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Old 06-03-2016, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by cajlog
Thinking of doing retrofit this month, my work demands me to travel a lot locally and my stock headlight bulbs are not doing a good job. Don't want to spend a lot and might actually purchase these kids:

Amazon.com: Nilight® 2.5" Mini HID Bixenon Projector Lens for H1 Bulb Car Gift:chrome Shround: Automotive

Hopefully someone has some feedback on them..

For about the same price you can get DDM projectors-- they're lifetime warranty
They're not as high quality as TRS products but I've been running their D2S version for years and they've been doing awesome. Can't beat the warranty either since I live close to them haha.

DDM H1 Projectors V2

And for $20 more you can get V3 which has a farther light output.
 
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Old 06-03-2016, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Burzpaw
For about the same price you can get DDM projectors-- they're lifetime warranty
They're not as high quality as TRS products but I've been running their D2S version for years and they've been doing awesome. Can't beat the warranty either since I live close to them haha.

DDM H1 Projectors V2

And for $20 more you can get V3 which has a farther light output.
Let me see if I understand, if I order these I would also have to order the bixenon H4 HID kit separately ? Or does it come included with the projector?
 
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Old 06-03-2016, 12:09 PM
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I wish i knew how to do a retrofit and i missed out on the ones in the forsale forum. Is there a company that'll do it for you?
 
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Old 06-03-2016, 12:40 PM
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Let me see if I understand, if I order these I would also have to order the bixenon H4 HID kit separately ? Or does it come included with the projector?
If you don't already have HIDs you need H1's-- the projectors you posted as well as mine run H1 bulbs and are sold separately.
If you already have HIDs, all you would need are the H1 bulbs and the hi/low harness.

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I wish i knew how to do a retrofit and i missed out on the ones in the forsale forum. Is there a company that'll do it for you?
There are shops that will retrofit for you but it usually costs a pretty penny haha. I think $500+ depending on what you get done.
 
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Old 06-03-2016, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Burzpaw
If you don't already have HIDs you need H1's-- the projectors you posted as well as mine run H1 bulbs and are sold separately.
If you already have HIDs, all you would need are the H1 bulbs and the hi/low harness.



There are shops that will retrofit for you but it usually costs a pretty penny haha. I think $500+ depending on what you get done.
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Old 06-03-2016, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by cajlog
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Hi Cajlog,

I also have a suggestion if you are interested in retrofit,
there is this HID Kit that already include angel eyes and I think also the bulb made by this person in China using a morimoto internal,
it looks very nice and I think priced at just $350 a pair (include everything needed to install).
It's a retrofit so it should be able to fit our headlight,
plus they also accept CUSTOM engrave so you can ask them to change the labeling on the frame for example to Honda instead of Porsche.
below is the link:
http://986forum.com/forums/diy-proje...ight-retrofit-[-cad-prototyping-finish-26.html

and here are the pictures:













I was thinking of buying the above HID Projector but I really don't feel like opening my headlight cover to retrofit (somehow I hate working with plastic hahaha)
Plus somehow I still prefer the stock headlight look...
so...


I am currently saving money to buy the PIAA or IPF LED headlight bulb instead.
I understand that there are a lot of LED headlight bub kit out there that do not have good cut off and blinding oncoming traffic,
but this LED bulb from PIAA and IPF are engineered by a world class company and people who used it give good review in both light output and safety plus LED consume less than HID, should last longer (in theory) and they turn on instantly especially during high beam flash application,
and non blinding to oncoming traffic because they are design to mimic halogen light pattern and to be used with regular reflector or projector.

Here are the links: (PIAA is on discount now)
Amazon.com: PIAA 17204 White 23W H4 Performance LED Bulb (6000K, 3600/2600 Lm, Twin Pack, 9003 or HB3): Automotive Amazon.com: PIAA 17204 White 23W H4 Performance LED Bulb (6000K, 3600/2600 Lm, Twin Pack, 9003 or HB3): Automotive

Amazon.com: IPF headlight LED H4 bulb 6500K 341HLB: Automotive Amazon.com: IPF headlight LED H4 bulb 6500K 341HLB: Automotive




PIAA and IPF also sell the LED bulb for our foglight application:

Amazon.com: IPF LED bulb fog lamp 6500K H8 / 11/16 12v12w 101FLB: Automotive Amazon.com: IPF LED bulb fog lamp 6500K H8 / 11/16 12v12w 101FLB: Automotive

Amazon.com: PIAA 17202 White 25W H8/H9/H11/H16 Performance LED Bulb (6000K, 3700 Lm, Twin Pack): Automotive Amazon.com: PIAA 17202 White 25W H8/H9/H11/H16 Performance LED Bulb (6000K, 3700 Lm, Twin Pack): Automotive

or the Phillips one:
Amazon.com: Philips X-tremeVision LED Fog Lamp H8/H11/H16 - 2 Pack (12834UNIX2): Automotive Amazon.com: Philips X-tremeVision LED Fog Lamp H8/H11/H16 - 2 Pack (12834UNIX2): Automotive
 
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Old 06-03-2016, 03:51 PM
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Well I was bored today so I dropped the front end about 3/4" (It was higher than the rear), and stiffened the suspension a few clicks. What a difference! Ride was actually improved (I think this is because front was uneven before, now it is perfect). The front is still maybe a quarter inch higher than the rear, but it looks wayyy better, and if I go any lower it'll rub like crazy with my 205/50R16's. The front does rub on big bumps but other than that it's fine. It's crazy how much of a difference a fraction of an inch can make lol.

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Love your fit.
 
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Old 06-03-2016, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by cajlog
Thinking of doing retrofit this month, my work demands me to travel a lot locally and my stock headlight bulbs are not doing a good job. Don't want to spend a lot and might actually purchase these kids:

Amazon.com: Nilight® 2.5" Mini HID Bixenon Projector Lens for H1 Bulb Car Gift:chrome Shround: Automotive

Hopefully someone has some feedback on them..
I have these A year and a half going strong with no issues. If you are into spending $300+ then go for nicer projectors but honestly it's not worth the money to me.
 
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Old 06-03-2016, 04:19 PM
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Love your fit.
Thanks Xtina
 
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Old 06-03-2016, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by counterFIT
I have these A year and a half going strong with no issues. If you are into spending $300+ then go for nicer projectors but honestly it's not worth the money to me.
Ordered the ones burzpaw recommended, going to love them once they get here.
 
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Old 06-04-2016, 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by cajlog
Ordered the ones burzpaw recommended, going to love them once they get here.
Damn I didn't even notice those. Wish I had gotten them myself lol. I kinda want a different shroud just because I feel like the mini gatling gun is too generic...
 
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Old 06-04-2016, 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by cajlog
Ordered the ones burzpaw recommended, going to love them once they get here.
Awesome! Feel free to message me if ever you have any questions about the projectors or even with retrofitting assuming this will be your first retro. Not an expert but I just retrofitted my friends EJ8 with these H1's not too long ago.
 
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Old 06-04-2016, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW ALPINA
Hi Cajlog,

I also have a suggestion if you are interested in retrofit,
there is this HID Kit that already include angel eyes and I think also the bulb made by this person in China using a morimoto internal,
it looks very nice and I think priced at just $350 a pair (include everything needed to install).
It's a retrofit so it should be able to fit our headlight,
plus they also accept CUSTOM engrave so you can ask them to change the labeling on the frame for example to Honda instead of Porsche.
below is the link:
http://986forum.com/forums/diy-proje...ight-retrofit-[-cad-prototyping-finish-26.html

and here are the pictures:













I was thinking of buying the above HID Projector but I really don't feel like opening my headlight cover to retrofit (somehow I hate working with plastic hahaha)
Plus somehow I still prefer the stock headlight look...
so...


I am currently saving money to buy the PIAA or IPF LED headlight bulb instead.
I understand that there are a lot of LED headlight bub kit out there that do not have good cut off and blinding oncoming traffic,
but this LED bulb from PIAA and IPF are engineered by a world class company and people who used it give good review in both light output and safety plus LED consume less than HID, should last longer (in theory) and they turn on instantly especially during high beam flash application,
and non blinding to oncoming traffic because they are design to mimic halogen light pattern and to be used with regular reflector or projector.

Here are the links: (PIAA is on discount now)
Amazon.com: PIAA 17204 White 23W H4 Performance LED Bulb (6000K, 3600/2600 Lm, Twin Pack, 9003 or HB3): Automotive

Amazon.com: IPF headlight LED H4 bulb 6500K 341HLB: Automotive




PIAA and IPF also sell the LED bulb for our foglight application:

Amazon.com: IPF LED bulb fog lamp 6500K H8 / 11/16 12v12w 101FLB: Automotive

Amazon.com: PIAA 17202 White 25W H8/H9/H11/H16 Performance LED Bulb (6000K, 3700 Lm, Twin Pack): Automotive

or the Phillips one:
Amazon.com: Philips X-tremeVision LED Fog Lamp H8/H11/H16 - 2 Pack (12834UNIX2): Automotive
like i said before for your level of skill and $$$ this choice disappoints me.
 
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Old 06-04-2016, 12:19 PM
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like i said before for your level of skill and $$$ this choice disappoints me.
I always worried that in like 2 years or so, either the angel eyes went bad so I had to reopen the headlight (and the front bumper too), or leak and I had to reopen the headlight again..., I mean any little imperfection and I had to reopen the headlight again...
and from looking at DIY how to reopen the headlight I hate doing it, I am bad with plastic
 
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Old 06-04-2016, 04:38 PM
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just do projectors, forget the halos or demon eyes. those are guaranteed to break regardless. they can fail in 1 day or they can fail in 2 years.
 
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Old 06-04-2016, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by BMW ALPINA
I always worried that in like 2 years or so, either the angel eyes went bad so I had to reopen the headlight (and the front bumper too), or leak and I had to reopen the headlight again..., I mean any little imperfection and I had to reopen the headlight again...
and from looking at DIY how to reopen the headlight I hate doing it, I am bad with plastic
oh and look up how to open a headlight with a heat gun and theres also a heat gun and a cardboard box oven technique.
 
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Old 06-04-2016, 06:07 PM
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oh and look up how to open a headlight with a heat gun and theres also a heat gun and a cardboard box oven technique.
Yea I did oven with mine and it got messy because the sealant got a little too soft. When I did the bro's lights I just used a heat gun enough to make the sealant pliable, slowly worked my way around and pulled it clean off
 
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Old 06-05-2016, 06:17 PM
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Cusco V1 lower arm bar

 
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Old 06-05-2016, 06:48 PM
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do u have an AT?
 
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Old 06-05-2016, 06:55 PM
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do u have an AT?
MT. Fits perfectly! And makes a pretty big difference imo
 


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