Yet another projector project!

[rowdyprouty]

So I got these a week back(Valeo bi-xenon out of a 2011 range rover) for under $50 w shippinghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/aefdbbf3-c21f-8ebf.jpg
http://tapatalk.com/mu/aefdbbf3-c239-6c7b.jpg

I was the one who started the EBay Projector Headlights thread but never actually bought them. I had just started a retrofit like airborn's and went that direction. Hit a deer a while back and destroyed those so I just got stock replacements. Those have been driving me nuts so here we are.

When I got them they were actually damaged in shipping( only the actual headlight inside broke the static connector tab so they were loos and rattled). They sent out 2 new headlights and said keep the old ones. So this was too sweet to not do. I cant not do it right?

So here we go. This is what should have been done the first time.

Just getting started and gonna take my time on this one. Will keep you updated on progress.

http://tapatalk.com/mu/aefdbbf3-c4ad-4dfd.jpg

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Drilling that out was actually really easy and the way to do it for sure.

[rowdyprouty]

Edit *loose*. Hate mistakes!

[rowdyprouty]

The fix will be easy for the static connection to the headlight housing.

Plans are for HID, custom shroud and blacked-out. Possibly some LED halo's but not sure. I know there are to schools of thought on halo's but I don't want to discuss that here. Hoping to keep this just as a build/tutorial for anyone interested.

[ichbindasgehirn]

I've always wanted to try and make my own headlights, make sure that you take lots of pictures!

[wetamup2k3g]

Subscribed, waiting on settlement $$ and FX-R projectors are going in mine.

[johnygezony]

LR3's ?????? If so those are great projectors ! and wetmup2k3g Nice choice !

[rowdyprouty]

Definitely taking pictures! I just got one fabbed up in the housing. Just tweaking it right now

[rowdyprouty]

LR3's ?????? If so those are great projectors ! and wetmup2k3g Nice choice !

From my understanding all the Range Rovers use the same projectors, at least all my research leads me to believe. I'm not sure what these were exactly salvaged from but I believe the Range Rover. They are D3S so I need to measure up a bulb and see if some of my H1 will work with a custom holder of some sort. Otherwise I need a new HID kit. If the output center is the same I see no reason why I could not use them.

[rowdyprouty]

Subscribed, waiting on settlement $$ and FX-R projectors are going in mine.

Those are sweet but these will work great for me. $47 and change shipped was a great deal

It's definitely a fun project to do but not easy. My first set was ok and done way wrong. Hacked the housing up instead of just using the reflector to mount them. So aiming and aligning was a PITA. This should have a nice stock look and functionality!

[rowdyprouty]

Sorry upfront to anyone who watches this because with a wife and 2 boys projects like this can go slow, hopefully not but we shall see.......

[djhah]

I can't wait to see the finished lights i am wanting to do some myself in the future.

[johnygezony]

From my understanding all the Range Rovers use the same projectors, at least all my research leads me to believe. I'm not sure what these were exactly salvaged from but I believe the Range Rover. They are D3S so I need to measure up a bulb and see if some of my H1 will work with a custom holder of some sort. Otherwise I need a new HID kit. If the output center is the same I see no reason why I could not use them.

Where did you here that the globe alignment was the same ?

Also, I was thinking Land Rover LR3, I get Land Rover and Range Rover mixed up sometimes in terms of brand name.

[rowdyprouty]

Where did you here that the globe alignment was the same ?

Also, I was thinking Land Rover LR3, I get Land Rover and Range Rover mixed up sometimes in terms of brand name.

I meant the output center on the bulbs not the projectors. Sorry. If the D3S and H1 have the same or similar length, and output "center" then I can use my H1 or else buy a new setup.

[rowdyprouty]

Heres what got done tonight:

http://tapatalk.com/mu/aefdbbf3-ff31-64e7.jpg
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The last shows the aluminum angle stock I used to mount the projectors to the housing.

Took a lot of time to get it lined up right before I could mark it to drill the mounting holes in the reflector. I've seen this done other ways like 4 bolts thru the holes on the projector using nylock nuts and drilled and bolted to the back. This just seemed easier and I am pretty sure it was.

I actually cut mounting slots in thsonar so I could center and level the projector proper.

[rowdyprouty]

Edit *mounting slots in the angle stock*

[wetamup2k3g]

Sorry upfront to anyone who watches this because with a wife and 2 boys projects like this can go slow, hopefully not but we shall see.......

I feel ya, I got a 1 yr old and a pregnant wife, and I'm the only one working. If not, my car would be so hooked up. Good progress so far.

[rowdyprouty]

http://tapatalk.com/mu/aefda6cc-0b09-9a77.jpg
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Just a few more pictures of the progress.

The shrouds are turning into a PITA. Using plexiglas and it's just taking a lot of test and sand/cut then test fit again. So I'm hoping to have one done tonight and pictures posted. Then is satin black paint on everything including the trim ring, reflector etc. But test fit without lens to check level etc before reassembly of the housing.

So maybe one done tomorrow or the next day!

[rowdyprouty]

I have some UV/purple led that I'm planning on using as a halo as well. I took pictures but it just looks blue the my iPhone camera

[Serbj]

That's so nice!!:054:

[rowdyprouty]

So this is as far as I got tonight.http://tapatalk.com/mu/aefdbfd1-de86-4c56.jpg
Flat black on everything...

[rowdyprouty]

So I tried my H1 HID in the projectors last night out of curiosity and they will not work. Light output was horrible. I moved the bulb around inside, turned it etc and found they just won't work. So now its a new D3S hid kit. Probably in 4300k or 5000k range. I am going for the most output so I know that's what I will do. I've had 6000k before and liked the look, but I like the light from 4300-5000k's. I personally would never go over 6000k, I'm not a fan of the blue output but to each his own I guess. I have 35w 3000k HID in the fogs and love the look and output.

[wetamup2k3g]

Sorry about the H1's man. Still watching though, great progress.

[rowdyprouty]

A few more pictureshttp://tapatalk.com/mu/aefdbea4-b88e-6477.jpg
http://tapatalk.com/mu/aefdbea4-b8a3-e488.jpg this last one shows the bezel I made from plexi.

About to start assembly today on the passenger headlight once paint dries.
I have to fix the mount that was broke so I'm gonna work on that, I think I have a plan for that though.

[rowdyprouty]

http://tapatalk.com/mu/aeff8145-ff62-458d.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/aeff8145-ffb1-00f6.jpg This will have to do for now. Just flat 1/8" plexi. The other one I was trying just wasn't working so I may come back to it later. I may build a vacuum table and try that route later.http://tapatalk.com/mu/aeff8145-005c-e4b1.jpg an idea of what it will look like with the UV/purple LED's. I've tried taking pictures w/ them on but iPhone camera just shows blue. Will get some good ones later with the dslr.

[rowdyprouty]

Also ordered a D2S HID kit. I talked to a guy from hidplanet and he said that the optics of the d3s and d2s are the same from the base forward, so I ordered a kit off eBay and should be here wed.

This is a final product of the reflector part:http://tapatalk.com/mu/ae2c1c34-02e7-f9b1.jpg

Not sure how happy I am with it. I will get it on the car before making a decision I guess but it will have to do for a while.

[wetamup2k3g]

Looking good brah. I been on HIDPlanet, sometimes the vacuum forming can be a bastard but keep at it. It looks like lexan/plexiglas that's 0.04" thick or better is what's yielding the best results.

[rowdyprouty]

Ok, so I have done my research and a vacuum table is super easy to build, dont know why i thought it would be hard. I am building one tonight and gonna try my hand at that. I have to wait for the HID kit to come before i can really test fit them on the car anyway, i have already and used a flashlight actually to shine thru and check level and so far its looking good.

I think I will be happier with a different shroud/bezel. This is ok but just not quite there. I have been researching alot on the vacuum forming and think I can make a good run at it.

[djhah]

I think you'll be happier with the vacuum forming plus i think it will look better, just my opinion though.

[rowdyprouty]

Yeah. I think it will be better. I have been building the table. Super easy. May have my first go at it tonight, we'll see.

[rowdyprouty]

Well vacuum forming is a little challenging. I think I will get it though. I have been using some .093 thick acrylic and that's just too thick I think. Its like an 1/8" thick. I'm getting some .040 which is like 1/6" and I think that will work better. The other is just to thick for me to form I think. I will post when I get it right.

HID kit showed up as well. It's a slim digital and wow it's so much smaller than my previous kit. I have been lucky with my eBay kits and have had no flicker or other issues, just my 2 cents.

[rowdyprouty]

Table works great though. Not much to look at but it seals good and works great. Will maybe take some pictures tonight

[wetamup2k3g]

Please take pictures of your vacuum table dawg. Also what kind of vac do you have, shop vac 5.whatever horsepower is what seems to work best. I got my hands full right now, but I'm watching so any progress you make I'm taking note dude.

Good Luck, keep on pushin'!

[rowdyprouty]

Hey thanks a lot. I am serious it's not much to look at. I used an old broken desk and some nice plywood I had sitting around for the top. It's a 5hp vac I'm using. I'm into it for $.47 for the fitting I used for the hose! Yes that's 47 cents.....

[rowdyprouty]

Some pics of my budget vacuum table:
http://tapatalk.com/mu/aefdb686-9d6a-4478.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/aefdb686-9d7e-83dc.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/aefdb686-9d94-211a.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/aefdb686-9dab-2280.jpg

That big hole in the center was cut out to allow the reflector to not be so high off the table.

[wetamup2k3g]

That's the best table I've seen...So many others build it from scratch, it makes total sense to use an old table that might have got tossed (like the one I tossed a few months back, ugh) and use that. And the cutout for the projector makes sense, you don't have as much a stretch on the lexan if you can recess the projector. Good stuff brah!

[djhah]

Sweet, i didn't realize they were that simple!

[rowdyprouty]

Sweet, i didn't realize they were that simple!

Mine is just simple......it has yet to prove itself but i really think the acrylic i was using was just to thick. Also its not right next to my oven. Its in the garage thru 2 doors and about 30ft. So Im gonna move the table inside when i go to do it next time so its right out of the oven and on the table. Getting some 1/16" acrylic tonight, may try that later.

[johnygezony]

Nice dude !

[bdevx]

:orangeeek: i want....

i basically want that set up right there. that or the same style with 2 projectors in each housing, i havent decided yet. but that plexi idea is smart, i was trying to figure out how to do it and now i know

[rowdyprouty]

Got this in last night:http://tapatalk.com/mu/d1ceeddd-1b3d-1881.jpg

Best investment. Works great and plug n play. I'm a low voltage guy( Audio/Video, CCTV, Security etc) for a living so I'm constantly working with relays and control, and could have done this myself but for the $12 I payed its well worth it! Gonna buy on more and plug in for the hid in my fogs so they are powered on with the headlights and stay on with the high and lows. I don't care about having them on with just parking lights like some, so that will be fine with me.

[rowdyprouty]

Ok so the aftermarket replacement headlights i got are GARBAGE. Seriously, dont waste your time with them. They are falling apart left and right......finally fed up and ordered some used OEM factory headlights off ebay, for less than I paid for the aftermarket. Such a waste of time and money, but i guess there is some good parts to salvage. The housing is cheap, thin plastic, not the heavy reinforced of the the OEM. The reflector is some really cheap composite fiber, not sure what it is, but falls apart way to easy and the mounting bolts etc are flimsy and cheap. So all of this progress was just a dry run on how to do it on the real deal.

At least if the lenses are really bad on the used ones, I can hopefully use these lenses! Anyway, sorry to anyone following but there has been some real snags so the progress has been slow. Will get back to it when i get the new ones in later this week.

[wetamup2k3g]

Hmm, something I was wondering about, because I was gonna get some, I have cheap ones on the car now but they look real nice, just like the factory ones, but I haven't tried to take them apart.
Factory
http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k525/wetamup2011/aa0d6851.jpg
Replacement
http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k525/wetamup2011/6ed8a0e8.jpg

Hope I can get away with using the replacements.

[bdevx]

yeah the replacement flimsy ones arnt bad if you never take them apart. i can see them eventually starting to rattle or jiggle a little though from the cheaper construction. i dont know though i had to buy a passenger side replacement and its exactly like stock save for the color and its not factory. maybe its just what brand you get?

[rowdyprouty]

The ones I got were eagle something or other. They look great and fit great. Nice crystal clear lenses,etc, just cheap quality. The passenger reflector rattled out of the box, the sent a replacement and now the reflector rattles with every bump in the road. Super annoying. Moral if the story yet again: don't buy cheap. Get the good stuff.


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[rowdyprouty]

Well the used OEM headlights showed and wow what a difference compared to the flimsy aftermarket. Lesson learned.......

Can finally get this going again and finish it soon hopefully!!!!!


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[djhah]

I can't wait to see how it turns out i will be starting mine soon i just picked up some duel beam heads from pull yard yesterday, low beam projector with xenon hids, too bad the highs aren't projectors but ill still use them. I have been thinking all night about my plans on how to do them but i guess i won't know for sure untill i get started. Wish me luck, lol.

[rowdyprouty]

Have fun with your project! I have a few days off so I'm hoping to finish this weekend.

What did you get the donor headlights from?


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[djhah]

[QUOTE=rowdyprouty;677619]Have fun with your project! I have a few days off so I'm hoping to finish this weekend.

What did you get the donor headlights from?

I pulled them out of an audi i don't remember what model but they have projector lows with hid xenon, and regular reflectors on highs at which ill put hids in after the build hopefully soon i can run back up there to get another set of 8g lights so i can start them.

[rowdyprouty]

Vacuum forming is a real pain! I have several failed attempts now. What I've learned: 1/16" (.060) is best, not too hot or you get bubbles and a good vacuum is a must. Gonna make some table modifications and try again tomorrow........


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[wetamup2k3g]

Do you use a heat gun or an oven, I'd think you can control the heat better with a gun. My $10 Harbor Freight one is a beast. Still waiting on $$ to come thru, and I'll be doing the same.

[rowdyprouty]

Oven. It's nice even heat. 300deg is ideal I think. Heat gun cant go even enough but is good for spots. Biggest problems are vacuum. Getting the big boy from the shop tonight and reworking the table. Using pegboard and building a box under it with the vacuum fitting. I'm hoping it should do the trick.


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[rowdyprouty]

Also for using the heat gun to fix spots etc, is that the acrylic goes thru stages when it heats, first it kinda deforms then straightens out then kinda turns flimsy and sags. so when you heat up a spot thats cooled it kinda jacks it up. This is something that is a one shot get it done kinda thing with the forming.

[djhah]

Oven. It's nice even heat. 300deg is ideal I think. Heat gun cant go even enough but is good for spots. Biggest problems are vacuum. Getting the big boy from the shop tonight and reworking the table. Using pegboard and building a box under it with the vacuum fitting. I'm hoping it should do the trick.


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Its funny that you mention peg board i was thinking about that when i build my vaccume table. I can't wait to get started on this project its going to be fun!

[rowdyprouty]

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?t=41930

Well I broke down and ordered E46 shrouds like what's used in this guys build. Like the look if his and I just need these done. They will be here Thursday and that means finished this weekend! I have both fab-ed up and test fit to the car to check level etc of the beams. Not to bad, got them pretty damn close the first shot. Damn shrouds though! I will revise these but for now I just need to be done. $22 shipped is not bad for the E46 type shrouds.


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[OMEGA PHX]

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?t=41930

Well I broke down and ordered E46 shrouds like what's used in this guys build. Like the look if his and I just need these done. They will be here Thursday and that means finished this weekend! I have both fab-ed up and test fit to the car to check level etc of the beams. Not to bad, got them pretty damn close the first shot. Damn shrouds though! I will revise these but for now I just need to be done. $22 shipped is not bad for the E46 type shrouds.


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That's me, I used the extended e46, i hope those were the ones you ordered

[rowdyprouty]

Yeah those are what I got. Just easier. Yours turned out awesome. I really like the look. Mine are completely blacked out, I know there was some discussion of that on your thread. Im doing purple LED halo. Using LED strips and it looks awesome. The HID shining thru the holes with the the purple LED's may look good


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[wetamup2k3g]

Sounds good, OMEGA's came out really nice, keep us updated dude!

[rowdyprouty]

Will do. I just don't have the time or resources to do a really good vacuum table right now. But for all watching, here's kinda what I'm thinking: 2x4 frame box with plywood bottom and pegboard top. Drill the inlet in side of 2x4 frame. Just make sure the box is not bigger than the frame you build to hold the acrylic or it won't seal.


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[rowdyprouty]

Also OMEGA's did turn out awesome which is why I decided to go that route. Mine will be a little different. I think mine will be completely blacked out including the shrouds.


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[OMEGA PHX]

Also OMEGA's did turn out awesome which is why I decided to go that route. Mine will be a little different. I think mine will be completely blacked out including the shrouds.


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Thanks bro, I'm blacking out the trim soon lol but not the shrouds, I was going to black out the shroud but it looked so clean and shiny that decided not to, I need to reopen because I jb welded the shrouds to the projectors but one came loose so i will black out the trim and reinstall the amber reflector for the corners. Hope you can finish them soon.

[rowdyprouty]

Shrouds showed Monday. Later than expected but I'm gonna get started fitting them.


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[rowdyprouty]

Well ladies and gentlemen. It is done......

And to keep you waiting pictures tomorrow!!! Turned out awesome and the output is great. I knew when I ordered bulbs I should have gotten 4300k or 5000k but instead I got 6000k. Mistake but I just ordered some 4300k. Other than that I'm happy

Decided against the purple led halo (for now) and just blacked them out except shrouds so the really turned out to be almost copies of OMEGA PHX's, but that's ok because his are bad ass!!!! I blacked the corners and left out the amber lenses.

I'm really jacked up on these right now. Definitely worth the time and so worth doing it right!. I will get the DSLR out and take some good photos tomorrow.


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[OMEGA PHX]

Well ladies and gentlemen. It is done......

And to keep you waiting pictures tomorrow!!! Turned out awesome and the output is great. I knew when I ordered bulbs I should have gotten 4300k or 5000k but instead I got 6000k. Mistake but I just ordered some 4300k. Other than that I'm happy

Decided against the purple led halo (for now) and just blacked them out except shrouds so the really turned out to be almost copies of OMEGA PHX's, but that's ok because his are bad ass!!!! I blacked the corners and left out the amber lenses.

I'm really jacked up on these right now. Definitely worth the time and so worth doing it right!. I will get the DSLR out and take some good photos tomorrow.


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Nice, hope to see pics soon, and I really like how the 4300k looks on the bimmers, and lexus etc., though I'm seriously thinking of going 50w since I like my windshield tint but would like them to be even brighter. But that would affect the longevity of the bowls.

[wetamup2k3g]

That's what's up, fam! Waiting for the pics. I will be doing this soon. Just gotta wrangle up all my parts now.

[rowdyprouty]

Ok just a quick teaser:
http://tapatalk.com/mu/ae2c1cfd-dfa3-a565.jpg
I have the hood open and grills out. Also still adjusting the headlights.


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[rowdyprouty]

Also still waiting on my new hood from when I hit the deer. I have a guy painting it right now, he's just doing it as a sort of favor so he's not been real quick with it.

[rowdyprouty]

Here's a few more:
http://tapatalk.com/mu/ae2c1cfd-505e-2098.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/ae2c1cfd-506f-f21c.jpg



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[wetamup2k3g]

That's what's up, dude!!
Output shots!
Output shots!
Output shots!
Output shots!!

[oakrdrs187]

That's what's up, dude!!
Output shots Or Ban!


Fixed, LOL.

[oakrdrs187]

ONE DAY!!! I HOPE....

These
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+
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/images/products/hid-projectors/Projectorsl.jpg
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=221

BI-Xenon projectors with 55w 5000k In both the low beam side and high beam side, wired up as outers for low beam and inners for fog/driving (like the 04-06 Maxima's) and then have all four open up as high beams. Can anyone say Roasted Retina? (Only for the sucker who flashes me first!!!) I hate that!!! Of course I would have these properly aimed, duh... otherwise what would be the point of projectors.

[rowdyprouty]

Ok I'm just waiting till it gets dark to gets some tonight!!!!!


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[wetamup2k3g]

Damn time zones, it's already dark here, I gotta wait for pics. Boooooo!

[Galantman03]

LOL^ its still light here, doesn't get dark till 9 ish...

[rowdyprouty]

Just a quick crappy photo against the garage:
http://tapatalk.com/mu/ae2c1cfd-a31d-514e.jpg


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[wetamup2k3g]

Rotation is excellent, so is adjustment of one to another, they line up good. I say job well done, dude!


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[OMEGA PHX]

Rotation looks perfect, now lets see them 25ft away from the door.

[rowdyprouty]

I will try to get some good ones tonight


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[oakrdrs187]

Are These Bi-xenon? If so you know we need to see pics of Brights on.

[rowdyprouty]

They are Bi-Xenon and I will try my best to get some good ones tonight.


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[rowdyprouty]

http://tapatalk.com/mu/cf7639c0-659d-bf5e.jpg
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A few more I found on my phone

Still trying to get some good output shots. But they are incredible, especially compared to my last ones and night and day with stock.

Every car/vehicle I ever own will get this treatment if not already stock!


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[qcustoms]

so all up how much did it cost you then buddy?

[rowdyprouty]

Projectors were $48.52 shipped, shrouds were $22 shipped the hid kit I had but needed D2S bulbs for another $16 shipped.

Plus used headlights for $47 shipped.

So $134 but if my heads were good it would have been $86.

I think if your not as picky about using FX-R or TL then you could get some good Bi-xenon for pretty cheap. My experience has been good with the Valeo projectors.


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[qcustoms]

obviously i have heads i wil lcrack for the job,remembering ours have seperate lows to his inlike your 1 for all unit so would the projectors still fit? and whats the diff between the fx or tl bud?
thank you

[oakrdrs187]

So stick the projector on the low side only and just tap the high beam wire to the solenoid wires on the projector and have both halogen highs and bi-xenon HID highs.

I've seen a BMW like that. Stock it had a halogen high beam next to the projector that also opened up.

[wetamup2k3g]

So stick the projector on the low side only and just tap the high beam wire to the solenoid wires on the projector and have both halogen highs and bi-xenon HID highs.

I've seen a BMW like that. Stock it had a halogen high beam next to the projector that also opened up.

This! That way, you retain flash-to-pass functionality without flashing or pulsing your ballasts, shortening their lifespan. Makes DRL's simpler and again keeps your ballasts alive for longer.

[rowdyprouty]

Exactly!!!!!!


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[oakrdrs187]

This! That way, you retain flash-to-pass functionality without flashing or pulsing your ballasts, shortening their lifespan. Makes DRL's simpler and again keeps your ballasts alive for longer.

You are correct, but I believe the ballasts will be triggered anyway. It can be done with an extra relay to block of the relay powering the HID's in low beam.

I did this in my Tahoe just for that reason.

Basically you have a relay powering the low beams. Pin 85 to ground and 86 to low beam 12v. What you would do is cut the 85 ground wire in half and connect on side to the 30 on the second relay and the other to 87. ground pin 85 and connect 86 to parking lights positive. What this does is cutoff ground from the first relay preventing it from opening when 'flash to pass' during the day. When parking lights are on, ground is restored allowing the relay to open for low beams.

[wetamup2k3g]

You are correct, but I believe the ballasts will be triggered anyway. It can be done with an extra relay to block of the relay powering the HID's in low beam.

I did this in my Tahoe just for that reason.

Basically you have a relay powering the low beams. Pin 85 to ground and 86 to low beam 12v. What you would do is cut the 85 ground wire in half and connect on side to the 30 on the second relay and the other to 87. ground pin 85 and connect 86 to parking lights positive. What this does is cutoff ground from the first relay preventing it from opening when 'flash to pass' during the day. When parking lights are on, ground is restored allowing the relay to open for low beams.

It's 5:47am EST as I read this. Too early for a lot of words, I'm kinda slow. I needs pics to explain that, try as I might I can't visualize it right now lol.


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[oakrdrs187]

The wiring does get a bit intensive but basic when you think about it. I will try to jazz up a diagram. But when you get a chance go to the diamante and with the lights off, flash highs and check if low beams come on.

[wetamup2k3g]

Yeah, after I woke up some, and reread it, I got it. Like this:
http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k525/wetamup2011/LowBeamWiring.jpg
Complicated yet simple.

[BassinG]

Awesome!

[oakrdrs187]

Yeah, after I woke up some, and reread it, I got it. Like this:
http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k525/wetamup2011/LowBeamWiring.jpg
Complicated yet simple.

You got it. What this will do is allow you to flash/pass with headlights off 'during daytime' and avoid triggered HID's.

[wetamup2k3g]

That whole "it's too early" thing is real for me, I couldn't for the life of me understand what you wrote, then later with a re-read, it was clear as day, took me a few seconds to draw that, and it make sense, because my lows do get triggered when I flash-to-pass. When I do my proper retrofit, I think I'm gonna make a custom wire harness for it all so it can be totally plug and play, and I'll incorporate this into its design. Thanks my dude!

[oakrdrs187]

No prob brah, I too am anal about how my Heads and fogs function. In my 04 Tahoe there is a crap load of relays (like 8-10)to work around the automatic lights sensor so that when I remote start the lights don't come on, then the truck cranks they shut off and come on again once it's started.