just got done retrofitting bmw m3 e46 bi - xenon hid projectors into my 1997 nissan maxima headlight housing. here are pics.

 

very nice. Back up about 25-30ft and take some beam pattern pictures.

 

i will tonite i just wanted to get some pics posted.

 

damn you that looks good

 

nice work how long did install take?

 

wow thats nice and yeah posts some better pics nice job

 

looks hot man, great work

 

How much did it all cost you?
How long did it take?

Looks good as hell. Since I do lots of driving at night, I would really love to do this if I wasn't too afraid to cut the headlights.

 

those bezels are sexy, did u get those separatly?

 

wow thats one of the nicest retrofits ive seen on the org....nice job man...

 

Wow you fast bastard!! That was quick! I started on mine the beginning of the month, and they still arent done yet But yours look great. Keep the pics coming!

 

Sweet! How much does the the whole setup cost?

 

 

Nice, but those bezels are BIG!! Did you have to shave the tops and bottoms to make them fit, or are they originally cut like that?

 

that was quick hahaha.
nice job on there
which bezel?

 

looks like e46

 

I HATE YOU AND YOUR LIGHTS ! :angry:







because i dont have same cool lights

 

wow thats fawken sexy!! those projectors fit perfectly, what kind are they? very sexy and fast job!

 

man those look great !!!

 

Very tasty man. Props to you.

 

Install pics?? Nice!

 

install pics too come. ok first off these are e46 projectors BI-XENON out of an 03 m3. they are sexy I love them thanks for all the compliments. w/ alignment it me and my buddy 2 hours. i need to get pics of it during the day and up against a flat wall. a lot of cuting was involved but i love it. complimenting the projectors are 04 is300 hids the entire set up cost me 150 that's hids and projectors i got hooked up big time. They are the biggest retro fit done in a maxima housing i do believe i haven't seen bigger LOL. OH ya and i didn't paint the inside black like everyone else. gotta be different. for those of you that are going to Nopi Nats here in AZ i will be showing street class.

 

how did you get hooked up so well?!?!

i'm so jealous.

 

buddy works for a body shop that gets alot of high end imports that come through

 

Question. When a car with oem hids comes in with broken/scratched headlights, does the shop just use brand new assemblies vs just replacing the parts? If so, what does the bodyshop typically do with the broken parts? ie.. housings might broken but the ballasts/bulbs/projectors might be okay.

 

Maybe if they sell just the housings etc.. But if they just sell the entire headlight assembly as a unit, somebody has some nice HID's


I do wonder where the h3ll they get all of those projectors/ballasts/bulbs sets on ebay.

 

a shop owner i spoke to said as far as he knew his guys just throw that stuff away and replace the car with new stuff. i was shocked and asked him if he'd save them for me because i want to do a retrofitting project. he said yeah sure but seemed to have no idea what i was talking about. that's also the reason i wouldn't go to this shop for any work, but was an interesting fact. i'm gonna have to stop by and see if they'll hook me up like they said or if that's all talk.

 

Geez! I wouldn't be suprised though. Dumpster diving time! hehe

 

they keep all the projectors and hid set ups toss the housings so i'll see if he can get any other set ups. i'm doing some sort of projector for my fog lights

 

nice setup, you should ge that front bumper painted to!

i would do it if i could get that kind of a deal..

 

I want those. Great work!!

 

Very happy to see another .orger join the retrofit family. great job man!

 

Most body shops DO replace the damaged parts with new ones, but keep in mind that the Ballasts are RARELY replaced, unless they dont know what they are doing. You can however get a nice set of projectors since those are what the replace no matter what is wrong with them, whether it be a scratch or whatever.

Good luck getting balasts, they are hard to find at shops...

 

sweet job on the retro fitting... They look awesome

 

nauuuce

 

Great job. Mad props!! I am just starting up with retro project and was wondering how e46 bazels would look in 4th gen housings. I hope you don't mind if I will bug you with some questions.
Just one so far to warm up. How did you wire the whole thing, did you use any online resources that you could point me and other guys you consder doing this?

Thanks!

 

wire? as far as the ballasts and stuff like that? if that is the case the easiest is to cut the stock harness and connect the power and ground. Black to black. and on the wiring harness the center wire is the low beam power that is connected to the red wire off the ballast. I will help you with any of your wiring needs and questions. also www.hidforum.com is a great help. the high beam shutter will be hooked up soon

 

very nice job

 

one thing though don't be afraid to cut. you might be worried about messing up but if you measure twice cut once you'll have no problems at all. this was my first retro and it's amazing I love it soo much and i have gotten a few local compliments too. from non maxima owners

 

Thanks man. Well, when I get to wiring stage, I will have some concrete questions, I am sure.