New HID retro completed
03-15-2007 | 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Noodle
I wonder if it is legal to have four highbeams, since tc already have 9005 reflector as highbeam. I will be doing a retro using FX35 bixenon projectors, so don't know if it is street law compliance
03-15-2007 | 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by unique_tc_upgradez
Aren't the 08 tC headlights projectors? I seen pics of it and I was actually thinking of buying those then installin a HID kit into the highs an lows. What would you guys recommend? I want the black around the lights like the new ones and they look sick.
Thomas
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03-16-2007 | 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by chicotunner07
hidretro,com charges 1200, dont expect it to be cheap
Although, i am planning on selling my 2nd retrofit and built myself a new retrofit.
03-16-2007 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Antix
crazy...
How much you selling your 2nd one for? (After looking, that setup isn't my style..)
If you say $1200, just call me Copperfield, and watch me vanish!
How much you selling your 2nd one for? (After looking, that setup isn't my style..)
If you say $1200, just call me Copperfield, and watch me vanish!
03-17-2007 | 12:24 AM
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Several people PM me for pricing, I gave them all the same price, but I am not decisive yet. It could be higher, or it could be lower. didn't give it too much though. I have to finish my new retro first. So, I don't want to publicly quote any price right now.
03-20-2007 | 04:56 AM
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This is for everyone who have their minds on retrofit:
[outside of labor]
projectors: 90 - 200 depending on the quality you want
shrouds: 50 - 130 depending on which you get. You also have an option of cusomizing your own. Despite the low part cost, you'll more labor to customize them.
ballasts: 150 - 200 depending on which type you want
bulbs: 35 - 80 depending on usage on the the bulbs. I highly recommend OEM bulbs and forget about the aftermarket junks.
Pretty expensive, but then again, HID headlights cost a fortune when dealers sell them. So, consider yourself to have luxurius option for low cost.
[outside of labor]
projectors: 90 - 200 depending on the quality you want
shrouds: 50 - 130 depending on which you get. You also have an option of cusomizing your own. Despite the low part cost, you'll more labor to customize them.
ballasts: 150 - 200 depending on which type you want
bulbs: 35 - 80 depending on usage on the the bulbs. I highly recommend OEM bulbs and forget about the aftermarket junks.
Pretty expensive, but then again, HID headlights cost a fortune when dealers sell them. So, consider yourself to have luxurius option for low cost.
03-20-2007 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Noodle
This is for everyone who have their minds on retrofit:
[outside of labor]
projectors: 90 - 200 depending on the quality you want
shrouds: 50 - 130 depending on which you get. You also have an option of cusomizing your own. Despite the low part cost, you'll more labor to customize them.
ballasts: 150 - 200 depending on which type you want
bulbs: 35 - 80 depending on usage on the the bulbs. I highly recommend OEM bulbs and forget about the aftermarket junks.
Pretty expensive, but then again, HID headlights cost a fortune when dealers sell them. So, consider yourself to have luxurius option for low cost.
[outside of labor]
projectors: 90 - 200 depending on the quality you want
shrouds: 50 - 130 depending on which you get. You also have an option of cusomizing your own. Despite the low part cost, you'll more labor to customize them.
ballasts: 150 - 200 depending on which type you want
bulbs: 35 - 80 depending on usage on the the bulbs. I highly recommend OEM bulbs and forget about the aftermarket junks.
Pretty expensive, but then again, HID headlights cost a fortune when dealers sell them. So, consider yourself to have luxurius option for low cost.
Which Ballasts do you suggest along with the bulbs. I found some TSX projectors and E46 shrouds I think I may buy. I'm sure then has been asked but what type of bulb does the TSX projectors use?
03-20-2007 | 03:20 PM
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TSX uses D2S bulbs. You can either use E46 bixenon shrouds or single xenon shrouds. The bixenon shrouds have more depth than the single xenon, but in diameter, they're exactly the same.
I recommend the Denso, Hella, or the infiniti ballasts (forgot what is the name of the manufacturer). Aim for the higher generation.
I recommend the Denso, Hella, or the infiniti ballasts (forgot what is the name of the manufacturer). Aim for the higher generation.
03-20-2007 | 06:13 PM
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03-20-2007 | 07:57 PM
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unique_tc_upgradez wrote:
Aren't the 08 tC headlights projectors? I seen pics of it and I was actually thinking of buying those then installin a HID kit into the highs an lows. What would you guys recommend? I want the black around the lights like the new ones and they look sick.
Thomas
Yeah, well..... don't expect the halogen projector to give the same output as HID projector. The reason why HID projector is more expensive is because they give wider light coverage and increase the intensity. While, halogen projector centralizes beam into a confine area, which is call hot spot. HID projector evenly distributes lights to the side of your car, hence, give you more visibility.
Aren't the 08 tC headlights projectors? I seen pics of it and I was actually thinking of buying those then installin a HID kit into the highs an lows. What would you guys recommend? I want the black around the lights like the new ones and they look sick.
Thomas
Yeah, well..... don't expect the halogen projector to give the same output as HID projector. The reason why HID projector is more expensive is because they give wider light coverage and increase the intensity. While, halogen projector centralizes beam into a confine area, which is call hot spot. HID projector evenly distributes lights to the side of your car, hence, give you more visibility.
BTW, very nice retro. I'd love to have a set on my car, unfortunately I don't have the know-how to do it. I admire those who can.