Gen1.5 dual projectors - updated pics on pg2!

[Astro]

Here's the start of my new project, which is being done at Custom Lightz. I've got TSX H.I.D. low beams (with a color mod - check website for details) and some H1 high beams. The high beam halogen projectors are turned upside down so it's actually functional (check my video below). I was actually able to find H1 projectors that were the exact same size as the TSX. I'm also getting a custom plug-n-play wire harness, with multiple fuses. They are still working on the shrouds, which is a 3 piece with chrome trim ring (pic below) for all 4 lights. These are brand new OEM headlights with the housing painted a high gloss black. The lights should be finished later today, I'll post more pics when I get them...man, I can't wait...enjoy...



3 piece bezel with chrome trim (inner chrome will be painted black, due to others getting some glare from it).

Here's a video of my low's and high's (requires DivX encoding)
http://www.customlightz.com/gallery/highbeam2.avi

edit: Pics on car are up!!!!

http://www.solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php?p=283708#283708

[Biggi_e]

wow that looks great! i wish my gen2 headlight projects worked out like yours...anyways keep us posted on the finished product.

[SleeperSolara]

Wow, man that looks nice.

[DaTwUnKrAziEpInOy]

::DROOL:::

[SolaraGuy22]

I hate you.

[krawzyazn]

baller lol damn you.. I would have done it but to damn lazy

why is everyone going with TSX

[SleeperSolara]

baller lol damn you.. I would have done it but to damn lazy

why is everyone going with TSX

Cause it's the easiest......
Personally i think i'm goin' to go wit E46 Bi-Xenon.
Checkin' their site now.

[Mandarinsolara]

That is hot astro.
Keep it going.

[cdeez]

im glad its coming along larry..i can't wait to see the finished product in person.. keep it man..you know you have one of the hardest solaras ever man..

[xsolara33x]

i agree with cdeez that its one of the nicest solaras out there, i am LOVING how they are comming about astro...
if you dont mind me asking, how much did this end up costing you? and the shop is located in socal if i am not mistaking?
thanks,
raphael

[Astro]

baller lol damn you.. I would have done it but to damn lazy

why is everyone going with TSX

Haha...I beat you to it...LOL!!!

The TSX has the best color, period. When the do the color/washer mod, it enhances the color drastically. Without this mod, it looks normal. It puts out more color than the S2000 and the E46. The S2000 is supposedly a little brighter than the TSX, but both are better than the E46. These guys have been doing retrofits for years and prefer to use those projectors. They'll retrofit any projector you like, but that's what they recommend.

Just take note - more expensive cars don't automatically have better projectors. This seems funny to me, but that's the way it is. From what I hear, the E46 (or M3) projectors run about $100+, while the TSX run about $200+.

This shop is located in Midlothian, VA. The retrofit is gonna run me about $1250! But, I think it's totally worth it.

Thanks everyone!!! I hope they finish up and send me more pics.....

[krawzyazn]

damn larry spent about a $1000 I see

edit just saw your price damn

I have all the projectors and the hid kits can I send them the projectors and the lights

I wanna see yours when you get them back first call me before you put them on

[Astro]

^^ email Bjorn at retrofit@customlightz.com
You can send them what you got, they'll just charge for labor.

[SleeperSolara]

Yeah was goin' to retro for Gen 1.
I know a guy who is goin' to do it for me for $400 and 1 year warranty, tech support, and somethin' else, that i can't remember.
I've seen his work and it's real good.
Can't wait to see final pictures man.
I think E46 Bi-Xenon is good, plannin' on the retro myself????
Thinkin' about makin' H4 custom harness for D2S.

[Astro]

^^If you're interested, they could make you a wire harness, check it out on their site. Click on services, then upgraded hardware.
Custom Lightz.