Projector retrofit on the way - Page 8

sleepyalero · 01-01-2014, 01:40 AM

Someone is cranky.

I don't have a stupid Facebook

03GT SilverGun · 01-01-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TDavis

Also I might be completely over thinking this whole retrofit thing. This guy makes it look easy as hell.

It won't be quite that easy on our headlights. You will have to do some cutting because the shaft won't fit through the hole (that's what she said). And then you may need to make some adjustments on the shroud to make it look right. Plus he was able to use the adapter that is supposed to line up your cutoff for you. We can't do that with ours.

So the retro on the ga will be a little more difficult than that one but shouldn't be horrible since the projectors have a threaded shaft mounting them won't be the hardest part.

TDavis · 01-01-2014, 12:53 PM

I couldn't put into words why I really wasnt comfortable buying Osram CBI 5ks for the D2S 2.0s but a thread on HIDPlanet pretty much nailed it.

"It's like having a 600hp car but never going above 55mph." As in you are not getting the true potential of the bulbs since you have much better projectors out there to use. But then again not much can fit inside our headlights. The shrouds barely fit ffs with the mini projectors.

Still might get the Osrams though. This is how they should look, he has the same bulbs and the D2S 2.0s

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...-CBI-Happiness

hok666 · 01-01-2014, 01:31 PM

what is that black stuff he is cutting to fill in the gaps?

TruGreenGAGT · 01-01-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hok666

what is that black stuff he is cutting to fill in the gaps?

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=792

TDavis · 01-01-2014, 01:38 PM

Also what sort of primer should I use(lacquer or epoxy etc) for inside the reflector bowl so I can primer it then paint it black?

sleepyalero · 01-01-2014, 02:23 PM

Valspar primer from lowes.

03GT SilverGun · 01-01-2014, 04:18 PM

Does the temperature matter for primers? Everything I see always says use a high temp paint that can withstand the heat from the projectors.

Also those outputs look great and I agree do what you want it's your car I think the orsam bulbs had better coverage and looked more even with the beam pattern.

sleepyalero · 01-01-2014, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDavis

I couldn't put into words why I really wasnt comfortable buying Osram CBI 5ks for the D2S 2.0s but a thread on HIDPlanet pretty much nailed it.

"It's like having a 600hp car but never going above 55mph." As in you are not getting the true potential of the bulbs since you have much better projectors out there to use. But then again not much can fit inside our headlights. The shrouds barely fit ffs with the mini projectors.

Still might get the Osrams though. This is how they should look, he has the same bulbs and the D2S 2.0s

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...-CBI-Happiness

Anyone who isn't a member on hidp can't view those pics.

TDavis · 01-01-2014, 07:13 PM

Then register you jackass, it takes 30 seconds.

If you ever plan on doing the retro yourself you'll have to register.

TruGreenGAGT · 01-01-2014, 07:27 PM

i did my retro and didnt register on the site... dafuq??

TDavis · 01-01-2014, 07:45 PM

Because you went the easy way and all you had to do was replace a projector.

TruGreenGAGT · 01-01-2014, 07:55 PM

ur way easy to. remove lense... drill 9007 bulb whole bigger... screw in mini projo....

im gunna tackle another retro for sale here sooner or later

xalteph · 01-01-2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TruGreenGAGT

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=792

I noticed you have to use an oven to heat that butyl stuff up. Doing that shouldn't harm CCFLs correct?

TruGreenGAGT · 01-01-2014, 08:12 PM

should be fine, the HID puts out a good amount of heat and mine still working

TDavis · 01-01-2014, 08:13 PM

Oven won't harm anything. This is an on-going fear people have when putting their headlights in the oven. It WILL NOT harm the headlight in any way as long as you put it at the right temp and time.

TruGreenGAGT · 01-01-2014, 08:15 PM

and dont let the housing touch the metal of the oven... needs to be on wood

xalteph · 01-01-2014, 08:17 PM

So preheat to the correct temperature then turn the oven off and then place the headlights or preheat and leave the oven on then put in the headlights?

03GT SilverGun · 01-01-2014, 08:55 PM

I preheat and left it on otherwise it will cool down too much during the process I would think.

Also this guy is selling some FX-R 3.0's for $50 but you will need new lenses he says they both have damage. But $50 is a good price if you're wanting to tackle something a bit more difficult. The link is below.... Sorry if your not a hidp member!

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...-Relay-Harness

sleepyalero · 01-02-2014, 01:17 AM

Honey badger.

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01-01-2014, 12:53 PM	#143
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	I couldn't put into words why I really wasnt comfortable buying Osram CBI 5ks for the D2S 2.0s but a thread on HIDPlanet pretty much nailed it. "It's like having a 600hp car but never going above 55mph." As in you are not getting the true potential of the bulbs since you have much better projectors out there to use. But then again not much can fit inside our headlights. The shrouds barely fit ffs with the mini projectors. Still might get the Osrams though. This is how they should look, he has the same bulbs and the D2S 2.0s http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...-CBI-Happiness __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

01-01-2014, 01:38 PM	#146
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Also what sort of primer should I use(lacquer or epoxy etc) for inside the reflector bowl so I can primer it then paint it black? __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

01-01-2014, 02:23 PM	#147
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	Valspar primer from lowes. __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.

01-01-2014, 07:13 PM	#150
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Then register you jackass, it takes 30 seconds. If you ever plan on doing the retro yourself you'll have to register. __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

01-01-2014, 01:31 PM	#144
hok666 GAGT - Member AKA: aaron Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midland, mi Posts: 73 Vehicle: 2001 alero	what is that black stuff he is cutting to fill in the gaps?

01-01-2014, 04:18 PM	#148
03GT SilverGun GAGT - Member AKA: Scott Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 253 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT	Does the temperature matter for primers? Everything I see always says use a high temp paint that can withstand the heat from the projectors. Also those outputs look great and I agree do what you want it's your car I think the orsam bulbs had better coverage and looked more even with the beam pattern.

01-01-2014, 07:45 PM	#152
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Because you went the easy way and all you had to do was replace a projector. __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

01-01-2014, 08:13 PM	#156
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Oven won't harm anything. This is an on-going fear people have when putting their headlights in the oven. It WILL NOT harm the headlight in any way as long as you put it at the right temp and time. __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

01-01-2014, 08:17 PM	#158
xalteph - AKA: Xalteph Join Date: May 2012 Location: US Posts: 138 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT 3400	So preheat to the correct temperature then turn the oven off and then place the headlights or preheat and leave the oven on then put in the headlights?

01-01-2014, 08:55 PM	#159
03GT SilverGun GAGT - Member AKA: Scott Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 253 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT	I preheat and left it on otherwise it will cool down too much during the process I would think. Also this guy is selling some FX-R 3.0's for $50 but you will need new lenses he says they both have damage. But $50 is a good price if you're wanting to tackle something a bit more difficult. The link is below.... Sorry if your not a hidp member! http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...-Relay-Harness

01-02-2014, 01:17 AM	#160
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