RETROFIT HIDs for My Protege! :o

[Chicoloco]

Ok, i took my first step of making my retrofit.

These are projectors from a 2006 BMW 5 series. Hella E55s Bixenon.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/e55_protege_chico/DSCN3266.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/e55_protege_chico/DSCN3272.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/e55_protege_chico/DSCN3965.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/e55_protege_chico/DSCN3949.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/e55_protege_chico/DSCN3955.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/e55_protege_chico/DSCN3961.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/e55_protege_chico/DSCN3868.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/e55_protege_chico/DSCN3866.jpg

They look preeeetty dont they!!? :D

I recieved them recently. Now i need to work on a spare headlight i have. It will take some time but i'm sure i'll get there. I still need ballasts, bulbs and a few things but while i get money for that i can work on the way of mounting the projectors in the headlight. Revs has been helpful and gave me advice (thanks).

My next step is taking apart my headlight and adapting the projector. The most dificult part. (enguard) After that, I'll get the ballasts and bulbs etc etc.
Then wiring wich can be a bit of a pain :p I'll try make it as clean as possible.

I'll keep ya informed.

[bradicus18]

Cool, I have some Valeo projectors from an Audi A4 for just such a project. Have fun.

[Demoniam]

anything yet?

[Chicoloco]

YES.

I have already finished the headlights, i'm just waiting to make a huge post of the entire project when i have them installed and with pics, so keep you eyes peeled :-)

[L8R]

Good job man.

[Chicoloco]

Here's a sneak peek, but they are finshed now. Need to aim them tonight (not sure if i will be able to) and then mount the bumper and everything else back:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3803.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3801.jpg

[mazpro]

looks hot, post a link to the thread when you do it.

[Chicoloco]

thanks, what you see is not the final product, the cf goes all the way in.

[SNike05]

wow good work.

[Protege2886]

Nice work man. I've been looking for a set of projectors to retrofit into my old housings but none of the scrap yards around me have any. It's going to be ebay or brand new :S

[NoVa 2.0]

Nice def interested to see the finished product!

[red95_240sx]

sick...You might get jacked for those.

[Chicoloco]

Thank God! I am done. They took a lot of work, and effort, but am I happy! I'd like to thank my wife for tolerating me all this time for having parts all around the house. She did get pissed a few times! haha. All who helped me and the support.



As promised

Testing the projectors at home:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3106.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3109.jpg

I had to cut the tabs to make the ignitor go in all the way.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3113.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3117.jpg
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Playing with them at my wife's parents house. I think the dog is disturbed by its own shadow...lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3144.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3143.jpg

drools*
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3142.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3141.jpg

I had an extra headlight so i made a prototype.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3275.jpg

Car
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3272.jpg
Taking out headlights.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3266.jpg

Mmmm Mmmmmm who wants? lol Hmm maybe i overcooked it? Lucky me it was the proto headlight. :D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3274.jpg

Almost done
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3801.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3803.jpg

Ok, these are a few pics of the final product. I really need to take better pictures, please bare with me for now. And for the final product:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3867.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3866.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3865.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3864.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3870.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3868.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3869.jpg

The best wall i could find in my area, yellowish and dirty, right next to the beach :-S.
So, are they bright? ;-)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3949.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3976.jpg

Few pics of the car w/ lights on.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3972.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3971.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3966.jpg

4300k all the way!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3965.jpg
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Oh so like you have your high beams on me, eh?
How do you like me now?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3957.jpg


I like this pic:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3969.jpg

Technical specs:
Hella E55 Bi-Xenon Projectors (some pics @ first posts, this thread)
Hella 4th gen ballasts and Hella Ignitors
Philips D2s 4300k Bulbs
E55 Shrouds.

I was considering parting out, but i changed my mind. My baby needs a car he can depend on, so do i, haha. Funny, while doing this, my wife asked me if it is neccesary. I tell her that this will increase the baby's security increasing night visibility haha. Then she gives me The Look, i tell her, "i'm not joking, dear!" hehe

For the project results? Visibility is superb. The illumination is distributed on the road much better than before. I can see road signs much better now. I love driving at night now. Protege owners ask me oftenly where did i get them. I am very happy with the results. Will never ever go halogen again, ever.

[NoVa 2.0]

Congats on all the hard work, looks good!

[CTt3P5]

Nicely done....they look great and it is good to know you were looking out for your families safety first! ;)

[red95_240sx]

Whats with the beam way upon the roof in the pic? Thats some nice sh. Probly worth $500...Can i get that Jap tag off ya somehow?:)

[D-rock240]

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3969.jpg



That looks sick, very well done man!

[Chicoloco]

Thanks guys! Jap tag? You mean the drivers side? Doesn't look good?

[NoVa 2.0]

I think he is referring to the license plate on the drive side dash

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN3272.jpg

[Chicoloco]

:-0 Bad or good?

[Syddder]

nice job mister !!!

i want this for my 00 too damn i like that !

[red95_240sx]

:-0 Bad or good?

ur wayyy off, im asking for the BJ tag.

[Chicoloco]

bjfp code is the chassis of the protege. I think for the third gen ones.

[Akaveli]

looks good

[red95_240sx]

bjfp code is the chassis of the protege. I think for the third gen ones.

yes yes i know, im interested in it cause i cant find my own.

[Mr. Win]

Ill give credit where its due... Those are the best retro fits i've seen and that ring really helps the look. One of these days when I have the cash I'll design one these.

[Chicoloco]

Thank Yous :-) (drinks) I was able to find the BJ tag @ ebay.

[Demoniam]

With the interior of the light. is that a carbon fiber covering (tape) or what?

Excellent job!

[Chicoloco]

Real carbon fiber sheet. Sturdy but flexible enough.

[rednecks_r_us]

That looks really good. Congrats on a job well done.

[Chicoloco]

Thanks. What's your setup, red? Projectors ballasts etc...?

[Witchdoktor]

great job!

[Protege2886]

Wow man - AWESOME job. I like the pictures of them off almost more than I like them on. They look SOOOO clean.

Mind if we (I) ask you to ballpark your total cost for the project ?

[Chicoloco]

Let's see,

140 for projectors
140 for ballasts, ignitors and it came
with used but in good condition bulbs. (they cost ~80 new)
40 for shrouds (chrome ring)
30 for cf sheet
20 for screws, nuts, epoxy
45 Wire Harness
200 for new headlights -
615~Total.

Hundred of hours reading and searching...

I was lucky ballasts came with bulbs. But ive seen the projectors(e55s), ballasts and ignitors go for lower than that. Plus what i saved for doing it myself. Easily ~250 bucks. I bought new headlights because my front clear lens were in bad shape. I asked for someone making the lights for me and they estimated around $600 sending the lights to him w/o harness and installation (obvious) I saved a few bucks on that too. You can see the results, i love driving at night, and they are so OEM like (all parts i used are OEM) and how many proteges with projectors do you see (bah(gun) at the aftermarket not making them). You guys remember the Xenon dude that was removed from selling hid kits. I was so but so close on buying one of those kits. They were around 300 bucks at that time.

[red95_240sx]

start you a business on the forum...

[Chicoloco]

wow you think so? Thanks pro2886 :-)

[Kooldino]

Awesome. If there were a kit for this, I'd be down.

[D-rock240]

+2

[Chicoloco]

I can make them if anyone is truly interested.

[thaikim]

I can make them if anyone is truly interested.

I would def. be interested if you, or anyone for that matter decided to start producing these (naughty)

[red95_240sx]

there it is. them and all the P5 guys, you would have a second job. i get 10% for idea. :)

[Chicoloco]

Hmm, so what should i do? Make a GB (or is it GI) thread in attempt to see who is interested in having projector headlights?

[rednecks_r_us]

Thanks. What's your setup, red? Projectors ballasts etc...?


Mine are exactly like the how to says to do it. http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58041

The only difference is mine are painted black with blue mica to match my hood & roof, while melicha8 painted them sunlight silver to match his P5.


MATERIALS SOURCE
2x D2S Xenon capsules (not D2R capsules) multiple
2x D2S/D2R Sockets (Do not buy these at misterjung.com he sells shitty bulbs and no returns)

2x D2S Conversion Kit www.misterjung.com
2x Hella 90mm Low-Beam Projector www.rallylights.com
2x Large Metal Washer Lowes, Home Depot, Ace
Heat-Activated insulation shrink insulation Lowes, Home Depot, Ace
Plastic Garbage Can Lid Lowes, Home Depot, Ace
X-acto Blades and Razor Saw Lowes, Home Depot, Ace
Fiberglass fabric Lowes, Home Depot, Ace
Resin Lowes, Home Depot, Ace
Hardener Lowes, Home Depot, Ace
Popsicle sticks Lowes, Home Depot, Ace
Disposable Brushes Lowes, Home Depot, Ace
Plastic Cups Supermarket
Latex Gloves
Dust Mask
Parafilm


My Credit goes to melicha8 for the how to and showing all of mazdas247 how to make these lights.

[Chicoloco]

Nice! A lot of effort put into those, as well. Do you have night pics showing your cutoff/beam?

[RXMmazdaspeed]

awesome job... need a carwash though :)

[red95_240sx]

the only problem i c wud be the price of them to were it wud be profitable to you. (ah jus saw a turbo GSX zoom pass hotel) see if u can get a GI of at least ten people.

[Chicoloco]

New pics:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN4029.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN4037.jpg
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[Jester236]

If there was a group buy for those projectors I would definately be in on it.

[Chicoloco]

Im thinking of making a GI.

[Mazdawarbird]

Hmmm.... Now i'm inspired. I'll see if I can possible re-mod this for a 99-00 model headlight. Mockup should be about the same i'd imagine, if not easier to do. Luckily I have a spare set of headlights as well to work on. How did you remove the front lenses? Did you bake them like i've heard about on other threads? What would the average cost of this project be? I'd appreciate any input you could give me. --Thanks!

[Chicoloco]

This thread can help you pop up your headlights:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114394

Heat guns too do job as well. If you have one, preheat the oven 200f-250f 10 mins. Turn it off and put the headlight in for 10 mins. Retrieve you headlights and use something to pry, and use the heatgun to help. It will be easier after heating the headlight.

[Chicoloco]

Let's see,

140 for projectors
140 for ballasts, ignitors and it came
with used but in good condition bulbs. (they cost ~80 new)
40 for shrouds (chrome ring)
30 for cf sheet
20 for screws, nuts, epoxy
45 Wire Harness
200 for new headlights -
615~Total.

Hundred of hours reading and searching...

I was lucky ballasts came with bulbs. But ive seen the projectors(e55s), ballasts and ignitors go for lower than that. Plus what i saved for doing it myself. Easily ~250 bucks. I bought new headlights because my front clear lens were in bad shape. I asked for someone making the lights for me and they estimated around $600 sending the lights to him w/o harness and installation (obvious) I saved a few bucks on that too. You can see the results, i love driving at night, and they are so OEM like (all parts i used are OEM) and how many proteges with projectors do you see (bah(gun) at the aftermarket not making them). You guys remember the Xenon dude that was removed from selling hid kits. I was so but so close on buying one of those kits. They were around 300 bucks at that time.

You can save money just blacking out the reflector and not using CF. I think CF now is more expensive now. You can save a few bucks on making your own shrouds. Maybe i over estimated the lugs and nuts a few bucks, i went so many times to the hardware store, lol. Having an extra set of headlights is a plus! You save a lot there.

[Mazdawarbird]

Any inherent problems you ran into that would help speed the progress?

[Chicoloco]

Not really, the hardest part was the rotational alignment. I had to make a second session because the first failed.

[red95_240sx]

...your car looks lower

[Chicoloco]

lower?

[melicha8]

Fucking Awesome!

[red95_240sx]

ride heaight

[Chicoloco]

hmm(shrug) i dunno, i ride on Goldlines since always.

[SleepyMSP]

dose anyone know where I can get the shroud for the E55...I believe they are from an e-class Mercedes

[kudakev615]

my roomies works at MB, i can ask him if hes got a some laying around the shop

[Chicoloco]

Goggle for "e55 shroud" at ebay. Or "projector shroud" gl.

[ezekiel]

How long did it take you to build the retrofit headlights for your car?

[Chicoloco]

like a month. in my free time. very slow. but i'm sure i can do it in a week or less, heh.

[BlueWolfCry]

Sweet man! It's really not a bad price to do it yourself. My only concern is how it is mounted to the headlight. I've heard of some peoples vibrating too much from the road. How did you make the projector meet the headlight? Thanks! Also, did you buy your projectors on ebay? I see some going for 80-100 bucks!

[Chicoloco]

Yeah thanks, well, it's the price for going OEM-like. I used a combination of nuts,bolts and washers to mount/meet the projector.

[justanothermp5]

im thinking about doing this to my brothers stock headlights he has laying in the garage, but i have a p5 do u guys think it would still work with p5 headlights and what would ineed to change compared to urs??
i would really like some HID's that look like urs

[Chicoloco]

Yes it will. I measured the fx projector after some cutting and it should fit the p5 lights. And if you use an e55 projector like i did, no doubt it will.

[zoomzoom510]

Any inherent problems you ran into that would help speed the progress?

get everything within arms reach. like your paint, your screw nuts and bolts your hole saw drill bits . just to make the job easier. ohh and dont forget the headlights in the oven. i did 250-300 oven temp and left it for 5 -7 mins. preheat is the key and if it dont pry easy put it in for about another minute. just be patient.

save yourself time and money . time to get everything you need so no unnecessary trip to the store and money for the gas. lol

[zoomzoom510]

Yes it will. I measured the fx projector after some cutting and it should fit the p5 lights. And if you use an e55 projector like i did, no doubt it will.


hey abraham!. im sad to inform you, i had to sell my tsx / retrofitted headlights to acquire my clutch/flywheel setup combo . my clutch is slippin bad.

to those who might be interested on seeing what mine looked like. heres the link ..http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58041&page=2

and i also offer my service to whom might be interested in these. fee will be discussed. depending on how much work needs to be put into it. not all retro will take same amount of time. that depends on projector you have gone with.

[Chicoloco]

Oh man I'm sorry to hear that :'-(

But I'm sure you will come up with something new ;-)
Maybe bixenon? hehe

[rednecks_r_us]

hey abraham!. im sad to inform you, i had to sell my tsx / retrofitted headlights to acquire my clutch/flywheel setup combo . my clutch is slippin bad.

to those who might be interested on seeing what mine looked like. heres the link ..http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58041&page=2

and i also offer my service to whom might be interested in these. fee will be discussed. depending on how much work needs to be put into it. not all retro will take same amount of time. that depends on projector you have gone with.

Hey my car is in that thread LOL

[zoomzoom510]

Hey my car is in that thread LOL

ohh bill. your car is everywhere. you mazdaholic /slash whore. lol j/k

what ballast are you using oem or aftermarket ?

and abraham - you running the hella ballast. i came across a dude with a 1990's jetta. and did a retro and when i got to the stop light i rolled my windows and asked him what type of ballast he was running . he states the hella. and they were freaking bright. i loved it. !! i was wondering where you got it. ? but i think he didnt have a cutoff shield of any type. so it was just everywhere. but then thats a no no. but with a cutoff shield i think it would be still bright. it jess didnt have the shield so that was a (chair)

[Chicoloco]

Hm, i found them from ebay, but you can find fs threads at hidplanet or theretrosource. I don't think an aftermarket is brighter or OEM. It should practically be the same, since both are 35w. Unless his was ballast is higher like 50w.

I'm pretty sure you thought the jetta was so bright because the glare was everywhere :S. So when the cops see you and then see the jetta, he's gonna stop that jetta and ask him to put his lows, and when he tells the cops, "oh those are my lows" and then the cop says "oh really, are those hids...?" etc etc etc..

Hid projector put the light to the ground, where you need it.

[rednecks_r_us]

ohh bill. your car is everywhere. you mazdaholic /slash whore. lol j/k

what ballast are you using oem or aftermarket ?

and abraham - you running the hella ballast. i came across a dude with a 1990's jetta. and did a retro and when i got to the stop light i rolled my windows and asked him what type of ballast he was running . he states the hella. and they were freaking bright. i loved it. !! i was wondering where you got it. ? but i think he didnt have a cutoff shield of any type. so it was just everywhere. but then thats a no no. but with a cutoff shield i think it would be still bright. it jess didnt have the shield so that was a (chair)

These are mine.

[JDM-P5]

I have a HID kit on my p5...but a full projector mod is fucking sick. Looks hella good too guys. It's on the list of things to do. And also...what's on you hood up top by the wipers?? Some type of cowl or something?

[zoomzoom510]

These are mine.


how you like them? have you compared it to a tsx. s2000. ? any brighter or dimmer?

[djmarelis]

yea those look good ;) i tryed to make my own headlights like that but had lots of problems with founds lately ....I have a question about those retro headlights>>> how did you got them balanced and can you control the beam hight ? are those street legal ? and how about passing the national car test with those ???

[Chicoloco]

I have a HID kit on my p5...but a full projector mod is fucking sick. Looks hella good too guys. It's on the list of things to do. And also...what's on you hood up top by the wipers?? Some type of cowl or something?

Thanks :-). It's like a wiper guard piece, i painted it black with the rest of the hood.

Djmarelis, you can soft mount them and then balance/align them with a leveled flat surface.

I think red's projectors are hella 90mm units. Probably have an ECE cutoff. and similar to other hella projectors. They are know to have good ouput. They used to be used for racing applications.

[dandan2]

nicely done!! i have mine done too!! they are pretty much finished but i think ima take them back apart and do carbon fiber or possibly a custom paint job!!

[dandan2]

took me like five hours or less!! i fiberglassed them in though but they can easily be turned back to stock on the setup i have!!

[orlandomsp]

(pics)

[racerboy777]

That's very clean, love how you blacked it all out, can I ask why you still used the ORANGE bulbs for your blinkers? Why not have it match and get like blue or something? Just wondering, very PROfessional install!
P.S.
And you baking your lense is the reason why I didnt bake my headlights while doing the HALOs, on my car! LOL!

[Chev Korbin]

That is some professional looking work. i am an engineer and have wanted to design some of my own projecters, very insperational. Now i cant wait to start on mine!!!!

[Cewball]

hey man i have always wanted halo's how did you do it ?

[Chicoloco]

New retro.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/fx_protege03/IMG_1276.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/fx_protege03/IMG_1654.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/fx_protege03/IMG_1655.jpg


First Pics down due to relocation. Will repost a few of my retro.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/e55_protege_chico/IMG_1543.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/e55_protege_chico/IMG_1541.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/e55_protege_chico/IMG_1536.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/e55_protege_chico/DSCN3864.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/e55_protege_chico/DSCN3961.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/e55_protege_chico/DSCN3949.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/mi_protege/prot_med.jpg

[red95_240sx]

that cf in there is thight

[Chicoloco]

Fixed links to pics at first post.

Latest pics:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/chicoloco_pub/mi_protege/IMG_1785.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/chicoloco_pub/mi_protege/IMG_1792.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/chicoloco_pub/mi_protege/IMG_1746.jpg

[Viralphrame]

those are amazing!

dont suppose you intend to market your services? haha

keep up the good work

[Chicoloco]

Thanks. Most of the people find it expensive, the whole project.

[Falango]

Lookin good dude. The new ones look hot. Not as stand out as the first ones, but a very nice clean look, great job. Everything flows really well.

[Chicoloco]

Dude, how's it going? Thanks :-).

[Viralphrame]

Thanks. Most of the people find it expensive, the whole project.

people should not be afraid to pay for quality. :)

[the_jaf]

Here are new photos of my retrofit (Acura TL projectors, BMW ZKW lens swap)

http://www.izntrbl.com/images/custom/1/Jafars_Protege_002_1.JPG

http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/6279/protogeprojectorheadligwl1.jpghttp://img86.imageshack.us/img86/549/protogeprojectorheadligsn1.jpg
http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/1549/protogeprojectorheadligqs2.jpghttp://img389.imageshack.us/img389/4743/protogeprojectorheadligtf9.jpg

http://www.izntrbl.com/images/Jafars%20Protege%20006.JPGhttp://www.izntrbl.com/images/Jafars%20Protege%20004.JPG
http://www.izntrbl.com/images/Jafars%20Protege%20001.JPGhttp://www.izntrbl.com/images/Jafars%20Protege%20005.JPG

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/93/protegeskylinejafedit10oq6.jpg

[Chicoloco]

people should not be afraid to pay for quality. :)

Ineed.

Jaf, those look awsome!

Be sure to post installed pics! Get ready for never going halogen/hid kit ever. (band)

[the_jaf]

Can't wait! I more can't wait for having no glare, that's the big problem. I'm debating whether or not I should put my eyelids on the retrofit set?

[Chicoloco]

Soft install them, if you like it, go for it.

[SleepyMSP]

whats that grey molding around the projectors...it looks sweet

[mx-p5]

Diggin the fiberglass! Looks nice!!

[Chicoloco]

whats that grey molding around the projectors...it looks sweet

I think it's ABS plastic.

[BlueWolfCry]

Can't wait! I more can't wait for having no glare, that's the big problem. I'm debating whether or not I should put my eyelids on the retrofit set?

god damn jaf, thats a solid piece!!! Did you just epoxy the shit out of them to make it stick? Also, what is the black surrounding you used? We need a how-to!!

[the_jaf]

I actually had this done by someone else, I don't think i'd have the time and patience to do this myself unlike Chicoloco =(

[BlueWolfCry]

(Acura TL projectors, BMW ZKW lens swap)

What part is the lens and what part is the actual projector?

[D-rock240]

Here are new photos of my retrofit (Acura TL projectors, BMW ZKW lens swap)

http://www.izntrbl.com/images/custom/1/Jafars_Protege_002_1.JPG

http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/6279/protogeprojectorheadligwl1.jpghttp://img86.imageshack.us/img86/549/protogeprojectorheadligsn1.jpg
http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/1549/protogeprojectorheadligqs2.jpghttp://img389.imageshack.us/img389/4743/protogeprojectorheadligtf9.jpg

http://www.izntrbl.com/images/Jafars%20Protege%20006.JPGhttp://www.izntrbl.com/images/Jafars%20Protege%20004.JPG
http://www.izntrbl.com/images/Jafars%20Protege%20001.JPGhttp://www.izntrbl.com/images/Jafars%20Protege%20005.JPG



That is awesome, what I'm thinking about doing (same light assys too!) Did you buy the projector parts new? How much did they run?

[s0n1cm0nk3y]

lol, great work you guys. Any chance any of you want to do it for someone else. Lol, I live in colorado and I'm wondering a. How hard it might be, and b. if it is hard, if someone could do it for me? . also c. how much all together.

[mx-p5]

You're probably looking at $400 or so for projectors (fx-35 bixenon), ballasts, bulbs and wiring harness.

You want higher quality projectors and ballats, it's gonna cost more

Spare headlights are up to you to decide what kind you want, then, whatever the retrofitter decides he wants paid

[Chicoloco]

^
what he says

[djdbel]

wowow you should post a DIY lol

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

the jaf has the right idea.....those KZW lens' are niiiiiiiiiiice. I want some for my TL, but.....on the high side money wise.

[BlueWolfCry]

^
what he says

Just wondering, what did you use to glue the projectors in the reflectors?

[the_jaf]

Here it is boys, Acura TL projectors with BMW ZKW lens swap.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2701847385_d3004a11ec_b.jpg
http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/6040/dsc07416co0.jpg

This one was before we aimed the lights, at approximately 25 feet.

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/5981/dsc07413wd1.jpg

This one was at 2 feet

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/7264/dsc07421wb5.jpg

I'm very happy with the result, really sharp, lots of colour.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/2703074772_d3c9649b5d_b.jpg

[Sveivo]

Damn, simply having HIDs isn't cool anymore. Projectors FTW.

the_jaf: Who did the work?

[mx-p5]

The_Jaf, that's ridiculously sexy! You do the work yourself on the retorfit? Can I ask what was done? Is it a vacume formed mold? Any pics during the retrofit? I'm having TL's with zkw lens swap retrofited into Depo lights as well.

I am def. digging the eyelid as well!! Muy Beuno!!!!


Edit-looked one post back. Having them done by someone on theretrofitsource i see. lol

I was talking with your retrofitter

[mx-p5]

the jaf has the right idea.....those KZW lens' are niiiiiiiiiiice. I want some for my TL, but.....on the high side money wise.

You know theretrofitsource.com sells zkw lens replicas that are nearly identical, right? For like $70 a set or so.

[the_jaf]

Thanks Pro, yeah if you go to the previous page there are some production pics. I didn't do it myself, unfortunately I don't have the time or patience to do it. I am also using the ZKW lens replica, pretty damn nice if you ask me.

Yeah I dealt with Josh from Izntrbl, did a good job but his communication is kind of lacking. I hear good and bad things about him. But for me he did a great job got it back to me in 7-8 weeks from when he started. He's very busy though so the turnaround time can be long.

[Chicoloco]

oooohh awsome man. I was wondering what happened with your retrofit. They look great.

[Hollywood2009]

"the_jaf"

What rims are ur car? Car looks great!


Hollywood2009

[D-rock240]

"the_jaf"

What rims are ur car? Car looks great!


Hollywood2009

You're still around man? I had looked for pics of your car a year or two ago and saw they were deleted in your old threads, thought you had moved on.

Any recent pics of your ride?

[Hollywood2009]

You're still around man? I had looked for pics of your car a year or two ago and saw they were deleted in your old threads, thought you had moved on.

Any recent pics of your ride?


Hey,

Yeah I am still here just lurking more then posting.. here are some pics
nuttin has changed

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/H-Wood2009/Picture005.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/H-Wood2009/Picture008.jpg

[Chicoloco]

Hi there! Please tell us about you and your car and specially about what retro setup you have there :-)

[red95_240sx]

Hi there! Please tell us about you and your car and specially about what retro setup you have there :-)

dooob(stfu)

























































lol j/k

[Chicoloco]

hush you!

[zoomzoom510]

i really really love the way your car sits on those enkei rs7!!!!. lovely!.

back on topic.



Hey,

Yeah I am still here just lurking more then posting.. here are some pics
nuttin has changed

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/H-Wood2009/Picture005.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/H-Wood2009/Picture008.jpg

[Hollywood2009]

Hi there! Please tell us about you and your car and specially about what retro setup you have there :-)



Hey,

The retro setup I made myself from an 04 E-320 Benz.. they are h7 projectors. It took me about 3 to 4 months to finish. The rest of the car is a 2002 Lx, I got all the parts for the body painted and I installed all myself, A Little work here and there, also have Mazdaspeed struts on with lowing springs and rear sway bar, That's about it.

[red95_240sx]

^thought he was gonna say someone producing retrofits. BAN HIIIMMM!

[D-rock240]

I remember seeing that car when I first joined the forum. Good to see you are still rocking the car Hollywood :)

[mx-p5]

I am getting closer to having super pimp headlights thanks to Chico!!!!!
Started here
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2656497298_b8b205849c_b.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_2775.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/headlight4.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/headlight3.jpg


And, the fogs to go along with it he is going to be finishing for me to match the headlights

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC00712.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC00714.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC00718.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC00722.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC00726.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC00729.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC00731.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC00732.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC00733.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC00734.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC00736.jpg

[evilmonkeyMSP]

rockin some kick ass boots in pic #2 (rockon)

lol looking good!

[mx-p5]

dat's chico. lol

He has the headlights, i did the work on the foglights.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol I know this.

[Chicoloco]

rockin some kick ass boots in pic #2 (rockon)

lol looking good!

haha thanks :-D

[mx-p5]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/souljaboy.gif
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_3024.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_3025.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_3031.jpg

[evilmonkeyMSP]

damn, those are going to look pretty sick

[mx-p5]

agreed. Chico is working magic!

[the_jaf]

looking good, you'll be very happy once they are done!

[CulRidr]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/souljaboy.gif
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_3024.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_3025.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_3031.jpg

Never seen trim rings like those before...but those are just a wee bit big IMHO...nicest ones I've seen in a while I'll admit though...

[mx-p5]

They look big in those pics, but, when they're all sealed up....oh so nice

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/f427520.jpg

[Vocko]

Oh, so nice :)

[mx-p5]

Thanks, Chico is teh man

And, i've started picking up parts for retro number 2 now for the wife's car

Gonna be an identical set

[mx-p5]

Alright, Callie wants ZKW lenses....and she doesn't want blemish lenses, she wants perfectly clear like mine are......

i think she can deal with a slight blemish lens. lol

She didn't even care about sharper cutoff or the color at the cutoff, she just likes how the lenses themselves aren't cloudy when the lights are on compared to stock

So, chico, ZKW-R's are going to be ordered tomorrow.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

hury up with the installed pics or something

[mx-p5]

it has to wait till Wed now. Mailman didn't deliver today, so, we gotta go pick it up, then, i won't be able to install tomorrow, so, Wed now....