HID Projector Retrofit? - Page 7

Ak Racing · 10-15-2003, 10:33 PM

LOL, sorry Rba, i didn't mean to affend you, but yes you can bring your car to them, they are stationed in New York somewhere, or send them the headlight assembly. I'm figuring out how much it is for their kits, i don't think its as expensive as i thought, but i don't know if the projectors are included with the $300, in the email he said $300 projector installation charge, so i'm still trying to figure it all out. I should have all the information by tomorrow.

Ak Racing · 10-16-2003, 12:28 PM

Ok, i am starting to see how much all of this will cost and its adding up way more then i thought, might have to think about just doing it myself again.

Rba- How did you aim the bulbs, that seems to be the hardest part, placing them into the housing and still having them in the correct position.

Vintalage · 10-16-2003, 12:42 PM

Let me try and understand this correctly. HIDtech will retrofit an Euro spec projector into my headlamps for $300. And that's not including the HID kit. Is there anything else needed? Am I forgetting something?

2003GAGT · 10-16-2003, 01:49 PM

I'm going to have these guy's do my retrofit for me.

Vintalage, it's parts plus the $300 labor and whatever shipping ends up being.

Ak Racing · 10-16-2003, 03:58 PM

^^^ Yep, pretty spendy though.

Ak Racing · 10-16-2003, 04:28 PM

I'm pulling out of the whole retrofit project for now though, just to much money and time i don't have at the moment.

Vintalage · 10-17-2003, 08:18 AM

Here's a good question. How come the Euro Spec Valeo HID Projector Set cost $199.99 and the Euro Spec Hella Bi-Xenon Projector Set costs $159.99?

Man, their prices are outrageous.

Vintalage · 10-17-2003, 08:31 AM

$459.99 total (projectors added to the labor charge price) to get the projectors fabricated into my headlight assemblies. Plus I would have to get a D2 HID kit. Ouch. If I find one on ebay for cheap, it may come up to $500, maybe $600. I'll have to look into it.

I'd do this project myself but I don't know how and I don't have the necessary tools to take on such a project. I'd probably mess up in the end anyway.

Rba007 · 10-17-2003, 08:45 AM

Tools Ive used:

Dremel.
Tooth Pics.
A 7mm Wrench.

Skills I have: Zero.

Its easy, and its fun knowing that its not a "kit", its something you have to make yourself. Thats what makes it a good project.

shogun99 · 10-17-2003, 06:26 PM

wow...great pics and even greater initiative bro. GREAT stuff....the fact you dont know anything and are taking on such a project (and doing such a good job) makes me second guess my stills. Maybe i will start a few projects ive been thinking about.

great work.

Rba007 · 10-17-2003, 07:41 PM

Thanks man. I didnt even know how to put windsheild washer fluid in before I bought this car. Now ive changed all the suspension, exhaust,audio, intake/intake manifold, everything. Best way to learn is by doing!

Vintalage · 10-18-2003, 07:57 AM

Yes, you can say that again. I was going to have my audio installed professionally but I really wanted to do it myself. I wanted to know how to do it. Well, I ran into a bit of issues and mistakes, but my basslink is now working. The thread I started helped me alot. Now I know how to install car audio.

ZakkWylde470 · 10-18-2003, 11:41 AM

Don't know if this helps anyone out, but I found these while browsing TireRack http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...o_de_xenon.jsp

Ak Racing · 10-19-2003, 12:43 PM

^^^ Yeah i'm not to sure about that kit.

Rba007 · 10-20-2003, 04:41 PM

Just a bit of an update here, since this thread seems to be getting pretty off topic.

Here are pics of the projector installed in the housing, with the shield in place.

Rba007 · 10-20-2003, 04:42 PM

Next, with camera settings screwed with to show that there is no longer the glare from light going all the heck over the place:

Rba007 · 10-20-2003, 04:45 PM

Here is one of the light output, with the housing kindof sitting in place... Shows just how sweet these hummers are. One projector puts out a LOT more light than both my halogens.

Rba007 · 10-20-2003, 04:48 PM

Here is all that ill have to do to make it fit. Not nearly as much as I thought i would...

SikMindz · 10-20-2003, 04:49 PM

Mrmm...sexy. Make a set for me.

Ak Racing · 10-20-2003, 05:02 PM

Looks good but why did you point the projector so far down. Maybe its just the photo but it looks like the light doesn't go that far.

10-15-2003, 10:33 PM	#121
Ak Racing GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alaska Age: 35 Posts: 54 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS Coupe	LOL, sorry Rba, i didn't mean to affend you, but yes you can bring your car to them, they are stationed in New York somewhere, or send them the headlight assembly. I'm figuring out how much it is for their kits, i don't think its as expensive as i thought, but i don't know if the projectors are included with the $300, in the email he said $300 projector installation charge, so i'm still trying to figure it all out. I should have all the information by tomorrow. __________________ 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.

10-16-2003, 12:28 PM	#122
Ak Racing GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alaska Age: 35 Posts: 54 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS Coupe	Ok, i am starting to see how much all of this will cost and its adding up way more then i thought, might have to think about just doing it myself again. Rba- How did you aim the bulbs, that seems to be the hardest part, placing them into the housing and still having them in the correct position. __________________ 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.

10-16-2003, 12:42 PM	#123
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Let me try and understand this correctly. HIDtech will retrofit an Euro spec projector into my headlamps for $300. And that's not including the HID kit. Is there anything else needed? Am I forgetting something? __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

10-16-2003, 03:58 PM	#125
Ak Racing GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alaska Age: 35 Posts: 54 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS Coupe	^^^ Yep, pretty spendy though. __________________ 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.

10-16-2003, 04:28 PM	#126
Ak Racing GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alaska Age: 35 Posts: 54 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS Coupe	I'm pulling out of the whole retrofit project for now though, just to much money and time i don't have at the moment. __________________ 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.

10-16-2003, 01:49 PM	#124
2003GAGT Flossin Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 37 Posts: 389 Vehicle: 03 Grand Am GT	I'm going to have these guy's do my retrofit for me. Vintalage, it's parts plus the $300 labor and whatever shipping ends up being.

10-17-2003, 08:18 AM	#127
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Here's a good question. How come the Euro Spec Valeo HID Projector Set cost $199.99 and the Euro Spec Hella Bi-Xenon Projector Set costs $159.99? Man, their prices are outrageous. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

10-17-2003, 08:31 AM	#128
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	$459.99 total (projectors added to the labor charge price) to get the projectors fabricated into my headlight assemblies. Plus I would have to get a D2 HID kit. Ouch. If I find one on ebay for cheap, it may come up to $500, maybe $600. I'll have to look into it. I'd do this project myself but I don't know how and I don't have the necessary tools to take on such a project. I'd probably mess up in the end anyway. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

10-17-2003, 08:45 AM	#129
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Tools Ive used: Dremel. Tooth Pics. A 7mm Wrench. Skills I have: Zero. Its easy, and its fun knowing that its not a "kit", its something you have to make yourself. Thats what makes it a good project. __________________ 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"

10-17-2003, 06:26 PM	#130
shogun99 Lift Heavy Things AKA: Bilal Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario CANADA Age: 39 Posts: 1,591 Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Pursuit	wow...great pics and even greater initiative bro. GREAT stuff....the fact you dont know anything and are taking on such a project (and doing such a good job) makes me second guess my stills. Maybe i will start a few projects ive been thinking about. great work. __________________ "Have you ever been mistaken for a malformed Parisian who lives in a Cathedral and rings bells? If so, you could suffer from kyphosis." -- Mike Robertson "Your bargaining posture is highly dubious." --Unicron (transformers the movie 1986). "Play Like a Champion" -- Oklahoma Football

10-17-2003, 07:41 PM	#131
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 didnt even know how to put windsheild washer fluid in before I bought this car. Now ive changed all the suspension, exhaust,audio, intake/intake manifold, everything. Best way to learn is by doing! __________________ 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"

10-18-2003, 07:57 AM	#132
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Yes, you can say that again. I was going to have my audio installed professionally but I really wanted to do it myself. I wanted to know how to do it. Well, I ran into a bit of issues and mistakes, but my basslink is now working. The thread I started helped me alot. Now I know how to install car audio. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

10-18-2003, 11:41 AM	#133
ZakkWylde470 Tae Kwon Flow Master AKA: Marty Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wherever I May Roam Age: 37 Posts: 613 Vehicle: '99 Ram 1500 Sport 4x4	Don't know if this helps anyone out, but I found these while browsing TireRack http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...o_de_xenon.jsp __________________ "A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."

10-19-2003, 12:43 PM	#134
Ak Racing GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alaska Age: 35 Posts: 54 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS Coupe	^^^ Yeah i'm not to sure about that kit. __________________ 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.

10-20-2003, 04:41 PM	#135
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Just a bit of an update here, since this thread seems to be getting pretty off topic. Here are pics of the projector installed in the housing, with the shield in place. __________________ 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"

10-20-2003, 04:42 PM	#136
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Next, with camera settings screwed with to show that there is no longer the glare from light going all the heck over the place: __________________ 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"

10-20-2003, 04:45 PM	#137
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Here is one of the light output, with the housing kindof sitting in place... Shows just how sweet these hummers are. One projector puts out a LOT more light than both my halogens. __________________ 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"

10-20-2003, 04:48 PM	#138
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Here is all that ill have to do to make it fit. Not nearly as much as I thought i would... __________________ 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"

10-20-2003, 05:02 PM	#140
Ak Racing GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alaska Age: 35 Posts: 54 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS Coupe	Looks good but why did you point the projector so far down. Maybe its just the photo but it looks like the light doesn't go that far. __________________ 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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