I modified my Moss Lo-Pros

black roadster · 03-02-2007, 02:25 PM

Tell me what you think.

Agent935 · 03-02-2007, 02:32 PM

I like it. how'd you do it?

Boost Boost Zibwan · 03-02-2007, 02:39 PM

Did you add ebay angel eyes to it? Or did you do a different mod? Looks interesting, kinda cool.

clshrckr · 03-02-2007, 02:39 PM

i think it looks great

black roadster · 03-02-2007, 02:47 PM

I used this guys instructions.

My only concern is how they will hold up to the elements. He installed his on sealed enclosures.

RotorNutFD3S · 03-02-2007, 03:25 PM

I like it alot. I figured it might not be doable on the low-pro headlights, but you just shot that out of the water. lol

Fritch · 03-02-2007, 03:35 PM

I think it looks...not so good, but then again I don't like the "angel eyes" on anything other than BMWs

EndlessCorners · 03-02-2007, 06:00 PM

Nightmarejr · 03-02-2007, 10:55 PM

i dig!

im gonna do the same later when i have some spare time to my nb! can you take closer pics of it? and any advice on how to keep them on?

redroadster27 · 03-02-2007, 11:21 PM

I think they look pretty hot! It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but you definitely get an A+ in effort!

yank · 03-03-2007, 01:08 AM

beat me to it.. i found this other site like a month ago. prolly by the same guy. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/653021/9

Max_Power · 03-03-2007, 03:26 AM

I personally don't like it...
Don't get me wrong!
I also tried that a year ago
http://bluelaguna94.myphotoalbum.com...umName=album19
and even though it kind of looks cool in the pictures, in real life the lights look bigger and kind of funny (like a miata with prescription glasses).
I was thinking -at that time - that it might be looking good if it was inside the lense and not just around it, but I found that too difficult to implement...
Another thing is that with the real lights on doesn't look so cool, so you have to drive around w/o the main beams on so that it would be visible...

Just my $0.02

black roadster · 03-03-2007, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Max_Power @ Sat Mar 03, 2007 3:26 am

I personally don't like it...
Don't get me wrong!
I also tried that a year ago
http://bluelaguna94.myphotoalbum.com...umName=album19
and even though it kind of looks cool in the pictures, in real life the lights look bigger and kind of funny (like a miata with prescription glasses).
I was thinking -at that time - that it might be looking good if it was inside the lense and not just around it, but I found that too difficult to implement...
Another thing is that with the real lights on doesn't look so cool, so you have to drive around w/o the main beams on so that it would be visible...

Just my $0.02

That's the great thing about living in a free society. Everyone is free to do what they like as long as it isn't illegal.

People seem to be a love it or hate it. Most people who see them in person like them.

Regarding a few comments/questions. They are attached with a few dabs of clear silicone. Seem to be holding fine and you can't see it.

You can still see mine with the lights on but not as striking as when they're off. I personally don't think they look like prescription glasses but again, different strokes.

I like them so that's what matters.

They're 100% reversible if I change my mind.

raen419 · 03-03-2007, 04:15 AM

Never been a fan of copying BMW's, therefore I don't dig it.
However, I don't hate it. It does look better than the "angel eyes" on a regular 7" stock housing...lol

Mx5Xoom · 03-03-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by raen419 @ Sat Mar 03, 2007 5:15 am

Never been a fan of copying BMW's, therefore I don't dig it.
However, I don't hate it. It does look better than the "angel eyes" on a regular 7" stock housing...lol

Amen to that. I think the stock headlights make the car look somewhat whimsical. But im iffy on the low pros as well. That being said... I think that is the best angel eye mod i have seen on a miata. The fact that its reversible is the iceing on the cake IMO.

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Hammerhead · 03-03-2007, 11:55 AM

Looks good in the pics, but I have to ask, why did you opt to make the rings instead of buying the Hella lamps with the angel eyes uilt-in? Is it due to the tpe of lamps included with the Moss kit being an incompatible fit?

raen419 · 03-03-2007, 12:23 PM

I love the look of regular low-pros of all kinds. If I wasn't debating removing my headlights completely, I would probably make a set using 90mm Hellas w/ H9 bulbs.

Max_Power · 03-03-2007, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by black roadster @ Sat Mar 03, 2007 2:03 am

That's the great thing about living in a free society. Everyone is free to do what they like as long as it isn't illegal.

I'm not a cop and I'm not gonna give you a ticket but if you drive around like that after the sunset is pretty illegal

Stealth97 · 03-03-2007, 03:54 PM

I think it looks great. Copying BMW would be the horendous z3 body kit.

ultimateforce · 03-03-2007, 06:38 PM

I am not saying I am going to run out and do it but I really like projects like that, and LED projects in general.

Inspector10k · 03-03-2007, 06:59 PM

I like them too but I might like them even better if it were just the outer lights. Do you happen to have any photo's like that? Do they have their own switch or do they come on anytime the parking lights are on?

Great project! I have Moss Lo-Pros, just waiting for some warmer weather to do the install. I think I may make this apart of it too.

black roadster · 03-03-2007, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammerhead @ Sat Mar 03, 2007 11:55 am

Looks good in the pics, but I have to ask, why did you opt to make the rings instead of buying the Hella lamps with the angel eyes uilt-in? Is it due to the tpe of lamps included with the Moss kit being an incompatible fit?

1. The lamps included in the Moss kit kick ass.

2. Money. I just spent $400 on the Moss kit.

I never even considered swapping to a different lamp unit.

black roadster · 03-03-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max_Power @ Sat Mar 03, 2007 3:14 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by black roadster @ Sat Mar 03, 2007 2:03 am

That's the great thing about living in a free society. Everyone is free to do what they like as long as it isn't illegal.

I'm not a cop and I'm not gonna give you a ticket but if you drive around like that after the sunset is pretty illegal

How so? Maybe the strict laws in California are different.

BMW does it. In Texas they are more concerned about the color than anything else. Blue/Red/Green etc.. are illegal. My LEDs are a bright white so it should be completely legal.

I wired them to come on with the parking lamps but have a separate hidden dash switch to disable them if I chose, such as if the doors are down but I'm running the parking lights only.

As for the BMW purists...

Yeah, I know it is a bit poser-ish. Same could be said for my Altezza styled tail lights.

My feeling is I appreciate certain design aspects of other cars and sometimes integrate them into my car if I feel it will look good. If I was a purist, I'd have kept my car stock. Yep, I'm pretty much not a purist.

However certain cars don't fit with these. A Mustang does not look good with Altezza styled tail lights, ever!!! I just can't see it but someone may prove me wrong.

Look at it another way. Hot Rodders often borrow elements of other cars and integrate them into their own ride. This is now an accepted practice. However, at one time, I'm sure purists felt it was an atrocity to integrate, say Chevy tail lights onto a T-Bucket Ford.

Car customization has always been about expressing your individuality. That being said, I feel there is just as much to be said for purists who keep a car as the designer planned it. It's all in how the owner sees his vision of his ride.

Fritch · 03-03-2007, 11:53 PM

oh I'm no purist, hell I've been called the exact opposite because of bastardizing my 10AE... but whatever.

I love the moss lights, use to have them myself on my old NA, just not a fan of the angel eyes is all... or altezza lights on anything really. But its your car and if you like em then thats fine.

Hammerhead · 03-04-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Fritch @ Sun Mar 04, 2007 12:53 am

I love the moss lights, use to have them myself on my old NA, just not a fan of the angel eyes is all... or altezza lights on anything really.

...and your car is too slow, Fritch!

Fritch · 03-04-2007, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammerhead @ Sun Mar 04, 2007 12:27 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fritch @ Sun Mar 04, 2007 12:53 am

I love the moss lights, use to have them myself on my old NA, just not a fan of the angel eyes is all... or altezza lights on anything really.

...and your car is too slow, Fritch!

yeah so what...

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raen419 Supporting Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pinson, AL Posts: 1,653	I love the look of regular low-pros of all kinds. If I wasn't debating removing my headlights completely, I would probably make a set using 90mm Hellas w/ H9 bulbs.
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Inspector10k Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Long Island NY Suffolk Co. Posts: 35	Re: I modified my Moss Lo-Pros I like them too but I might like them even better if it were just the outer lights. Do you happen to have any photo's like that? Do they have their own switch or do they come on anytime the parking lights are on? Great project! I have Moss Lo-Pros, just waiting for some warmer weather to do the install. I think I may make this apart of it too.

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