector, and shall be placed in such manner as to indicate the extreme width of the vehicle and load and to reflect rays of light thrown upon such reflector. The visibility of such reflectors shall not be impaired at any time. Whenever a vehicle is manufactured with multiple tail lamps or multiple bulbs or filaments in the tail lamps, each of the lamps, bulbs, or filaments and any other exterior lighting equipment with which the vehicle was manufactured shall be in working order.

So tampering is legal, you just have to have all the equipment and meet the above requirements, which the JDM Mod does meet!

Directionals:

266:42 Directional Signals. – It shall be unlawful to drive on any way in this state any motor vehicle registered in this state which is manufactured or assembled after January 1, 1952, unless such vehicle is equipped with directional signals approved by the director. The provisions of this section shall not apply to motorcycles manufactured prior to January 1, 1973.

And of course the front lights:

266:31 Front Lights. – Every motor vehicle driven during the period from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise, and whenever rain, snow, or fog shall interfere with the proper view of the road so that persons and vehicles on the way are not clearly discernible at a distance of 1000 feet ahead, shall display at least 2 lighted lamps on the front; provided, however, that one suitable lighted lamp on the front of a motorcycle shall be sufficient. The headlamp shall throw sufficient light ahead within the travelled portion of the way to make clearly visible all vehicles, persons, or substantial objects within a distance of 200 feet, except that the headlamps of motorcycles shall be sufficient if they make clearly visible objects within a distance of 150 feet. No headlamp shall be used unless it is approved by the director and is equipped with a proper lens or other device designed to prevent glaring rays. All headlamps on every motor vehicle shall be located at a height of not more than 54 inches nor less than 24 inches from the ground on an unladen vehicle. The measurement shall be made from the ground to the center of the lens. No device which obstructs, reflects, or alters the beam of such headlamp shall be used in connection therewith unless approved by the director. Every lens or other device to prevent glaring rays, the use of which on motor vehicles has been approved by the director, shall be arranged, adjusted, and operated in accordance with the requirements of the certificate approving the use thereof. Every lamp, bulb, or light used in any headlamp shall be of such candle power as may be specified for the approved device in the certificate approving the use thereof. Every reflector which is used as a part of such headlamp shall have a reflecting surface approved by the director after satisfactory tests have been made, and every reflecting surface shall be free from dents, rust and other imperfections. The driver of every motor vehicle shall permit any properly authorized person to inspect the headlighting equipment of such motor vehicle and to make such tests as he may deem necessary to determine whether the provisions of this section are being complied with.

However, my exhaust could be considered out of code:

266:59 Muffler; Prevention of Noise. –
I. Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with a muffler as defined in RSA 259:66, in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise, and no person shall use a muffler cutout, bypass or similar device upon a motor vehicle on a way.
II. The engine and power mechanism of every motor vehicle shall be so equipped and adjusted as to prevent the escape of excessive fumes, smoke, flame, gas, oil or fuel residue.
III. [Repealed.]
IV. No person shall operate a motor vehicle with a straight pipe exhaust system; ""straight pipe exhaust system'' means any straight- through exhaust system that does not contain baffles or otherwise does not meet the definition of muffler in RSA 259:66. Any person who violates the provisions of this paragraph shall be guilty of a violation and shall be fined not less than $100 for a first offense, not less than $250 for a second offense in a calendar year, and not less than $500 for a third or subsequent offense in a calendar year.

So that will depend on decible and town ordinance seeing as they leave it vague. Of course if I got a ticket I could always pop my silencer back on real quick and fight it in court ;)

[Kevin]

once I move into my house at the end of the month I'm doing my headlights semigloss balck. Its real easy I did my 04 wrx and came out great. If you need any help with them let me know. On the taillights I think all you do is switch the wires no cutting. there is a write up on the taillight mod on scoobymods. On the headlights there is a great thread on nasioc.

[Murphy2012]

Hey, I can do both! Let me know if you need help!

[TrickyDik]

I'd like my headlights to look like the ones here:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=18171098&postcount=778

Not sure what I need to get or do.

As for the taillight mod, didn't realize there were 3 styles so whatever one looks the coolest I guess lol.

Terry, you up for this any time soon?

[Murphy2012]

Thats the same way I did mine, except I left my corners amber. I think it looks nice with OBP, but with WRB all black looks sexay. I am up for it, not sure when though to be honest. The rest of this week is getting packed with stuff to do and I start corporate training next week with my new job.

[TrickyDik]

Well I'm free for most every weekend afternoon between now and the end of April. The mornings I'll be busy with a Police Testing.

Where's the new job?

[Murphy2012]

Chicago Unos, right about the same gross pay but I get full insurance, 401k, 2 weeks paid vaca, and half the drive, which is on 93 and not ****ty ass bumpy ****in backroads.

[2mprzya]

i went to unos last night...

[Murphy2012]

I likea da Unos. One of the only chains I will eat at. I had a very hard time going into the corporate restaurant world. The regional director that I interviewed with had nothing but very good things to say about it, and the two of us came from similar backrouns, except he is about 15 years older than me. He did say it was the only chain that he could work for after interviewing many, and we got along great so I am only hoping it works out well. I am going to go in there, bust my nuts off and try to land my own store, hopefully Dover, within a year. :)

[2mprzya]

i'm actually looking into getting something opened in the empty lot next to the movie theater in newington.

[Murphy2012]

like what?

[jonny-rockets]

one vote for gentleman's club

[lizzardking]

interested in tagging along for the strippers and the mods

[2mprzya]

like what?

not really sure, it would have to be something thats a quick bite to eat, i was thinking of a pizza place, but joes is acrossed the street. i dont know.

[TrickyDik]

What empty lot next to the movie theater? I don't see any open space there.

[2mprzya]

the one on the right side of cold stone.

[Robk0000]

First off, i didnt want to make a thread for this silly question, so im going to add it here even though it has nothing to do twith this thread.


Question.

Do i need a Air duct mount to install a scoop or just cutting the holes and drilling out the screw mounts and mounting right to the hood be fine?

[04silvrrex]

Hey tricky did you figure it out?, I cleared my headlights and did the jdm taillight mod, so let me know if you need help.... Tails take about 30mins and the headlights take about a couple hrs....(I should have read from page 1 to see if you did but I just skipped ahead and figured I'd ask)

[TrickyDik]

Not yet. Want to bad though now that the weather is warming up. This week, through the weekend is a little busy for me but next weekend (12th and 13th) I have some time so maybe if someone is free on the 13th that knows how to do both they could help me out!

EDIT: Plus I'm going to try to get one of those cig lighter aux things and clip it on and plug my gps cord behind the dash and run it to the left side of the steering wheel at somepoint but I'm no good with wiring so could use help with that.

[04silvrrex]

well the taillight mod is no problem(you have 04-05 right??? 06+ can not be done!!!!!) and the tails have to be baked in an oven..... but if you would want some help pm me and we can arrange it.:)

[TrickyDik]

Anyone around on Sunday and willing to help me with either of these mods? Never done either of the mods and need some help.

[jonny-rockets]

wait -

whoever posted about opening a chain restaurant.

lets open a sonic.

[04silvrrex]

tricky...whats good for you...before or after detail....we could do the tails after or i could do it during the detail????

[TrickyDik]

Depends, what day did we decide for the detail? I'd be happy to do the tails before or after with you, or during.

[04silvrrex]

cool I'll call you tommorw...I'm pretty sure i have your number in a pm

[TrickyDik]

I'm on night shifts tonight and tomorrow night so I'll be sleeping from about 7am-3pm tomorrow. Then I'll be back in work around 5:30pm. So you have a 2 hour window to give me a call. Or if it's after 5:30pm send me a text with your phone number and I'll call you from work.

[04silvrrex]

sounds good

[Carter]

I havent seen what the JDM tail styles look like. Anyone have any conversion pictures?

[04silvrrex]

i'll try to post a pic of mine tommorow

[TrickyDik]

I'm free all day Sunday if you are free at all jeremy. I could shoot over to your place, not sure your schedule.

[04silvrrex]

i work all day sunday untill six.....how bout that? i'll call you tommorow aroung 430

[TrickyDik]

Anyone free to help me out with these two projects this weekend? As of right now I'm free both saturday and sunday (pending whiffle ball on saturday).

[2mprzya]

we could probably do the tails at the field before or after whiffle ball. very easy to do.

[mdungelman]

I havent seen what the JDM tail styles look like. Anyone have any conversion pictures?

The middle and outer bulbs come on with brakes.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/mdungelman/april07005.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/mdungelman/april07011.jpg

[2mprzya]

^ there are also other setups... heres mine



just lights on...

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s51/2mprzya/0115081658.jpg



lights and blinkers

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s51/2mprzya/0115081657.jpg



lights and brakes

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s51/2mprzya/0115081659.jpg


lights, blinkers, and brakes.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s51/2mprzya/0115081659a.jpg

[TrickyDik]

I'd love to get this done if you're coming down to Dover tomorrow!

[jonny-rockets]

I'd actually like to mod my front headlights a little bit.

I would like to get rid of the orange in the corners, and make them clear.

http://images.motortrend.com/photo_gallery/112_0611_21z+2006_subaru_wrx+headlight.jpg

Anyone done this?

[TrickyDik]

So I want to do this coming up this weekend if weather permits, either Saturday or Sunday (5/17 or 5/18). I just ordered some supertones that should be coming in this week and I'd like to do it all at once while I have the front grill off.

Anyone that has done the headlight mod want to lend me a hand? We can do it at my place or I can travel.

I'll buy the fluids for consumption and perhaps pizza or grill up some food if it's my place.

[Robk0000]

you mean put the headlight in the oven and wait? Or another headlight mod?

[TrickyDik]

you mean put the headlight in the oven and wait? Or another headlight mod?

Yes, the baking mod, want to paint my headlight like the link I posted in the first page. Haven't done the baking thing before and don't want to **** it up.

[Robk0000]

As long as you take the bulbs out, nothing can explode, the glue will heat up and be very pliable at around 5-10 mins at 225 degrees. You cannot **** this up. Give it a try.

[TrickyDik]

As long as you take the bulbs out, nothing can explode, the glue will heat up and be very pliable at around 5-10 mins at 225 degrees. You cannot **** this up. Give it a try.

Ok, well that makes my heart rest a little.

[Robk0000]

if you really do feel afraid check the plastic houising every minute while it is in the oven. Also, take the metal clips off prior to baking the light.