i know it doesn't matter in the usa because you can't drive topspeed with the car but i've compared those headlights with popups and the popups create so much drag at high speed. we lost 0.3sec 0-60mph and you lose like 5-10 mph topspeed. i'm btw from the land where you have highways without speedlimits :)
Chris, As a Texan currently residing in Russia for a few months. I am loving your daily videos man, gives me a good video to watch right before bed at around 10-11pm Moscow time. Pretty cool to watch someone who's dedicated to every build, especially this #JDMasF RX7. Mad props and support goes out to you brother.
Hey.. Be nice to the MCM 🤣👍 Great looking build you are working on. Awesome channel dude. Great entertainer, and you are giving me the confidence, to work on my own cars ✌
Super relieved you decided on this bumper. I am a huge fan of the pop up lights, but gotta admit, these aren't horrible. The whole look is coming together nicely.
Man, I'm addicted to this RX7 build. No idea why. I love the daily format! One thing that is kicking my OCD is that while you have everything ripped apart, why not wipe down and clean up the dust/dirt?
The moment chris said 6 days, my jaw dropped. You are one of the most hardworking youtubers out here. I don’t normally press like on videos but for all of your videos always get mine :) can’t wait for the episodes to come
headlights look good imo, after it gets the proper paint it'll tie in with everything else on the car. But in all honesty the pop ups are still better.
Yes the projector is definitely the low beam it has a built in light line to keep the light down at the road. Hopefully he reads this and makes it correct
Agreed, I think he's got them confused. The low beam he's using now clearly has a full oval pattern for dispersion from the reflector housing with no noticeable cutoff. Pretty much every other car is the other way around with the projectors being the low beams.
I love RX-7's and am really liking this build. I used to have an 86' and it was the most fun car I ever owned. 2nd gear was so long it could take me all the way to 65mph. Had some great times with that car. Drifted so easily in the rain.
You should go LED Chris, less strain on the voltage system, longer lasting, and super bright. Im sure someone of your mechanical caliber could easily retrofit some type LEDs into those housings, even if they are not the ones for that specific model car.
everyone is quick to judge, Chris i think the build is going great and no one is focusing on what the end result will look like! keep it up! thank you!
Everyone on Instagram is roasting you, but I like the headlights when I see them in pictures on google. Been loving the content Chris, keep it up! Been around since you got your blue BRZ.
Damn I like the head light. Also that bumper is 100% the right choice. Can't wait for paint and rims so it doesn't look wonky as all hell. Good work Chris.
Just a heads up. Left fender is always the drivers side right is passenger. Always left as you are sitting in the drivers seat. Keep up the good work. I like your builds.
Looking good bro! The new headlights are awesome, obviously popup headlights are every petrol heads go to but sometimes you have to go a different route!
Great car. Great body kit . Great headlights once the car is painted. Everybody stfu and let this man build his dreams . This will be the best looking budget fd on RUclips once complete . Keep building bro. Don’t change anything
Speak to Matt and the team at TRS - The Retrofit Source in Atlanta for all things lighting. They will be able to supply you with proper projectors etc to retrofit into the 7. Do it proper the first time 👌
Hi Chris! The projectors are the low beams, the reflectors are the high beams ;). (This is why your reflectors appeared so bright, and the projectors did not.)
Cooling for the FD is crucial, and high engine temps are a real issue. So make sure the undertray go all the way back to the subframe. Also reccommend using foam to make sure there is no way for the air to go except through the radiator, and not out to the sides. This will also help the airflow to the intercooler.
not sure how all of the hardware is sealed up itself but you may want to keep some kind of lens on those headlights, as of right now there wont be anything to keep the water out.
Flip ups for the win! I like these new lights ok, and since they are free...but I think the car would look better with the flip ups before you're 100% done with it. Rocket Bunny front bumper and a custom diffuser/splitter will be so much better than the other one.
I like whats hallening with the rx7 and i can imaging in my head how its gonna look, and shes gonna look beautiful. Nice job on the build so far chris, really liking it so far!
B is for Bust Your Ass Off In Six Days much? Lol Loving the effort put into this car. Thank you for reviving this FD and hopefully we’ll see her spit flames soon!!!
Wise choice on front bumper and the lights do look odd but I'm sure will look good once painted. Looking forward to seeing the front splitter attached.
I think the lowbeams are the one in the projector! Try power it on, and if u dont get blinded thats the lowbeam. They should also have a good cutoff line. Hold a peace of cardbord in front, and see if u can spot a cutoff :)
Would love to see this painted competition yellow tri-coat pearl (paint code is J9). Whether or not you’re fan of yellow, this specific yellow is definitely one I know you’d fall in love with. For USDM models it’s one of the rarer colors to see and I definitely see it very fitting for this car as well.
Those headlights look pretty sweet!! I've had my fair share of Hid headlight experience and in my opinion hids suck because they need the ballasts which unless they are stock they fail and take forever to warm up. I switched to led bulbs and will probably never go back.
Glad you went with the rocket bunny front. The amemiya is cool as a kit the car looks good but only together in the kit I think. I just thought of this & I think you might have made the amemiya work if you put the amemiya on & left the front widebody off and left the side skirt off (maybe) then rocket bunny the rear fenders and bumper. That would break up the lines and might have worked. It would have the front bumper you wanted and the rear would kinda be 350z esque with those wide hips. Either way cant wait to see this build done looking good.
Love the build! If you have time while you have the car apart for paint you should take a serious look at detailing the engine bay. Maybe do some cable management!
As much as everyone hates in these headlights, as a former FD owner, i have to agree that these are nobodies choice. But a full set of pop up headlights are so rare that they can fetch upwards of 1500 or more if you have all the parts. Most Parts for these cars are not made by Mazda anymore and sourcing them is incredibly hard. I would not recommend building one of these if it has been torn apart since it’s not a 240 because the price of rebuilding them is well over the price of buying 2 perfect ones. Best of luck and contact me if you have any wiring issues with the front main ring harness or need to identify any pins.
Hey, you sounded a bit negative on this video, but hey remember once it's dine it's done and it will be sick! I just cleaned all the wiring on my 77 Chevy k20 today what a paint but bow it's done ! Love the builds keep it up!
I definitely like the headlights. They make up for the open and exposed lights that were mounted in the other bumper. I would absolutely two tone them. And I would recommend you add a very gloss and shiny coat inside to make the lights reflect better. That trick did a world of difference in my 94 Camaro with that dull black around the lights. I definitely think the haters are wrong for dissing your choice. I mean hell it’s already got the body cut. Why not? I’m still gonna rag on the damn Celica mirrors though. 😂
The Aussies over at MCM seem like good people😀
Honestly the flip floppers headlights are the best
They are but you can't lie these (as in non pop ups) match the body lines so well!
i know it doesn't matter in the usa because you can't drive topspeed with the car but i've compared those headlights with popups and the popups create so much drag at high speed. we lost 0.3sec 0-60mph and you lose like 5-10 mph topspeed. i'm btw from the land where you have highways without speedlimits :)
since i love pop ups, this hurts my heart a little bit :'(
fila1445 they’re back! He had a temporary lapse in judgement haha
the darmage has been done
i feel you man :(
Did you just throw shade at mighty car mods?
Let the man build HIS damn car, his whole channel is based on doing quality work for cheap. Love the build, and daily uploads! Keep it up Chris!
Chris, As a Texan currently residing in Russia for a few months. I am loving your daily videos man, gives me a good video to watch right before bed at around 10-11pm Moscow time. Pretty cool to watch someone who's dedicated to every build, especially this #JDMasF RX7. Mad props and support goes out to you brother.
Those headlight tie in the Rocket Bunny Kit SOOOO GOOOD!!
Hey.. Be nice to the MCM 🤣👍
Great looking build you are working on.
Awesome channel dude. Great entertainer, and you are giving me the confidence, to work on my own cars ✌
Light with lens is low beam(cut off), other light is high beam. SICK HEADLIGHTS :)
B is for Been stood up yesterday!
ebuTuoY He did add the disclaimer at the end of the last vid, but I still agree witcha!
Super relieved you decided on this bumper. I am a huge fan of the pop up lights, but gotta admit, these aren't horrible. The whole look is coming together nicely.
Man, I'm addicted to this RX7 build. No idea why. I love the daily format!
One thing that is kicking my OCD is that while you have everything ripped apart, why not wipe down and clean up the dust/dirt?
that replacement bumper is where it's at. looks so much better. get those headlight covers on as well. Have a good one BIFB
Use the stock headlights!!!
The moment chris said 6 days, my jaw dropped. You are one of the most hardworking youtubers out here. I don’t normally press like on videos but for all of your videos always get mine :) can’t wait for the episodes to come
Those headlights look mean!!! Kinda sad to see the pop-ups go tho. But can't wait to see it with wide wheels!!
Yeah, with those wide fenders, he should be able to add some pretty deep rims. Should look good.
Dude your the best channel on here for builds you don't mess around, you put in work!
Lmao at everyone roasting the headlight choice on chris’ instagram post! #NoRagrets
headlights look good imo, after it gets the proper paint it'll tie in with everything else on the car. But in all honesty the pop ups are still better.
I think the fixed ones look so good! they help make the car look newer than a '92
#FlipupHeadlights4ever
no wonder they came for free.
😬😬😬😬. ❤️ you guys on insta, u see my story?
Yes the projector is definitely the low beam it has a built in light line to keep the light down at the road. Hopefully he reads this and makes it correct
Are we... Sure about which of those is the high beam/low beam? High looked way weak when faded on...
Agreed, I think he's got them confused. The low beam he's using now clearly has a full oval pattern for dispersion from the reflector housing with no noticeable cutoff. Pretty much every other car is the other way around with the projectors being the low beams.
Yeah, projector should be the low beam and reflector should be the high beam. It could be that Japanese things are different but I doubt it.
I love RX-7's and am really liking this build. I used to have an 86' and it was the most fun car I ever owned. 2nd gear was so long it could take me all the way to 65mph. Had some great times with that car. Drifted so easily in the rain.
You should go LED Chris, less strain on the voltage system, longer lasting, and super bright. Im sure someone of your mechanical caliber could easily retrofit some type LEDs into those housings, even if they are not the ones for that specific model car.
This build has got me real entertained! I look forward to the videos after a long work day. Keep it up friend!
everyone is quick to judge, Chris i think the build is going great and no one is focusing on what the end result will look like! keep it up! thank you!
Everyone on Instagram is roasting you, but I like the headlights when I see them in pictures on google. Been loving the content Chris, keep it up! Been around since you got your blue BRZ.
I dig the rapidness of progression on the build. Unlike the other kats on RUclips
I'm not even a big car fan but I still enjoy your videos so much lol.
I know you're swapping lights again (Insta), aren't the low beams supposed to be the Projectors?
Just what I was thinking. He might just have them the wrong way around.
Yes, this. HID projector should be the low beam. Reflector should be the high beam. HID in a reflector housing as low beams is not okay.
He put the pop ups back on 👍🏼 (vid on his Instagram 🙌🏽)
Damn I like the head light. Also that bumper is 100% the right choice. Can't wait for paint and rims so it doesn't look wonky as all hell. Good work Chris.
I think the new headlights look 🔥. Keep them please, I like that it differentiates your cad from others
Keep pop upssssss
Just a heads up. Left fender is always the drivers side right is passenger. Always left as you are sitting in the drivers seat. Keep up the good work. I like your builds.
Idk if that is the low beam.. usually projectors are low beam.. maybe this time not..
Looking good bro! The new headlights are awesome, obviously popup headlights are every petrol heads go to but sometimes you have to go a different route!
People throwing mad heat at your choices. Do what you want, man. I like them IMO. Breaks things up.
Look'n good Chief!!!! Can't wait to see what color you're going with!
Your RX-7 gonna be so badass in the end of the build
I waired a long time for this video 😢
I like the lights a lot more than I thought I would! nice choice Chris! 🤟
nooo.. bring back the popups!
Ray97 screw the popups these lights are dope
KingBryant that’s why he put the popups back in then?
Hopefully he did it for himself and not the viewers though
Loved the shade thrown at MCM's lol
I love design of original RX7, but I am in love with look of yours!!
Great car. Great body kit . Great headlights once the car is painted. Everybody stfu and let this man build his dreams . This will be the best looking budget fd on RUclips once complete . Keep building bro. Don’t change anything
His videos never get old
Speak to Matt and the team at TRS - The Retrofit Source in Atlanta for all things lighting. They will be able to supply you with proper projectors etc to retrofit into the 7. Do it proper the first time 👌
Richard Bauer +1
Those lights and that bumper look awesome.
Hi Chris! The projectors are the low beams, the reflectors are the high beams ;). (This is why your reflectors appeared so bright, and the projectors did not.)
The headlights look great, love the modernised style
Reminds me of Lightning McQueen.
If that's the look you were aiming at, a job well done!
Looks like Lightening Mcqueen from the movie Cars. Kidding, love the channel!
Defo a bigger fan of the pop ups but each to there own. Great work and good progress. Fingers crossed you get it finished in time 👍
Check a junk yard for the ballast. They always have cars coming in with retrofit HID kits.
The front looks so cute. It's like Lightning McQueen!
I like the enclosed headlight look, may be the only one but it's your ride so do like you want.
I love those non-flip headlights, as good as popups are - screw everyone Chris, you do you!! Whichever way you go. Keen to see how this turns out
A ballast is like a capacitor. It delivers an even flow of energy to the light so it doesn't continue to draw more and more power.
I think you need to install a Knight Rider KITT light in the top front portion of the bumper and the hood.
Those projector lights doesn't need ballasts, there's regular H1 bulb inside them. You probably burnt the bulb with ballast.
The pop up's were so quintessential 90's. I'll miss them.
I think the projector light might actually be the low beam and the piaa driving light is the highbeam, correct me if I'm wrong
Chris, use halogens for the high beams! HIDs take a while to heat up so you can't get 100% of your light right away
Cooling for the FD is crucial, and high engine temps are a real issue. So make sure the undertray go all the way back to the subframe. Also reccommend using foam to make sure there is no way for the air to go except through the radiator, and not out to the sides. This will also help the airflow to the intercooler.
meh, pop ups are better
I really really like those new headlights 👌🏼
Congratulations on the 300k!
not sure how all of the hardware is sealed up itself but you may want to keep some kind of lens on those headlights, as of right now there wont be anything to keep the water out.
Criterion515 Haha yes, exactly.
That widebody kit makes it look like you’re trying to make the next batmobile
Flip ups for the win! I like these new lights ok, and since they are free...but I think the car would look better with the flip ups before you're 100% done with it.
Rocket Bunny front bumper and a custom diffuser/splitter will be so much better than the other one.
liking the way it's coming together! cannot wait to see the final result! keep up the good work! Enjoy watching your videos.
I like whats hallening with the rx7 and i can imaging in my head how its gonna look, and shes gonna look beautiful. Nice job on the build so far chris, really liking it so far!
Shots fired at MCM
B is for Bust Your Ass Off In Six Days much? Lol Loving the effort put into this car. Thank you for reviving this FD and hopefully we’ll see her spit flames soon!!!
Wise choice on front bumper and the lights do look odd but I'm sure will look good once painted. Looking forward to seeing the front splitter attached.
I think the lowbeams are the one in the projector! Try power it on, and if u dont get blinded thats the lowbeam. They should also have a good cutoff line. Hold a peace of cardbord in front, and see if u can spot a cutoff :)
I would recommend getting a complete HID kit from The Retrofit Source, pretty reputable.
Like the way this car coming together, I wish the headlights were half pop up with projector low beams.
Would love to see this painted competition yellow tri-coat pearl (paint code is J9). Whether or not you’re fan of yellow, this specific yellow is definitely one I know you’d fall in love with. For USDM models it’s one of the rarer colors to see and I definitely see it very fitting for this car as well.
Good choice on the rocket bunny bumper it looks wayyyyyy better
I like popups better, but do what you love! Hyped for the rest of the build and the color!!
Those headlights look pretty sweet!! I've had my fair share of Hid headlight experience and in my opinion hids suck because they need the ballasts which unless they are stock they fail and take forever to warm up. I switched to led bulbs and will probably never go back.
like the new lights look cool, but its really disapointing to see you keeping rotary but swapping the flip ups... like the most iconic part
SpartanGamig I'm sure the rotary is the most iconic
KingBryant yeah I meant it like the pop ups and rotary are the most iconic parts my b
I was with you on the mama Mia bumper but the rocket bunny bumper looks good with those lights. Loving the build though
It's already looking sick, keep it up bro ;)
on those new headlights, the round projector should actually be the low beam.
Glad you went with the rocket bunny front. The amemiya is cool as a kit the car looks good but only together in the kit I think.
I just thought of this & I think you might have made the amemiya work if you put the amemiya on & left the front widebody off and left the side skirt off (maybe) then rocket bunny the rear fenders and bumper. That would break up the lines and might have worked. It would have the front bumper you wanted and the rear would kinda be 350z esque with those wide hips.
Either way cant wait to see this build done looking good.
You should send Wendell a care package for the headlights. Stickers, shirt , etc.
cant wait to see what wheels are going on this thing
This build is so godly
I love how your rx7 build is going way better and faster than TJ's
Re bumper matches the headlights much better
High beam cutting out probably the ballast thermal tripping out. Mount the ballasts on the metal plates to help with heat sink.
Knightrider light beam in that mail slot on the rocket bunny front bumper, thaaaaaaaaaanks!
Love the build! If you have time while you have the car apart for paint you should take a serious look at detailing the engine bay. Maybe do some cable management!
As much as everyone hates in these headlights, as a former FD owner, i have to agree that these are nobodies choice. But a full set of pop up headlights are so rare that they can fetch upwards of 1500 or more if you have all the parts. Most Parts for these cars are not made by Mazda anymore and sourcing them is incredibly hard. I would not recommend building one of these if it has been torn apart since it’s not a 240 because the price of rebuilding them is well over the price of buying 2 perfect ones. Best of luck and contact me if you have any wiring issues with the front main ring harness or need to identify any pins.
Those headlights are sick. Black on the inside of the headlights would look clean.
German Elite Tuning i like the b5 s4 pic u have sir
samo24 thank you very much. It’s my daily.
Yey i‘m Not alone watchin from good old Germany. A4 b5 Avant 1.8T from Germany too ✌️
so happy about the rb bumper
Keeep Up the good Work brow👏🏻
✌🏻from Denmark 🇩🇰
Hey, you sounded a bit negative on this video, but hey remember once it's dine it's done and it will be sick! I just cleaned all the wiring on my 77 Chevy k20 today what a paint but bow it's done ! Love the builds keep it up!
I definitely like the headlights. They make up for the open and exposed lights that were mounted in the other bumper. I would absolutely two tone them. And I would recommend you add a very gloss and shiny coat inside to make the lights reflect better. That trick did a world of difference in my 94 Camaro with that dull black around the lights. I definitely think the haters are wrong for dissing your choice. I mean hell it’s already got the body cut. Why not? I’m still gonna rag on the damn Celica mirrors though. 😂
The new headlights make it look like a real jdm:p