I'm going mod crazy this month. here's another one to add to the list, bixenon hid projector retrofit. There's already many write-ups for this mod so I'm not gonna show the whole process of doing this. This took me 1.5 hours to make for one side, not too shabby. On to the pictures.

Pics:

initial test fit


Shroud goes on (didn't fit at first so I had to trim it with the dremel)



With the cover back on


Closeup shot of the bezel

 

It's so beautiful..


Absolutely no glare whatsoever thanks to the shroud


Will start on headlight two later on, can't wait to get these badboys on the car

 

nice looking setup it looks clean

 

Very nice. I need to get off my *** and do this. Where did you find the writeups?

 

looks very clean!!

 

looks cleanazfukc.....i wud rather have the 2projector setup......but the single projector setup still lokes good.
wwhat did u use as ur shroud??

 

bmw bixenon shrouds

 

I would prefer dual projectors as well but it'll be extra hard to aim and would involve a lot more work. A single projector setup would perform well enough.

 

Looks sweet but it looks like there is still a little glare coming out of the sides. I would put some aluminum tape on the sides and then put the shroud back on. BTW Are those e46?

 

how much did those shrouds cost you? those are $$$

 

those shrouds were mad loot, but they were brand new for 80 shipped. Back then they used to cost less than 50 bucks, I guess supply can't keep up with demand.

 

I think the small amount of glare enhances the look, as long as the light isn't on the output side as you can see in the cutoff picture, it's fine

 

Retrofit done... below are pics







shot of driveway


shot of cutoff

 

haven't heard from u for a long time man

great job by the way, ur an inspiration

 

cutoff









shroud shot


And there you have it, my projector retrofit. Pretty simple. took around 8 hours for everything. Performance? love it, pot holes are spottable much farther away and I get that nice cut off line that goes up and down with the car.

Highly recommended mod, don't bother with those aftermarket kits because

1) they're illegal
2) quality is never as good as OEM
3) anything above 4100k and not made by phillips or osram has poorer output and life expectancy of bulbs/ballast shorter
4) hazard to other drivers with that obnoxious glare
5) high cost/low value

any questions, feel free to ask. All you need is a dremel and some nuts and bulbs from the home depot to attempt. I followed a powerpoint presentation done by a member. I've hosted it so people can download it as well. Enjoy

Projector Write-Up

 

Damn good job.

 

looks good bro

 

I think like 20% of the 4th gen members have retros on their rides now. wow...

 

hawt is this something you'd be willing to do as a service for other orgers? i think it would take me 8 hours just to take the headlight housings out and take the lenses off.

 

Wow, you are fast. I still was not able to finish mine off. Just way too busy! Congratulations!

 

i still didn't wire-up the bixenon mechanism yet, i'll have to get a relay and tap into the wire of the high beam before the switch happens to shut off the low beam, did you finish that up yet ladzio? i sent you a pm about it a coupla days ago

 

dude you are the man ... that looks HOTTT ... I need to get some projectors ... if I bought everything needed, would you fabricate the projectord into the headlights for me, for say 150$ ? ....... how much does it cost for everything needed?

looks good man ... let me know ...

edit: im in philly, I could drive to you or vice versa if you wanted to come down