Projector Headlight Retrofit 02 maxima pics

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01-13-2006, 09:11 PM

Maxima260

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Projector Headlight Retrofit 02 maxima *pics*

Hey guys just showing off my newly installed headlights with Honda S2000 projectors, did it myself I read plenty of stuff before I attemted this..

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This is approximately from 80 feet (Not adjusted)

01-13-2006, 09:16 PM

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Nice work.

01-13-2006, 09:53 PM

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sick work I used to have the E46 Retro but they got stolen. Looks nice and clean. Hope you like em projectors are so much better then the Reflector

01-13-2006, 10:04 PM

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looks nice man...what kind of fogs are you running?

01-14-2006, 12:33 AM

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Yeah these are so much brighter and it's so fun to drive at night now cutoff is so nice and sharp... Now I need to sell my original OEM headlights.

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looks nice man...what kind of fogs are you running?

they are just regular halogen projectors from a lexus sc model headlight.

01-14-2006, 02:20 AM

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Nice work! What did you use for the bezels?

01-14-2006, 05:09 AM

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beautiful! the color mod looks real nice too

01-14-2006, 07:25 AM

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Wonder how it would look with projectors in both low and high beams. Could also use a bigger projector just for looks. But, looks good!!

01-14-2006, 09:51 AM

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Awsome job. Can you give us a couple of close up pics of the bezel area. did you oa write-up for your fellow orgers?

01-14-2006, 10:40 AM

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Wait a sec, do I see projectors in the fogs too?!

01-14-2006, 10:57 AM

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very nice. can we see some cut off pics

01-14-2006, 11:19 AM

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sweet man so it's you from hidplanet huh haha cool headlights =D

01-14-2006, 11:31 AM

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Looks good bro... which projectors did you use for the fogs??

01-14-2006, 08:44 PM

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Looks pretty good! I like it!

01-14-2006, 08:53 PM

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it looks sweet, i wanna see how the headlights look during the daytime. good work.

01-15-2006, 12:06 AM

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Here is a cutoff shot I did yesterday the road goes a bit upwards so that is why they look a bit higher but I have adjusted them.

Another shot<br>

<br><br> I'll get more pics in here as the days roll by you guys know how it is, Life - work work work....

01-15-2006, 12:10 AM

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Nice work! What did you use for the bezels?

Those are regular stainless steel bowls wich I've cut to size and yes it was a pain. They look pretty stock too. I'll post daytime pics.

01-15-2006, 06:24 AM

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that is so sick wish I had the guts to do that retrofit. I have a 00 Maxima and I'm settling down for the black ebay projectors. most people think they dont look good but I love em no matter what. They way cheaper and produce better light output with HIDs than 02 headlight. I'll post pics when I get them

01-15-2006, 09:09 AM

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Your cutoff is insane! Looks like a BMW.

01-15-2006, 09:21 AM

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lile it, like it, like it,.. good job man....

01-15-2006, 10:59 AM

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From what I hear the eBay projectors suck at output.

01-15-2006, 12:10 PM

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That is freaking awesome. How much time did this project take?

01-15-2006, 12:42 PM

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that is so sick wish I had the guts to do that retrofit. I have a 00 Maxima and I'm settling down for the black ebay projectors. most people think they dont look good but I love em no matter what. They way cheaper and produce better light output with HIDs than 02 headlight. I'll post pics when I get them

You won't get the cutoff from any non-HID projetors that includes the Ebay ones. You must only use projectors that are designed for HID bulbs to achieve optimum light output. Just my advice from experience.

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That is freaking awesome. How much time did this project take?

under a G.

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Your cutoff is insane! Looks like a BMW.

Thank you. Actually these projectors are wider and have a sharper cutoff than any bmw/audi I've driven by most of these projector cars and unless I see an Lexus Ls430 (haha those are bright and wide) I would cover the whole 6 lane width of the freeway with these. It's been a week and I still Yahoo while driving at night.

01-15-2006, 03:32 PM

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Those are regular stainless steel bowls wich I've cut to size and yes it was a pain. They look pretty stock too. I'll post daytime pics.

I found your post on hidplanet forums. You could just provide the link. You really put a lot of work into your retro.

01-15-2006, 09:30 PM

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So If I was to retrofit the ebay ones since Im scared of 02 headlights getting ripped out, Is anyone over here thats in the tristate area that can help me? I know about HIDPLANET but Its just too expensive. Any suggestions

will be appreciated cos Im not doing any retrofit

01-16-2006, 12:32 PM

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will be appreciated cos Im not doing any retrofit

Hey either getting the Ebay lights or ripping apart your 02 ones is the only two options you have to get the true HID output. DIY or get someone to do it.

01-16-2006, 05:59 PM

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SO Is there anyone in the tristate area that can help me retrofit a black ebay projector headlight? I'll buy the parts and pay reasonably for the help