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383tpimachine	Fiat headlights	#1
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	Ive decided to bite the bullet. 1998+ fiat coupe headlights molded into hood. [IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh294/383tpimachine/c4_fiat_headlight_sm.jpg[/IMG] Ill be ordering these soon [IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh294/383tpimachine/fiat_headlight.jpg[/IMG] Plan is to buy a high rise hood soon then take it all over to a friend who does custom fiberglass work. Then it will be off to paint.
	Posted on: 2010/8/30 21:52
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TommyT-Bone	Re: Fiat headlights	#2
Chair-man of the bored Homestead USA 33758 Posts Member since: 2007/12/10 0:00	Man, that looks really good to me. I like it lots. How about some more details on the swap.
	Posted on: 2010/8/30 22:18

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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#3
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	As far as I know right now You need to cut on the hood adn fill a gap as well as support the underside. The lights are adjustable to get the beams right. I plan on switching from the H1 style bulb to another style when the time comes. The lights im getting from a member of a fiat forum in the UK. 60pounds for the stock pair. 100pound for full refurbished. Shipping is 61 pounds 1dollar = 1.54 pounds at the moment Not counting the hood and paint im looking at around 400. My hood has some nick and I love the high rise so I wont lose anytime with my vette. just change the hood out when its all finished from paint. I will do a thorough write up when finished. the lights are not HID so I may go with some Xenon or silverstars.
	Posted on: 2010/8/30 22:26
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pianoguy	Re: Fiat headlights	#4
Guru Emeritus Apple Valley, MN 14762 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Looks very cool - take lots of pics!
	Posted on: 2010/8/30 23:55
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Matatk	Re: Fiat headlights	#5
Webmaster SW Chicago Burbs 22803 Posts Member since: 2008/1/7 0:00	Those actually look great in that top pic. I'm surprised. Much nicer than the other fixed headlight conversion kits out there for $1000.
	Posted on: 2010/8/31 1:44
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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#6
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	Quote: Matatk wrote: Those actually look great in that top pic. I'm surprised. Much nicer than the other fixed headlight conversion kits out there for $1000. I think the breathless kit is horrible as well. adn from reviews is WEAK. cracking after a year is unacceptable for a $1200 lighting system If this works out like I believe all you will need is a lil know how in wiring(minimal) and fiberglass. Not to mention a lil paint. With the stock hood I dont see why this couldnt be done for under $1000 I will also weigh the lights. the Fiat will have 3 lbs (estimate) of extra fiberglass to make it clean and I believe will be lighter than the entire stock setup
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Matatk	Re: Fiat headlights	#7
Webmaster SW Chicago Burbs 22803 Posts Member since: 2008/1/7 0:00	I've always wanted hood vents, too, and that would be the perfect time to do that. Something to consider... Matthew
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zoe6	Re: Fiat headlights	#8
Senior Guru Northern Indiana 167 Posts Member since: 2010/8/18 21:40	That changes the whole personality, this is really great! Looks agressive. I have seen other conversions with not so great results. So what Fiat model do these fit? Erin
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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#9
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	Quote: zoe6 wrote: That changes the whole personality, this is really great! Looks agressive. I have seen other conversions with not so great results. So what Fiat model do these fit? Erin 1998-200X fiat coupe. they are not USA legal so my lights are coming from the UK Quote: Matatk wrote: I've always wanted hood vents, too, and that would be the perfect time to do that. Something to consider... Matthew I though about it but I dont think it would go well and I wouldnt want that much water in my engine bay when I wash her or it rains
	Posted on: 2010/8/31 2:16
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Trae1976	Re: Fiat headlights	#10
2012 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Johnson City, TN 832 Posts Member since: 2008/4/17 11:30	I like it.
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Churchkey	Re: Fiat headlights	#11
Guru 69 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:01	Nice mod!! Please post in progress pix. Installation in a separate hood is a good idea or a winter time project on an original hood. As far as hood vents & water, there is an aftermarket f-glass co that makes hood vents & under hood diverters to eliminate water intrusion to vital areas. I cannot recall the company name (CRS). Found it. http://www.greenwoodcorvettes.net/gc4/louvers.htm Does anyone know what rocker panels are on the car in the top photo or who makes them? I would be interested in a rocker box change without adding pieces to the doors etc.
	Posted on: 2010/8/31 13:14

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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#12
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	They wouldnt flow with my car IMO. Maybe with some different rims but not with my current setup. Hood would get to busy
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CentralCoaster	Re: Fiat headlights	#13
Senior Guru San Diego, CA 9454 Posts Member since: 2007/10/28 0:00	Quote: Matatk wrote: Those actually look great in that top pic. I'm surprised. Much nicer than the other fixed headlight conversion kits out there for $1000. Probably way better quality too!
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TommyT-Bone	Re: Fiat headlights	#14
Chair-man of the bored Homestead USA 33758 Posts Member since: 2007/12/10 0:00	Seems to me that a marketable pair made for flip light model Corvettes would be a profitable investment. Instead of modding the hood, mod the light fixtures for direct replacement by generation. Any product designers interested?
	Posted on: 2010/8/31 18:45

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TommyT-Bone	Re: Fiat headlights	#15
Chair-man of the bored Homestead USA 33758 Posts Member since: 2007/12/10 0:00	Quote: zoe6 wrote: That changes the whole personality, this is really great! Looks agressive. I have seen other conversions with not so great results. Erin I think it modernizes the look of the C4. Makes it look 10 years younger.
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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#16
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	Quote: TommyT-Bone wrote: Seems to me that a marketable pair made for flip light model Corvettes would be a profitable investment. Instead of modding the hood, mod the light fixtures for direct replacement by generation. Any product designers interested? Why these are my choice over a custom made set is they are pre-made. Fiberglass is easy to fill as well as paint. ABS plastic lenses molding would cost a lot more I am sure and the current economy might limit the ability to sell such a system.
	Posted on: 2010/8/31 18:56
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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#17
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	On a side note these are able to be disassembled. I am thinking about painting the lower black piece the same color as my car.
	Posted on: 2010/8/31 18:57
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Trae1976	Re: Fiat headlights	#18
2012 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Johnson City, TN 832 Posts Member since: 2008/4/17 11:30	Quote: 383tpimachine wrote: On a side note these are able to be disassembled. I am thinking about painting the lower black piece the same color as my car. I would definitely do that. On a light colored car, I think they would stand out a little too much if left black.
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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#19
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	My car is atomic orange with a Black Grand sport middle stripe. If could work being black but would rather it be the orange
	Posted on: 2010/8/31 20:55
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flyboy	Re: Fiat headlights	#20
Elite Guru Westmont, Il. 2632 Posts Member since: 2008/9/28 12:47	Hope they don't interfere with the wheelhouse. They look longer than the stock units.
	Posted on: 2010/8/31 21:02
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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#21
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	Quote: flyboy wrote: Hope they don't interfere with the wheelhouse. They look longer than the stock units. The back is going to stay in the same place. The front is cut to fit.
	Posted on: 2010/8/31 21:07
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RobertT	Re: Fiat headlights	#22
Guru 62 Posts Member since: 2010/6/20 16:45	I really like those , why not convert them to HID ? you get so much more light output with lower heat. It would look awsome at night ! but either way it is a great look and blows away anything I have seen yet . Good choice !!!
	Posted on: 2010/9/1 23:30

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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#23
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	Quote: RobertT wrote: I really like those , why not convert them to HID ? you get so much more light output with lower heat. It would look awsome at night ! but either way it is a great look and blows away anything I have seen yet . Good choice !!! I am not a fan of HIDS in halogen housings. No cutoff is bad for other drivers.
	Posted on: 2010/9/2 0:34
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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#24
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	Headlights showed up today. About 10 days shipping from UK. Not bad. I didnt get the rebuilt ones and glad I didnt. These are almost perfect. Also found a donor hood to start hacking on. Got some special plans to make it stand out besides the headlights. think COPO......
	Posted on: 2010/9/9 1:46
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bogus	Re: Fiat headlights	#25
Grand Imperial Pooh-Bah San Pedro, CA 20859 Posts Member since: 2005/9/7 0:00	COPO? Central Office Production Order?
	Posted on: 2010/9/9 2:08
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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#26
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	wrong COPO...
	Posted on: 2010/9/9 2:11
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-=Jeff=-	Re: Fiat headlights	#27
Master Guru Bartlett, IL 573 Posts Member since: 2007/12/20 0:00	COPO as in the USername on CF and DC and maybe here?
	Posted on: 2010/9/9 2:13
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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#28
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	yessir that is the one.
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bogus	Re: Fiat headlights	#29
Grand Imperial Pooh-Bah San Pedro, CA 20859 Posts Member since: 2005/9/7 0:00	ah...
	Posted on: 2010/9/9 2:41
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RickAnthony	Re: Fiat headlights	#30
ASE Master Certified Downers Grove, IL 703 Posts Member since: 2006/8/2 0:00	Nice I like it, I wonder how it will look on the reverse side.. mounting wiring ect..
	Posted on: 2010/9/9 12:01
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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#31
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	Quote: RickAnthony wrote: Nice I like it, I wonder how it will look on the reverse side.. mounting wiring ect.. Ill get pics up by friday. They look very simple to connect
	Posted on: 2010/9/9 14:47
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RedGut86	Re: Fiat headlights	#32
Guru Newb 36 Posts Member since: 2009/5/5 19:56	Definitely watching this one. I agree these look much much better than the other headlight kits I have seen.
	Posted on: 2010/9/11 5:10

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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#33
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	Some pics of the lights [IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh294/383tpimachine/SSPX0554.jpg[/IMG] Backside. Bulbs have rubber covers. [IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh294/383tpimachine/SSPX0558.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh294/383tpimachine/SSPX0556.jpg[/IMG] Grey tabs are clips to remove top lense [IMG]http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh294/383tpimachine/SSPX0555.jpg[/IMG]
	Posted on: 2010/9/11 16:59
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ggrassmid	Re: Fiat headlights	#34
Guru Newb Edgewood, KY 18 Posts Member since: 2010/3/25 13:26	Need to keep an eye on this. I am interested in doing something similar! Pull a headlight and take a pic of the unit in the hood, will give us a better idea of what would need to be trimmed or added to to make them fit.
	Posted on: 2010/9/17 15:44

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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#35
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	New hood is getting picked up sunday. Will start measuring and cutting then
	Posted on: 2010/9/17 15:52
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bogus	Re: Fiat headlights	#36
Grand Imperial Pooh-Bah San Pedro, CA 20859 Posts Member since: 2005/9/7 0:00	I will be curious, too. Also, how good the resulting light pattern is. I know the car they came from, but I don't know it to any details, like, light patterns. There are some serious differences between what is good and what meats various standards! I can say this: The headlights on my 92 and 94 Preludes were leaps and bounds better than the lights on my 92 Vette, and they both met DOT standards. Now... these FIAT lights will more than likely have to meet EU and/or TUV standards (if the car was sold in Germany). It must meet UK MoT, I did see a couple of those when I was in the UK last year.
	Posted on: 2010/9/17 16:36
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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#37
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	EU standards>USA DOT By leaps and bounds ahead. I can see fine with my stock lights but they still arent very bright. These housings look much more projected
	Posted on: 2010/9/17 16:50
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bogus	Re: Fiat headlights	#38
Grand Imperial Pooh-Bah San Pedro, CA 20859 Posts Member since: 2005/9/7 0:00	I know EU standards are different... They have different light patterns...
	Posted on: 2010/9/17 18:02
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Mekanic	Re: Fiat headlights	#39
Registered Vendor Tampa Bay Florida 827 Posts Member since: 2008/2/25 0:00	Quote: 383tpimachine wrote: I am not a fan of HIDS in halogen housings. No cutoff is bad for other drivers. good man there Very interesting project, sample pic looks damn good. I also hate the breathless kit, looking forward to see the build
	Posted on: 2010/9/19 13:31
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4thGenVette	Re: Fiat headlights	#40
Guru Newb 1 Posts Member since: 2010/9/20 14:57	Hey guys! New to this forum. 383tpimachine, I have a few questions for you. I purchased these same lights last year from the UK from a 98 or 99 20v. I planned on doing this mod a year ago but never completely figured out the wiring. You can google Fiat corvette and see that I was actually incontact with the forum where this guy Johnny was originally a member of in the NL. I never actually got a hold of him because he wrecked the pictured car, and the shop he sold the wrecked car to never replied to me either but a few members of that forum did. The hangup I had was wiring a switch for the self adjusting motors in the headlights as well as splicing in different type of lights. If you figure any of this out please let me know. Also, I will post more pics of his car when I get home from work today. Thanks!
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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#41
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	Quote: 4thGenVette wrote: Hey guys! New to this forum. 383tpimachine, I have a few questions for you. I purchased these same lights last year from the UK from a 98 or 99 20v. I planned on doing this mod a year ago but never completely figured out the wiring. You can google Fiat corvette and see that I was actually incontact with the forum where this guy Johnny was originally a member of in the NL. I never actually got a hold of him because he wrecked the pictured car, and the shop he sold the wrecked car to never replied to me either but a few members of that forum did. The hangup I had was wiring a switch for the self adjusting motors in the headlights as well as splicing in different type of lights. If you figure any of this out please let me know. Also, I will post more pics of his car when I get home from work today. Thanks! I have the benefit of having a dad who is an electrician and has retrofitted more random crap to make stuff work than I can count. I will keep all informed. Picked up my hood yesterday. Green is not a pretty color to me
	Posted on: 2010/9/20 15:49
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bogus	Re: Fiat headlights	#42
Grand Imperial Pooh-Bah San Pedro, CA 20859 Posts Member since: 2005/9/7 0:00	The wiring should be rather straight forward. You can ignore the motor wires... easy... the lights are the lights... low beam to low, high to high and that should be about it.
	Posted on: 2010/9/20 17:30
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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#43
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	Who thinks I should do orange halos? 1 on the fogs and 1 on the headlights? they make them and I think they look nice. Another thing to stand out. on the plus side. Started polishing the lenses. Should finish them pretty close this weekend then its time to start on the hood
	Posted on: 2010/9/22 3:10
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RobertT	Re: Fiat headlights	#44
Guru 62 Posts Member since: 2010/6/20 16:45	I think the halos might look cool. any way you can hook me up with a set of those headlights ? I may have a hood coming in soon , Thanks.
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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#45
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	sent ya a pm.
	Posted on: 2010/9/23 2:29
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RobertT	Re: Fiat headlights	#46
Guru 62 Posts Member since: 2010/6/20 16:45	Thanks I'll check it out.
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Josh	Re: Fiat headlights	#47
Guru Raleigh, NC 666 Posts Member since: 2008/1/1 0:00	Definitely looking forward to seeing this one, good luck man!
	Posted on: 2010/9/24 1:53
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RobertT	Re: Fiat headlights	#48
Guru 62 Posts Member since: 2010/6/20 16:45	Quote: 383tpimachine wrote: sent ya a pm. I tried that email no respons yet . Any other suggestions? Thanks
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383tpimachine	Re: Fiat headlights	#49
Master Guru Corpus Christi 976 Posts Member since: 2009/7/25 19:07	Quote: RobertT wrote: Quote: 383tpimachine wrote: sent ya a pm. I tried that email no respons yet . Any other suggestions? Thanks I joined a fiat coupe forum and posted a thread with my email address. the next day I had 3 people with emails. That guy had the cheapest so he is who I went with. google fiat coupe forum to find one
	Posted on: 2010/9/24 23:12
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RobertT	Re: Fiat headlights	#50
Guru 62 Posts Member since: 2010/6/20 16:45	Thanks I'll try that .
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