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htekric3r1200

12-30-2006, 02:54 PM

DONE :) Finished pics on pg 2 posts: 24 & 28

Just received the TSX projectors today with a set of Phillips 5000k D2s bulbs. I just have pictures for now. Hoping for the retrofit to be fully functional within this month.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/DSC00371.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/DSC00372.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/DSC00373.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/DSC00375.jpg

Stay tuned

steven

12-30-2006, 02:56 PM

O looks good man :)

Slapshotman7

12-30-2006, 08:25 PM

Nice, cant wait to see how it ends up.. Get on it! ;)

txdproject

12-30-2006, 08:37 PM

YAY a another retro good look man... its been a pain to get my retro moving along but its coming along good... even though i didnt meet my deadline which was the day after chirstmas. Should have them done by the middle of jan.

How ya planning to retro them...?

if i could make a suggestion i would dremel the back of the low beams and drill . Then use the same screw size that keeps the projector together but get it longer so that you can mount the projects using the bolts that keep them together... just my .02

htekric3r1200

12-31-2006, 12:14 AM

I ran into a slight problem recently regarding the retofit. I found out that I have left my d2s connectors back in Indiana, so it looks like I will be 2 wks behind schedule. I might go ahead and buy some new connectors or just buy some spare headlamps somewhere.

How ya planning to retro them...?

if i could make a suggestion i would dremel the back of the low beams and drill . Then use the same screw size that keeps the projector together but get it longer so that you can mount the projects using the bolts that keep them together... just my .02

That was exactly the way I was planning. I figured it would be better than drill holes to the rear of the housing. My roomate just finished a successful tsx retrofit with his 99 accord and that is what he did as well.

Thanks for the support.

txdproject

12-31-2006, 09:47 AM

i have some d2s connectors laying around at my house that i used for a day!!!

htekric3r1200

01-01-2007, 04:11 AM

Yo, i may buy them from you depending on the price and if you maybe are willing to do a local pick up. Send me a PM

boostequipped

01-04-2007, 02:19 PM

keep us posted how they turn out.

htekric3r1200

01-25-2007, 01:51 PM

I have pretty much all the components and tools on hand at this point. I just need to wait on the shipment of spare headlights that I ordered a few days ago.

evan938

01-25-2007, 05:37 PM

i wish i had the balls/skill to do this...i want to get some HIDs in my integra...being that the stock halogens are halogen projectors, and seeing how well HIDs worked in halogen projectors in my g/fs mazda3, i might just do that

htekric3r1200

01-27-2007, 01:10 PM

Had some time today, so I decided to take some test pics of the projectors. There are currently 6000k bulbs in here with the color mod. My headlights are still on the way here....

Here are the pics:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0441.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0440.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0439.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0438.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0435.jpg

htekric3r1200

01-31-2007, 08:02 PM

Headlights finally came in the mail today.

Pics:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0477.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0478.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0479.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0481.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0480.jpg

CornbreadXD

01-31-2007, 10:21 PM

do you think chrome headlights would cause the light to bounce around too much?

mlumz

01-31-2007, 10:52 PM

looks good so far

htekric3r1200

02-01-2007, 02:07 AM

do you think chrome headlights would cause the light to bounce around too much?

If you are referring abt after the retrofit then a decent amount. There is a large enough space inbetween the two projector partsfor light to emit through. I will have to devise up a way to make a custom shroud and most likely paint it black.

I will oficiall start this weekend. Stay tuned for pictures :D

htekric3r1200

02-02-2007, 12:21 AM

Update:

Turns out that the seller accidentally sent me two driver's side headlights. Looks like only one retrofit will be done for now. Made some progress today. Dissasembled the housing and cut part of the chrome reflector part. The TSX projector fits in well. Just need to buy/fabricate a shroud and mount the projector securely.

Pictures:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0493.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0496.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0497.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0495.jpg

Ugzz

02-02-2007, 02:18 PM

awesome progress, cant wait to see more. b sure to take before n after pics if all goes well

htekric3r1200

02-02-2007, 02:33 PM

awesome progress, cant wait to see more. b sure to take before n after pics if all goes well

Thnx for the support, i'll be sure to keep you all posted with pictures. :)

htekric3r1200

02-03-2007, 05:45 AM

Update

I was able to make final adjustments with the main hole that I cut for the projectors. I thne taped up 1/2 the projector and made slits for mounting of the screws. I decided not to go with the custom fabricated shroud I made. I need to find something else that will work.

Anyways here are some pics:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0506.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0509.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0517.jpg

maral01

02-03-2007, 06:34 AM

:eek: NICE!!!

mlumz

02-03-2007, 10:08 AM

check out ebay, I know they sell shrounds all the time just kind of pricey sometimes.

Blastation

02-03-2007, 12:02 PM

check this thread out this guy has a scion tc that is doing a retrofit on his light using the same projector as you. He give examples of different benzels that he useses, maybe it might help in deciding.

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=75144

evan938

02-03-2007, 12:21 PM

htekric3r1200

02-03-2007, 02:00 PM

if thats a 6-8 ft privacy fence like it looks like, you need to adjust them down a little bit so you're not blinding anyone on the road. i know the lights in my g/fs mazda 3 are maybe at about my waist level when shining on my building...about 30-36" off the ground.

other wise looks ok

Yeah the aiming definately off. I need to re-adjust the projectors today and maybe start the other side.

Thnx for the shroud ideas everyone

EDIT

Finally done with the retrofit for now. This task on hand was definately more difficult that it really seemed. It took about a total of 20 hrs. The bulk of the retrofit consisted of mounting the projector with precisely drilled holes and the aiming of the headlights.

I will continue to search for shroud options. Do to time limitations I had to get this done.

Here are the final pics:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/Picture001-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/Picture003.jpg

DJ Hellfire

02-06-2007, 11:38 PM

Yeah the aiming definately off. I need to re-adjust the projectors today and maybe start the other side.

Thnx for the shroud ideas everyone

EDIT

Finally done with the retrofit for now. This task on hand was definately more difficult that it really seemed. It took about a total of 20 hrs. The bulk of the retrofit consisted of mounting the projector with precisely drilled holes and the aiming of the headlights.

I will continue to search for shroud options. Do to time limitations I had to get this done.

Here are the final pics:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/Picture001-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/Picture003.jpg

Nice!

Munky

02-06-2007, 11:41 PM

Beautiful...how much did you pay for the projectors?

htekric3r1200

02-07-2007, 12:16 AM

Beautiful...how much did you pay for the projectors?

200 shipped with oem phillips 4100k bulbs.

htekric3r1200

02-08-2007, 02:38 AM

Took some pictures of the cutoff today. The color band is nice. I'll try to get a picture from about 20-30ft away to show the full color band. BTW I am currently using 6000k temp bulbs.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0584.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0589.jpg

Sjohn1986

02-08-2007, 08:48 PM

that looks soo good. Great job!

ghrpdx

02-08-2007, 09:16 PM

Have you thought about using mirrored plexiglas as a new backing material? It would be easy to cut to fit your project.

htekric3r1200

02-08-2007, 09:23 PM

that looks soo good. Great job!
Thnx man! I appreciate that.

Have you thought about using mirrored plexiglas as a new backing material? It would be easy to cut to fit your project.

Yes it would be easy to cut to form to the back of the reflector housing. I think I found an alternate means for the shroud.

Looks like the headlights will be back to the oven tommorrow =)

htekric3r1200

02-10-2007, 05:34 AM

New custom homemade shroud is in. What do you all think?

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0604.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0603.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0607.jpg

Codenomics

02-10-2007, 02:58 PM

I like it!

mlumz

02-10-2007, 04:21 PM

looks good, what did u use out of curiosity?

htekric3r1200

02-10-2007, 07:51 PM

looks good, what did u use out of curiosity?

PVC pipe reducer

txdproject

02-10-2007, 07:59 PM

not bad man...you just gave me an idea for my tib retro... dont mind if i use it do ya?

htekric3r1200

02-10-2007, 10:10 PM

not bad man...you just gave me an idea for my tib retro... dont mind if i use it do ya?

Naw man, go for it.

txdproject

02-10-2007, 10:59 PM

that will work great with my retro.... wish me retro was done.. but this should help it out alot. Oh yea those tib projectors are strange. For some reason i did slight mods to them and got a real nice colorful flat cut off. Kind of reminds me some audi projectors

Blastation

02-12-2007, 03:54 PM

ok now the question is how much do you want for the headlights LOL, man i tell you i dont know why the manufactures dont make these they make them for every other stupid car. i tell it sucks but nice job. if you want to sell them to people that would be sweet.

KeWLKaT

02-12-2007, 04:40 PM

looks ****ing sick!

i love it!!!!

Ugzz

02-12-2007, 06:14 PM

doesnt look bad without a shroud even, im sure it may givea cleaner look with.. but without really isnt bad

htekric3r1200

02-12-2007, 08:56 PM

Took some pics last night, needs some cleaning

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0608.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0609-1.jpg

Cutoff band on the snow

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0611.jpg

txdproject

02-12-2007, 09:06 PM

nice pictures...i think the covers you made were pretty good.... looks pretty stock if you ask me...but with that aftermarket touch

Blastation

02-13-2007, 12:30 PM

ok now we need those manufactured and ready to sell LOL shot email and pictures of how the look maybe by chance someone will start making them.

DJ Hellfire

02-14-2007, 12:00 AM

Wow! Looks 10X better with the new shroud. The cut-off angle is perfectly aimed. Great job! I am impressed! :nosthumbs

htekric3r1200

02-14-2007, 01:06 AM

Wow! Looks 10X better with the new shroud. The cut-off angle is perfectly aimed. Great job! I am impressed! :nosthumbs

Thanx man! It was you that inspired me to get retrofits done, although it was no ordinary walk through a park.

DJ Hellfire

02-14-2007, 10:51 AM

Thanx man! It was you that inspired me to get retrofits done, although it was no ordinary walk through a park.

Thanks! But once you start getting into retrofitting other cars, specifically those with much smaller headlights, you will find that retrofitting the Elantra will seem like a walk in the park compared to those.

htekric3r1200

02-14-2007, 11:18 AM

Thanks! But once you start getting into retrofitting other cars, specifically those with much smaller headlights, you will find that retrofitting the Elantra will seem like a walk in the park compared to those.

I know what you mean. I helped do a retrofit on my friend's 99 v6 accord, and there was definately less room for error.

htekric3r1200

02-18-2007, 10:20 PM

Had some time on my hands tonight. Took some more shots of the TSX retrofit.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/Picture024.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/Picture005.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/Picture025.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/Picture015.jpg

ilanpro

02-18-2007, 11:42 PM

Awesome work, I would love to retrofit this

http://students.washington.edu/weitan/puwawa89/DSC02258.JPG

jrod13

02-19-2007, 12:20 AM

Infiniti headlights. Pretty sure they would look out of place in a Elantra. Just my .02

Also I prefer the shroudless look to be honest. I think the shrouds look like an after thought. My friend had a 87 Porsche 951 that he did a projector retrofit too. He left it shroudless, and it looked really cool. However the rest of it looks top notch to me. Very nice work.

zx2uner

02-19-2007, 05:02 PM

Awesome work, I would love to retrofit this

http://students.washington.edu/weitan/puwawa89/DSC02258.JPG

i've thought about those too....

ashmc84

02-27-2007, 02:49 AM

htekric3r1200

02-27-2007, 01:35 PM

where did you get your tsx retros for the price if you don't mind me asking.

I see these but I don't know if they are tsx and I was looking to get what you have exactly.

http://www.hidplanet.com/package.html

Those aren't TSX projectors. The best way is to find the projectors on ebay and piece the the retrofit seperately. The projectors alone usually will run you anywhere from 150-200 shipped. Make sure you get the 04-05 projectors, 06+ has a lense that is less clear. I forget the exact term for this. You can get oem phillips components at around 300shipped if your lucky. I have some barely used non-oem ballasts and some phillips 4200k 85122+ d2s bulbs. PM me if you are interested.

Here is a ebay aution for TSX projectors:TSX Projectors (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-Acura-TSX-Clear-Lenses-HID-OEM-XENON-Projectors_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33710QQihZ01 3QQitemZ230096052122QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

Price:
150-200 tsx projectors
300 oem ballast+bulbs+connectors
Total: 450-500 for the main components

NY2002ElantraGT

02-27-2007, 02:44 PM

wow thats amazing work! the color, cut off and shroud look great. im super impressed. Wish it were an easier retrofit for me to attempt.

ashmc84

02-28-2007, 03:03 AM

what type of 6000k bulbs are thoes btw

htekric3r1200

02-28-2007, 05:56 PM

what type of 6000k bulbs are thoes btw

GT HID D2S 6000k bulbs.

ashmc84

03-31-2007, 12:44 AM

Did you use a harness for your retro?

htekric3r1200

03-31-2007, 01:42 AM

Did you use a harness for your retro?

Hey Ash, originally I didn't use a harness since it would be alright at the oem 35watt rating. Since then I have been running with hi power 50w ballasts with about 20-25% better output. I am using a relay harness with it though. I have also switched my bulbs to the Phillips 85122+, which is less resistant to color-shift maintaing the better output. I noticed that the cutoff is more purplish then dark blue like it once was.

Took some pics tonight. It might be hard to tell the visible differences between the current(4200k) to the past(6000k).

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0289.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0292.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0294-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0295.jpg

A bit blurry
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0299-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0300.jpg

Over the past few years the lense on my headlight started to wear down pretty bad and looked faded. It robbed some color and a tad bit of output as well. I applied a 4 step process. Results are simply astonishing! My driver's side actually looks practically brand new. The passenger unit still needs a bit more touch up.

Before:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0287.jpg

After a basic wipedown w/ Windex:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0288.jpg

After the 4-step process:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/IMG_0293.jpg

ashmc84

03-31-2007, 01:51 PM

What is the diffrence between the 85122+ and the 85122 and the d2S?

htekric3r1200

03-31-2007, 02:17 PM

What is the diffrence between the 85122+ and the 85122 and the d2S?

The 85122+ is rated at 4200k
The 85122 is rated at 4300k

The 85122 color shifts faster, thus looses ouput at a faster rate than the 85122+. The 85122+ does in some cases look a bit yellow. The 85122 will eventually look whiter with time due to color shifting.

D2s is a bulb which is designed for hid projector housings. H7 bulbs or any other type of bulbs will not be able to fit in the d2s specific housings. The D2s has a completely different base than the h7 bulb base. I believe the focal points on the d2s are better, but h7 is still pretty good.

txdproject

03-31-2007, 02:39 PM

The 85122+ is rated at 4200k
The 85122 is rated at 4300k

The 85122 color shifts faster, thus looses ouput at a faster rate than the 85122+. The 85122+ does in some cases look a bit yellow. The 85122 will eventually look whiter with time due to color shifting.

D2s is a bulb which is designed for hid projector housings. H7 bulbs or any other type of bulbs will not be able to fit in the d2s specific housings. The D2s has a completely different base than the h7 bulb base. I believe the focal points on the d2s are better, but h7 is still pretty good.

hehe he knows his stuff :D

oh yea and you can always get d2s adapters so they will fit the h7 bulb socket....but be warned for our cars this isnt a plug and play event so you might want to know what your doing

htekric3r1200

03-31-2007, 04:50 PM

Here are some day pics:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/Picture001-5.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/Picture006-2.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/Picture008-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/mikeokimster/Picture009-1.jpg

ashmc84

05-01-2007, 11:47 AM

I forgot if you said, did you washer mod your tsx's? If so how many and #8 size washers or did you bend the sheild?

htekric3r1200

05-01-2007, 04:15 PM

I forgot if you said, did you washer mod your tsx's? If so how many and #8 size washers or did you bend the sheild?

4 washers total for each projector and I didn't bend the shield. Place the washers on the two numbs sticking out on the bottom of the projector. You should experiement with the projectors out of the car to see what you like best.