heres the nnew mod that i have conjured up they look tight....really tight soon ill do the main lights i gots 2 xtra pair of projectors laying around. tell me whaht u think...

 

So what exactly is the point of having projectors in the parking light. To me they look any different from the stock reflector. Also why put projectors on the headlights in stock housings? It'll refract the beam pattern and screw it all up. That be my opinion.

S

 

yeah i kno but it justs looks cool until i get the extra cheese to go to the glass shop and have them make custom lenses. they look better in person anyways.

 

i like cheese too....i wish i could pay for my seats in cheese

 

this isbecomming a pain ne one got ne experience with projection? or even a head lamp bulb switch???

 

I see how they may look cool but the little purpose it has for me wouldnt have been worth all the work. Glad you came up with something new to do though. Never hurts to be different sometimes.

 

What sort of trouble are you having that is being a pain? And I wouldn't recommend a projector retrofit for the headlamps themselves unless you have actual headlamp projectors. If you're using foglamp ones you're only going to be able to see about 4 feet in front of you. And unless you retro in some bi-xenon HID's, you will have no high beams. I have a set of Acura MDX projectors I haven't put in, because the fluted lense on our headlights will destroy the beam pattern. It won't be much of an improvement. I was planning on using some lexan to do some new lenses, regular glass from a glass shop will probably shatter when the first rock hits it.

 

yeah thats what im using now i also got bigger projector for the main lights i just need some extea stuff ill have pics up soon. The problem is that the lights wont project like supposed to like you saud only 4 feet ahead, would me be using 9004 lamps be the problem or should i go for the non tipped lamps?

 

You need these:



http://www.rallylights.com/hella/90mm_modules.asp

The low beam is a bona fide headlamp projector, SAE & DOT approved. The high beam is a "free form" unit which will spread light farther ahead. You will need one of each, and a clear non-textured front cover (i.e. clear lexan and NOT the stock glass you're using now). Halogen ones run for about $200 for the set, while HID will be higher. I'd recommend getting the halogen ones situated before trying out HID. These are VERY high quality units spec'd on some very nice cars (can you say Saleen S7?).

 

hey you guys i got it i just neded the tips of the bulbs grinded off it looks excellend and brighter that before thanks for the help heres the pics.....



I covered the sides of the light with black tape for now until i find a nother soulution maybee black glue?





The first 2nd gen max with projectors??

 

2 questions:

1. What are you doing about high beams? The low beam projectors look kinda lonely in there anyway

2. What did you use for the front cover? Lexan?

It's cool to see something new. I was thinking about doing it once I get everything fixed that needs to be, so it's cool too to see how it looks. Oh, and could you get a pic of the beam pattern against a wall?

 

I still have high and low beams, and i did use lexan for the covers, as for the other projectors i bought them from a passat and i put the bulbs in and next thing i know the housting that the bulb sits in started melting so im like wtf, this isint supposed to melt so ill have to retrofit some new h3 brackets or put some kinda lightbulb in there somehow to keep it from looking lonely but in the daytime it looks really cool gimme til tonight to get the bulb pattern...

 

Those look way too dim. You have pics of the beam pattern? Personally I wouldn't of painted the reflector. While you're off to a start, I'd look to work on cleaning it up more. You should really focus on making it look like it came on the car stock.

S

 

I agree you need to clean it up too, but it's def a sweet setup if you can get it right. And you're pointed in the right direction. I'm also curious how the high/low beam is working. Projectors have a screen in them to get the super-cool cut off line. As far as I know, the projectors that incorporate a hi/low in one unit just have alittle motor that moves the screen out of the way. So is this how your's works? Don't get us wrong, we're not nit-picking and trying to tear apart your project, we're just curious how you over came the difficulties. Keep us informed!

BTW, here's some pics of an SHO retrofitted. This is a pretty complete install, and not bad looking either (for a Ford ).
http://hanker.tripod.com/headlight-level3-project.htm

 

its the camera to tell you the truth i have pics of the beam pattern but they look like orange spots until i get my buddys hi bef cam i cant show ya theyre really bright when you look at them. the shutter i dont have it came with some kind of plate in front of the light so i cut it out also for the lil projectors it came with a half domed thingy that i cut out also. i still have highbeams becazuse i still have 9004 bulbs. I dont know what to do about the trim for now i think ill find sometin along the way but i am open to all suggestions not ready to go to zenarc just yet my pockets cant handle it, as for the burnt holders in the lil projectors i put in new brackets and they seem fine. the taurus looks good thats sorta what mine look like.

 

Screw what turboast said...I'm tearing this apart! j/k

The only thing I will keep pushing is you need to make it clean, and you got to make it look like part of the car, not a mod you slapped together. Cosmetic mods should blend in while being different. Nothing is uglier than to have a mod on a car that stands out so much people are saying "what the ****???" instead of "Man, that kicks *** I want that!". Of course that is my opinion....so take it with a grain of salt.

My suggestion is if you can start with another set of headlights. When pulling off the glass clean the housing good and get any hint of adhesive/gasket out. Do a mock setup and get everything the way you want it. Then start putting it together. Since I notice you can do some fab work, create some kind of cover around the projector base to give it a nice smooth integrated finish (look on the lights for the 350z for instance for ideas). Instead of blacking it all at, leave it all chrome. Take everything apart and polish the hell out of it. Try to get it to a mirror shine. Then put it back together, and you should be set.

Also for more ideas, try looking at the E36 headlights that are chrome finished (not black).

S

 

thanks man ima try that but youll need to gimme a few weeks and ill repost pics thanks for the suggestions. I gotta make it blend in. think blending. sounds good tho. pkus i coverd up the glue with black tape so it looks ok for now until i finish the customization but thanks for the help will use it wisely.

 

ok i have got an idea i have seen on a few cars....as long as these things seal pu properly you could probally get away with mounting them up in front with out any thing infront of them but have ABS plastic arround the lights.....i seen some that had a textured abs plastic arround their projectors that was kind of like the plastic on some bumpers and trim and what not

 

hahaha
Just trying to help out. I trust this is a "rough edition" If you read the SHO site, he says it took him 600 hours.

P.S. Sarin tears EVERYTHING apart that isn't a ...... uh nvm, that isn't HIS. hehe j/k

 

Damn straight!

S

 

this is a verry rough edition... im now galling in love with xenons now i like the light pattern. before this is done i think that ill go through about 3-4 sets of headlights and when i get the right fit i think ill patent it and sell it to all of yall for super expensive like all the other ppl do

 

ROFL! It's the .org way eh?

S

 

I contemplated putting in some early 90's BMW projector lights in the housing but Im still not sure yet. Still looking at cost or even if I do want to do it. I was going to get a newer maxima but Im going to just keep this car and put my money to my schooling so I can get something better or an even newer maxima when I get out. So Ive been researching it. Im just worried about the glass headlight lens how it would direct the light. But even before that I have other things Im needing to take care of so it is a ways off if I even do it.

 

dont leave the stock glass in wait until i fonish to get ideals on what to do but the stock glass is badd for projection. i was also looking at something the 300zxs and silvias lights are all black background im now thinking of putting the chrome disk bezel or even a black Chromed plate so that the projector lens only sticks out like someone before suggested. but for now i have blask tape over the screws and the gkue that is seen through the luxan so itl be a temporary sollution that looks ok until i finish the customization. and on top of that i gotta get those 300zx neads, ecu, and brakes and slotted rotors and rims. this summer is gonna be a blast

 

Well,I have brand new headlights on my car. So, I wonder if it would affect it at all or just a minimal amount. I can see pretty much through my lens since I got these brand new ones. I dunno though. It was a thought at one time. I will wait and see what you come up with though.

 

I was thinking about putting Chrome Bezels in front of the lenses like the other cars have and keep the rest black, BTW what is abs plastic?

 

1. ok im now in phase 2 of the projector retrofit, i started over and i have goten a new set of projectors from the "yard". i put these in and now i have the cut off line, its so sweet, i was just wondering why the 9003 bulb is brighter than the 9004 bulb when the high beams are applied. it is because theyre 2 beams?

2. I will soon post pics but i would like to know what would be good and pliable to withstand the heat of a 9004 bulb, probally 200-300 degrees. would carbon fiber suffice, what a bout fiberglass. youre probally wanna kno owhat im gonna use it for but youll soon see but for now i just need answers, well thanks in advance.

 

dcomplete now using H7 bulbs looking really cool....will post pics soon

 

well here we go ....
my headlamp wireharness looks like a colorful spegetti from being chopped, spliced, paired, extended and other such complications i finally agreed on using H7 bulbs in the picture below. also got another pair of BMW 325 projectors and was able to salvage the shrouds so i painted them black and taped them on to the lexan a temporairy placement for now, and im already getting complements on them.

 

i have the H7's on relays i had to figure out the placement of the filament on the bulbs were different the H7 and 9004 filaments are 2 different types of paralell the H7 style "paralell to the connectors" light seem to produce more light so thats that i used. the 9004 bulbs are 80/100 watts and are almost an bright as the H7 60/55 watt bulb.





the 9007 just didnt work for me as well as the H7 wasnt as bright and i used high output 65/55 watt H7's

 

any questions?..

 

why do my eyes hurt from all the pink wires?

 

Looks better. Functionality seems better too with the 325 projectors. For some reason the way you did your headlights I think would only work on a 85-86 style. The 87-88's have slanted headlights. Id like to eventually see the beam pattern on those. If you did post a pic of that then the pic is not working as I type.

 

Ill give you mad props for this when you WASH YOUR CAR!!!

 

the beam pattern's got that sweet cutoff but the beam looks kinda funny still workin on it tho to get it aimed right but heres a non adjusted pic of the beam pattern.






while im here i might as well show you the electric gas door opener, by the way the wires arent pink theyre red, the sun was bright and behind me wierd i kno but that the way it is.



p.s. it aint that dirty...

 

a gas switch on the dash?

 

yep opens the door

 

Let me know when you got the motor to change it's own oil by a press of a button. From the looks of it, you're not to far away from doing it!

S

 

Looks like the bulbs aren't quite at the optimal spot in the reflector bowls, but it's getting there. Looking much better for sure! Is there a specific reason why you don't want to use the bulbs that the projectors were designed around? AFAIK 325 projectors used 9006 bulbs. The gas door idea is cool, is that a power door lock actuator in there?

 

9006 are really good bulbs kick but too. I love em...even back before I put the HID's in.

S