BJ Headlight conversion

Sodzy · 22-04-2009, 04:46 PM

Hey guys,

Came across this site not long ago and now astinagt.com become a regular stop on my daily travels.

Basically ive got an imported Familia SP20 BJ-FW version with the FS Engine.
Im wonderin what is involved in converting the headlights to the BJII version as i really prefer those lights over the current ones.

would i need to change the side panels and bumper? if so, would i just be better off selling my car and buying a BJII to begin with?!?

DVS · 22-04-2009, 06:08 PM

you want bjII lights and you have bjI lights is what you mean???

70NYD · 22-04-2009, 07:26 PM

I think he means he has sp20 lights n wants the j48 ones? Correct me if I'm wrong sodzy, but ur car is awd turbo yeh?

project.r.racing · 22-04-2009, 08:42 PM

fwd n/a tony. no bjs were turbo in japan / oz. but did come in a AWD platform called Sport20.

BJ-FW and is BJ1 shape, you must have a aug1999-oct2000.

all other BJ-FWs were BJ2 shape.

wanna go from this...

to this???

marcs_sp20 · 22-04-2009, 08:47 PM

You will need:

Headlights
Guards
Bonnet
Bumper

Just at a rough guide..

project.r.racing · 22-04-2009, 08:48 PM

i think you'll find the bonnet is the same, but dont quote me on it.

chicaboo · 22-04-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by project.r.racing

i think you'll find the bonnet is the same, but dont quote me on it.

No cigar.

02-KQ-LASR · 22-04-2009, 10:05 PM

buy eyelids... a lot easier! lol

Sodzy · 23-04-2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by project.r.racing

fwd n/a tony. no bjs were turbo in japan / oz. but did come in a AWD platform called Sport20.

BJ-FW and is BJ1 shape, you must have a aug1999-oct2000.

all other BJ-FWs were BJ2 shape.

wanna go from this...

to this???

Exactly, maybe the best way is to just attach a set of eyelids. to change the bumper, guards and potentially the bonnet just so i can change the lights might be a bit of an overkill.

cheers lads.

DavoAust · 23-04-2009, 11:26 AM

i remember someone saying the way the BJ2 guards bolt on is different as well?

marcs_sp20 · 23-04-2009, 12:22 PM

eyelids = cut headlight covers

Sodzy · 23-04-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

eyelids = cut headlight covers

explain...how to guide?

thinkin to change my rear brake lights to a version like yours marc, what you think they would look like on a white familia, i then want to paint my headlights black and change my side indicators to clear/black.

currently working on and fitting a customized cold air box for the sp20, any kiwis who are interested in a custom box to fit their familia watch this space.

marcs_sp20 · 23-04-2009, 04:32 PM

what I was going to do, as I have headlight covers, was mark out how big I wanted the eyelid, then carefully cut the excess off with a hacksaw or dremel, sand and then paint them. I have never seen eyelids for the BJ1 so that looks like your only option.

Black & white should look great on your car too

Im going backwards to you and replacing mine with the tail lights that you currently have, for that JDM look (which will look great with the Sport20 decals & badge I have coming

).

Cheers
Marc

Rupewrecht · 23-04-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

I have never seen eyelids for the BJ1 so that looks like your only option.

You mean like these?

http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=57

I thought i'd listed them long ago...odd.

70NYD · 23-04-2009, 05:28 PM

from looking at the two headlight photos it looks like the eyelids would be interchangable between the I and II as the diff in the light comes after the eyelid finishes.. or am i seeing bull**** haha

marcs_sp20 · 23-04-2009, 05:34 PM

your seeing bull****

The BJII lights are curved on the corner whereas the BJ1's are boxed, have a look at where the headlight corner meets up with the guard..

70NYD · 23-04-2009, 05:42 PM

on the top corner?
oh i c i didnt think bout that

scrap what i said

Sodzy · 24-04-2009, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

You mean like these?

http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=57

I thought i'd listed them long ago...odd.

how can i get my hands on those?

platypus · 24-04-2009, 09:28 PM

argh, i would have loved that twin light setup!! your only 6 years too late for me!!

70NYD · 25-04-2009, 01:03 AM

i got a suggestion. this is what i did...
i went to a signarama (sign making place) and i got about 1m wide by 30cm long piece of white vynil that is sticky (same for making decals for windscreens) i came home measured up my headlights, drew a outline on a piece of paper and drew it on the vynil and it out with a stanly knife.. and once they were on the headlights they looked like eyelids, they were stickon and once i didnt need them i just peeled them off. you can make anything you want for yours in this fasion

22-04-2009, 04:46 PM	#1
Sodzy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Auckland, NZ. Car: 2000 Mazda Familia SP20 Posts: 22 View Photos By: Sodzy	BJ Headlight conversion Hey guys, Came across this site not long ago and now astinagt.com become a regular stop on my daily travels. Basically ive got an imported Familia SP20 BJ-FW version with the FS Engine. Im wonderin what is involved in converting the headlights to the BJII version as i really prefer those lights over the current ones. would i need to change the side panels and bumper? if so, would i just be better off selling my car and buying a BJII to begin with?!?

22-04-2009, 06:08 PM	#2
DVS AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Car: BJII sp20 Posts: 488 View Photos By: DVS	you want bjII lights and you have bjI lights is what you mean??? __________________ 2002 Mazda Astina 323 SP20

22-04-2009, 07:26 PM	#3
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	I think he means he has sp20 lights n wants the j48 ones? Correct me if I'm wrong sodzy, but ur car is awd turbo yeh? __________________

22-04-2009, 08:42 PM	#4
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	fwd n/a tony. no bjs were turbo in japan / oz. but did come in a AWD platform called Sport20. BJ-FW and is BJ1 shape, you must have a aug1999-oct2000. all other BJ-FWs were BJ2 shape. wanna go from this... to this??? Last edited by project.r.racing; 22-04-2009 at 08:50 PM.

22-04-2009, 08:47 PM	#5
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	You will need: Headlights Guards Bonnet Bumper Just at a rough guide.. __________________

22-04-2009, 08:48 PM	#6
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	i think you'll find the bonnet is the same, but dont quote me on it.

22-04-2009, 10:05 PM	#8
02-KQ-LASR SHO~247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SA Car: laser kq 2002 Posts: 2,024 View Photos By: 02-KQ-LASR	buy eyelids... a lot easier! lol __________________ lots of bj/kn/kq laser parts for sale!! custom boot install(fibreglass boxes),mazda 3 handbrake rachet,power window motors x 2,power window switches, guage rings its all gotta go!!! pm me any offers!!

23-04-2009, 11:26 AM	#10
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	i remember someone saying the way the BJ2 guards bolt on is different as well? __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. '97 1.8L Hardtop '93 3.0L TT 3000GT

23-04-2009, 12:22 PM	#11
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	eyelids = cut headlight covers __________________

23-04-2009, 04:32 PM	#13
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	what I was going to do, as I have headlight covers, was mark out how big I wanted the eyelid, then carefully cut the excess off with a hacksaw or dremel, sand and then paint them. I have never seen eyelids for the BJ1 so that looks like your only option. Black & white should look great on your car too Im going backwards to you and replacing mine with the tail lights that you currently have, for that JDM look (which will look great with the Sport20 decals & badge I have coming ). Cheers Marc __________________

23-04-2009, 05:28 PM	#15
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	from looking at the two headlight photos it looks like the eyelids would be interchangable between the I and II as the diff in the light comes after the eyelid finishes.. or am i seeing bull**** haha __________________

23-04-2009, 05:34 PM	#16
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	your seeing bull**** The BJII lights are curved on the corner whereas the BJ1's are boxed, have a look at where the headlight corner meets up with the guard.. __________________

23-04-2009, 05:42 PM	#17
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	on the top corner? oh i c i didnt think bout that scrap what i said __________________

24-04-2009, 09:28 PM	#19
platypus living in the past man Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Newcastle, NSW Car: Subaru Outback 2.0 turbo Posts: 4,707	argh, i would have loved that twin light setup!! your only 6 years too late for me!! __________________ 1997 BG5 Subaru Outback - Now with STI boost...

25-04-2009, 01:03 AM	#20
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	i got a suggestion. this is what i did... i went to a signarama (sign making place) and i got about 1m wide by 30cm long piece of white vynil that is sticky (same for making decals for windscreens) i came home measured up my headlights, drew a outline on a piece of paper and drew it on the vynil and it out with a stanly knife.. and once they were on the headlights they looked like eyelids, they were stickon and once i didnt need them i just peeled them off. you can make anything you want for yours in this fasion __________________

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