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Old 05-15-2007, 05:03 PM
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Headlight Retro GD?

I've been searching the internet for the past couple of days for a set of 05/06 headlight assemblies to send to ivorygt to retrofit projectors into my headlights. With cost of shipping back and forth to Hawaii it's the most cost effective method for me. I've been lurking on http://www.theretrofitsource.com/forum/ and asking ivorygt and ttrank questions I'm starting to get more confident that I can do it myself but I don't want to f&ck up a set of headlight and have to buy a new set.

I was curious if there were other org guys out that would be interested in a Xenon Retro fit Group Deal through http://www.retro-solutions.com/HIDretro.htm Their prices actually seem reasonable it's a 2 week turn over though...
 
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Old 05-15-2007, 06:03 PM
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depending the level of discount, i may be interested
 
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Old 05-15-2007, 06:27 PM
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Just take a weekend and DIY.

You can do it!!

I was scared too but mine came out ok.
 
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Old 05-15-2007, 06:37 PM
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can you retro fit any projector into our headlights? a few of my friends had x5 projectors rigged into there civics. There still trying to get rid of them so can i just take them out and put into mines?
 
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^ JDM Fool I think it's yes you can fit them most car brands use the same size projector through out their model range however the cut off they produce will vary depending on the projector and the lid on the projector some are more clear than others. Best combination is TL projectors with ZKW (E46 3 series) lids.
 
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Old 05-15-2007, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ttrank
Just take a weekend and DIY.

You can do it!!

I was scared too but mine came out ok.
If it takes me 1 month to find headlight assemblies I just might. I'm really just looking for some 2005/06 assemblies slightly cheaper than the cost brand new so I can sell my originals to recoupe my money.
 
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Old 05-15-2007, 07:10 PM
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I think most will fit, Only exception I can think of are the LS430 Projectors. I had them In my altima. They BARELY fit, alot of cutting had to be done to get them in there.
 
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I think most will fit, Only exception I can think of are the LS430 Projectors. I had them In my altima. They BARELY fit, alot of cutting had to be done to get them in there.

I have LS 430 shrouds on my S2000 projectors (cut down). Does that count?
 
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Old 05-15-2007, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Jdm_fool
can you retro fit any projector into our headlights? a few of my friends had x5 projectors rigged into there civics. There still trying to get rid of them so can i just take them out and put into mines?

Yep...


Here are mine:

S2000 (top)
TL Bi-Xenon with clear lens swap (bottom)
AAC CCFL Halos and painted black.


 
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Old 05-15-2007, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by perry05G35
If it takes me 1 month to find headlight assemblies I just might. I'm really just looking for some 2005/06 assemblies slightly cheaper than the cost brand new so I can sell my originals to recoupe my money.

If you keep an eye on ebay you will find some. Worst case they have some broken tabs or something but you can still use them while he works on yours. Just a temp solution.
 
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thanks guys i think thats going to be my next project
 
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Old 05-16-2007, 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Jdm_fool
thanks guys i think thats going to be my next project

Good luck!

 
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I have LS 430 shrouds on my S2000 projectors (cut down). Does that count?
I'd say it does. You have any clear shots of how that turned out? How hard was that to mount?
 
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Good luck with the DIY.
 
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LS 430 shrouds with TSH projectors

 


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