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07-23-2005, 06:06 PM | #1 | |
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HID projector retrofitting
For those that do not know what a retrofit is, it refers to the taking of HID components from OEM equipped cars and properly
mounting them into a stock halogen headlight housing. This in effect gives you OEM HID in your car; a colorful projection, a sharp cutoff, and even light distribution without the nasty side effects of aftermarket “kits”. Most people just throw in an aftermarket HID “kit” and think they have all the advantages of brighter and safer lighting when that is the opposite of what they get. “Kits” cause blinding glare do to the simple fact that HID bulbs were not designed with halogen applications in mind, and halogen was not designed with HID in mind. The focal points do not match up and the results are glare and improperly focused light patterns, not to mention the poor quality of “kits”. Whether you are going for show or function, HID lighting is the way to go, and to do it right you have to go with a retrofit. I’ve been doing retros on many different cars focusing on acura/honda, but I specialize in the RSX and Scion tC. I just wanted to show some of my work. There are lots of pictures and feedback about my work below, these are some samples from basic retros to dual projector setups etc. And feel free to ask me anything you want about HID, retrofitting, CCFL, etc. Sorry about pic quality, I am not the best photographer. A dual valeo projector retofit: http://img46.echo.cx/img46/7151/img165804zp.jpg http://img46.echo.cx/img46/6420/img165204nk.jpg http://img46.echo.cx/img46/5039/img165005gb.jpg http://img300.echo.cx/img300/8431/img165700px.jpg http://img238.echo.cx/img238/3762/img167004sw.jpg http://img238.echo.cx/img238/6618/img167608me.jpg A slightly color modded TSX projector retrofit: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...el/tsxpass.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...wbel/train.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/drewbel/pimp.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ghtballast.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...bel/cutoff.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...l/sideshot.jpg Another TSX projector retrofit: http://forums.clubrsx.com/attachment...id=163183&stc= http://forums.clubrsx.com/attachment...d=163184&stc=1 http://forums.clubrsx.com/attachment...d=163185&stc=1 http://forums.clubrsx.com/attachment...d=163186&stc=1 http://forums.clubrsx.com/attachment...d=163187&stc=1 http://forums.clubrsx.com/attachment...hmentid=163196 A valeo projector retrofit with CCFL angel eyes, (angel eyes in daytime): http://www.halfaworldaway.org/RSX/Dr...79_500x375.jpg http://www.halfaworldaway.org/RSX/Pa...20_600x450.jpg http://www.halfaworldaway.org/RSX/Dr...74_500x375.jpg http://www.halfaworldaway.org/RSX/pr...71_400x300.jpg http://www.halfaworldaway.org/RSX/CA...08_400X300.jpg http://www.halfaworldaway.org/RSX/Cu...55_500x450.jpg |
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07-24-2005, 11:16 AM | #3 | |
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Re: HID projector retrofitting
How much would you charge to do a retrofit? I have a 94 prelude and was going to start looking into finding someone who could do it. And even better, I live in CT as well. Would it be possible for you too set up the lighting and then would I be able to install it? Or is it something you would do all on your own?
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Re: Re: HID projector retrofitting
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Generally people supply their own stock or replacement headlight housings for retrofitting. I can supply them if need be, if someone does not have alternative transportation in the down time. What I supply are the fully functional plug and play headlights upon return to you. If you need help with installation we can always arrange a good time for that as well.
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09-03-2005, 03:29 AM | #5 | |
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Re: HID projector retrofitting
Thats some sexy work there! Can you do a retro for a G35 coupe? How much would you charge for that? Where are you located?
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I could do a G35 coupe, although it already has reflector based HID no? I'm located in CT, if you are interested in other info. please just shoot me a short e-mail to tgs772002@yahoo.com
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