bens1088 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hey guys, I'm Ben from Dapper Lighting. We are in the middle of designing a 5 3/4" projector headlight for you guys. Could someone tell me the dimensions of the stock headlight (mainly length) and what it looks like in the housing. We pretty much are trying to find out how much room there is on the backside of it. I'd appreciate the help and I'll definitely give you guys a discount and first dibs when they come out. Thanks, Ben 1 Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Datsuns use generic headlights, either 2 or 4 round lights or 2 or 4 rectangle. Quote Link to comment
bens1088 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Datsuns use generic headlights, either 2 or 4 round lights or 2 or 4 rectangle. We need to know how much room is behind the headlights because the projectors will stick out further than a stock headlight. Quote Link to comment
Digi7al Trauma Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 as standard they used the glass lens sealed beams... but as for your limits on length ... it depends on the vehicle really... but if you stay near (or slightly over) the length of a std sealed beam you should be good... the trucks ofcourse have a a good bit of room... and cars im not sure 7" diam x 4" depth seems to be the norm EDIT: 5 3/4" diameter 1 Quote Link to comment
bens1088 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 as standard they used the glass lens sealed beams... but as for your limits on length ... it depends on the vehicle really... but if you stay near (or slightly over) the length of a std sealed beam you should be good... the trucks ofcourse have a a good bit of room... and cars im not sure 7" diam x 4" depth seems to be the norm You mean 5 3/4" x 4"? The prototype we have is just about 5" in length. Think it would fit? I'm looking at more specifically the 510s right now. Quote Link to comment
Digi7al Trauma Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 We need to know how much room is behind the headlights because the projectors will stick out further than a stock headlight. why not do like an epsiloid style? alot of guys run eps without any real modifications.......lol yeah i ment 5 3/4 Quote Link to comment
bens1088 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 why not do like an epsiloid style? alot of guys run eps without any real modifications.......lol yeah i ment 5 3/4 Is it a true projector? I can't seem to find pictures of the back of those housings. Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 the 510s have buckets that have holes in the back of them you could pretty much put anything in it Quote Link to comment
bens1088 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 the 510s have buckets that have holes in the back of them you could pretty much put anything in it You are the man! Quote Link to comment
Digi7al Trauma Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 the 510s have buckets that have holes in the back of them you could pretty much put anything in it lol awesome bens1088- the 620 is the same way...... i wasnt sure if the dime's had the same amount of room behind the buckets Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 as far as the 520 theres a sealed backing behind the bucket the round area in this photo not sure about 521s Quote Link to comment
bens1088 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Sweet. We should have a setup for both you guys in the next 6 months with true projectors. Just a little teaser of what they'll be like. Quote Link to comment
bens1088 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 as far as the 520 theres a sealed backing behind the bucket the round area in this photo not sure about 521s About how much room is there from the back of that housing to the mounting bracket for the headlight? Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 they do kinda have to have the three little notches that set them in place... Quote Link to comment
Digi7al Trauma Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 looks like the 410/411 is open aswell...... but i guess i should find the ones like the 520.... the ones with limited clearance Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 um not exactly sure but id say about 2" :unsure: Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Sweet. We should have a setup for both you guys in the next 6 months with true projectors. Just a little teaser of what they'll be like. i like that what would the price be about ? :huh: Quote Link to comment
bens1088 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Does anyone have any pictures of the back of the epsiloid lights? Quote Link to comment
Digi7al Trauma Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Does anyone have any pictures of the back of the epsiloid lights? lol shit found out why your not finding anything i said epsiloid, but they are "ellipsoids" Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 http://community.ratsun.net/topic/19394-bmw-projector-head-lamp-installation/ http://community.ratsun.net/topic/9323-install-bmw-ellipsoids-in-a-510/ Quote Link to comment
bens1088 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Haha that makes sense now. You wouldn't happen to have a measurement (length) as well would ya? Quote Link to comment
69FJWagon Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 dont forget the battery on the passenger side, when I was prepping my kc for the BMW lights I ran out of room with the battery behind the bucket of the light. so you may have to relocate the battery else where depending on the final depth of your lights. cant wait for these... :D Clayton Quote Link to comment
bens1088 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Ok so the issue seems to be they aren't a direct fit. You have to adapt them to the stock headlight rings. I'm gonna see if we can shrink the length of the projector. Our kit will be a direct replacement for the stock ones so you can adjust and aim them. They will also be plug and play in terms of wiring. 1 Quote Link to comment
Digi7al Trauma Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Ok so the issue seems to be they aren't a direct fit. You have to adapt them to the stock headlight rings. I'm gonna see if we can shrink the length of the projector. Our kit will be a direct replacement for the stock ones so you can adjust and aim them. They will also be plug and play in terms of wiring. i dont think that would make half of us think twice... if you have some time to look around, youd understand. Alot of guys go out of their ways to find things to modify. Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Here is the front end of the 510, i'll take some measurements for you if you wish, currently the headlights are out just like you see here, the battery is installed (HUGE Interstate Megatron batt) i'll measure the headlights too if you want Quote Link to comment
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