DIY: Bolt on Projector Lens
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,920
From: British Columbia
DIY: Bolt on Projector Lens
Alright everyone, it's done!!
Here's the DIY for the Bolt-On Projector Lens that i'm selling. After I installed it, I can truly say, that it's REALLY easy!! I did the entire job in 2 hours...including dissembling the headlight!!
Firstly, follow this thread on dissembling the headlight:
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...headlight.html
1) here's the headlight without the lens
2) you have to remove the bulb holder spring and the reflector...thingy???
You have to remove it from the back end.
3) Here's the headlight now:
4) remove all the spin locks, springs and washers from the projector unit. REMEMBER WHERE THEY GO!!!
5) Find out which side is the top side of the projector.
6) Feed all the wires through the FRONT of the headlight so that the Projector unit faces forward.
7) Put the locking tab back in place. IT ONLY GOES ONE WAY!
8) Now, put back all the spin locks, springs, washers everything IN THE RIGHT ORDER!
9) Guess what..... YOU'RE DONE!!
EASY!!!
Here's a pic of the Halo on:
Low Beam Cut-Off
High-Beam
(GB info is here: https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/gaug...jectors-3.html)
Here's the DIY for the Bolt-On Projector Lens that i'm selling. After I installed it, I can truly say, that it's REALLY easy!! I did the entire job in 2 hours...including dissembling the headlight!!
Firstly, follow this thread on dissembling the headlight:
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...headlight.html
1) here's the headlight without the lens
2) you have to remove the bulb holder spring and the reflector...thingy???
You have to remove it from the back end.
3) Here's the headlight now:
4) remove all the spin locks, springs and washers from the projector unit. REMEMBER WHERE THEY GO!!!
5) Find out which side is the top side of the projector.
6) Feed all the wires through the FRONT of the headlight so that the Projector unit faces forward.
7) Put the locking tab back in place. IT ONLY GOES ONE WAY!
8) Now, put back all the spin locks, springs, washers everything IN THE RIGHT ORDER!
9) Guess what..... YOU'RE DONE!!
EASY!!!
Here's a pic of the Halo on:
Low Beam Cut-Off
High-Beam
(GB info is here: https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/gaug...jectors-3.html)
Last edited by Fit of RAGE; Jan 11, 2009 at 10:16 PM.
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,920
From: British Columbia
Yes, the headlight can be painted black. I didn't do it because again, i was in a hurry to head out. THE whole job only took about 2 hours including baking the headlight
it pretty much looks like this:
This is the only pic that i've got.
The driver's side hasn't been adjusted for height yet. That's why it looks funny
Last edited by Fit of RAGE; Jan 11, 2009 at 01:42 AM.
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Posts: 218
From: Rmd , BC
Dude, clean your garage! LOL
Subscribed, this may be enough to get me to finally pop apart my headlights. I'd really like to hear how the light output compares with stock, particularly the high beams because the stock high beams s-u-c-k s-o b-a-d.
Subscribed, this may be enough to get me to finally pop apart my headlights. I'd really like to hear how the light output compares with stock, particularly the high beams because the stock high beams s-u-c-k s-o b-a-d.
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,920
From: British Columbia
No Problems. For the Metro Vancouver guys, i'm doing an INTRODUCTORY rate of $230 for installing the projectors. ONLY IF YOU HAVE A SECOND SET!! If i need to remove your bumper, it will be more.
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,920
From: British Columbia
The labour includes:
Disassembly
Painting
Install
Reassembly
What's the average cost for a retrofit? Upwards of... $800 ??
Plus, it's not just some Joe-blow doing it. I'm a fully licensed automotive tech that manages/owns a shop.
Good quality work = top dollar
Over here, this is what dealers are charging:
Audi: $120/hour
BMW: $160/hour
Aston: $180/hour
Lambo: $220/Hour
Ford: $110/hour
Chrysler: $115/hour
Toyota: $120/hour
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,920
From: British Columbia
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,920
From: British Columbia
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,920
From: British Columbia
there are two options.
1) 2.5"
2) 3.5"
The 2.5" looks perfect is size with the eyelids. I'm guessing that teh 3.5's may look better without eyelids.
1) 2.5"
2) 3.5"
The 2.5" looks perfect is size with the eyelids. I'm guessing that teh 3.5's may look better without eyelids.
are we gonna have a choice on the sizes when the GB gets the green light?
High beams always look junky haha