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pictures dammit! :frisky: i really wanna see how it looks

even though i just placed my order with Matt at the retrofit source. not gonna lie im damn excited to get all my retrofit parts :D
 
Haha I'm an idiot the wire going to the ballast fits in both right side up and upside down, its just a 2 pronged ellipse...theres an engraved '+' signifying the red wire should be on that side but I didn't pay attention,l just lucked out and put both in backwards, we're good!

Yea sometimes that part can be iffy especially with aftermarket HID kits. Ive had several that you actually have to plug the labeled + to the labeled - for them to work?? how anyone is supposed to know or even consider trying that is beyond me but glad you got things working!
 
Damn I lied, I did manage to put the plug in the wrong way on both ballasts, but after correctly plugging both sides I turned on the lights again annnnnd.......passenger side works only. Checked everything I have no idea this time. Think it might be the bulb but the replacement bulbs that came with the ballast have different plugs than the ones that came with the kit. The one that lights up is BRIGHT, definitely could drive with this one alone if I had to but man I just want to figure this out. Finally put the inside back together so just have to figure these guys out and put the pulley on and I'm set for now
 
Damn I lied, I did manage to put the plug in the wrong way on both ballasts, but after correctly plugging both sides I turned on the lights again annnnnd.......passenger side works only. Checked everything I have no idea this time. Think it might be the bulb but the replacement bulbs that came with the ballast have different plugs than the ones that came with the kit. The one that lights up is BRIGHT, definitely could drive with this one alone if I had to but man I just want to figure this out. Finally put the inside back together so just have to figure these guys out and put the pulley on and I'm set for now

the odd thing about my HID's was that when I had the DRL's ONLY, the pass side would be the only one on, and I'd have to actually turn the headlights on via the switch to get them both to come on.
Not sure if this is what you did, but worth a mention...:dancin:
 
Thanks for the advice but I'm not DRL equipped, the mast is my only power source for the lights. Changed all the 10a fuses for and around the left head fuse still no luck. Guess I know what I'm doing for tomorrow

I'll think about what you said and see if the logic transfers in any way
 
Okay these are NOT AIMED, just got the other working and wanted to show you the output. These things rock, once I balance the line I'll get all the shots you're looking for. Until then I played around with flash and no flash to get you some good ones now.

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Glad to see everything worked out. Did you use silicone on the meet point for the lens and backing? So are they well worth the $140? LoL...
 
Yeah they supplied this grey stuff that i filled the cracks in, about to put a silicon strip on top for extra protection. Once I get them lined up I'm sure I'll love them even more but I'm impressed
 
These are the kind he got
PROJECTOR HID XENON LEN KIT Angel Eye E46 M3 TSX H4 D2S : eBay Motors (item 200404368832 end time Mar-09-10 22:13:05 PST)

You can search projector len kit on ebay and a bunch will pop up. Most of them are from China and when you add shipping all of the listings come up to be around the same price. Keep in mind these don't have ballasts. Some of the lsitings will include ballasts you just have to make sure. There was one listing selling for about 140.00 with shipping that included ballasts and shipped from Texas I can't seem to find it though now. There are also a lot of listings just selling a regular HID kit even though it says projector.
 
I thought I'd update this with some initial impressions. I think through various debates we can all establish that more output does not equal better vision. It seems like a few people were confused as to what this setup actually offered and I'm convinced this is the highest quality alternative to a full blown retro I've seen...plus one advantage some might say. The retro jobs I've seen involve cutting the housing while this setup is completely plug n play (gets a little intricate but still very doable) and attaches to the existing lamp backing, thus giving you the opportunity to revert back to stock if desired without having to buy new housings.

I got off of work tonight and hopped in the car and completely forgot about the headlights, when I turned them on I was blown away. I still haven't aimed them perfectly, just enough to keep from being a nuisance, but I was parked facing a wall and these things were so bright clear and crisp, couple people walking into the bar walked in front of it and instantly remarked at how nice they were. I pulled onto the bypass and followed the cutoff as I turned...once these are aimed correctly its going to be heaven.

I decided to have a body shop do it right because I just don't have the time to fiddle with it, then I will give the cutoff pictures. Maybe this helped someone on the fence with this.
 
I thought I'd update this with some initial impressions. I think through various debates we can all establish that more output does not equal better vision. It seems like a few people were confused as to what this setup actually offered and I'm convinced this is the highest quality alternative to a full blown retro I've seen...plus one advantage some might say. The retro jobs I've seen involve cutting the housing while this setup is completely plug n play (gets a little intricate but still very doable) and attaches to the existing lamp backing, thus giving you the opportunity to revert back to stock if desired without having to buy new housings.

I got off of work tonight and hopped in the car and completely forgot about the headlights, when I turned them on I was blown away. I still haven't aimed them perfectly, just enough to keep from being a nuisance, but I was parked facing a wall and these things were so bright clear and crisp, couple people walking into the bar walked in front of it and instantly remarked at how nice they were. I pulled onto the bypass and followed the cutoff as I turned...once these are aimed correctly its going to be heaven.

I decided to have a body shop do it right because I just don't have the time to fiddle with it, then I will give the cutoff pictures. Maybe this helped someone on the fence with this.

what is a "retro" as it pertains to headlights?? I dont get it at all? and if it uses projectors, how is that "retro" cuz the old style like my 96 arent projectors...

Im confused
 
what is a "retro" as it pertains to headlights?? I dont get it at all? and if it uses projectors, how is that "retro" cuz the old style like my 96 arent projectors...

Im confused

It's short for Retrofit, which means:
1. to modify equipment (in airplanes, automobiles, a factory, etc.) that is already in service using parts developed or madeavailable after the time of original manufacture.
2. to install, fit, or adapt (a device or system) for use with something older: to retrofit solar heating to a poorly insulated house.
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