HID upgrade kits? Recommendations? Problems? - Page 2

mann777 · Nov 27th, 2007, 05:05 AM

The ballast are Bosch type 212-L300. The bulb type is D2S/D2R. 35W OUTPUT. let me know the mod you carried out on your pathy is the projector of FX type or LS430 type. and regarding the reflector, did they come with the unit itself what i mean is the round reflector placed behind the projector. And normally Fx type come with a motor for adaptive beaming. I am sure the Lexus comes also,did you splice all that stuff out. let me know, you could mail to with the work around on mann68@gmail.com. thanks

laxman0324 · Nov 27th, 2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rpeirats

Wrong... There are LOTS of cheap Bi-xenon (projectors with high beam function) projectors out there, the most common being the FX35/45 bixenon projectors. Here is the market price as of today for some projectors:

Bixenon (needed in the pathfinder because it uses the same bulb for lows/highs:

FX35/45 = $50 - $80
E46 = $60 - $100
E55 = $90 - $110
TL (the best bixenon) = $190 - $240

There are many more, but these are most popular.

These are in order from good to best.

Even the FX45, which is the cheapest, is night and day difference when compared to stock halogen.

Now you need to show me the website so I can order immediately...i hate the look of reflectors but figured it would be too expensive to retro...i have the patience and the skill to do it

Also, does anyone have a general walkthrough for what they did, like where exactly you cut, etc. And where did you get the little chrome decorating ring that goes around the projector?

rpeirats · Nov 27th, 2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mann777

The ballast are Bosch type 212-L300. The bulb type is D2S/D2R. 35W OUTPUT. let me know the mod you carried out on your pathy is the projector of FX type or LS430 type. and regarding the reflector, did they come with the unit itself what i mean is the round reflector placed behind the projector. And normally Fx type come with a motor for adaptive beaming. I am sure the Lexus comes also,did you splice all that stuff out. let me know, you could mail to with the work around on mann68@gmail.com. thanks

Looks like you need projectors only, if the bulbs are D2S. If they are D2R, youll have to switch to D2S, or modify the D2R (not worth it)

Mine are LS430, which are SINGLE xenon only (i dont have highs), and they go anywhere from $300 - $375

As for the adaptive beam, you have to remove all that. Its impossible to make it work on a car that does not have that system. Only some cars have it.

I dont know what you mean with the reflector. A projector consists of 2 parts:
#1 bowl (which is a reflector)
#2 lens holder

As in this pic: Is this the reflector you mean? if yes, they are included w/ projectors.

rpeirats · Nov 27th, 2007, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by laxman0324

Now you need to show me the website so I can order immediately...i hate the look of reflectors but figured it would be too expensive to retro...i have the patience and the skill to do it

Also, does anyone have a general walkthrough for what they did, like where exactly you cut, etc. And where did you get the little chrome decorating ring that goes around the projector?

ebay is the best source, but you have to be careful, since some sellers overprice things, etc., but there are also good combos on ebay.

Remember that the components will be USED, not new. This is because the projectors are taken out of luxury car's headlights. They are not sold new. But its the same thing, they are like new.

Ill post later how I did mine, which is the general way to do it.

mann777 · Nov 29th, 2007, 12:51 AM

I AM TRYING TO CHOOSE BETWEEN FX AND LS. WHAT DO YOU THINK WHICH WOULD BE BETTER IN TERMS OF CONVERTING AND EASY MODS , FUNCTIONALITY, BRIGHTNESS AND DO YOU GET HIDs WITH BOTH BEAM H/L IF SO WHAT TYPE ARE TO BE USED IF WITHER ONE ARE USED. LEMME KNOW. THKS

rpeirats · Nov 29th, 2007, 02:14 AM

1. Both of them are easy to work with. (in a pathfinder headlight, that is)
2. Brightness, well, the LS trumps the FX. In a scale of 1 to 10, comparing brightness, the fx would be 6/10 and the LS 9/10. Halogen would be like 2.5/10.
3. About functionality, I would say the fx, ONLY because it is bixenon (has high beam).

There are more projectors out there, Ill do a bit of research and based on what I know will fit easily, ill recommend something to you.

rpeirats · Dec 1st, 2007, 06:03 PM

If you want bi-xenon, get these:

the best: TL
Bang for the buck: FX with clear lenses

The only reason to go single xenon, is if you want the BEST lighting. These are the ones you should get:

LS430
S2000
Both go for about 300-350

mann777 · Dec 2nd, 2007, 10:12 PM

could you please let me know what is the part number of the same , and any alternative website for getting this. Also you have mentioned T/L what is the abbrevation to this and shed me some light into these series also. I am just keeping options open as to which would be best . thanks once again

rpeirats · Dec 2nd, 2007, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mann777

could you please let me know what is the part number of the same , and any alternative website for getting this. Also you have mentioned T/L what is the abbrevation to this and shed me some light into these series also. I am just keeping options open as to which would be best . thanks once again

Since OEM HID projectors come out of cars with stock HID, they are named according to what car they come out of.

TL come out of Acura TL
FX come out of the Infinity FX35/45

And for the rest, its the same.

laxman0324 · Dec 3rd, 2007, 12:27 PM

well that looks awesome...why did you have to do this to me? I have an addiction to projector headlights (i have no clue why) and was just coming to terms with the fact that none came with it, but now you have me scheming already and seeing what i can put off to do this asap...do you have any links that you found helpful when doing this? Im interested mainly in how you mounted the projector, where you mounted the ballast (i know you can mount it anywhere but people have so much trouble finding a place its easier just to know), and where you got the chrome trim piece you put around the projector in the headlight.
thanks,
mike

rpeirats · Dec 3rd, 2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by laxman0324

well that looks awesome...why did you have to do this to me? I have an addiction to projector headlights (i have no clue why) and was just coming to terms with the fact that none came with it, but now you have me scheming already and seeing what i can put off to do this asap...do you have any links that you found helpful when doing this? Im interested mainly in how you mounted the projector, where you mounted the ballast (i know you can mount it anywhere but people have so much trouble finding a place its easier just to know), and where you got the chrome trim piece you put around the projector in the headlight.
thanks,
mike

Thats the exact same thing that happened to me. Ill post a general how to tonight.

mann777 · Dec 5th, 2007, 04:56 AM

Hi rp, I need some info, The projectors u have installed I wanted to know whether the you did any mod on fresnel lens . Secondly whether the Bixenon harness was Direct Plug and play. sorry for the stupid question. thks

rpeirats · Dec 5th, 2007, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mann777

Hi rp, I need some info, The projectors u have installed I wanted to know whether the you did any mod on fresnel lens . Secondly whether the Bixenon harness was Direct Plug and play. sorry for the stupid question. thks

Yes, I swapped the original fresnel lens with a clear lens. Gives sharper cutoff and more color.

I dont have bixenon, so I dont have a bixenon harness. I made my own harness. But yeah, it can be made pretty much plug and play.

mann777 · Dec 5th, 2007, 10:28 PM

ok RP need your inputs about how you went about doing the whole work. I am ready to carry out the same. Also do you have any other website other thatn ebay, on the FX / LS projectors, cause i dont trust ebay ( bad experience ) absolute rippers., would wait for your mail.