HID Projector Retrofit? - Page 5

Rba007 · 09-28-2003, 04:30 PM

The ass view. I made slits in the aluminum to allow me to bend it down around the projector, as you can see in the pic.

09-28-2003, 04:44 PM

That's starin to look pretty damn nice there bud!

Rba007 · 09-28-2003, 05:13 PM

Thanks man! I plan on lightin em up like that tomorrow, its raining out today and I melt in the rain.

09-28-2003, 05:34 PM

Uhhhh,... Maybe those hunny's in your avitar might melt in the rain but I doubt you would

People from Michigan don't melt, they just get soggy, if you know what I mean, maybe even float off?!!

naich · 10-12-2003, 07:47 PM

any updates of the lit up lights with the shields?

Ak Racing · 10-12-2003, 08:07 PM

I've been planning to do almost the exact same hid projector conversion only instead with HELLA Audi D2S Projectors, the whole fabrication part is simple to me, i understand most of what needs to be done, i just dont have much room behind the light housing and thats my problem. Any idea's. What are the dimensions of your projectors?

Rba007 · 10-12-2003, 08:12 PM

These are the Hella Audi Projectors. Any hella a6 projectors you get will be about 6" deep. The projectors from an audi tt, or honda s2000, or euro volkswagens are much smaller though.

I havent had anyone around to hold my wires to the ground while I take pics lately. Ill give it a shot though!

Ive got both projectors mounted in housings now though, so thats some progress.

ive got an intake manifold swap to do on my car this week, three papers for school, and a race day this weekend, so ill be busy but ill try and snap some pics for ya!

Ak Racing · 10-12-2003, 09:13 PM

Well i have the basic Hella 9006 7000K HID bulbs from Mister Jung And i was looking at the BMW X5 Projectors, do you think those would fit good?

Panacea · 10-12-2003, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ak Racing
Well i have the basic Hella 9006 7000K HID bulbs from Mister Jung And i was looking at the BMW X5 Projectors, do you think those would fit good?

You'll have to fabricate something to hold the 9007 bulb in. The projector is going to have a spot for a D2S, but not a 9007. Might as well buy the D2S bulbs while you're at it.

Rba007 · 10-13-2003, 04:03 AM

Ditto what he said. All that color your kit makes wont work well with projectors either. OEM's use between 4100k, and 4300k. The color they produce comes from the lenses in their projectors.

iceman · 10-13-2003, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Panacea
You'll have to fabricate something to hold the 9007 bulb in. The projector is going to have a spot for a D2S, but not a 9007. Might as well buy the D2S bulbs while you're at it.

He has an alero - so 9006

Panacea · 10-13-2003, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by iceman
He has an alero - so 9006

My bad.... But it still won't work...

Ak Racing · 10-13-2003, 02:58 PM

Yeah thats what i thought, so i'll try to sell my kit, dam what a lot of busy work. Anyways. So if i get a kit, i should probably get one with the smallest projectors and bulbs. That would be the least amount of work behind the housing then. Just out of curiosity, what's the difference between D2S and 9006.

Vintalage · 10-13-2003, 03:11 PM

From my understanding, it has a different type of connector. Just like 9006 is different from 9007.

iceman · 10-13-2003, 03:41 PM

Dave you gotta email me and remind me about that wiring diag you need for this stuff... I'm ****ed at my boss this week so I'll do it during the day

Ak Racing · 10-13-2003, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vintalage
From my understanding, it has a different type of connector. Just like 9006 is different from 9007.

I have friends though that can drill a certain part of the bulbs to change them to fit. I don't quite understand how but i was just wondering if in fact you could do the same for these. I posted my set of bulbs in the classifieds if anyones interested though.

Rba007 · 10-13-2003, 06:12 PM

I highly recommend joining HIDforum.com, and searching for info there. Its all they do. Also, D2s bulbs are what youre going to want for a projector retrofit. They are designed for the projectors, and any other type of bulb will displace the beam patter somewhat.

Seth, No worries man. If the wiring doesnt turn out, what ill do is just wire up the ballasts like we have done in the past, and then just put the high's on a completely seperate switch that id run into the cabin.

XMBlackGT1 · 10-13-2003, 06:39 PM

Can we say CUSTOM!!!!! Awesome job on what you have done so far- I cant wait to see pix of them installed and lit.

Rba007 · 10-13-2003, 07:22 PM

Thanks man! Its been great fun. Ill get pics of em lit up soon.

Ak Racing · 10-13-2003, 07:32 PM

Yeah i plan on getting D2S bulbs. And the retrofit will begin soon for the alero.

09-28-2003, 04:30 PM	#81
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	The ass view. I made slits in the aluminum to allow me to bend it down around the projector, as you can see in the pic. __________________ Dave's Sexy Ride "Sul3LiME883: i'm drunk tho. i'd throw myself at a penis right now, i bet." "When you step over the line, your nuts are mine" "ArcticSun GT: u do smell dave, smell like awesomeness"

09-28-2003, 05:13 PM	#83
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Thanks man! I plan on lightin em up like that tomorrow, its raining out today and I melt in the rain. __________________ Dave's Sexy Ride "Sul3LiME883: i'm drunk tho. i'd throw myself at a penis right now, i bet." "When you step over the line, your nuts are mine" "ArcticSun GT: u do smell dave, smell like awesomeness"

10-12-2003, 07:47 PM	#85
naich Aleromod.com Owner Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Rutgers, NJ Age: 41 Posts: 289 Vehicle: 2001 Ruby Red GLS	any updates of the lit up lights with the shields? __________________ Owner- www.aleromod.com 2001 Alero GLS... Soon to be SC/T Alero! Ruby Red w/ Intrax drop, 18" Eagle 077's, Sirius Radio, 3 10" MTX Thunder 6000 subs, True HID Headlight conversion, more lighting coming soon!

10-12-2003, 08:07 PM	#86
Ak Racing GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alaska Age: 35 Posts: 54 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS Coupe	I've been planning to do almost the exact same hid projector conversion only instead with HELLA Audi D2S Projectors, the whole fabrication part is simple to me, i understand most of what needs to be done, i just dont have much room behind the light housing and thats my problem. Any idea's. What are the dimensions of your projectors? __________________ Step 1: "Borrow" two McDonalds Plastic trays. Step 2: Set behind both back tires and reverse onto them. Step 3: Pull e-brake and Apply Gas Pedal. And who said FWD Cars couldn't Drift.

10-12-2003, 08:12 PM	#87
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	These are the Hella Audi Projectors. Any hella a6 projectors you get will be about 6" deep. The projectors from an audi tt, or honda s2000, or euro volkswagens are much smaller though. I havent had anyone around to hold my wires to the ground while I take pics lately. Ill give it a shot though! Ive got both projectors mounted in housings now though, so thats some progress. ive got an intake manifold swap to do on my car this week, three papers for school, and a race day this weekend, so ill be busy but ill try and snap some pics for ya! __________________ Dave's Sexy Ride "Sul3LiME883: i'm drunk tho. i'd throw myself at a penis right now, i bet." "When you step over the line, your nuts are mine" "ArcticSun GT: u do smell dave, smell like awesomeness"

09-28-2003, 04:44 PM	#82
Joey K Guest Posts: n/a	That's starin to look pretty damn nice there bud!

09-28-2003, 05:34 PM	#84
Joey K Guest Posts: n/a	Uhhhh,... Maybe those hunny's in your avitar might melt in the rain but I doubt you would People from Michigan don't melt, they just get soggy, if you know what I mean, maybe even float off?!!

10-12-2003, 09:13 PM	#88
Ak Racing GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alaska Age: 35 Posts: 54 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS Coupe	Well i have the basic Hella 9006 7000K HID bulbs from Mister Jung And i was looking at the BMW X5 Projectors, do you think those would fit good?

10-13-2003, 04:03 AM	#90
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Ditto what he said. All that color your kit makes wont work well with projectors either. OEM's use between 4100k, and 4300k. The color they produce comes from the lenses in their projectors. __________________ Dave's Sexy Ride "Sul3LiME883: i'm drunk tho. i'd throw myself at a penis right now, i bet." "When you step over the line, your nuts are mine" "ArcticSun GT: u do smell dave, smell like awesomeness"

10-13-2003, 02:58 PM	#93
Ak Racing GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alaska Age: 35 Posts: 54 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS Coupe	Yeah thats what i thought, so i'll try to sell my kit, dam what a lot of busy work. Anyways. So if i get a kit, i should probably get one with the smallest projectors and bulbs. That would be the least amount of work behind the housing then. Just out of curiosity, what's the difference between D2S and 9006. __________________ Step 1: "Borrow" two McDonalds Plastic trays. Step 2: Set behind both back tires and reverse onto them. Step 3: Pull e-brake and Apply Gas Pedal. And who said FWD Cars couldn't Drift.

10-13-2003, 03:11 PM	#94
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	From my understanding, it has a different type of connector. Just like 9006 is different from 9007. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

10-13-2003, 03:41 PM	#95
iceman woop woop AKA: Seth Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Age: 41 Posts: 10,528 Vehicle: 97 Blazer - 84 Fiero	Dave you gotta email me and remind me about that wiring diag you need for this stuff... I'm ****ed at my boss this week so I'll do it during the day __________________ --Seth Support GrandAmGT.com sponsors! My Picture Gallery \| GoneDragRacing.com Drag Racing Photos & Videos

10-13-2003, 06:12 PM	#97
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	I highly recommend joining HIDforum.com, and searching for info there. Its all they do. Also, D2s bulbs are what youre going to want for a projector retrofit. They are designed for the projectors, and any other type of bulb will displace the beam patter somewhat. Seth, No worries man. If the wiring doesnt turn out, what ill do is just wire up the ballasts like we have done in the past, and then just put the high's on a completely seperate switch that id run into the cabin. __________________ Dave's Sexy Ride "Sul3LiME883: i'm drunk tho. i'd throw myself at a penis right now, i bet." "When you step over the line, your nuts are mine" "ArcticSun GT: u do smell dave, smell like awesomeness"

10-13-2003, 06:39 PM	#98
XMBlackGT1 UAW FTMFL AKA: Shawn Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Madison Wisconsin Age: 41 Posts: 879 Vehicle: 2012 Infininiti G37xS	Can we say CUSTOM!!!!! Awesome job on what you have done so far- I cant wait to see pix of them installed and lit. __________________ Kids in the back seat cause accidents........... accidents in the back seat cause kids.

10-13-2003, 07:22 PM	#99
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Thanks man! Its been great fun. Ill get pics of em lit up soon. __________________ Dave's Sexy Ride "Sul3LiME883: i'm drunk tho. i'd throw myself at a penis right now, i bet." "When you step over the line, your nuts are mine" "ArcticSun GT: u do smell dave, smell like awesomeness"

10-13-2003, 07:32 PM	#100
Ak Racing GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alaska Age: 35 Posts: 54 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS Coupe	Yeah i plan on getting D2S bulbs. And the retrofit will begin soon for the alero. __________________ Step 1: "Borrow" two McDonalds Plastic trays. Step 2: Set behind both back tires and reverse onto them. Step 3: Pull e-brake and Apply Gas Pedal. And who said FWD Cars couldn't Drift.

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