HID Projector Retrofit? - Page 6

Rba007 · 10-13-2003, 07:35 PM

Also, Might I suggest Hidtech.com for your retro fit needs...

Ak Racing · 10-14-2003, 09:25 AM

WOW! HIDtech is awesome, that's all this company does is custom retrofit for HIDs. I'm still finding out information on how much it would cost and what all needs to be done. But i think i should have a good quality setup in a couple months.

Vintalage · 10-14-2003, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ak Racing
WOW! HIDtech is awesome, that's all this company does is custom retrofit for HIDs. I'm still finding out information on how much it would cost and what all needs to be done. But i think i should have a good quality setup in a couple months.

So HIDtech does the retrofit for you? If so, i'm gonna look into it and sell my misterjung 7000k kit. One of the ballast isn't working.

XMBlackGT1 · 10-14-2003, 04:44 PM

HIDTech looks like a sweet site, but from what I was looking at, for the kit and retrofit, you are lookin at around 1200 bucks. I got my bi-xenon Catz system for a little over 500.

Rba007 · 10-14-2003, 05:30 PM

They can do it for ya, but why? They seem to be pretty good source for new projectors and ballasts/bulbs. Thats what id buy from them if i had to. You can get everything for less than 400, and itll wipe the floor (hopefully if done right) with any other kit for our cars.

Ak Racing · 10-14-2003, 07:19 PM

All i'd buy from them would be the fitting to get projectors up in there, or maybe just have them fabricate the projectors in there. Either way, i'd buy the bulbs and ballasts myself. I aint paying 1200 bucks for a kit, i don't want bi-xenon, so i'd go back to ebay for my HELLA HID shopping needs.

Vintalage · 10-14-2003, 08:16 PM

Interesting. I think that's the way i'm going to go. Have hidtech retrofit a projector into my housing. They can even black out the headlights.

Vintalage · 10-14-2003, 08:20 PM

So if I were to do this, I have the option of either purchasing an oem hid from them or purchasing the oem hid from another place, then sending it to them and they fabricate it into my housing? If I were to purchase an OEM setup from hidtech, what OEM setup would I get?

Ak Racing · 10-14-2003, 09:59 PM

I don't know if they'd retrofit an OEM HID kit that you bought, I think they like to use their own materials. I've talked with Sean over at HIDtech and he says its $300 dollars for them to fabricate the projectors in there, and that's basically all i want. I need to talk with him more on what HID kits can fit into his projectors, i like their brands, they have only the best, buts its very expensive. You have the choice of Hella, Bosch or Valeo. And you can get D2 or Bi-Xenon. I'd get the single because Bi would look funny with both lights in one spot, our headlamps are so long, it'd just be wasted space. But on your grand ams it'd probably look pretty good. Ohh and i'm only getting low beam projectors.

Vintalage · 10-15-2003, 06:37 AM

So how would I get a D2 kit to work in my car?

Rba007 · 10-15-2003, 07:53 AM

Ummm, you use d2s bulbs in either single beam, or dual setup. And, the duals look just like the single beams. Just one projectore per housing. My projector just has a simple little shield that moves out of the way when the high beams are turned on allowing more light to escape. Getting them to work is simple: there is just a power and a ground from the ballast. Power it, and theyll light.

Vintalage · 10-15-2003, 08:10 AM

So your saying that the D2s bulb is the size of the bulb??? Or is it the connector? In other words, would a D2s kit work with a 9007 headlight

Ak Racing · 10-15-2003, 09:40 AM

Nope thats what i just found out from him. All there kits are D2S, meaning you cannot use stock bulbs or Mister Jung HID Kits <-- which sucks for me, my kits for sale but no ones bought it yet. Anyways.... You have to get the Full D2S kit for them to work right with this projector. You don't have to buy it through them but you do have to buy it. I know the aleros have DRL's, and he sells an override kit for the HIDs for $65. I don't know if you guys have them or not, but all aleros do. So far i believe the cost plus the override kit will put me at around $370, but we'll see as soon as i get more information. Thats not including the HID kit so if your really thinking about doing this, be ready to fork out around $700.

Vintalage · 10-15-2003, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ak Racing
Nope thats what i just found out from him. All there kits are D2S, meaning you cannot use stock bulbs or Mister Jung HID Kits <-- which sucks for me, my kits for sale but no ones bought it yet. Anyways.... You have to get the Full D2S kit for them to work right with this projector. You don't have to buy it through them but you do have to buy it. I know the aleros have DRL's, and he sells an override kit for the HIDs for $65. I don't know if you guys have them or not, but all aleros do. So far i believe the cost plus the override kit will put me at around $370, but we'll see as soon as i get more information. Thats not including the HID kit so if your really thinking about doing this, be ready to fork out around $700.

Yes, we have DRLs.

Rba007 · 10-15-2003, 12:53 PM

Ive got all my material, for 400. So, do it yourself folks. Its fun, and its cheaper!

iceman · 10-15-2003, 12:58 PM

Dave I might venture into this project too, if I end up keeping the car after the winter. I gotta work on that diag for you I keep forgetting

Rba007 · 10-15-2003, 05:20 PM

Just as long as you let me finish first! I want to be the "godfather".

Ak Racing · 10-15-2003, 05:40 PM

Its cheaper, but the quality is much better having them make um. But the HID kit itself i'd buy off ebay for much less then they want.

Vintalage · 10-15-2003, 08:17 PM

So basically all I would have to do is send them the headlight assembly?

Rba007 · 10-15-2003, 08:32 PM

Dont say my quality isnt as good till you see it. Ill enjoy my extra 300 dollars.

10-13-2003, 07:35 PM	#101
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Also, Might I suggest Hidtech.com for your retro fit needs... __________________ 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"

10-14-2003, 09:25 AM	#102
Ak Racing GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alaska Age: 35 Posts: 54 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS Coupe	WOW! HIDtech is awesome, that's all this company does is custom retrofit for HIDs. I'm still finding out information on how much it would cost and what all needs to be done. But i think i should have a good quality setup in a couple months. __________________ 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.

10-14-2003, 04:44 PM	#104
XMBlackGT1 UAW FTMFL AKA: Shawn Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Madison Wisconsin Age: 41 Posts: 879 Vehicle: 2012 Infininiti G37xS	HIDTech looks like a sweet site, but from what I was looking at, for the kit and retrofit, you are lookin at around 1200 bucks. I got my bi-xenon Catz system for a little over 500. __________________ Kids in the back seat cause accidents........... accidents in the back seat cause kids.

10-14-2003, 05:30 PM	#105
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	They can do it for ya, but why? They seem to be pretty good source for new projectors and ballasts/bulbs. Thats what id buy from them if i had to. You can get everything for less than 400, and itll wipe the floor (hopefully if done right) with any other kit for our cars. __________________ 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"

10-14-2003, 07:19 PM	#106
Ak Racing GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alaska Age: 35 Posts: 54 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS Coupe	All i'd buy from them would be the fitting to get projectors up in there, or maybe just have them fabricate the projectors in there. Either way, i'd buy the bulbs and ballasts myself. I aint paying 1200 bucks for a kit, i don't want bi-xenon, so i'd go back to ebay for my HELLA HID shopping needs. __________________ 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.

10-14-2003, 08:16 PM	#107
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Interesting. I think that's the way i'm going to go. Have hidtech retrofit a projector into my housing. They can even black out the headlights. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

10-14-2003, 08:20 PM	#108
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	So if I were to do this, I have the option of either purchasing an oem hid from them or purchasing the oem hid from another place, then sending it to them and they fabricate it into my housing? If I were to purchase an OEM setup from hidtech, what OEM setup would I get? __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

10-14-2003, 09:59 PM	#109
Ak Racing GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alaska Age: 35 Posts: 54 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS Coupe	I don't know if they'd retrofit an OEM HID kit that you bought, I think they like to use their own materials. I've talked with Sean over at HIDtech and he says its $300 dollars for them to fabricate the projectors in there, and that's basically all i want. I need to talk with him more on what HID kits can fit into his projectors, i like their brands, they have only the best, buts its very expensive. You have the choice of Hella, Bosch or Valeo. And you can get D2 or Bi-Xenon. I'd get the single because Bi would look funny with both lights in one spot, our headlamps are so long, it'd just be wasted space. But on your grand ams it'd probably look pretty good. Ohh and i'm only getting low beam 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.

10-15-2003, 06:37 AM	#110
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	So how would I get a D2 kit to work in my car? __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

10-15-2003, 07:53 AM	#111
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Ummm, you use d2s bulbs in either single beam, or dual setup. And, the duals look just like the single beams. Just one projectore per housing. My projector just has a simple little shield that moves out of the way when the high beams are turned on allowing more light to escape. Getting them to work is simple: there is just a power and a ground from the ballast. Power it, and theyll light. __________________ 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"

10-15-2003, 08:10 AM	#112
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	So your saying that the D2s bulb is the size of the bulb??? Or is it the connector? In other words, would a D2s kit work with a 9007 headlight __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

10-15-2003, 09:40 AM	#113
Ak Racing GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alaska Age: 35 Posts: 54 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS Coupe	Nope thats what i just found out from him. All there kits are D2S, meaning you cannot use stock bulbs or Mister Jung HID Kits <-- which sucks for me, my kits for sale but no ones bought it yet. Anyways.... You have to get the Full D2S kit for them to work right with this projector. You don't have to buy it through them but you do have to buy it. I know the aleros have DRL's, and he sells an override kit for the HIDs for $65. I don't know if you guys have them or not, but all aleros do. So far i believe the cost plus the override kit will put me at around $370, but we'll see as soon as i get more information. Thats not including the HID kit so if your really thinking about doing this, be ready to fork out around $700. __________________ 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.

10-15-2003, 12:53 PM	#115
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Ive got all my material, for 400. So, do it yourself folks. Its fun, and its cheaper! __________________ 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"

10-15-2003, 12:58 PM	#116
iceman woop woop AKA: Seth Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Age: 41 Posts: 10,528 Vehicle: 97 Blazer - 84 Fiero	Dave I might venture into this project too, if I end up keeping the car after the winter. I gotta work on that diag for you I keep forgetting __________________ --Seth Support GrandAmGT.com sponsors! My Picture Gallery \| GoneDragRacing.com Drag Racing Photos & Videos

10-15-2003, 05:20 PM	#117
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Just as long as you let me finish first! I want to be the "godfather". __________________ 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"

10-15-2003, 05:40 PM	#118
Ak Racing GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alaska Age: 35 Posts: 54 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS Coupe	Its cheaper, but the quality is much better having them make um. But the HID kit itself i'd buy off ebay for much less then they want. __________________ 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.

10-15-2003, 08:17 PM	#119
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	So basically all I would have to do is send them the headlight assembly? __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

10-15-2003, 08:32 PM	#120
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Dont say my quality isnt as good till you see it. Ill enjoy my extra 300 dollars. __________________ 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" Last edited by Rba007; 10-15-2003 at 08:38 PM.