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Old 02-22-2006 | 11:32 PM
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Question Replacing OEM HID Lenses with clear??

Hey, I'm looking into replacing my OEM HID lenses to a clear lense, I've done some research over at HIDplanet ( a great source), but I'm still unclear what size clear lense I will need.

Something tells me a 3" lense will work, but i'm not sure.
Has anyone tried before?
Old 02-26-2006 | 04:49 AM
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HAHA...I too frequent HIDPlanet.com Back to the subject at hand, do a search on 'Mimps', that cat retrofitted some RX8 projectors into his civic. He also swapped out the lenses with phenomenal results. I was going to post a link, but hidplanet does allow hot links. Try this link here


I think that you'll be the first to do this mod. Awhile back, I made a thread about doing this mod and I was meet with these kinds of responses https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/projectors-55405/

I have an extra pair of RX8 headlights that I would like to open up and swap lenses, unfortunately I tried opening them up using a heatgun with no success.
I'm kinda of scared to throw them in the oven. Please take plenty of notes so that you can do a write up.

I never did answer your question, I think that the lenses are 2.25 in?
Old 02-26-2006 | 04:26 PM
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thanks man.

I REALLY want to get some clear lenses on the projectors plus do the washer mod. From what i gather... 1 washer on each leg creates a phenomenal cutoff beam. I too am hesitant to bake my only set of headlamps, so i think i'm going to try to obtain an extra set.

When i get around to doing this mod i'll be sure to take a lot of notes. Thanks
Old 02-27-2006 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by hoosteen
. I too am hesitant to bake my only set of headlamps, so i think i'm going to try to obtain an extra set.

When i get around to doing this mod i'll be sure to take a lot of notes. Thanks

Do have any experience with retrofits? Have you done any? You do know that I have an extra pair of headlights right? Hmmm... Sac is about a 2 1/2 hour drive from me.
Old 02-27-2006 | 11:58 PM
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hahah..

actually this is the first time i'll be retrofitting. On my last car (mazda 6)... I just put HIDs in the halogen housings. But my friends have baked their headlights before and opened them to paint the bezels.

I'm assuming you live near the bay area eh?
Old 02-28-2006 | 02:07 AM
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Check your PM...
Old 02-28-2006 | 08:16 AM
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Hey another 6 member turned rx8 member nice. I have an extra set of non hid headlights i was going to try to do this mod. i successfully baked them and got them apart but havent got around to changing the lense.............im lazy
Old 03-01-2006 | 02:32 AM
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dude... get off your *** and do the 8 community a favor and SWITCH THE LENSES!

hahaah

btw... i think i remember your SN from mazda6club. when did you make the crossover? and why?
Old 03-01-2006 | 06:15 AM
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i was getting tired of all the problems plus they gave me one hell of a deal on the rx8
Old 03-02-2006 | 08:24 AM
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Dang dude too bad you live on the West coast.
Old 03-02-2006 | 07:25 PM
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huh?
Old 03-03-2006 | 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by hoosteen
huh?

My bad...I ususally post at night, while at work, working hard.
I was reffering to Eatsomerice not living closer so he could work his magic on my extra set of headlights.
Old 05-03-2006 | 12:20 AM
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Anyone try the washer mod?
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