AP2 Headlight Swap...
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AP2 Headlight Swap...
After posting in Nick's unfortunate thread, I noticed that I didn't post my last project... after having my passenger side headlight replaced due to a random attack on my S2000, my driver side look 'weathered' compared to the brand new one and I didn't feel like wet sanding it since it didn't look THAT bad... just 'weathered'. I came across a great deal on an AP2 passenger headlight with a repaired mounting tab and another tab that needed to be fixed. I sold the damage passenger AP1 headlight and the weathered passenger side one and bought a brand new passenger side AP2 headlight so I could begin the AP1 -> AP2 headlight swap.
First, I gotta say even after reading a DIY, it's not straight forward when using AP1 ballasts. Unfortunately, getting AP2 ballasts would cost another $400-500 to this project (and I only had $60 into this project if I could get the AP1 ballasts to mount properly). Long story short, the biggest PITA was keep the headlight free of plastic pieces that would fall in since I need to dremel the hole for the ignitor/ballast bigger. Mounting the ballasts was challenging too since it mean moving it around to make sure it would mount back on the car proper...
Some pics...
Before (old pics for comparison):
During...
Bottom of the headlight... everything mounted back on with AP1 ballast:
Sealed to prevent moisture and dust getting into the headlight (not pretty but better safe than sorry
).
After:
Overall the project cost me $70 to swap.
Projects are tedious but fun.
Keith
First, I gotta say even after reading a DIY, it's not straight forward when using AP1 ballasts. Unfortunately, getting AP2 ballasts would cost another $400-500 to this project (and I only had $60 into this project if I could get the AP1 ballasts to mount properly). Long story short, the biggest PITA was keep the headlight free of plastic pieces that would fall in since I need to dremel the hole for the ignitor/ballast bigger. Mounting the ballasts was challenging too since it mean moving it around to make sure it would mount back on the car proper...
Some pics...
Before (old pics for comparison):
During...
Bottom of the headlight... everything mounted back on with AP1 ballast:
Sealed to prevent moisture and dust getting into the headlight (not pretty but better safe than sorry
).After:
Overall the project cost me $70 to swap.
Projects are tedious but fun.
Keith
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What kinda gel is that you used to seal the headlights.
QUOTE=Keith;14856281]After posting in Nick's unfortunate thread, I noticed that I didn't post my last project... after having my passenger side headlight replaced due to a random attack on my S2000, my driver side look 'weathered' compared to the brand new one and I didn't feel like wet sanding it since it didn't look THAT bad... just 'weathered'. I came across a great deal on an AP2 passenger headlight with a repaired mounting tab and another tab that needed to be fixed. I sold the damage passenger AP1 headlight and the weathered passenger side one and bought a brand new passenger side AP2 headlight so I could begin the AP1 -> AP2 headlight swap.
First, I gotta say even after reading a DIY, it's not straight forward when using AP1 ballasts. Unfortunately, getting AP2 ballasts would cost another $400-500 to this project (and I only had $60 into this project if I could get the AP1 ballasts to mount properly). Long story short, the biggest PITA was keep the headlight free of plastic pieces that would fall in since I need to dremel the hole for the ignitor/ballast bigger. Mounting the ballasts was challenging too since it mean moving it around to make sure it would mount back on the car proper...
Some pics...
Before (old pics for comparison):
During...
Bottom of the headlight... everything mounted back on with AP1 ballast:
Sealed to prevent moisture and dust getting into the headlight (not pretty but better safe than sorry).
After:
Overall the project cost me $70 to swap.
Projects are tedious but fun.
Keith[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=Keith;14856281]After posting in Nick's unfortunate thread, I noticed that I didn't post my last project... after having my passenger side headlight replaced due to a random attack on my S2000, my driver side look 'weathered' compared to the brand new one and I didn't feel like wet sanding it since it didn't look THAT bad... just 'weathered'. I came across a great deal on an AP2 passenger headlight with a repaired mounting tab and another tab that needed to be fixed. I sold the damage passenger AP1 headlight and the weathered passenger side one and bought a brand new passenger side AP2 headlight so I could begin the AP1 -> AP2 headlight swap.
First, I gotta say even after reading a DIY, it's not straight forward when using AP1 ballasts. Unfortunately, getting AP2 ballasts would cost another $400-500 to this project (and I only had $60 into this project if I could get the AP1 ballasts to mount properly). Long story short, the biggest PITA was keep the headlight free of plastic pieces that would fall in since I need to dremel the hole for the ignitor/ballast bigger. Mounting the ballasts was challenging too since it mean moving it around to make sure it would mount back on the car proper...
Some pics...
Before (old pics for comparison):
During...
Bottom of the headlight... everything mounted back on with AP1 ballast:
Sealed to prevent moisture and dust getting into the headlight (not pretty but better safe than sorry
).After:
Overall the project cost me $70 to swap.
Projects are tedious but fun.
Keith[/QUOTE]
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Awesome write up!
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AP1 and AP2 Clear Headlight Diffusers!!! - Clear out your S2000 headlights!
LED Conversions for all S2000 lights
Keyhole Covers - Get the Shaved look
Oil Drain Valve - Easiest Oil Change ever!
_________
For LEDs for your other cars, head to our new website: SupernovaLEDs.com. Same great quality, easy-to-use website. Pick your car, we'll show you what fits.