In the past I have shown my retrofit to most of you guys and each project I have learn different things about this. This time with my partner we are going to retrofit 2007 Nissan Maxima Projectors into a 06 Mitsubishi Galant.
Background Story: We decided to look up information on retrofitting Xenon Projectors on a Galant and haven't found any sucess of one being done so or even in a correct way of fitting. Just out of the blue we went to the salvage yard and found a 07 Nissan Maxima with the headlights still intact. WE HAD TO GRAB THE PROJECTORS FAST! Normally projectors from BMWs, S2000, Infintis, usually run about 400-500 dollars with Xenon Ballasts and all the wiring configations. Luckly on ebay you can get them for 100 dollars for just the projectors by themselves. We got the whole set and I won't tell you what we got them for.
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-But why the retrofitting?
1. HID kits with Halogen headlights are
illegal. No acceptions. Most kits have a glimmering affect and mostly at high temps could ruining your headlight wiring.
2. Cut off lines are made on the projectors for an even spread for distances so the drivers aren't blinded by your lights.
3. A cleaner look and upgrade feel for your normal headlights.
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What we used for the Retrofit
- 07 Maxima Projectors and Ballast (Guess the price)
- D2S 30000k Bulb (Pink Violet Color) $20 Ebay
- Custom Wire Harness for conversion from Retrofitsource.com [9007 to D2S] $60-110 Depending on the Vehicle
- 70mm Custom White Angel Eyes From Retrofitsource.com $30
- Custom 3' Shrouds $30
Tools-
10 mm gear wrench, 12 mm, Rachet, Screwdriver philips and flat.
Prying Tool, Electric Tape, Double sided tape, Super Glue, Rotary Tool, Circular drill saw, heat gun, pilers, and a lot of improvising.
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Here our the set up layed out on the kitchen table
Head light of the Galant
Testing the Angel Eye (Very Fragile)
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