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    BMW headlights installed! *PICS*

    Well, after a few years of wanting to do this, I finally got to it. So many times have I heard of people doing this to a 1st gen Protege, but I've NEVER seen a picture of a 1st gen with the conversion actually done. A few Escorts, but not a Protege. The lights are off a 1995 M3 and are in excellent condition. I initially wanted to get glass e-spec E36 lights but they were around $300 and I can't afford that at the moment. There's still a little adjusting to be done, but they are on there and I think they look awesome. Now it's time for a custom grill to match! Sorry for the bad pics but at least you'll get an idea of what they look like. Also, if anyone has ANY questions regarding this, feel free to ask me. I always wanted more info on that particular swap and Groharlem was the only person that provided some details on sizes and so forth a few years back. Now on to the pics!!!















    Last edited by Identity_X; 02-26-2004, 10:03 PM.
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    '91 LX
    '03 Mazdaspeed Protege #235
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    Originally posted by pigeon
    well if you're a fan of inaccuracy and uncertainty.... then by all means, go set your timing by feel and sound

    while you're out there, you might as well adjust your air/fuel ratio by smell... and your tire pressure by ride height

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    Man! They look nice! how much did you pay for them?
    How hard was it (custom brackets,etc)?
    Argh! we live soo close and I have never seen your car.. dammit!

    I'll probably go to your house at night *cough*to steal it*cough* *cough*
    Past: 1994 White Protege DX ~DEAD~

    Current: 05' Onyx Black Mazda 6 'S' ~Bone Stock~


    Originally posted by TheMAN
    you MUST keep in mind the 2nd gen is the bastard child of the proteges...

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      #3
      Originally posted by Identity_X
      Good job, with that color car, they fit well. But most importantly....how is the beam pattern?

      BTW, thats the pic i like best....it's got a hangey down part

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        #4
        Originally posted by MazdaRacer

        BTW, thats the pic i like best....it's got a hangey down part

        is that the technical term

        2000 White Protege LX
        Sumitomo 195/60HR14
        2 x Polk DB570 (5"x7")
        Kenwood KDC-MP522 Head Unit
        Kenwood KAC-7251 (800 W) Amp
        Audiobahn AWC10T x 2 Subs
        Kenwood Music Keg
        Black Widow Keyless Entry
        Intake- Custom SRI
        Clear Corner Lights
        APC Clear Tail Lights

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          #5
          I scraped the tie-bar hard about a month ago but it held up just fine. As for the beam pattern, it's a bit off as of right now. That's why I said there's still some adjusting to be made. It's tricky, but I hope that I'll manage to fix everything up neatly!
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          '91 LX
          '03 Mazdaspeed Protege #235
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          Originally posted by pigeon
          well if you're a fan of inaccuracy and uncertainty.... then by all means, go set your timing by feel and sound

          while you're out there, you might as well adjust your air/fuel ratio by smell... and your tire pressure by ride height

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            #6
            great job dood.. an yeah how much they cost.. an how hard were they to put in ?? .. give us some night tiem pics so we cna see thoe puppies in action
            Pewter Silver 92 DX 5 Spd 1.8L SOHC
            -Stainless steel MagnaFlow exhaust with a double walled tip.
            -205/50/15 Bridgestone Potenza RE910 rubber
            -B&M Short Throw Shifter
            -MX-3 GS front seats
            -Front an Rear upper strut braces

            (LOOKING FOR A CAI FOR MY SOHC !!!!)
            (GT-X on the way as I type)

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              #7
              I got them a few months ago but I think they were around $100, maybe a bit more. You can find them cheaper, but those were in mint condition and that's why they were more expensive. The install was not that hard, but definately very time consuming. A lot of test fitting and cutting. The only bad part about it is that I don't think that I can ever put my stock lights back on because the grinder was on for extended periods of time in order to fit these.
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              '91 LX
              '03 Mazdaspeed Protege #235
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              Originally posted by pigeon
              well if you're a fan of inaccuracy and uncertainty.... then by all means, go set your timing by feel and sound

              while you're out there, you might as well adjust your air/fuel ratio by smell... and your tire pressure by ride height

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                #8
                You are the offical potege god! awesomest color pro, awesome headlights, awesome clears and awesome rims (both sets ).

                That **** is AWEXOME
                93' Noble Green MX-ZE (sold )
                02' Graphite Grey WRX Stage 4, 286whp
                05' Pontiac Vibe daily driver, lowered/tinted/rims

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                  #9
                  Can I put these on my 3rd gen? j/k

                  Looks awesome!
                  Clint/1999 "Sport20"

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                    #10
                    Awsome dude! I wan't e-specs, but I would have to get rid of my clears and I don't want to do that. And I can't do the Mirage light swap without swapping out the hood/grill. This is an awsome alternative. I too have been eyeballing this swap, but never took the initiative. Great job. Do you think there will be a write up?
                    2013 Dodge Dart Aero

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Marc93lx
                      Awsome dude! I wan't e-specs, but I would have to get rid of my clears and I don't want to do that. And I can't do the Mirage light swap without swapping out the hood/grill. This is an awsome alternative. I too have been eyeballing this swap, but never took the initiative. Great job. Do you think there will be a write up?
                      That's exactly what happened to me and I decided to go ahead and try it. I still have some things to iron out, like the little gap between the clears and the headlights......adjusting the beam properly...etc. I wanted to do a write up but I don't think that I can put into words all the little pieces I trimmed and grinded. I can answer any questions regarding this to the best of my ability and I'll even take some pics with the headlights off so you can see what's involved in doing this. If you have any requests for pictures of different angles, etc. just say so and I'll post them up. I'll try to take some pics with the headlight on tomorrow sometime as per Vormav's request.
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                      '91 LX
                      '03 Mazdaspeed Protege #235
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                      Originally posted by pigeon
                      well if you're a fan of inaccuracy and uncertainty.... then by all means, go set your timing by feel and sound

                      while you're out there, you might as well adjust your air/fuel ratio by smell... and your tire pressure by ride height

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                        #12
                        I read the thread. I already have a set of clears, so this would be easier/cheaper than buying e-specs and a set of j-spec clears.
                        2013 Dodge Dart Aero

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                          #13
                          How heavy are these compared to the stockers?

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by MazdaRacer
                            How heavy are these compared to the stockers?
                            I'll weight them and I'll let you know. They are a little bigger than the stock headlights and use two sockets, bulbs...etc so I wouldn't be surprised if they are a bit heavier. However, I did trim out a lot of the plastic housing in order to fit them.

                            Btw, I can aim the beam individually (there's an adjustment screw). No need to move the entire headlight to adjust them. Not sure if that's on all E36 headlights or if it was an M3 option only.
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                            '91 LX
                            '03 Mazdaspeed Protege #235
                            -------------------------

                            Originally posted by pigeon
                            well if you're a fan of inaccuracy and uncertainty.... then by all means, go set your timing by feel and sound

                            while you're out there, you might as well adjust your air/fuel ratio by smell... and your tire pressure by ride height

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by TheMAN
                              ok... whatever... since everyone wants the easy way out
                              No I think this is the _cheap_ way out.
                              David Page aka cablemirc is a sorry a$$ motherfunkin thief
                              He owes me $800.00 for leather seats he never delivered.
                              He doesn't even have enough honor to stay in touch.
                              If anyone knows how to contact him please let me know. clubprotege [at] evanjhoush [dot] com

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