tC_rider

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I had my tC retrofitted with a Honda S2000 hid projector earlier during the year. I'm very impressed. A big different between stock and oem projector. I like it alot. I never thought of posting here, but after seeing many plug-n-play hid kit, I thought it would be beneficial to those who like better result through retrofitting. I have to give credit to Nick (aka jvxdriver) who did the actual retrofit for me. Instead of posting the procedure and pictures here, I'll just post a link to his how-to site. He already done most of the writeup:

http://user7.jabry.com/jvxdriver/tC_s2000_retro.htm

I highly recommend a retrofit if you can, especially with a s2000 projector if possible. It's worth it.

Dakine

most people on here including me retro's with the tsx projectors. but hey damn urs is sick. i think someone already did a s2k retro.

Fish

Very nice man. I like that a lot.
If you don't mind me asking, how much were all the parts for the retrofit? This has been something I've been considering doing for quite awhile now but I haven't thought about it too much. I assumed it would be too difficult, but after looking at that site I think I could probably handle it.

riboflavin

iTrader: (2)

looks great!

InfideL

x2

Yanki01

damn nice! Parts alone probally cost around $700+ depending on what you use.

bembowe

wow. I like your retro. the cut off is sharp and crisp. wish mine had that. only thing I wish you did was place a shroud in there. at the distance it wont be notice but up close, i might not like the way the project just sits there.

but very nice retrofit.

tC_rider

$700 is about right!

Part List:

'03 S2000 Projectors: $500
Matsushsita Ballast: $160
Misc Parts (JB-glue, screws, Lexan sheet, alum sheet, balloon, etc): $40

The lowbeam is blackout, so I didn't have to pay for the extra shroud or bezel. I use my own existing tC headlamps. So no extra cost. Total part cost is $700.

tC_rider

I was going to have mine retroffitted with tsx too, but the guy recommended s2000. I'm glad I did.

Noodle

yeah, people kept saying about TSX this and TSX that. In reality, it's not all that great.

Good retro!!!

SquallLHeart

well.. from what i've read and heard, TSX projectors are known in the retro community to be one of the better projectors out there in terms of output and cutoff...

and the fact that they're not insanely expensive and not too difficult to get is also a big plus.

but yeah... i'm the type of person that will defy that and say.. no thanks for me too.. lol.. i'll try a different route if i am able to ever afford anything....

but daymn .. those cutoffs are niiiice.

satoman44

cool, im starting my s2k retro soon which means my current tsx retro will be on sale once i finish.

tC_rider

When I drive late at night with few cars on the road, I can see the beam stretches from one side to another. With the tC stiff suspension, you can literally see the beam bounces accordngly. It's incredible. It can be distractiing though, but it's so unique.



The s2k beam is amazingly wide and sharp from left to right. That about five lanes across.

Bomber_JY

i love it!!! good job!!!

Duartizzle

wow those are really nice

Bomber_JY

is this job hard?!?!!
i mean...whats the percentage that a chick will mess this up?>!?!!? hahahahaha

tC_rider

Thanks all for the nice comments.

tC_rider

From a scale of 1-10 (10 being most difficult), I would say it's an 8. But then again difficulty is a relative term. For a girl? Hmmm, I think anyone can do it as long as you're crafty and creative. Btw, it took a week long to finish this project.

Bomber_JY

wow...a week...hahaha...
are there any place that sells retros??
im fear that i'll messed up with my $700 invetment~~~

tC_rider

Fear is what holding men (and women) from advancing But seriously, sometimes being too brave can lead to disaster and frustration. As for me, I'm not that handy or creative myself, so I relied on my friend to help me out. If you ask around, I'm sure someone can do the retro for you, for a price of course on top of that $700. Good luck if you plan to do it yourself. You'll be the first girl I know doing an hid retrofit.