Projector Retrofit

[super_paws]

Selling these... see below for details.

$125 - G35 projectors
$50 - TSX lenses
$15 - D2S pigtails
$50 - Philip OEM 85122+ bulbs
$40 - 2 aftermarket ballasts
$150 - 2 Alero headlight assemblies
$20 - 2 shrouds

$450 CAD will be the price (plus shipping ontop).

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Sorry all, I've been away but I'm now back.

Please note that these headlights are UNFINISHED, if you're looking for a perfect setup. They however work 100% functionally, other than the right bi-xenon solenoid, which is now unplugged. The cutoff line is tack sharp and looks great. I would say it's a bit slanted up by 1 degree, but the output/brightness makes you not think about it.

As per above, I will be selling this AS-IS. Again, these headlights will require work if you want a polished product. I also had to dremel off the plastic piece behind the headlights for more clearance.

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I started a retro on my 01 Alero, just for fun. I have a few progress pics so far..

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[JLw7123]

damn looks good.

[cherrington17]

im impressed.

nice work

[Alerojester]

x2 looks good

[broken__one]

Looks good so far. What projectors are those?

[Malibu369258]

Very clean, keep up the work. That cutoff looks really good.

[[ion] C2]

Name your price. I would like that setup.

[cherrington17]

Looks like he has stock bulbs, atm... those projectors might not house D2S HIDs like most of us are after.

[[ion] C2]

I'd use DDMTuning 9006 HIDs with it.

[Rexter9x]

Those look awesome! I'd love to have a set.... are you willing to make some? lol. Btw, what projectors are those?

[knuckleballer32]

looks real good

[Weazel]

I'm trying my hand at a set right now with Civic projectors. What are you using for cuts? Dremel with a circular bit? Or cutting drill bit?

[super_paws]

Looks like he has stock bulbs, atm... those projectors might not house D2S HIDs like most of us are after.

These are Philips OEM D2S 85122+ bulbs. Sorry, I'm not a fan at all of the plug-play HID kits. If you go HIDs, it has to be either D2S/D4S projectors or nothing...

Current setup is G35 projectors with TSX-r clear lenses. Further modifications include shield reshaping, bulb spacing, etc. More to come..

[super_paws]

I'm trying my hand at a set right now with Civic projectors. What are you using for cuts? Dremel with a circular bit? Or cutting drill bit?

Yep Dremel for everything. It does wonders.

[AbHeLlRaZoR]

looks like a time cosuming project. good job.

[hok666]

nice yo!

[cherrington17]

wow.. i stand correct with the bulbs.

As stated before, any chance you'll start producing for profit? :lol:

[kevin1114]

... Amazing!

[Weazel]

wow.. i stand correct with the bulbs.

As stated before, any chance you'll start producing for profit? :lol:

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

[rida125]

have you thought about putting white or blue colored LED's inside the bezel kinda like the audi, or put LED rings around the projectors? I think having a small ring of like soft white colored LED's would be a nice little touch.

[cherrington17]

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

[mfuller]

C2;539824']Name your price. I would like that setup.

:stupid: 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. :p


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]

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

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]

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. :lol: 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]

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]

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]

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 )

[cavaliers60]

Not to bad. What if I have my own HIDs already? My ballasts are out of the way, so it should fit just fine, right? My car has high beam DRL's too. I'm a little confused on the stalk thing and the double slope cutoff... But if the price is right, I'm totally interested in getting these.

[Malibu369258]

C2;539824']Name your price. I would like that setup.

And since I brought this back up, I should have first dibs if he sells the headlights.

If your gonna act like that, I think [ion] C2 has first dibs...:lol:


Looking at a VW R32.. AWD!

Awesome, that would be a nice quick little ride.

[cavaliers60]

If your gonna act like that, I think [ion] C2 has first dibs...:lol:


:lol: yeah yeah.... I was kidding anyways. :p I don't even know if I'd have enough to get them. lol I'm trying to save up to buy a nice HDTV. :)

[[ion] C2]

I don't even want to put any money into headlights right now anyway. Fixing the cooling issue, racing, then bracing the car for handling.

[super_paws]

No pics yet, but will be up soon.

Just want to mention that the headlights are a little unfinished.. I wanted to paint them black to fill in all the worked on areas, but never got a chance to. Because of all these issues, I will be selling these for a very reasonable price.

With all this aside, the cutoff and output is perfect.

[Malibu369258]

No pics yet, but will be up soon.

Just want to mention that the headlights are a little unfinished.. I wanted to paint them black to fill in all the worked on areas, but never got a chance to. Because of all these issues, I will be selling these for a very reasonable price.

With all this aside, the cutoff and output is perfect.

If you are really serious about selling them, PM me a price!

[Chris2000]

This is gonna end up as an auction I bet. I want these.

[[ion] C2]

With the amount of demand, the price is going to skyrocket.

[Chris2000]

C2;553174']With the amount of demand, the price is going to skyrocket.

Agreed, however if I were to get these I wouldn't use them right away. I would get these mass produced (not by me) for people on here.

[cavaliers60]

Agreed, however if I were to get these I wouldn't use them right away. I would get these mass produced (not by me) for people on here.

I like that idea! :thumb:

[Silentalero]

Looks good man, but no shroud to go around it?

[super_paws]

Officially putting these up for sale. I just got back from CA and drove the Alero tonight; the right headlight is now out of focus and might need some adjustment.

All equipment is still fully functional, but needs work, so I will be selling these at cost price of parts.

$125 - G35 projectors
$50 - TSX lenses
$15 - D2S pigtails
$50 - Philip OEM 85122+ bulbs
$40 - 2 aftermarket ballasts
$150 - 2 Alero headlight assemblies
$20 - 2 shrouds

$450 CAD will be the price (plus shipping ontop).


The projectors are JB-welded to the headlight reflector and are mounted well. Looks like the G35 cutoff shield may have tilted causing the right headlight to go out of focus.

[Rexter9x]

Would it be an easy to fix the right headlight? If your willing to wait, I should be able to get the money together for the 1st week of oct if you could wait. Also, any pics of them assembled?

[super_paws]

To all interested, I fixed the right headlight. The bi-xenon solenoid was stuck half open.

[super_paws]

Sorry all, I've been away but I'm now back. I will be picking up the R32 so these are still for sale.

Please note that these headlights are UNFINISHED, if you're looking for a perfect setup. They however work 100% functionally, other than the right bi-xenon solenoid, which is now unplugged. The cutoff line is tack sharp and looks great. I would say it's a bit slanted up by 1 degree, but the output/brightness makes you not think about it.

As per above, I will be selling this AS-IS. Again, these headlights will require work if you want a polished product. I also had to dremel off the plastic piece behind the headlights for more clearance.

[sleepyalero]

Very nice job I am thinking about making some in the summer... we'll see though

[super_paws]

Anyone interested?

[Chris2000]

Sorry man paying that much for cosmetics isn't justifiable for me and I'm sure many others. Most I would give is 225 cad shipped and thats if they will work I don't want them going out on me. Good luck with the sale but you wont get full price for the parts.

[[ion] C2]

Subtract the headlight cost and don't include your own bulbs/ballasts and the price will be far more in the proper range. I paid $50 for both of my headlights... no one in their right mind would pay $150 for factory housings.

[super_paws]

I've decided to rip these apart and sell off the parts separately. Thanks for the interest.