anyone have a how to on Projector Retrofits yet?

[dustyduff]

You'd want to use the 93' glass lenses. The 91' lenses are fluted plastic and will disperse the light from the projectors. From my understanding, Curtis recommends using the backplates from the 91-92 headlights and the glass from the 93' lights.

 

[curtis]

PITA is an understatement when doing these. You have to first take them apart and clean everything thats a few hours then you have to bake one at a time. Usually 2 hours per light because by the time you get them separated the glue starts to set up again and you have to scrape out the track then the glass lens as well and can't do both at the same time. Then you have to clean all the paint off the glass and tape up the lenses for new paint then there's the projector mounting. Sometimes some are easier than others but they have to be hard mounted as well as aimed correctly and also the focal point/bulb depth has to be spot on. Then after you have them all hard mounted its time to tear back apart and paint then reseal, then time to dry then paint the glass and put the steel mounting plate back on. If these were made more like the diamante or the 2G lights they would have a large rubber cup that locks on the back and would give some room to work but our lights are super shallow.

Its just a long week of messing around and having a super clean work area and it you get ticked and throw tools around at the first sign of problems this isn't a mod for you.

Also then there's price
4 HID bulbs with ballasts unless you just want to use factory bulbs, then a set of 93 lights to use just the lens, 91/92 lights for the backplates, which ever light assemblies you can score from a junkyard for the projectors, paint, sealer, hardware etc if you do it yourself then labor and shipping if you have someone do it. You could easily hit 700 to 1000 to make a set.
Susquhanna (spelling) motorsports also has projectors as well as hours of looking on ebay might find a cheap set. I've seen people sell off acura projectors thats already removed for cheap you just have to hunt around.

 

[GSX_TC]

I def wanna do this. I dont mind spending 1000+ dollars on doing this, as long as its done right. but would it be ok if i had them retro fit some TSX or S2000 projectors into my JDM housings. i really dont like the look of the 93's or even the USDM 91's.

 

[QnzMostWanted]

check out the packages for the mini D2S or the Mini H1's off theretrofitsource.com

they are shallow HID projectors designed to fit into shallow headlights....they arent that expensive and bolt up to the stock bulb socket so u can use ur stock adjusters

 

[GSX_TC]

sweet, yeah i saw how they do that when i was checking out all the retrofits they did on peoples cars. they pick whatever the correct size projector will fit based on your size and shape of housing. in fact that reminds me let me go ahead and give them a call right now.

 

[QnzMostWanted]

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$120 without the HID's

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$270 with HID's, ballasts, angel eyes different shrouds, and wiring relay for ur specific OEM bulb type

to be honest, for a more direct plug and play retrofit, the price isnt bad

 

[GSX_TC]

wish they would answer their phone, really wanna ask them about all this.

 

[QnzMostWanted]

try emailing them, or posting on their forum, they seem to respond quicker there

 

[GSX_TC]

nah i'd rather ask them all this over the phone, seems easier to explain myself. I'll just try again tomorrow morning hopefully it wont just go straight to voicemail like it has been so far. (fingers crossed)

 

[dustyduff]

The retrofitsource will sell you the projectors, but won't do the retro. You'll need some measurements for them to tell you which projectors will fit. The mh1's are probably your best bet.

Actually, you should just sign up for hidplanet. Those guys can help you along the way. If you think these guys are bad, post you headlight pic over there and they'll rip you a new asshole. LoL

 

[GSX_TC]

oh ok so the TRS cant actually do it then? so who are the guys that actually do the retrofit?

 

[QnzMostWanted]

no, but they have people on that site who can do it for you....check the link click

 

[turbowop]

Quoting QnzMostWanted:


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$270 with HID's, ballasts, angel eyes different shrouds, and wiring relay for ur specific OEM bulb type

to be honest, for a more direct plug and play retrofit, the price isnt bad



I've been waiting for a set like this to come out. Way simpler. Just bolts in to the factory housings after removing the glass from the housing? I'm sold. Maybe next spring I'll put a set of these together with my 93's. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rock.gif

 

[GSX_TC]

Quoting QnzMostWanted:
no, but they have people on that site who can do it for you....check the link click



thanks man, i went ahead and sent a few detailed emails to all 3 of those companies

 

[turbowop]

If all you are required to do is separate the glass from the housing, then install the kit, just do it yourself. It's simple.

 

[QnzMostWanted]

upon further reading on their site, they actually sell sets thru retailers on ebay ones that didnt pass their "premium" inspections, so if ur on a budget, u can find the mini h1's for 70 a pair

 

[dustyduff]

Quoting turbowop:
Just bolts in to the factory housings after removing the glass from the housing? I'm sold.



That was the intent for their design, to make a more compact projector that wouldn't require signifcant cutting of the headlight to fit like tsx/tl and some of other larger projectors. Headlight depth still plays a factor and it may not be plug and play depending on the application. Anyone have a headlight pulled apart to give some dimensions? The measurements for the mh1 can be found on TRS's website.

 

[QnzMostWanted]

i've seen people on TRS make new clear lenses out of lexan, and they look great, if depth is an issue, u can always make a more "bubbled" front to make them fit...just a thought

 

[tsitalon1]

Quoting QnzMostWanted:
i've seen people on TRS make new clear lenses out of lexan, and they look great, if depth is an issue, u can always make a more "bubbled" front to make them fit...just a thought



Now that is intresting, I wonder what the cost in this is...

I was planing on sourcing some 93's for the clear lenses, but this might be a more cost effective option. Is anyone making these for our cars?

I would myself but I have zero experience in lexan.

 

[QnzMostWanted]

edit: i meant acrylic not lexan, tho some have used lexan

check this out for lens forming:

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would help to learn and re-sell, not a bad thing since all other headlights are easier to find than the 93's...