HID Retrofit (Custom)
08-07-2005, 07:10 PM
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very small update with the freshly painted trim piece. I started drilling holes to mount the projector but didn't get very far because the curved reflector makes it difficult. i got some nylon spacers and will use those to help. i'll have pictures of those later tonight.
i used duplicolor hi-heat aluminum silver paint. it doesn't match the SSM color, but it was the closest match that i can find locally.
as for bezels, E46 bezels fit perfectly. its like they were made for it. but expect to pay around $80-$100 for a pair of those.
i used duplicolor hi-heat aluminum silver paint. it doesn't match the SSM color, but it was the closest match that i can find locally.
as for bezels, E46 bezels fit perfectly. its like they were made for it. but expect to pay around $80-$100 for a pair of those.
08-08-2005, 06:16 AM
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i didn't get anywhere tonight with the mounting. the reflector is a pain to mount the projectors onto. i need to get some bigger size washers tomorrow after work. i'm starting to think that i might have to cut the entire back side of the reflector off and attach a flat metal plate in its place. thats what i did on my maxima and mounting the projector there was a whole lot easier afterwards.
08-08-2005, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SassyScion
Nice update! The paint job looks nice. Will the amber light through the silver painted side reflector? I'm trying to figure out how that will work.
08-10-2005, 05:11 PM
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you mean E46? or E55? one is the 3series bmw and other is a mercedes. either way, you'll need the projectors, bulbs, ballasts and shrouds or bezels.
i think both would be easier to do than the tsx i'm doing. the tsx projectors is like 5" wide at the middle and is a pain in the @ss to mount. after a failed attempt at mounting onto the reflector bowl, i finally cut out most of the reflector and will be sticking a mounting plate on the back instead. i'm gonna cut holes in the plate tonight and should be able to update with pictures. i spent the last few nights trying to mount onto the reflector w/o luck.
also, although the E46 and E55 projectors are easier to mount, the output will be inferior to the japanese projectors, but still many times better than stock halogen.
i think both would be easier to do than the tsx i'm doing. the tsx projectors is like 5" wide at the middle and is a pain in the @ss to mount. after a failed attempt at mounting onto the reflector bowl, i finally cut out most of the reflector and will be sticking a mounting plate on the back instead. i'm gonna cut holes in the plate tonight and should be able to update with pictures. i spent the last few nights trying to mount onto the reflector w/o luck.
also, although the E46 and E55 projectors are easier to mount, the output will be inferior to the japanese projectors, but still many times better than stock halogen.
08-10-2005, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by freeflowing
yeah thats what i meant e46. how much do you think i should pay for the whole setup. i going for an easy install that i can accomplish in less than a 3 days.
08-12-2005, 04:52 PM
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1. I have a couple questions. Like when mounting the projectors how do u know there being mounted level? How would u test them.. i mean if iam in my house how would i plug them in?
2. when prying the headlights open are they very fragile?
3. if i have an s2000 headlight (the whole light) does that have a bezel. (which i can use?)
4. And wiring in angel eyes? where do i wire them into? Do i need anything else?
Iam sorry but iam getting everythign together and just wanetd to know these things b4 i started. Any other advise is also great.
2. when prying the headlights open are they very fragile?
3. if i have an s2000 headlight (the whole light) does that have a bezel. (which i can use?)
4. And wiring in angel eyes? where do i wire them into? Do i need anything else?
Iam sorry but iam getting everythign together and just wanetd to know these things b4 i started. Any other advise is also great.