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Post by XJSman89 on Mar 14, 2011 12:03:30 GMT -6
I just bought a set of bi-xenon projectors! They should be here in a week; I hope to stick them in over spring break next week providing it's warm enough out that I can ride my scooter while the Aurora is down for a couple days. I ended up getting this kit from a company called The Retrofit Source. They've gotten great reviews across the board at HIDplanet.com. They were very helpful on the phone too, and said if I had any questions during the install process to give them a call and they'll help however they can. I got the Bi-Xenon Mini Morimoto H1 kit, that's the one he recommended. In our headlights (or at least in the classic) there isn't a lot of space, so we need a mini projector for it to fit correctly. One thing that I know I'll have to look out for is separating the headlights properly. The side markers did just that when I was making the clears; they love to crack and run on you. Once I get it open though it's pretty much smooth sailing, according to TRS! I'll make a detailed writeup as I progress so that more of us can put these babies in. I can't wait to have a true cutoff! |
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Post by gq on Mar 14, 2011 13:29:17 GMT -6
I can't wait to see cause I want projectors
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Post by nelson480 on Mar 14, 2011 14:37:52 GMT -6
i has spare headlight if you want
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Post by XJSman89 on Mar 14, 2011 16:07:41 GMT -6
I might need it if I mess up mine, I'll let you know. haha
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Post by lkraft92 on Mar 14, 2011 17:54:53 GMT -6
i cannot wait to these finished. ive been looking at how to install projectors. they should look great. if its an easy install, i gotta do it over the summer. Now are the bi-xenons lows and highs or just lows?
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Post by robaurora01 on Mar 14, 2011 19:32:44 GMT -6
its low and high.
what are you going to do with your other one collins? ( by that i mean your current high )
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Post by XJSman89 on Mar 15, 2011 0:40:21 GMT -6
The Bi-Xenon projectors are just that; they're a low beam and a high beam. There's a cutoff shield that gives the "perfect cutoff" that you see on the low beam. For the high beam it just raises the shield and projects farther.
The harness that it comes with allows for the stock high beam to be on at the same time as the raised-shield high beam for the projector so I'll just do that. The reason that I got the bi-xenon projectors is so that I could have a low and a high projector HID. Seeing as how I don't have another $275 for another set of projectors this will do for now. ;D
I can't believe you haven't done this, Rob! I'm finally beating you on lighting! ;D ;D
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Post by robaurora01 on Mar 15, 2011 3:19:50 GMT -6
money dictactes stuff lol, I have my house and other stuff I gotta pay for......plus I am happy with just using my low beams since my high's are never on even on the highway at night
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Post by XJSman89 on Mar 15, 2011 8:58:34 GMT -6
House? Pshhhhh.  Just kidding! I hear you, man. If it weren't for my birthday I couldn't come close to affording these. I ordered some clear LED strips too... I'm going to put them in while i have the light housings open. Audi lights, anyone? ;D |
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Post by nelson480 on Mar 15, 2011 9:18:00 GMT -6
This ought to be interesting how it pans out..
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Post by XJSman89 on Mar 15, 2011 9:21:37 GMT -6
Haha I'm not even sure if I'll like them... I'm going to use taps and quick connectors so I can unplug them if they look dumb. Haha
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Post by robaurora01 on Mar 15, 2011 14:11:04 GMT -6
hope you bought them off ebay for like $7 cause most places charge ridiculous for their LED strips
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Post by XJSman89 on Mar 15, 2011 16:55:34 GMT -6
$2.50 each! I am the eBay master. Bow before my brilliance. ;D
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Post by dynamic1964 on Mar 15, 2011 17:29:30 GMT -6
Very interesting. Had no idea that this could be bought! Let us know how it goes Collins. |
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Post by nelson480 on Mar 15, 2011 17:33:52 GMT -6
I'm told they dont come with 9006/9007 adapters collins
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Post by XJSman89 on Mar 15, 2011 17:47:47 GMT -6
Very interesting. Had no idea that this could be bought! Let us know how it goes Collins. Will do! I'm told they dont come with 9006/9007 adapters collins I called and checked before I even ordered them. They come with a full harness for my car, it even allows for the stock highs to be on at the same time as the "high" setting on the projector. Check the posts above and the website for that matter. Who told you that? |
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Post by XJSman89 on Mar 18, 2011 22:23:28 GMT -6
I'll put these in the writeup, but here are some "before" pictures of my plug-and-play HID kit in the normal halogen projector. The spread may not seem too bad but when you compare it to the projectors it'll be night and day! BEFORE PROJECTOR PICS: (Plug-and-play HIDs)   |
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Post by nelson480 on Mar 18, 2011 22:28:03 GMT -6
cant wait to see the after ;D
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Post by XJSman89 on Mar 24, 2011 17:17:44 GMT -6
Projectors are here! I'm finalizing the wiring setup now, making sure I can get the lights out without dropping the front suspension (lol) and then getting it done! I hope I can do it this weekend but in reality it may be a couple weeks before I get it done.
Pictures to follow tonight!
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Post by nelson480 on Mar 24, 2011 17:32:40 GMT -6
Write up PM'd  |
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Post by XJSman89 on Mar 24, 2011 23:44:36 GMT -6
Haha thanks, I found a how-to for taking out the lights buried in the sticky as well. Who knew? ;D Here are the projectors!  And with the housing on. They'll look like this when mounted:  |
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Post by robaurora01 on Mar 25, 2011 3:17:15 GMT -6
good luck and don't mess it up! lol
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Post by fox24racing on Mar 27, 2011 17:16:22 GMT -6
Glad to see someone finally putting HID lights in to a classic the correct way!
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Post by nelson480 on Mar 27, 2011 18:35:13 GMT -6
Yeah i could have linked you to that collins, but thats with removing the bumper.
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Post by northofyou on Mar 28, 2011 13:32:38 GMT -6
Come on Collins! I have been waiting to see these fabulous lights! Just glad I own a 2nd gen with the projectors all ready in! Looks like fun |
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Post by roara on Mar 29, 2011 0:26:09 GMT -6
Yes, looking forward to seeing!  ...I have an idea for the LED's  |
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Post by northofyou on Mar 29, 2011 0:44:02 GMT -6
Red Rover Red Rover I don't see Collins over here  ? WT_? Hey! U.K.! Your out of the Final four!!!!!! Ummmm What the heck I love keyboard turrets bap bap bap bap bap bap bap bap (machine guns yo) Lights please ................ (last one for good measure) LOL |
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Post by spyderseven on Mar 29, 2011 3:29:11 GMT -6
Very excited to see pics of the projectors in.. I'd like to do away with the stock lamps on mine in favor of something a bit more.. stylish and functional.. lol. Eagerly waiting to see how this goes.
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Post by XJSman89 on Mar 30, 2011 9:38:57 GMT -6
I'm even more excited to start it, I think! I have to do it soon, because apparently northofyou is holding me at gunpoint. ;D
The plan is to start Friday assuming all the wires are there... I'm going to call them and make sure. I may have to add a couple things according to the feedback I've gotten on the website.
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Post by XJSman89 on Mar 30, 2011 17:04:00 GMT -6
I just called the guys and figured out the wiring issue. I need a diode between the headlight positive and the low beam relay positive to have them work properly, but that should be it! That's only because our low beam turns off when our high beam turns on.
That jumper wire and diode should fix it. Radio shack has the diodes in a pack of two for $1.69 so it's not a big deal at all. I can't wait to get them in there and fire them up! Hopefully I can start on all of that on Friday.
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