Maxima HID Retrofit Build
09-09-2014, 07:22 PM
#686
09-13-2014, 09:38 PM
#687
Rotation aiming took about 5 minutes, that's what I love about custom bracket!
I think the colors look good. I thought it would look too much but I like it so far but that's just me though:thumbsup2:
low beam RX350
I think the colors look good. I thought it would look too much but I like it so far but that's just me though:thumbsup2:
low beam RX350
10-05-2014, 02:30 PM
#691
Someone local and also fellow .org-er donated these headlights to me a few weeks back. It's been staring at me the whole time begging for restoration and retrofit work
So, I took it down to 800 and went back up to 1000 & 2000 before compounding and polish. Looks pretty fresh now.
Before,
After
Both sides after
I'll do either Mini H1 or FX-R and probably will end up on the For Sale thread when its done.
So, I took it down to 800 and went back up to 1000 & 2000 before compounding and polish. Looks pretty fresh now.
Before,
After
Both sides after
I'll do either Mini H1 or FX-R and probably will end up on the For Sale thread when its done.
10-09-2014, 11:38 PM
#693
This could be my last retro on 5th gen Maxima.....
OEM stock, FX-Rs 2.5" Bi-X with M45 shrouds.
Painted bezel
Added amber accent on the turn signal area. Possibly full LED turn signal.
W/Shroud. It's hard to see, but the shroud has blue/green tint chrome, pretty cool actually.
OEM stock, FX-Rs 2.5" Bi-X with M45 shrouds.
Painted bezel
Added amber accent on the turn signal area. Possibly full LED turn signal.
W/Shroud. It's hard to see, but the shroud has blue/green tint chrome, pretty cool actually.
Last edited by Genes1s; 10-09-2014 at 11:41 PM.
10-11-2014, 10:33 AM
#694
Different way to attach the projector to the reflector using a plate mounted on the projector and secure the plate to the reflector. Using this approach, rotational adjustment is still easy and projector can be mounted deep in the reflector.
10-12-2014, 05:55 PM
#695
almost there, I love 5th gen retro, pretty straight forward and the bucket is huge....
Wait for the epoxy (couple location to mount the shrouds) to cure then should be be ready to seal. Added few beads of Koito seal. I've never go back to any other sealant other than Koito. It is the best butyl rubber sealant available next to OEM
Compare this retro with the Mini or FXR I did a while back (pics below), this time the projector is mounted deeper in the reflector, it looks cleaner I think.
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Wait for the epoxy (couple location to mount the shrouds) to cure then should be be ready to seal. Added few beads of Koito seal. I've never go back to any other sealant other than Koito. It is the best butyl rubber sealant available next to OEM
Compare this retro with the Mini or FXR I did a while back (pics below), this time the projector is mounted deeper in the reflector, it looks cleaner I think.
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Last edited by Genes1s; 10-12-2014 at 06:01 PM.
10-12-2014, 07:25 PM
#698
nycspudz03 pmed first but I haven't heard from him yet,
Thanks for the interest guys, I guess I'll make another set for me AGAIN
Those Infiniti shrouds are pretty rare, I don't think I can get those again.
10-13-2014, 04:22 PM
#699
Thanks, I'll check back daily. I know that these are only the bulbs and housings, what ballast, and harness would I need as I'm already running mini H1's in my 2000 Maxima?
10-13-2014, 04:34 PM
#700
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/acc...-straight.html
As far as harness, this is what I have but you can get it similar from ebay if you want to save a little.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...e-harness.html
10-13-2014, 05:20 PM
#701
You can use the ballast you have with these D2S to AMP adaptor.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/acc...-straight.html
As far as harness, this is what I have but you can get it similar from ebay if you want to save a little.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...e-harness.html
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/acc...-straight.html
As far as harness, this is what I have but you can get it similar from ebay if you want to save a little.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...e-harness.html
10-20-2014, 08:56 AM
#704
Been on my car for few days now and loved it, the green/blue tint from the shroud is subtle and added nice touch. You can still see the tint from far away at day time. It's been last week and today. Although the headlights are sealed, but light/mist fogging still happens when it weather is wet and humid.
light fogging on the corner. Moisture trap in the corner and can't get out.
Can't really tell from the frontal view though...
light fogging on the corner. Moisture trap in the corner and can't get out.
Can't really tell from the frontal view though...
Last edited by Genes1s; 10-30-2014 at 10:54 PM.
10-20-2014, 09:15 AM
#707
11-10-2014, 08:58 PM
#711
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Took the quad retro for a second car wash tonight.
Drove for about 5 miles to stop at fedex station, no problem, no condensation.
Drove around some more...
Mini H1s only
FXRs only
FXR high beam
Both
Close up
looks really good on the car I think.. Notice....still no condensation.....
Went for a drive to video shoot...
Parked the car, went outside to get mail, then condensation appeared on the driver side. It happened few days back when it was raining hard here too (after 30 minutes drive). I re-sealed and re-test it and it was water tight. Only on the driver side, which is strange. I think its time to place the Silicon pack
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1 hour later the right section is gone....
Drove for about 5 miles to stop at fedex station, no problem, no condensation.
Drove around some more...
Mini H1s only
FXRs only
FXR high beam
Both
Close up
looks really good on the car I think.. Notice....still no condensation.....
Went for a drive to video shoot...
Parked the car, went outside to get mail, then condensation appeared on the driver side. It happened few days back when it was raining hard here too (after 30 minutes drive). I re-sealed and re-test it and it was water tight. Only on the driver side, which is strange. I think its time to place the Silicon pack
.1 hour later the right section is gone....
the moisture in the air inside of them when they get sealed up might be doing. i have to wonder what pulling a vacuum would do. also aero gel heat shielding might help the engine compartment form heating up the backs of the lights.
11-10-2014, 09:19 PM
#712
OEM housing doesn't do this since the plastic has more glass thus more stable from temperature fluctuation.
11-12-2014, 07:28 PM
#713
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does hooking it up to the intake vacuum throw any thing out of wack?
look what i found while hunting for a radiator....
http://www.jegs.com/i/Anzo/018/121111/10002/-1
look what i found while hunting for a radiator....
http://www.jegs.com/i/Anzo/018/121111/10002/-1
11-12-2014, 07:51 PM
#714
does hooking it up to the intake vacuum throw any thing out of wack?
look what i found while hunting for a radiator....
http://www.jegs.com/i/Anzo/018/121111/10002/-1
look what i found while hunting for a radiator....
http://www.jegs.com/i/Anzo/018/121111/10002/-1
Those Anzo headlights are a waste of money, really.
11-12-2014, 08:00 PM
#715
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i'm not too surprised to hear that, how ever i don't know why other than most of the stuff on that site is probably crap. at least for maxis
02-20-2015, 11:38 PM
#716
Another 5th gen FX-R retro
Found a decent set of OEM headlights and FX-R 3.0 Bi-X for another 5th gen retrofit. With custom bracket, I was able to get the projector to sit deep in the bucket. Depending on the projector you use, this is the furthest back you can mount the projector without interfering the bucket too much.
Projector + brackets
Reflectors gutted
Not sure what I'm thinking but sprayed the chrome reflector with clear amber paint. The bezel will be painted flat black and the shroud is chrome. We'll see...hopefully it isn't too much...
Had to modify the projector to clear the bucket.
bezel in satin black.
Ready for aim...
Projector + brackets
Reflectors gutted
Not sure what I'm thinking but sprayed the chrome reflector with clear amber paint. The bezel will be painted flat black and the shroud is chrome. We'll see...hopefully it isn't too much...
Had to modify the projector to clear the bucket.
bezel in satin black.
Ready for aim...
Last edited by Genes1s; 02-21-2015 at 04:17 PM.
02-26-2015, 09:00 AM
#720
There is some really nice work in this thread. I specifically like the single projector retros in the 5th gen headlamp assemblies.
How much clearance is needed behind the headlamps for these type of retrofits?
Would you be kind enough to post an under hood pic?
Reason I ask is I have charge piping which is very close to the back side of the OEM assemblies.
Again, nice work.
How much clearance is needed behind the headlamps for these type of retrofits?
Would you be kind enough to post an under hood pic?
Reason I ask is I have charge piping which is very close to the back side of the OEM assemblies.
Again, nice work.