Projector Retrofit

[cherrington17]

Originally Posted by Weazel

I can't imagine anyone would want to do this twice lol

...because some people will pay decent money for it...

[Alerojester]

if i could afford to have someone make projectors for me i would pay them to do it especially if they look that good

Originally Posted by [ion] C2

Name your price. I would like that setup.

They do look quite excellent. Nice work.

[super_paws]

Thanks for the feedback all. As noted above, I don't think I will be doing this twice. It simply takes too much time and wouldn't be worth the money.


G35's are bi-xenon and have gotten this to work, such that low-beams use projectors only and high-beams will turn on halogen highs AND the projectors by pulling the shield down for the HIDs.

[[ion] C2]

Originally Posted by super_paws

It simply takes too much time and wouldn't be worth the money.

You don't even know how much people will pay... how can you say it's not worth the money? I bet you'd do it for $2,000 but not for $5.... "worth the money" is dependent on the money.

[Rexter9x]

Thats an awesome idea with the bi-xenon's and having both on with highbeams. Whereabouts in Ontario are you?

[super_paws]

Originally Posted by Rexter9x

Thats an awesome idea with the bi-xenon's and having both on with highbeams. Whereabouts in Ontario are you?

It's similar to how the TSX works - high beam leaves HIDs on and turns on halogens; however in this case, the bi-xenons pull the shield down for more light.

I'm in Scarborough.

[tw0123]

i will have to agree that it is pretty sweet... might be worth a drive to Scarborough some time to have a closer look... If that's cool with you...

[cavaliers60]

I'm going to bring this thread back up because I'm actually getting rather interested in doing projector headlights now that I have HID lights. As much as I love them, I am a little worried about glare for oncoming drivers and getting pulled over.

[super_paws]

I've actually completed the retrofit a month ago, but haven't had a chance to post pics. I will get you guys some photos this week.

Also, the headlight pair might be on sale, as I might be trading in the Alero soon.

[Malibu369258]

Originally Posted by super_paws

I've actually completed the retrofit a month ago, but haven't had a chance to post pics. I will get you guys some photos this week.

Also, the headlight pair might be on sale, as I might be trading in the Alero soon.

If you sell them I'd definitely be interested... why are you looking into trading the Alero?

[robalero]

there is a DIY on how to do it here in the forum somewhere to retrofit them from the fog lights, personnaly I used both and doing the retrofit doesn't do much lol I still got flashed all the time when I had them in the aurora

[cavaliers60]

I have only been flashed by one person and he was on a moped. I just thought it would be cool to have the projectors... And since I brought this back up, I should have first dibs if he sells the headlights. I'd even be willing to trade for mine plus a little extra for the work. That way you don't have to buy a whole other set to put on the car. I would like to see how they look as far as beam projection and whatnot.

[super_paws]

Originally Posted by robalero

there is a DIY on how to do it here in the forum somewhere to retrofit them from the fog lights, personnaly I used both and doing the retrofit doesn't do much lol I still got flashed all the time when I had them in the aurora

I'd have to disagree with that. If retrofitted properly, there is a HUGE difference between projectors and reflectors.

[super_paws]

Originally Posted by Malibu369258

If you sell them I'd definitely be interested... why are you looking into trading the Alero?

Looking at a VW R32.. AWD!

[[ion] C2]

If your headlights are aimed properly, there's no reason for anyone to be blinded by them. Your light cutoff should be below the other vehicle's windshield line...

Price on projector headlights?

[robalero]

even if retrofitted properly I doubt if you took someone who never knew they were retrofitted took them for a drive, came back and swapped out the lights ( without them knowing ) and took them for a drive again they will even notice a difference. its called mind believeing their is a difference, I find their more for looks then actually being useful at least when compared to when I had them in the aurora, people who had non projectors lights were much brighter then mine same hid kits and bulb temp.

figure that one out

[super_paws]

I have to warn the potential buyer that there are a few issues with the headlights, and might require some work if you want a 'perfect' retrofit..

- ballasts are mounted outside the headlight assembly, via bottom port sealed by silicone
- left headlight is mounted slightly more forward than the right, causing the need for double slope cutoff (which I actually think looks better)
- slight paint smudge on left headlight from previous accident
- bi-xenon shutter will only work on models with DRL on high-beams
- bi-xenon shutter will only work when stalk is pulled half-way

All these things aside, the cutoff is perfect. I will post pics soon.

[super_paws]

Originally Posted by robalero

even if retrofitted properly I doubt if you took someone who never knew they were retrofitted took them for a drive, came back and swapped out the lights ( without them knowing ) and took them for a drive again they will even notice a difference. its called mind believeing their is a difference, I find their more for looks then actually being useful at least when compared to when I had them in the aurora, people who had non projectors lights were much brighter then mine same hid kits and bulb temp.

figure that one out

I find it hard to believe that..

[robalero]

hey believe it or not but ask anyone who owns an aurora and they will tell you the same ( 2nd gen owners anyways )