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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 12:13 AM
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I'm planning on doing a HID retrofit on my xD. Currently I only have regular HID headlamps. I was searching on eBay and saw this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

I decided to put in a projector cuz the HID's alone scatter the beam of light all over the place. I tryed to adjust the headlights but its still to scattered. Just want to know what do u guys think. Has anyone done this? bought these?
Old Sep 21, 2009 | 02:28 AM
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Get real hid projectors. Also you need a bi-xenon pair or you will lose your high beams.
Old Sep 21, 2009 | 02:36 AM
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what do u mean? These r not real projectors?
Old Sep 21, 2009 | 02:58 AM
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What is meant by real projectors are OEM projectors from the stock headlights of Infinitis, Acuras, BMWs, and the like. Try www.theretrofitsource.com. I will be ordering the FX-R Stage 3 kit from them soon, as I'm planning on doing a retrofit as well.
Old Sep 21, 2009 | 04:45 AM
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That's friken expensive and I dont want to make a hole on my haedlights
Old Sep 23, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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if you do normal HID bulbs. be creative and make a diffuser to cut the glare.
Old Sep 26, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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Sorry, but what do u mean diffusers?
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 03:45 AM
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Wait, you're wanting to mod your headlights yet you're asking these kinds of questions?

Old Oct 1, 2009 | 02:48 AM
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