 |
|
03-25-08, 12:20 AM
|
#1 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
GETTING BLING!!! Acura Projector Retro...
I got tired of the sealed beam look... "so 80's"  . Anyways... I bit the bullet and went with the bi-xenon retro... Don't want no rice rocket bling! Want the real thing. started with a bixenon from an acura... and ordered them ebay cheapo h4 headlinghts (should have paid more for the DOT approved ones... less police ussues...LOL) grabbed the dremel got too it.
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80  's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
|
|
|
|
03-25-08, 12:30 AM
|
#2 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
I was even able to give it that rainbow flicker that comes from them expensive cars.... not all of them have the color... these are white and had to be modded
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80 's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
Last edited by GAS-A-LOT!; 03-25-08 at 01:19 AM.
Reason: more info needed
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-08, 12:35 AM
|
#3 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
this is the progress so far.
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80 's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-08, 12:47 AM
|
#4 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
These are the issues that I need help on. I'm looking for something to seal both the housing with the projector. It needs to resist heat. I can easily use epoxy or JB weld. But there are gaps over 1/4" wide on the projector housing that I need sealing. I have limited room behind the headlight housing. Need some suggestions. oh AND all the trim on both sides have been removed...
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80 's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-08, 07:22 AM
|
#5 (permalink)
|
|
Site Addict
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Irving, Tx.
Posts: 1,886
|
Red High temp? Good up to 600 degrees. But they look great!!!
__________________
Cool place to get all the cruiser crap you could want!  http://cruisercrap.com
And if you want a Vortec: Randy@RTCustoms.net
1989 FJ 62 4" Hell Creek Suspension, Bridgestone Duellers 33X12.50, Sliders, HI-Lift, Pioneer equipment Rack, HFS 2.5 Shackles, Defender Light rack, 4 KC Rally 800 series lights,TaskLED, Warn 8k, and 10k, Dual Optima's, Mean Green Alt. 74mm TB, First responder kit, Safari Snorkel, Manaliveoffroad bumpers, Trail Gear Armor, and a whole lotta stickers!
Member: LSLC, DFW and Austin, BSLCA
My Smugmug galleries: http://iaintscared1969.smugmug.com/
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-08, 01:04 PM
|
#6 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
I can hold one with my bare hands for about 15min... as it warms up a bit. then I could only hold from the trim.... I'm guessing no more than a halogen.... Mostly all of the oem housings that hold the projectors are acrilic/pvc/plastic? and dont have any issues. I'm thinking no more than 140F? when we bake the oem housing to soften the seal, I was told to be careful not to over bake because the reflector housing in the projector will get bubbles. And the cheapo ebay h4 lights were overbaked w/out any issues... I guess I can use JB weld even for the big cracks?
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80 's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-08, 01:09 PM
|
#7 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80 's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-08, 07:20 PM
|
#8 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
looks like it needs about an 1/8 or a 1/4 more for a fit... with aiming though.... I will have to cut  . looks like it will just miss the battery tray. Would it mess up the strength of the nut that holds the battery tray?
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80 's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-08, 09:08 PM
|
#9 (permalink)
|
|
Site Addict
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: calgary
Posts: 2,028
|
i really want to see how these look when your done, cool idea!
__________________
83BJ60,Merkur turbo+intercooled,SOA,aussie locker Custom bumpers,,4.88's, longs and poly rears.RDB's +4runner calipers, parabolics in front, 39.5 IROK's on DC-1's
92FJ80 Cummins 6BT, Airbagged, part time 4wd conversion, rancho air adjustable shocks, custom bumper+8274, 35"Toyo M/T's, Mall Ready!
|
|
|
|
|
03-26-08, 08:12 AM
|
#10 (permalink)
|
|
Site Addict
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Portland OR
Posts: 1,223
|
Battery tray nut should be fine, cut away!
__________________
85 FJ60, tweaking, Cummins 4BTA, 4L80 manual shift, 203/splitcase doubler, SOA, 37s on H1s, other stuff.
build-up: Family Haulin' FJ60
|
|
|
|
|
03-26-08, 05:21 PM
|
#11 (permalink)
|
|
Turbo Diesel Lover
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Panamá
Posts: 11,372
|
Damn .. nice improove for those candles in all 60 series . ..
__________________
HJ-60 2H-T Intercooled Tencha
HDJ-80 1HD-T not stock at all ! Marilu
FZJ-80 1FZ-FE ready to Play ( wife rig ! )
Join us at our local Panamá Off Road Forum
Quote:
Originally Posted by crushers
if you are achieveing the max boost then it isn't the boost that is going to kill your engine... it is your right foot.
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-26-08, 07:45 PM
|
#12 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80 's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
|
|
|
|
|
03-26-08, 07:47 PM
|
#13 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
Tapage.... YES!!! IT will be a killer improvement. I finally made it... I was able to put 3 nuts at each screw as spacers..about 1/8" I think. That was able to give me a little wiggle room. I will see how level it is tonight. 
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80 's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
Last edited by GAS-A-LOT!; 03-26-08 at 07:48 PM.
Reason: needed more info.
|
|
|
|
|
03-27-08, 03:20 PM
|
#14 (permalink)
|
|
Turbo Diesel Lover
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Panamá
Posts: 11,372
|
Please let us know how much charge it place on the alternator ...
__________________
HJ-60 2H-T Intercooled Tencha
HDJ-80 1HD-T not stock at all ! Marilu
FZJ-80 1FZ-FE ready to Play ( wife rig ! )
Join us at our local Panamá Off Road Forum
Quote:
Originally Posted by crushers
if you are achieveing the max boost then it isn't the boost that is going to kill your engine... it is your right foot.
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-27-08, 07:41 PM
|
#15 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
TAPAGE....35 watts.... I does pull like 25 kilovolts? for like a milisec.. You want it to come from the battery because the oem wiring is not enough even for oem lights.... They are good enough for a relay'ed harness though.
Here is the kit I used.eBay Motors: HID XENON CONVERSION KIT H1/H3/H4/H7/H9/H10/9005/9007++ (item 190209286981 end time Mar-27-08 18:32:52 PDT)
I bought this cheapo kit about 1.5 years ago. Mainly for the ballast($100). It's cheaper now... Don't bother with any waranty, most if not all will close shop and return under new name within a year or two. I got some D2S adapters from Retrofitsource.com ($15?). Phillips D2S bulbs $40.... I think they cost more now, you want 2 go with original bulbs due to better rep & reliability. Originally, I used relays to pull juice directly from the battery. But I was able to score a bixenon specific harness for 35 bucks! It works great! & I'm able to keep the high/low function.
I ended up using alot of epoxy 500F resistant. I'm waiting for it 2 cure and.... OH YES! their will be light! on the driver only for now....
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80 's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
|
|
|
|
|
03-27-08, 07:45 PM
|
#16 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
This is how it looks so far.... All epoxied out!!!!!
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80 's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
|
|
|
|
|
03-27-08, 08:09 PM
|
#17 (permalink)
|
|
Site Addict
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: calgary
Posts: 2,028
|
id like to see some more pics if you get the chance, especially if you only have one light in you could get a good contrast of the difference between the 2 in the dark.
__________________
83BJ60,Merkur turbo+intercooled,SOA,aussie locker Custom bumpers,,4.88's, longs and poly rears.RDB's +4runner calipers, parabolics in front, 39.5 IROK's on DC-1's
92FJ80 Cummins 6BT, Airbagged, part time 4wd conversion, rancho air adjustable shocks, custom bumper+8274, 35"Toyo M/T's, Mall Ready!
|
|
|
|
|
03-28-08, 03:36 PM
|
#18 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Campbell River BC on Vancouver Island in Canada on Earth
Posts: 276
|
sweet idea.
__________________
BJ60 TURBO 3B ,2 1/4" exhaust pipe, Custom rear frame and 35/10.5/R16 TSL Boggers, bj74 springs front and rear, fixed 90% of body rust and painted metallic money green and truck bed liner. her name is "The Screaming Green Submarine"
|
|
|
|
|
03-28-08, 05:21 PM
|
#19 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
it will be a bit.... I will be busy for 2 days... but will do! you will not belive your eyes.... OH YEAH!!!!! I will have to finish both first. cuzz I will have to use my church's parking lot. It's large/open with brick walls where you can really see the pattern. Unfortunately, my drive ways is small and full of cars... so I don't have any room for light patterns and I don't want to bother the neighbors across the street. 
but I will be done. I'm in a hurry 2 finish because well... I miss my 60. Got the powerstering pump installed and ready.... soooo... I cant wait to see the looks on peoples faces when they think its a honda s2000 but when I pull up, they will see my  60
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80 's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
|
|
|
|
|
03-30-08, 11:25 PM
|
#20 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
K guys... I finally finished cutting/priming the battery tray.... 
Now all I need is to finish up the 2nd light and wire the high beam thingy and were good to go.... I will get pics tomorrow...
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80 's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
|
|
|
|
|
03-31-08, 12:41 AM
|
#21 (permalink)
|
|
Forum Lifer
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Posts: 3,410
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by GAS-A-LOT!
I will get pics tomorrow...
|
 Cool upgrade. Thanks for the pictures.
__________________
1982 FJ60 SUA OME w/AAL's, 34's, H55F, 4.7 toybox
Northern California
TLCA/PMC Member
"He who throws mud only loses ground."
|
|
|
|
|
03-31-08, 09:18 PM
|
#22 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
All I need is to finish epoxy'ing the 2nd light(started but will finish later...got company). I will finish off with jb weld around the seams were the epoxy meets the light.
Here are some pics. If you got any questions on the pics, let me know... left, right, cuts @ battery tray, And ballasts.
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80 's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
|
|
|
|
|
03-31-08, 09:26 PM
|
#23 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
more pics
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80 's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
|
|
|
|
|
04-01-08, 08:00 PM
|
#24 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
I'm DONE!!!
First pic is showing the spacers used to pull the headlight fwd.
2nd is showing the high beam connection
3rd is the final Product!!!!! I will try to get pics tonight.. I will be @ church! That way I can level the beams and get an output pic.
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80 's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
|
|
|
|
|
04-01-08, 08:02 PM
|
#25 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
One more thing.... Any one know how to get the high beam dash light to come on when in use?
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80 's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
|
|
|
|
|
04-02-08, 08:18 AM
|
#26 (permalink)
|
|
Site Addict
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Portland OR
Posts: 1,223
|
Looks like it stares into your soul! Nice job, can't wait to see the light.
__________________
85 FJ60, tweaking, Cummins 4BTA, 4L80 manual shift, 203/splitcase doubler, SOA, 37s on H1s, other stuff.
build-up: Family Haulin' FJ60
Last edited by boots4; 04-02-08 at 04:25 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
04-02-08, 03:23 PM
|
#27 (permalink)
|
|
Turbo Diesel Lover
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Panamá
Posts: 11,372
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by GAS-A-LOT!
One more thing.... Any one know how to get the high beam dash light to come on when in use?
|
welcome to the club .. I happens to me when did the 4 lights stup in a buddys rig .. let me remember what we did. ( means call my buddy )
__________________
HJ-60 2H-T Intercooled Tencha
HDJ-80 1HD-T not stock at all ! Marilu
FZJ-80 1FZ-FE ready to Play ( wife rig ! )
Join us at our local Panamá Off Road Forum
Quote:
Originally Posted by crushers
if you are achieveing the max boost then it isn't the boost that is going to kill your engine... it is your right foot.
|
|
|
|
|
|
04-02-08, 06:44 PM
|
#28 (permalink)
|
|
Forum Regular
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Grantsville, UT
Posts: 92
|
Dang. That looks awesome. I like it a lot
|
|
|
|
|
04-02-08, 10:26 PM
|
#29 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
Here they are..... night pics..... WARNING... these were taken with camera phones so the quality is not up to par. And the beams are aimed low for now... Trial period... I will adjust/aim as time progresses.
@ church
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80 's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
|
|
|
|
|
04-02-08, 10:29 PM
|
#30 (permalink)
|
|
250+ Club
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: LOS ANGELES
Posts: 912
|
in someones??? drive way...
ON the road...
And in a large parking lot... again aimed low and bad camera phone..
low beams
High beams
__________________
HELO?....is this thing on?
1991 fj80 's but I drive it, suspension air bags, roof rack, trailer 8pin connection, 7 pin mod, hood spacers & stolen radio. 1985 fj60 (DD)HID-xenon retrofit projectors, tailgate storage, rear seat shoulder belts, 62 rear sway bar, & roof rack. 1987 4runner, seat bracket spacers(4crawler.com), driver side battery, HID-xenon retrofit projectors, & modified/upgraded intake, rancho shocks.
WWW.RONSERRANO.COM
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
|
GAS-A-LOT!
red hight temp? thats the name of the sealeant? 
