R34 D.O.T. headlights

[vpoint]

2018 I am now able to sell R34 DOT / SAE MODIFIED headlights . I'm V point a member of GTR CANADA marwuss123@gmail.com

[vpoint]

In Vancouver last week 2018 l got approval for a set of R34 headlights that PASSED INSPECTION the (DOT) .I've spent 3 months and gobs of money to create a product for the JDM MARKET. These lights are the existing housings (your stock ones) with Aviation Grade Aluminum with Tig welding ,stainless fittings and Teflon is also used. Your lighting choices are open to current MOT Regulations Update 2018 for installation.Let me know your wants and needs. Contact marwuss123@gmail.com

[Infinity238]

I went through inspection with my stock r34 lights, tech told me as long as they are clear he didn't care. lol

[Dragon Humper]

Yea, I have had my JDM headlights in my car for 4 years now and never had an issue with the fuzz. Still have my inspection lights but have not needed them after the initial inspection.



Jon.

[jesusjuice]

Sentra SE-R maybe? I also noticed that people with like a 2000 Nissan Maxima swap their headlights to r34... Maybe the other way around..

[dah_hunter]

What other mods does your friend have..
most people have the stock headlights in there cars and never have a worry..

the only reason cops would bother is if the car is slammed loud exhaust etc etc..

[thumper]

bumping this. i've been looking at a few R34's and one of them won't meet compliance because of the headlights.

i am wondering how those involved in this thread found a permanent fix to building DOT headlights that are good enough to stay in the car? i do not want to be like my friend with a GTR that seems to get pulled over every 2 months by the police and he keeps having to pull his oem headlights for some jury rigged honda setup that gets old after the first time...

[will@jdmconnection]

Craig at C&S Performance in Cranbrook has a solution for this if anyone was needing help.

[jodett]

Thanks for all the replies guys! You've been very helpful. I ordered a set of Hella micro halogen low-beam projectors. Hella makes lots of nice kits, but these were the most cost effective. I'm not the type to spend 1g on headlights. Even these came to $400 after shipping and our brutal CAD conversion. I'll post a write up with pictures of the retro-fit for anyone else having issues.

nismo1234, I wish I had clicked your link before ordering mine. those are a good price. and your headlights turned out great.

[nismo1234]

I used hella 60mm. R34 headlight reflectors are quite small. My installer used original reflector as my new projector holder to make sure that i can adjust the headlight aim. I did it for both low beam and high beam. It took a really long time to finish.. PM me if you want the installer's info! They can also hook up DRL with 50% power to high beam for DRL at extra charge.


Link to headlight: http://www.rallylights.com/all/light...mp-module.html

Since they are headlamps themselves and visible DOT and SAE from the front, they should pass inspection. I cannot guarantee it would pass..but according to this guide it should.

http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/CVSE/vehicle_inspections/PDF/2009_Vehicle_Lighting_Protocol.pdf

*I dont have steady hands... will take better photos later. And my lenses needs to be polished and cleaned up

Here is the link to the pictures just in case it doesnt show up

http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/ds010392/media/headlight_zpsb9f3d5ed.jpg.html

http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/ds010392/media/image_zps0a05945b.jpeg.html

[Dragon Humper]

You can correct the cutoff by taking the projector apart and fliping the plate around. Simple as hell but withou DOT stamp...no good. You really need to put their feet to the fire and get THEM to tell you what will be compliant or not. Not point in busting your ass to find something and be told no. If they are going to be picky about the headlights then THEY should come up with a solution to a federally legal import.



Jon.

[Bossman]

http://www.automotivelightstore.com/...mmlowbeam.aspx

These are the H9 I'm talking about, they are DOT and SAE compliant and the numbers are etched on the lense. These are also what the new Flyer bus uses for low beams and high beams and I believe Flyers are may in Canada. Other options I can thing of is to fit GM mini size sealed beam headlights also known as "Camaro" headlight (H4351/H4352). If there is more room try the more common larger size square (H4651/H4656) light, these you can get conversion lights that use replacement bulbs.

[jodett]

The focus of the lights isn't the issue. it's the cut off. the beam is cut off in a way that it shines into oncoming traffic as opposed to into the ditch. This is the main source of concern. I've found retrofit projector kits that correct this to suit our roadways, and I've shown them to SGI (sasks gov't opperated insurance agency) and they are ok with it, as long as I can find provide some documentation showing that the kit is road legal. None of the kits I have found come with any type of legal backing.

I tried gc8 headlights. not even close to fitting. I'm waiting on a reply from hella to confirm whether their retrofit kits are road legal. in the meantime, IF ANYONE KNOWS OF ANY RETROFIT PROJECTOR KITS THAT ARE LEGAL IN NORTH AMERICA, PLEASE POST HERE!

[Bossman]

Hella has aftermarket H9 and H7 projector lights with DOT and SAE marking on the lens that you can use but they are not cheap, a new set of four will set you back four to five hundreds for a set of four lights. That R34 that was imported legally into BC a few years back was retrofitted with the H9s.

[Dragon Humper]

They are E-coded (E13 iirc) but that stamp is on the backside of the housing, which is no good. You cant retro-fit anything into the stock housing either, unless what you are putting in has an SAE/DOT stamp on it, visible from the front. The cover must also be clear with no refracting capabilities.

Save yourself a bunch of grief and just get it passed with whatever and put the stock lights in. They are very well focused and you wont get into trouble just for that. Give them enough time to realize that the headlights are BETTER than most DOT lights. The boys in BC are starting to come around.



Jon.