Hi all - hoping someone can confirm this for me.....
as you know recently acquired this: and apparently it has knightsport twin headlights.... I believe a few others have the same units and wondered if I\'m right in the thinking dipped beam would be H4 bulbs - wanna get some new ones you see.... they\'re a little dim / yellow atm!??!!
(http://www.k-p.co.uk/fil_auto/rx7/rx7typerbathurst95c.jpg)
Look forward to hearing from you.
thanks Phil.
im also wishing to know this info so.. bumpola!
Check a site like raybrig in Japan.
http://www.raybrig.gr.jp/products/products.html
They usually list all the bulbs and show diagrams of them. Just compare.
Russ.
so, no-one really knows - well, looks like I\'ll be taking one to bits to find out! Will report back #;o)
There were a used set on fleabay recently (spotted them while hunting for brake light!) and last I looked they were £130 with half a day to go..
Not sure if that means much too ya!
yeah, thanks for that aceman, had seen them and have been in touch with the seller ( no reply ) and the buyer ( reply ) #;o)
...... and we have come to the decision that the knightsport units will take the same H4 bulb\'s..... so I\'m gonna order a sets of Philip\'s x-treme bulbs and will report back #;o)
ttfn Phil.
dont worry about changing the bulbs just sell them to me as there are:rollin
Oh really!! One likes the knightsports units then??!! :spank
Quote from: Jimjitsudont worry about changing the bulbs just sell them to me as there are:rollin
Hey Phil, thought it was you on here that ebailed me earlier.
Ill try and fit H4s and let you know how it goes over the weekend.
Hey buddy n yep - mailed you back too.....
Yeah, will be interested to hear how it goes..... I\'ve ordered some H4\'s anyhows..... so really hope they\'re right! #;o)
All the best....
Quote from: VishalStarHey Phil, thought it was you on here that e-mailed me earlier.
Ill try and fit H4s and let you know how it goes over the weekend.
STOP PRESS - I should have been more patient! Got back home after work and have now ascertained that the knightsports units use and require H3 bulbs!! There you go, now we all know! #;o)
ttfn Phil
PS: best i get busy and cancel my order for H4 bulbs - what a nob!! :2Rolleyes
whoa, cheers for the update!! I was in halfrauds earlier and very nearly bought some H4s.
Checked my headlights and you are right. let the H3 related fun begin tomorrow.
Anybody know where I can get some of these lights, and how to get lazy eye effect ??
thanks
Any chance you\'d sell your headlamps?
I\'ve been hunting for a set as well and came up with this site (appears to be a guy off RX7club forums) http://www.fdnewbieimports.com/Backup/home.php (http://www.fdnewbieimports.com/Backup/home.php)
Anyone know whether these will be ok to fit on cars over here (i.e light pattern for m.o.t. etc)
P.S sorry for the hijack fil-auto, just thought i\'d mention it as some people were looking for some.
no worries at all guys ( re-hijack) - they work now with the right, new H3 bulbs in so happy days.
Freestyle - Sorry bud - not looking to sell them....
cheers Phil.
Here\'s on eplace that appears to sell them:
http://www.fdnewbieimports.com/Backup/product3pic.php?n=15
Wish I could afford them! :(
Guys I have a set of Knightsports dual popups if anyone is interested? Im in London so can deliver if local or post.
Call me on 02072130108
Cheers
Hi there, how much do you want for them ?
Hey Scotty, thanks for the interest, someone else on here that asked first so they get first dibs but if that doesnt work out then you can have them. Selling them for £400 ono.
cheers
Just keeping the thread upto date - did this in the end:
Anyways, H3 dipped beam kit, purchased through e-bay ( same place as I got my H3 kit for my 323F - no probs so far, best part of 2 years - http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/diane-shop/ )
Have to mention I haven\'t got these one\'s on the rx through an MOT yet but they look as good / the same and will certainly be better than the poor excuse described as lighting that was on there before......... no probs with the others / MOT time....... have fun!
KnightSports HID Conversion (http://k-p.co.uk/fil_auto/rx7/KnightSports%20HID%20Web/)
Hi
I have got a set of KS quad lights and have been holding back fitting them until I can find a suitable way of dipping the lights. I tried fitting them to one side of the car and just tilted the inner lamp down to give a dipped effect but the beam was still very round and not cut off flat at the top as you would expect for a dipped light.
The lamps I have got are called a JA1255W which is the one with the little tag on.
What does the H3 dipped beam kit that you purchased do, and, is it suitable for non HID lights?
Keith
hi Keith - to be honest I\'m getting a little confused as to what your actually asking?! :rolleyes:
This thread, comments, chat, pics etc may help you out....
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54806
All the best Phil.
Quote from: B9 KLF;591936Hi
I have got a set of KS quad lights and have been holding back fitting them until I can find a suitable way of dipping the lights. I tried fitting them to one side of the car and just tilted the inner lamp down to give a dipped effect but the beam was still very round and not cut off flat at the top as you would expect for a dipped light.
The lamps I have got are called a JA1255W which is the one with the little tag on.
What does the H3 dipped beam kit that you purchased do, and, is it suitable for non HID lights?
Keith
I\'ve wanted a set of the twin KS lights for ages but they are rare and get snapped up quickly when they come up for sale and usually when i have no spare money anyway :o
Adam
saw some on eBay from that "borntosell" guy in Reading, I think. £1200! :eek: Jeepers! He does seem to get some very good Jap stuff in, that dude, but ffffff... me his prices can be a bit eye-watering!
Hi Phil
My Knightsport set came with four lamps all the same and there is no apparent way of dipping them other than pointing one set of lamps down for the dipped beam and one set of lights straight ahead for the main beam.
Normally with a dipped beam the top part of the beam of light is flat and it dips to the left (on a RHD car). The KS lights do not do that and some folks on here have failed their MOT because of it. I wanted to sort out the dipping aspect before fitting so that they will pass an MOT.
How do your lights dip and have they passed an MOT yet? :Giggle
Keith
Hi Phil
Just read the thread you pointed to and oops you have covered some of the points I raised again.
Seems I may have to get the flexible friend out and get a HID system but I dont think it will sort out the beam pattern issue though.
Regards
Keith
Any know if there\'s a english translation for fitting instructions of the knightsports 4 beam kit. Read the Japanse version it\'s gonna take me longer than expected. I\'ve also found amongst all my junk a used hid kit which i forgot i had. I have two ballast boxes and wires but can\'t locate the bulbs. Could I just fit this hid kit or do I need a specific kit for the knightsports lights?
rgds
Brian
Quote from: B9 KLF;592159Hi Phil
Just read the thread you pointed to and oops you have covered some of the points I raised again.
Seems I may have to get the flexible friend out and get a HID system but I dont think it will sort out the beam pattern issue though.
Regards
Keith
Good stuff Keith - hope your manage to sort them out!?
Well - as standard (last year) thye passed the MOT - this year...... we\'ll have to wait a couple of months and I\'ll let you know.....
Phil.
Quote from: bnaellis;592517Any know if there\'s a english translation for fitting instructions of the knightsports 4 beam kit. Read the Japanse version it\'s gonna take me longer than expected. I\'ve also found amongst all my junk a used hid kit which i forgot i had. I have two ballast boxes and wires but can\'t locate the bulbs. Could I just fit this hid kit or do I need a specific kit for the knightsports lights?
rgds
Brian
Brian - not sure on the fitting instructions and for the cost of a new complete set - I\'d just buy new - H3 is what you need......
Have fun ;)
Quote from: fil_auto;593128Good stuff Keith - hope your manage to sort them out!?
Well - as standard (last year) thye passed the MOT - this year...... we\'ll have to wait a couple of months and I\'ll let you know.....
Phil.
Brian - not sure on the fitting instructions and for the cost of a new complete set - I\'d just buy new - H3 is what you need......
Have fun ;)
I think I worked out the instructions in the end but my son\'s birthday party put a stop to finishing the job.
I been having a look and been considering buying some bulbs that still
takes 55w but has the output of 110w, they are xeyon filled and supposed to be much much better than normal halogen bulbs like what\'s in the knightsports kit. Due to them being so cheap. I thought I would try a bulb on one and compare to the stock bulb on the otherside and see if i\'m happy with it or want to go hid still.
rgds
Brian
that \'borntosell\' guy sold some at £300-£400 a while ago and found the £1295 ones by \'stoutdragon\' waaaayyy pricy but new ...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KNIGHT-SPORTS-4-BEAM-HEAD-LAMP-SYSTEM-RX-7-FD3S-RX7_W0QQitemZ260364283933QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item260364283933&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
Quote from: Nik da Greek;592102saw some on eBay from that "borntosell" guy in Reading, I think. £1200! :eek: Jeepers! He does seem to get some very good Jap stuff in, that dude, but ffffff... me his prices can be a bit eye-watering!
Quote from: yehreally;593221that \'borntosell\' guy sold some at £300-£400 a while ago and found the £1295 ones by \'stoutdragon\' waaaayyy pricy but new ...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KNIGHT-SPORTS-4-BEAM-HEAD-LAMP-SYSTEM-RX-7-FD3S-RX7_W0QQitemZ260364283933QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item260364283933&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
now he is having a tin bath !!!!
Quote from: bnaellis;593199I think I worked out the instructions in the end but my son\'s birthday party put a stop to finishing the job.
I been having a look and been considering buying some bulbs that still
takes 55w but has the output of 110w, they are xeyon filled and supposed to be much much better than normal halogen bulbs like what\'s in the knightsports kit. Due to them being so cheap. I thought I would try a bulb on one and compare to the stock bulb on the otherside and see if i\'m happy with it or want to go hid still.
rgds
Brian
Ive just done the same thing and bought some Extreme White 55w H3\'s from Consuma bulbs at £11.95 for two.
They claim that there is 50% more light than an H3 - lets see.
Keith
I checkd on auto express and bought some bulbs that auto express rated as the 2nd best aftermarket bulb 2 years running the difference between these after market bulbs and the stock ones are no where near comparable.
Now glad I didn\'t spend the money on a hid kit.
rgds
Brian
Glad you got something sorted out bud - good times all round #;o)
Phil
Quote from: bnaellis;595871I checkd on auto express and bought some bulbs that auto express rated as the 2nd best aftermarket bulb 2 years running the difference between these after market bulbs and the stock ones are no where near comparable.
Now glad I didn\'t spend the money on a hid kit.
rgds
Brian