GETTING BLING!!! Acura Projector Retro...

GAS-A-LOT! · 03-25-08, 12:20 AM

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.

GAS-A-LOT! · 03-25-08, 12:30 AM

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

GAS-A-LOT! · 03-25-08, 12:35 AM

this is the progress so far.

GAS-A-LOT! · 03-25-08, 12:47 AM

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...

iaintscared1969 · 03-25-08, 07:22 AM

Red High temp? Good up to 600 degrees. But they look great!!!

GAS-A-LOT! · 03-25-08, 01:04 PM

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?

GAS-A-LOT! · 03-25-08, 01:09 PM

red hight temp? thats the name of the sealeant?

GAS-A-LOT! · 03-25-08, 07:20 PM

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?

cody c · 03-25-08, 09:08 PM

i really want to see how these look when your done, cool idea!

boots4 · 03-26-08, 08:12 AM

Battery tray nut should be fine, cut away!

Tapage · 03-26-08, 05:21 PM

Damn .. nice improove for those candles in all 60 series . ..

GAS-A-LOT! · 03-26-08, 07:45 PM

thanks for the push boots.... Ive cut to were I cant cut no more...

GAS-A-LOT! · 03-26-08, 07:47 PM

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.

Tapage · 03-27-08, 03:20 PM

Please let us know how much charge it place on the alternator ...

GAS-A-LOT! · 03-27-08, 07:41 PM

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....

GAS-A-LOT! · 03-27-08, 07:45 PM

This is how it looks so far.... All epoxied out!!!!!

cody c · 03-27-08, 08:09 PM

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.

JoeCanadian · 03-28-08, 03:36 PM

sweet idea.

GAS-A-LOT! · 03-28-08, 05:21 PM

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

GAS-A-LOT! · 03-30-08, 11:25 PM

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...

NocalFJ60 · 03-31-08, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAS-A-LOT!

I will get pics tomorrow...

Cool upgrade. Thanks for the pictures.

GAS-A-LOT! · 03-31-08, 09:18 PM

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.

GAS-A-LOT! · 03-31-08, 09:26 PM

more pics

03-25-08, 12:20 AM	#1
GAS-A-LOT! IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 712	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. Attached Images __________________ 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
GAS-A-LOT! IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 712	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 Attached Images __________________ 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
GAS-A-LOT! IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 712	this is the progress so far. Attached Images __________________ 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
GAS-A-LOT! IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 712	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... Attached Images __________________ 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
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03-25-08, 01:04 PM	#6
GAS-A-LOT! IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 712	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? Attached Images __________________ 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
GAS-A-LOT! IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 712	red hight temp? thats the name of the sealeant? __________________ 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
GAS-A-LOT! IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 712	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? Attached Images __________________ 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
cody c IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: calgary Posts: 1,564	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 stock with the damage multiplied. 350 now in, and getting the bugs out.

03-26-08, 08:12 AM	#10
boots4 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portland OR Posts: 667	Battery tray nut should be fine, cut away! __________________ 85 FJ60, testing, Cummins 4BTA, manual 4L80E, 203 to splitcase doubler, SOA, 38s, some other stuff. build-up: Family Haulin' FJ60

03-26-08, 07:45 PM	#12
GAS-A-LOT! IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 712	thanks for the push boots.... Ive cut to were I cant cut no more... Attached Images __________________ 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
GAS-A-LOT! IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 712	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. Attached Images __________________ 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, 07:41 PM	#15
GAS-A-LOT! IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 712	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
GAS-A-LOT! IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 712	This is how it looks so far.... All epoxied out!!!!! Attached Images __________________ 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
cody c IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: calgary Posts: 1,564	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 stock with the damage multiplied. 350 now in, and getting the bugs out.

03-28-08, 03:36 PM	#18
JoeCanadian IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Campbell River BC on Vancouver Island in Canada on Earth Posts: 221	sweet idea. __________________ BJ60 TURBO 3B ,2 1/4" exaust pipe, Custom rear frame and 33x12.5/r15 Hankook Dynamic MT, bj74 springs frunt and rear, fixed 90% of body rust and painted metallic money green and truckbed liner. her name is "The Screaming Green Submarine"

03-28-08, 05:21 PM	#19
GAS-A-LOT! IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 712	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
GAS-A-LOT! IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 712	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, 09:18 PM	#22
GAS-A-LOT! IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 712	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. Attached Images __________________ 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