Projector Retrofit Picture Thread and FAQ

snivilous · Dec 19, 2013

volcom440 said:
Well its not on a 4runner but this is my retrofit, '04 CBR 600RR. Double halos 4300k HIDs with audi LED mod and red demon eyes.

That looks wicked sweet!

98LtdT4R · Dec 19, 2013

A driving shot. Sorry not the best quality but you can still see how much of an improvement over stock it is. This is low-beams only.

Bandit Runner · Dec 20, 2013

Here's mine:

Bi-Xenon, Morimoto, Mini Stage III Kit. I got the standard kit options including the 4300K bulbs and gatling gun shrouds. Painted the reflector semi-gloss black.

Projector retrofit 35 watt HID headlights (low beam):

Projector retrofit 35 watt HID headlights (high beam):

Build link:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/101725-bandit-runners-projector-headlights.html

01thunder · Dec 20, 2013

so painting the reflectors is supposed to make the light brighter?

justwoody1 · Dec 20, 2013

01thunder said:
so painting the reflectors is supposed to make the light brighter?

Painting the reflector is the user's option since you no longer need the reflector to project light.

Ol'Blue · Dec 20, 2013

MTD said:
I was in about 320 with shipping for my FX-R setup. And BTW TL projectors are an option for retrofits and are known to be one of the best projectors, but because of their size they are very difficult to install. But that is part of the fun lol!

Those TL lights are stupid bright. I loved them! The high beams were amazing!

Ed_C · Dec 20, 2013

Has anyone retrofitted big projectors? Big like Infiniti Q45 or Lexus LS430/460.
I had Q45s retro'd in my 1st-gen Tundra,really liked how they filled the headlight.

BlackCat914 · Dec 20, 2013

Ed_C said:
Has anyone retrofitted big projectors? Big like Infiniti Q45 or Lexus LS430/460.
I had Q45s retro'd in my 1st-gen Tundra,really liked how they filled the headlight.

I used 2012 Infiniti M37 ballasts, bulbs, shrouds and wiring in my conversion. They were very, very close to not fitting. I sure do love them tho!

BlackCat914 · Dec 20, 2013

01thunder said:
so painting the reflectors is supposed to make the light brighter?

I painted mine because I scratched the shit out of the reflector with all the installing, removing and trimming. And then on top of that, I put green painters tape inside the reflector to help. When removing it, it pulled off a lot of the reflective chrome off too.

mcaz5 · Dec 20, 2013

I've got a quick question. I recently completed my retrofit and did the Mini H1 kit. I have this issue when I turn the headlights on only the right one will come on. I flip them back off and back on and then both will light up. Sometimes I don't have this issue at all. I've noticed that when this happens the ballast will make a "sparking" sound. Think I just got a bad ballast?

steezemcqueen · Dec 20, 2013

Great idea for the thread and thanks for putting it together!

I do want to talk about the point below

Yoter said:
Is it okay to install HID bulbs without projectors?
NO! Having HID's in halogen housings is similar to driving around with your brights on all the time. You will be blinding everyone on the road and its just inconsiderate.

I don't agree with this 100%. I do agree that a projector is a much much better way of running a HID bulb but they can be installed in Halogen housings if you do the correct setup.

I ran a 35w Hi/Lo setup with the bulb cutoff sheilds for about 4 years before i did a projector retrofit. Not once did i get flashed and i have been in other vehicles and had my truck behind me and pass me going the opposite way and i never felt like it was overly bright or blinding.

Like i said, A retrofit is a much better way of going but i think the blanket statement of "all HID bulbs in halogen housings are blinding and dangerous" isn't true. As long as you stick to a 35w kit with cutoff sheilds and have your headlights properly aimed, you won't be blinding people.

GottaBeTRD · Dec 20, 2013

I guess is should post mine up too
morrimito D2s 5k bulbls. Gatling Shrouds( the big ones) Believe or not, i'm still running the DDM apexicone ballasts/relay i bought when i first did the retrofit a couple years ago! I also wired some LED's into the housings which BTW are the OEM housings
my build
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/80110-planning-my-projector-retrofit.html

Retrofit source is building some sick new projectors i cant wait to try out! they are square, and i think they should look killer in our lights!!! All i'm missing now to do this is the funds!!

here are my pics

output shots

and i just love this pic!!

volcom440 · Dec 20, 2013

snivilous said:
That looks wicked sweet!

Thanks man! I have so little room on this thing wiring it was a PITA.

SIKHILUXSURF · Dec 23, 2013

ok i guess ill post my setup. specs as follows.

Real Japanese Hilux Surf Spec Headlights
LS460 Bixenon modified Solenoids and high beam shield
100mm Led Rings
H4 wiring harness
Osram Xenarc SVS 66240
good old Hella Gen III's

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MTD · Dec 24, 2013

Pictures all updated.

T4Rfirefighter · Sep 25, 2014

Not sure how long these have been out, but I just got an email today from DDM about their retrofit projectors. Any thoughts on these?

DDM Tuning: HID and LED Lighting

MTD · Sep 26, 2014

Mini D2S 3.0 square

BrianSD_42 · Mar 20, 2015

Those last pics look sick MTD!

If anyone is interested in a pair of barely used Phillips OEM bulbs for half off TRS cost please PM me. I have the receipt and they are still under the 2 year warranty.

BrianSD_42 · Oct 10, 2015

[MENTION=82289]Yoter[/MENTION]

Please add this to the first post

BrianSD_42 's Morimoto Mini D2S 3.0 Panorama Halo Retrofit DIY ***Complete Guide***

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...s-3-0-panorama-halo-retrofit-diy-journey.html

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