Dual Projector Retrofit - a picture story :)

digitalbow · #1 (**permalink**) 08-27-2007, 07:46 AM

56k, DIE!

Some of you know that for the past two years I have been trying to gain info on installing projector headlights. I contacted a few companies who make aftermarket ones for Honda and other cars, but none seemed to have an interest in us.

I then looked into retrofitting. Alas, I had to do it - and I'm (almost) done, after two attempts.

This is not a write-up, and it would probably take me forever to do one. Yes, I know it's not perfect, but it works

I guess it's more of a quad retrofit than a dual retro.

Story time...

In December 2006, I did a retrofit with Lexus IS350 D2S projectors. They use 3" fresnel lenses. It was eh...

That's gone.

In June 2007, I started picking up parts for a dual retrofit.
I did a little bit more research and found that the Acura TSX and Infiniti FX35 projector assemblies were the best bang-for-the-buck.
Then, in early August 2007 I started working on cutting and installing. It took two working days.

Here's what I did...

new aftermarket clear-reflector headlights

removing stuff from rear of assembly

FX35 projector assembly

FX35 projector assembly, apart

FX35 projector assembly, shield

FX35 projector assembly, lens removal

Lenses were removed because I swapped them for greater output on the FX35 housing. This is known as a TFX hybrid setup.

digitalbow · #2 (**permalink**) 08-27-2007, 07:48 AM

removal of reflector

fun with the saw

test fitting the TSX projector assembly with FX35 lens

rear shroud to cover up the mount

more cutting to fit the FX35 projector assembly (TFX)

painted the reflectors black

mounting the TSX projector assembly with FX35 lens

testing aiming... this took many attempts at many different distances

rear and front shrouds

mounting both assemblies

digitalbow · #3 (**permalink**) 08-27-2007, 07:48 AM

painting scheme for hood

angel eye diameter, fits great

the low-beam setup

the high-beam setup

low-beam cutoff

digitalbow · #4 (**permalink**) 08-27-2007, 07:48 AM

Caveats: The right low-beam needs some slight rotation, as the right side of the beam rises at great distances.

I should have used the TFX setup for my low-beam, but for fitment, it worked best this way.

You will need Nissan OEM HID rear dust caps for the low beams, otherwise you have to cut a larger hole in the stock halogen ones to get the back to close up.

I have decided that I am not going to accept offers to do retrofits for people. Not because I don't want to help you, but because there are too many liability issues, and I don't have the time or resources to do more than one at a time (and time is something I don't have much of either).
Thanks for understanding.

6000k low-beam, 4300k OEM for high-beam

spike228 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-27-2007, 08:04 AM

MY GOD.....that is sex.....

I absolutely love how the projector fits so nicely into the high beam housing. Its a shame there's not projector tha will fit the low beam housing better. You did give me a good idea for something though. If I do a projector retrofit, I am going to look into swapping the low beams in the place of the high beams and vice versa while keeping the low beams a reflector housing for high beams. I wonder if there's a law against having the locations swapped.

Anywho, NICE JOB!!

Project L31 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-27-2007, 08:04 AM

oh.....my......f*cken.......gawd.......that....loo ks....so.....effin.....amazing....

Ok im gonna be a douchebag and ask, parts list/price?

but wow that looks so awesome

spike228 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-27-2007, 08:06 AM

Man, I would seriously pay you to make me one if you can find a projector module that can fit snugly into the low beam housing. Thats really my only gripe.