Hey Jackson! I enjoyed the vid. As a “senior” (65 yo) NC owner, I especially enjoy the detail you go into with your mods. In fact, I sometimes wish you would delve a little deeper. I have learned a lot from you and your videos! You have encouraged me to attempt several Miata mods on my own NC. Keep making these great vids and I’ll keep watching, learning and implementing! Go millennials!
Thanks for this comment! I'm glad the videos get you out in the garage and tinkering. I have to hold myself back some times from making hour long videos and geeking out over the products. Thanks so much for checking out my channel!
Colored in Light Don’t worry about making longer videos. Sometimes the topic merits a bit more depth. I’m sure most of us geek out as much as you do on Miata maintenance and mods! Regardless of the length, I’ll be looking forward to your nest video!
Thanks for posting this. I was just looking at those lights last night and almost ordered some. But now that i see the install process, I don't want to bother with all that right now. I just did the rewire to separate the fog lights from the headlights. I'll likely just use the fog lights as daytime run lights. Thanks for the vid
I can't believe how good that looks! Not that I was doubtful, I just didn't think it was going to be that significant of an upgrade.....I was very wrong. I love the progress man. You're Killin it
Very courageous of you Jackson! I would be suuuuper nervous about ungluing each headlight unit. It came out really well! Fantastic job, well done! BTW did you know "COB" means Chip On Board - basically multiple LED chips bonded directly onto a substrate to form a single module. This is what you showed by closing the camera aperture. Here in Switzerland we would only be allowed white light at the front and red at the back. No blues or greens. I guess you could have amber if you hooked it up with the blinkers. Our vehicles need to pass inspection every 2 years otherwise it's "not roadworthy" and you have to fix what they don't like immediately and have it re-inspected when done. A pain in the *** but ensures that all vehicles conform for safety's sake. Great mod, well done! Keep 'em coming! All the best, Rob
I felt that the wire would be the most secure option, and when I did the first set of halo lights, the wire was still working flawlessly. Last thing I wanted was silicone or glue to fail and I have to redo everything.
You mentioned using switchbacks instead of leaving the turn signal separate, do you think that there would be any problems with visibility of the turn signal when the headlight is on with the daytime running lights?
Well this is an older video and I don’t imagine I’ll get a reply, but I’ve watched probably all the NC videos as inspiration of my own. Came across this one and I’m basically using it as instructions to customize mine and I have a couple questions: 1. When baking the headlights, how long should they be in the oven before pulling them out to separate the lens? 2. When wiring, I plan on installing not just a halo, but also a DRL style LED strip that has a sequential amber turn signal that has a switchback wire, how do you think I should wire this up into the headlight circuit? Thanks in advance.
Hey man, I read all comments and try to reply! As far as time limit goes, start with 5 minutes, and then check. The first time I did it I went in increments of 5, 8, 12, etc. Just add a little bit at a time until they come apart easily. If you're wiring into the DRL, you should splice into the DRL circuit.
I tried to think of the most permanent solution. I was thinking if the glue didnt hold then I would be stuck doing the process all over. Last thing I wanted was one light dangling and bouncing all over inside the headlight
Nice upgrade. Looks good. Cars looking really nice! Definitely braver then I am. Couldn't cut mine up the way you have, but I finally rolled my fenders which I didn't want to but had to. Just not ready to go extreme modding @rotary4life
Do you have any more in depth information or videos on the wiring of the halos. I'm kind of struggling finding any information online and I'm obviously not the best with wiring and stuff like that. Lmk man thanks.
Are there any aftermarket headlights that are like halo led in eBay or something? I can’t find any places that sell aftermarket headlights or projectors for mine, Just bought a 2012 mx5 and I really want to install different headlights
@@ColoredinLight I guess that invloves taking apart the headlights, haha, not looking forward to that I'm not very mechanically inclined but i might give it a shot those things are beautiful
Errrr... does the US spec miatas has their indicator lights as running daytime lights? I have the same copper red and am stripping it from all it’s orange details such as that. Nice job tho!:) Looking forward to do it, but somehow two in each housing. They just fear no miata on the Autobahn.:)
The later NCs did. NC1s had them separate. My NC1 is a fender bender that the second guy did work on. Swapped for an NC3 bumper and lights. I have no running lights anymore lol so this might be my only way to get them
what exactly did you order? i noticed the red led version was the only one available in 70 or 80mm. Would that halo be only red? or would it be white like yours? Anyways, super helpful video and i will definitely come back to this if i end up ordering them myself.
Hey Jackson! I enjoyed the vid. As a “senior” (65 yo) NC owner, I especially enjoy the detail you go into with your mods. In fact, I sometimes wish you would delve a little deeper. I have learned a lot from you and your videos! You have encouraged me to attempt several Miata mods on my own NC. Keep making these great vids and I’ll keep watching, learning and implementing! Go millennials!
Thanks for this comment! I'm glad the videos get you out in the garage and tinkering. I have to hold myself back some times from making hour long videos and geeking out over the products. Thanks so much for checking out my channel!
Colored in Light Don’t worry about making longer videos. Sometimes the topic merits a bit more depth. I’m sure most of us geek out as much as you do on Miata maintenance and mods! Regardless of the length, I’ll be looking forward to your nest video!
Thanks for posting this.
I was just looking at those lights last night and almost ordered some.
But now that i see the install process, I don't want to bother with all that right now.
I just did the rewire to separate the fog lights from the headlights. I'll likely just use the fog lights as daytime run lights.
Thanks for the vid
I can't believe how good that looks! Not that I was doubtful, I just didn't think it was going to be that significant of an upgrade.....I was very wrong.
I love the progress man. You're Killin it
It really does add a lot to the front end! Thanks man!
Very courageous of you Jackson! I would be suuuuper nervous about ungluing each headlight unit. It came out really well! Fantastic job, well done! BTW did you know "COB" means Chip On Board - basically multiple LED chips bonded directly onto a substrate to form a single module. This is what you showed by closing the camera aperture. Here in Switzerland we would only be allowed white light at the front and red at the back. No blues or greens. I guess you could have amber if you hooked it up with the blinkers. Our vehicles need to pass inspection every 2 years otherwise it's "not roadworthy" and you have to fix what they don't like immediately and have it re-inspected when done. A pain in the *** but ensures that all vehicles conform for safety's sake. Great mod, well done! Keep 'em coming! All the best, Rob
Good info to know, thanks!!
All your vids are realy useful chap, and very informative. Thank you very much, a love letter from England!
Looks great, good job 👍🏻
Thank you!
Man, that looks awesome! I like the yellow rings as well, gives it a more aggressive look.
I like the yellow rings too. Luckily yellow matches well with the black and red
they came out fantastic!
Thanks! I think so too!
Nice! I need to take my rear bumper off and replace the housing for a tail light sometime soon. You planning on making any of those?
Awesome instructional! Curious though, why did you choose to use wire to mount the ring rather than a small bead of silicone or loctite?
I felt that the wire would be the most secure option, and when I did the first set of halo lights, the wire was still working flawlessly. Last thing I wanted was silicone or glue to fail and I have to redo everything.
Very nice
You mentioned using switchbacks instead of leaving the turn signal separate, do you think that there would be any problems with visibility of the turn signal when the headlight is on with the daytime running lights?
Awesome!
I think so too!
Well this is an older video and I don’t imagine I’ll get a reply, but I’ve watched probably all the NC videos as inspiration of my own. Came across this one and I’m basically using it as instructions to customize mine and I have a couple questions:
1. When baking the headlights, how long should they be in the oven before pulling them out to separate the lens?
2. When wiring, I plan on installing not just a halo, but also a DRL style LED strip that has a sequential amber turn signal that has a switchback wire, how do you think I should wire this up into the headlight circuit?
Thanks in advance.
Hey man, I read all comments and try to reply! As far as time limit goes, start with 5 minutes, and then check. The first time I did it I went in increments of 5, 8, 12, etc. Just add a little bit at a time until they come apart easily.
If you're wiring into the DRL, you should splice into the DRL circuit.
love it man
Me too! Thanks for watching!
sweet
Just ordered mines 😋😋
Not my cup of tea but another great video! keep it up.
Thanks!
If it wasn't for the blinker, you could smoke the lights just enough so all you see is black with that badass ring.
That would be an awesome idea!
looks like Wallie from the Disney movie :)
How come you tie the rings on instead of gluing them? I'd have thought glue would have a cleaner look and be more effective?
I tried to think of the most permanent solution. I was thinking if the glue didnt hold then I would be stuck doing the process all over. Last thing I wanted was one light dangling and bouncing all over inside the headlight
Headlights get warm glue can become compromised
Nice upgrade. Looks good. Cars looking really nice! Definitely braver then I am. Couldn't cut mine up the way you have, but I finally rolled my fenders which I didn't want to but had to. Just not ready to go extreme modding @rotary4life
Thanks man! I kinda just go for things and hope it works out. Not the best course of action but I at least have a bit of confidence going in!
Do you have any more in depth information or videos on the wiring of the halos. I'm kind of struggling finding any information online and I'm obviously not the best with wiring and stuff like that. Lmk man thanks.
Well theres I think 3 wires in the blinker. One solid, one stripe. You want to wire into both the solids.
Are there any aftermarket headlights that are like halo led in eBay or something? I can’t find any places that sell aftermarket headlights or projectors for mine, Just bought a 2012 mx5 and I really want to install different headlights
Not that I've seen. Most people have to go the custom route like I did. It's a really cheap and pretty easy project though!
yo no clue if you’ll see this, i can’t find any good halo headlights for my new 2008 NC that I just got any ideas?
Superbright LEDs like in the video. You have to diy or won't find anything
@@ColoredinLight I guess that invloves taking apart the headlights, haha, not looking forward to that I'm not very mechanically inclined but i might give it a shot those things are beautiful
My Miata 2006 doesn’t have the blinker as running day light, what can I do bro ?
Install switchbacks!
Errrr... does the US spec miatas has their indicator lights as running daytime lights?
I have the same copper red and am stripping it from all it’s orange details such as that.
Nice job tho!:) Looking forward to do it, but somehow two in each housing. They just fear no miata on the Autobahn.:)
Yes yellow daytime running bulbs
The later NCs did. NC1s had them separate. My NC1 is a fender bender that the second guy did work on. Swapped for an NC3 bumper and lights. I have no running lights anymore lol so this might be my only way to get them
What diameter were the product u bought?
In the video he said 70mm, but stated they were slightly small, and others should probably order 80mm.
is that 250 degree Fahrenheit or Celsius?
F
So every time they burn out you have to do this? I'm not gonna mess with this one :)
Its definitely a choice you gotta roll with
@@ColoredinLight If only LEDs lasted hehe, usually the circuity fails on them way before the diode dies
what exactly did you order? i noticed the red led version was the only one available in 70 or 80mm. Would that halo be only red? or would it be white like yours? Anyways, super helpful video and i will definitely come back to this if i end up ordering them myself.
kinda looks like an s2k a bit
Id rather have color changing
Then buy color changing ones
Crazy! Remove front bumper in order to remove head lights!? IMO, STUPID!!!
ABSOLUTELY UNFATHOMABLE
I admire your ambition,but to me way too much work for just aesthetics.
Time well spent to me!
Dumbest comment I’ve seen, he’s learning and enjoying himself while doing it and it looks amazing
looks great! disregard the negative comments