FX-R Projector Retrofit Write-Up (as experienced by SQ.MD)
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SQ.MD
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look at post #19 on page 2...should give you more information :bigok:
SQ.MD
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Thanks man!
On another note, sorry to clog up the forum when I'm not super active but I've received a couple of private messages from a few of you regarding my retrofit and Satoshi mod so I thought I would bring back this well-aged thread.
I have the same color in my retro im pretty sure. I think it must be fairly popular to because im pretty sure Brian used it in his too!
SQ.MD
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SQ.MD
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I don't remember exactly but it wasn't difficult to remove them with the headlight assembled using a needle nose plier.
It definitely takes some maneuvering but this is the shape mine took which allowed me to remove it. However, you can keep it on and remove it after you bake your headlights.
BrianSD_42
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@SQ_MD
How are yours holding up as far as keeping out the dust?
About a year after doing my FX-Rs with the TYC headlights (not my originals) I noticed a good amount of dust and after examining I decided it is because the dust breathing tube wasn't really doing the job very well. I made extended tubes and put some "cheese cloth" in the tube to stop the dust.
Here is an update I made to mine to fix the dust issue.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...it-97-4runner-project-toyota-4runner-org.html
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How are yours holding up as far as keeping out the dust?
About a year after doing my FX-Rs with the TYC headlights (not my originals) I noticed a good amount of dust and after examining I decided it is because the dust breathing tube wasn't really doing the job very well. I made extended tubes and put some "cheese cloth" in the tube to stop the dust.
Here is an update I made to mine to fix the dust issue.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...it-97-4runner-project-toyota-4runner-org.html
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6. Dust Free Lights!
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D Farms
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How are yours holding up as far as keeping out the dust?
About a year after doing my FX-Rs with the TYC headlights (not my originals) I noticed a good amount of dust and after examining I decided it is because the dust breathing tube wasn't really doing the job very well. I made extended tubes and put some "cheese cloth" in the tube to stop the dust.
Here is an update I made to mine to fix the dust issue.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...it-97-4runner-project-toyota-4runner-org.html
:bat:
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6. Dust Free Lights!
How far back are did you put the projectors? the shrouds are about 1.5" from touching the back of the reflector. I think I might grind mine all the way down so the projector is sitting flush against the surface of the reflector.
BrianSD_42
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I'm not really sure I understand the question.
I pushed the shroud onto the projector bulb as you can see. The projector itself is all the way back. This leaves plenty of room for space between the bulb and glass.
I don't see how it could be done better any other way.
I pushed the shroud onto the projector bulb as you can see. The projector itself is all the way back. This leaves plenty of room for space between the bulb and glass.
I don't see how it could be done better any other way.
D Farms
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I think I need to grind more then. The shrouds are just short or something, they dont cover the projector all the way, its wierd. anyways Ive got to re aim them anyways the right one's aim was way off.
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BrianSD_42
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If you already read this great thread from the beginning, then I'd suggest next reading my thread, linked above. I posted all pictures there.
I am in the process of doing a retrofit on factory headlight housings and I am using Morimoto mini h1 projectors. I am curious as to whether or not I need to cut down the lens on the inside where the factory bulb shield was. I probably worded that question kind of weird. If you had a factory headlight lens that had been disassembled and you look at it from the front, in the center where the bulb would come through, there is a raised section that aligned the bulb shield. Does it need to go or can I just mount the projectors with it there? Thanks in advance.
A.Wilson013
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I have done two retrofits using the Mini D2S in the past couple weeks and did not grind anything in the reflector due to the fact that the silicon washer (was attached to the projector in the D2S kits) that sits between the projector and housing has more than enough give in it to allow you to leave those little bumps with no issues. In fact, I believe that leaving them there will add more resistance making the projector less likely to rotate over time from hitting bumps in the road and things of that nature.
D Farms
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i just recently took my headlights apart to clean dust out, after i cleaned them, i siliconed the back of the housing to the projector so no dust or water can get into the housing, at some point ill make the back of the projector where the bulb fits in seal as well with some sort of boot. the ballasts actually have a a rubber piece on them meant to seal into something, perhaps ill just use that. also used a silicone tube to connect between the two holes, i didnt need to glue anything.
also i was able to black out my corners using a purple heavy duty degreaser to remove the chrome inside the corner markers without even opening them.
also i was able to black out my corners using a purple heavy duty degreaser to remove the chrome inside the corner markers without even opening them.
I am glad to hear this as I jumped the gun and I have already painted my reflector bowls and I did not want to have to modify and repaint them. Thank you very much for the information.:thanks:
