Moss Motors Low
Profile Headlights
I finally got the bug to upgrade my
headlights. I used to have a set of Eurolights H4 conversion housing w/
Xenon charged lamps but decided I just had to have the lo-pro
lights. The Eurolights worked fine and really were a good upgrade from the
regular bulbs, but it was time for a change.
The instructions that came with the new lights
from Moss Motors were written very well. The only thing I did differently
with the install was to cut off the upper bump stop rather than drill out the
six weld points for each. I did this based upon recommendation from a
product review on miata.net. It worked well and I can certainly say it is
a better method than drilling the weld points. Below are a few pics from
the install:
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With the upper headlight cover
removed, the main headlight assembly is about to be removed. |
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The headlight assembly is out of
the car and a mark is made about 1/2 inch up from the base of the upper
bump stop for cutting. |
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Off with the upper bump
stop! I had a leather tool belt that I used to shield the sparks and
flying metal from the paint and other car parts in the vicinity. I
painted the cut surfaces of metal to prevent rusting. |
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In with the new lo-pro headlight
assembly. The linkage that joins the lift motor to the headlight
assembly is connected. |
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Ok! Making progress!
Headlight assembly in place. |
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Wires are connected into the
factory harness and taped off. |
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The upper cover
reinstalled. This part was a bit of a pain. It required a good
bit of trial/error to get it to line up right. |
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Side view. |
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Another view. |
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From the front. |