Projector retrofit?
08-03-2009, 01:56 PM
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Projector retrofit?
Im thinking about painting my headlights and while apart, retro fitting tsx projectors. Would anyone else be interested in these if i could offer at a low price?
What would be offered:
Color of your choice. (painted headlight or stock)
Projector in housing fully assembled. And shipped back.
What wouldn't be covered:
Insurance. I would recommend on each shipping.
Bulbs and ballast.
Initial shipping. ( might stock up 1 set)
I take no credit for this picture, but would be something like this with tsx projectors. (they perform well, and you can do a color mod)
Just a feeler for now.
What would be offered:
Color of your choice. (painted headlight or stock)
Projector in housing fully assembled. And shipped back.
What wouldn't be covered:
Insurance. I would recommend on each shipping.
Bulbs and ballast.
Initial shipping. ( might stock up 1 set)
I take no credit for this picture, but would be something like this with tsx projectors. (they perform well, and you can do a color mod)
Just a feeler for now.
Last edited by ca3sar; 08-03-2009 at 02:05 PM. Reason: More input
08-03-2009, 02:19 PM
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interested to see the total costs and how it comes out. I've retrofitted projectors in a Ducati 748, Honda Prelude, and a Jeep Cherokee......it's not a fun process. Kudos to you for offering your services/help on anybody that wants this done. This is a much better option than going w/out a projector and just getting a "kit". How is the glass/lense on the TSX's? Clear or fogged (been out of the retrofitting for awhile)?
08-03-2009, 03:33 PM
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^^X2. Some idea of cost would be good, as I have considered going with a HID kit even though I know getting projectors is the RIGHT way to do it. Would it be necessary to send you our original housings?
08-03-2009, 04:50 PM
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Depending on circumstance. Im thinking if you have nice stock headlights laying around sure ill take them. But i may stock up on one pair depending on demand. Working with someone on projectors and quantity. But labor and all i couldnt see any more then 450-550 shipped (est.). More depending the type of projector. I will have updates asap of mine in the works.
Remember you will also have to go to a new style bulb. Which they make adapters for.
Remember you will also have to go to a new style bulb. Which they make adapters for.
08-05-2009, 05:29 PM
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Hmm ok I have become intrested now. Besides the tsx projectors what other projectors can you use? Also you going bi xenon for hi/lows or just lows?
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08-11-2009, 11:02 AM
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I like the idea of having projectors, since I hope to get a HID kit soon. Except that I don't like the look of 99% of the projector headlights I have been able to find. They look ricer, ugly imo. I do not want to lose my highbeams either.
What do you guys think about these?
http://www.buyautolights.com/2004200...lo-p-8463.html
What do you guys think about these?
http://www.buyautolights.com/2004200...lo-p-8463.html
08-11-2009, 12:12 PM
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those look nice, i like the stock look as well, Maybe some paint here or there but stock. I would like to know what the look like from in the cabin. Its all about performance.
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08-11-2009, 11:15 PM
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I like the idea of having projectors, since I hope to get a HID kit soon. Except that I don't like the look of 99% of the projector headlights I have been able to find. They look ricer, ugly imo. I do not want to lose my highbeams either.
What do you guys think about these?
http://www.buyautolights.com/2004200...lo-p-8463.html
What do you guys think about these?
http://www.buyautolights.com/2004200...lo-p-8463.html
There are a couple members here that have those on their trucks, one said they are fake projecotrs. It is in one of the headlight threads, sorry i forget which one use the search and you may have to go through a few threads but you'll find it. He did put a little write up about em.
08-12-2009, 12:38 AM
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The issue with retro fitting is aiming the beam correctly. I retro fit a set of M3 projectors into my Lincoln LS. It was a fun project but like I said aiming is the issue. If they are not correct it is a huge issue of blinding on coming drivers as well as not lighting the correct path for your vehicle.
good luck with the idea, I hope it works out for you. check out S2000 and Lexus projectors too.
good luck with the idea, I hope it works out for you. check out S2000 and Lexus projectors too.
08-12-2009, 11:12 AM
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There are a couple members here that have those on their trucks, one said they are fake projectors. It is in one of the headlight threads, sorry i forget which one use the search and you may have to go through a few threads but you'll find it. He did put a little write up about em.
https://www.f150forum.com/f4/where-do-i-find-these-lamps-10054/
https://www.f150forum.com/f83/projector-headlights-12364/
https://www.f150forum.com/f4/i-believe-i-found-right-headlights-25422/
Some people say they are not real projectors, idk. FX4 Matt seems to like them