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Post by inkd on Apr 26, 2016 6:33:28 GMT -6
In my search for hid protectors I've run into some hurtles. As mentioned by other members the morimoto mini d2s 2.0 is very close to as bolt on as you get. But what if I told I have found a direct GM bolt on replacement hid projector that works on the 2nd gen Aurora?  |
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Post by ejohnson03 on Apr 26, 2016 8:16:40 GMT -6
You don't say? Go on.....
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Post by inkd on Apr 26, 2016 9:40:55 GMT -6
They are d1s low beam only but have the clip for d2s bulbs... I'll get part numbers tonight. Hint hint... 03-07 CTS and DTS xenon units
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Post by sall on Apr 26, 2016 10:24:44 GMT -6
I could see it. Many OEM halogen and HID use the same mounting format. I do not believe the valeo d1s projectors are very desirable though. Fresnal and frosted lens. Can swap for clear though. Let us know how it goes.
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Post by inkd on Apr 26, 2016 11:08:18 GMT -6
I could see it. Many OEM halogen and HID use the same mounting format. I do not believe the valeo d1s projectors are very desirable though. Fresnal and frosted lens. Can swap for clear though. Let us know how it goes. I took a good look at them last night and you definitely swap lenses.... Not Too sir how easy it would be but possible |
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Post by sall on Apr 26, 2016 15:37:51 GMT -6
TSX-R.
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Post by inkd on Apr 26, 2016 18:41:53 GMT -6
That's what I'm gathering...i was thinking maybe the lenses from my fxr's |
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Post by ejohnson03 on Apr 27, 2016 10:54:18 GMT -6
Yeah, the problem with the stock system are the low beam frosted lenses.
If I could just bust them out, light coverage and brightness would be much better.
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Post by inkd on Apr 27, 2016 14:19:16 GMT -6
Yeah, the problem with the stock system are the low beam frosted lenses. If I could just bust them out, light coverage and brightness would be much better. I was thinking that Too... Stupid rivots and rolled lens holder. |
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Post by sall on Apr 27, 2016 18:20:27 GMT -6
Eh waste of time with the halogen projector.
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Post by inkd on Apr 28, 2016 6:12:38 GMT -6
OK guys did a bit of tinkering last night.... The fxr lenses ( not sure if they are tsxr or not) fit perfectly. And all tabs bend back easily (not screwed to projector bowl) new mission is to find a way to secure the d2s bulb into the d1s holder.. After installing the bulb I noticed the the wire clip did not hold the bulb in as I initially thought. I'll keep you updated on the progress and try to remember to get you the part numbers. As it stands my general thoughts are this.... If your looking to do a proper hid conversion on the second gen without having to cut the headlight up and ease of install a quick change of lenses and your in good shape. Plus..... 60 bucks for projectors... Another 40 or so for lenses ( I already had some due to my fxr's laying around) and you have an OEM quality projector hid set up essentially.
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Post by ejohnson03 on Apr 28, 2016 6:46:39 GMT -6
Looking forward to seeing many pictures, before during and after...
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Post by inkd on Apr 28, 2016 10:30:46 GMT -6
If I only knew how to do it.... I learned back in high school... But that was over a decade ago
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Post by sall on Apr 28, 2016 10:54:01 GMT -6
The lenses have to have the same focal point. You can't just swap in any clear lens. I am sure you have been there but poke around HIDPlanet.com in depth.
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Post by inkd on Apr 28, 2016 12:49:58 GMT -6
The lenses have to have the same focal point. You can't just swap in any clear lens. I am sure you have been there but poke around HIDPlanet.com in depth. Insert wrench into gearing... Lol Damnit.... How would I even go about looking that up? Fxr lens depth?? Valeo lens depth... My brain...it hurts |
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Post by inkd on Apr 28, 2016 13:06:48 GMT -6
The lenses have to have the same focal point. You can't just swap in any clear lens. I am sure you have been there but poke around HIDPlanet.com in depth. Insert wrench into gearing... Lol Damnit.... How would I even go about looking that up? Fxr lens depth?? Valeo lens depth... My brain...it hurts Both have the same fascia height of 22.5mm along with tsxr which is what is recommended for swapping... Does this make any sense sall |
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Post by sall on Apr 28, 2016 14:50:07 GMT -6
I wasn't saying they would not work, rather make sure they will. Looking on TRS's website the FX-R and TSX-R lenses have identical measurements as you stated. Only some small differences in notches. Should be good to go. There are probably some other mods/tuning you could do to them as well!
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Post by inkd on Apr 28, 2016 17:51:14 GMT -6
I wasn't saying they would not work, rather make sure they will. Looking on TRS's website the FX-R and TSX-R lenses have identical measurements as you stated. Only some small differences in notches. Should be good to go. There are probably some other mods/tuning you could do to them as well! Tested it and the fxr lenses had a terrible hotshot focus..no defined cutoff...tested with the Fresnel lenses and wow....sooooooo much better |
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Post by sall on Apr 28, 2016 19:26:51 GMT -6
Do you have a picture of the valeo D1S projectors you are using? Seems to be a few out there.
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Post by inkd on Apr 28, 2016 20:39:36 GMT -6
I don't know how to post pictures. But the part number is 89202526
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Post by sall on Apr 29, 2016 15:49:42 GMT -6
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Post by AmunRoo on Aug 9, 2016 0:47:55 GMT -6
So if we use the Cadillac housing with the TSR lens can't we just use the Cadillacs bulb size? I'm not really all that well versed into the technology, sorry..
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Post by sall on Aug 9, 2016 18:34:13 GMT -6
So if we use the Cadillac housing with the TSR lens can't we just use the Cadillacs bulb size? I'm not really all that well versed into the technology, sorry.. Some of those projectors come with a fresnal lens and some come with a clear lens. If you find the clear lensed ones there is no need to install another clear lens. If you get the fresnal lensed version then yes the TSX-R is the lens of choice. You would use a D1S bulb as they are D1S projectors. Thought fairly certain a D2S will work with D1S adapter... The projectors themselves can be found on other vehicles other than cadillacs. Just search eBay for Valeo D1S projector. |
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Post by AmunRoo on Jan 13, 2017 4:07:44 GMT -6
Is it not possible just to swap out the lens on the stock projector?
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Post by sall on Jan 13, 2017 13:46:39 GMT -6
Is it not possible just to swap out the lens on the stock projector? I do not see much a reason to TBH. The only thing it will do is potentially make the halogen cutoff a bit sharper. I see it potentially causing more issues. Just retrofit or swap in some HIR bulbs. |
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Post by awehlage on Aug 19, 2017 20:55:36 GMT -6
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Post by Toronado3800 on Aug 19, 2017 22:11:53 GMT -6
Looks pretty darn good.
Does it have good vertical light? The photo against the garage I think it was had a pretty sharp lit vs unlit line.
Any complaints from those in front of you?
No wiggles?
Neat swap.
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Post by awehlage on Aug 20, 2017 6:20:13 GMT -6
Yes, there is vertical light because of the frensel lens on the projector. If there was a clear lens swap performed there would be an even more distinct line of light and no light.
Didn't go driving around town but this is an OEM HID projector mounted in the factory holes and aimed properly so nobody should have an issue. The only way you can tell a swap was done is look behind the headlight and see a D2S bulb and ballast.
No wiggles. It's solid. Used all factory halogen projector mounting points.
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Post by inkd on Aug 21, 2017 8:14:23 GMT -6
Lately I've been considering actually going back to the above-mentioned projectors that I had used. I alternate Lee took them out and replace them with the Morimoto 4tlr projectors which are great don't get me wrong but the problem is is you need to get your aim perfect before JB welding everything... This I did not do very well granted the projectors are bi-xenon but none the less my factory high beams point to the ground and when used there's too much for ground lighting. With clean lenses and d2s bulbs installed I am very confident that the d1s Valeo projectors will perform just as well... I'm actually thinking about going back to them
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Post by inkd on Aug 21, 2017 8:15:49 GMT -6
awehlage .... One thing I did notice is that the d1s projectors sit a little deeper in the bezels... Not sure if you notice that at all but do you think that would actually limit the amount of light that is spread out across the road? Right now with the Morimoto that I have installed they do sit I want to say about a half inch deeper than what the factory projector is due in this I think is actually what's limiting the light that meets the side of the road I bet if they were closer to where the factory ones were positioned if not all the way into the bezel they would be a lot brighter
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