Au hid projector upgrade

my671fordv8 · 25-09-2010, 11:51 PM

tell me what you think

JC · 26-09-2010, 01:02 AM

Looks weird - how do they work?

mik · 26-09-2010, 02:17 AM

yer looks unusual, what JC said how do they work?

Day-mow · 26-09-2010, 07:42 AM

I like

Jimmyd · 26-09-2010, 09:16 AM

These are the feebay halo H4 replacements, yeah?

How do they go for aiming and vision?

Mr Hardware · 26-09-2010, 09:31 AM

Wow, usually i'm a deadset hater of anything other than stock lights on an AU, but that is kinda cool, in a very weird way. What are they like to drive with? What are they like for approaching motorists?

**SSD-85** · 26-09-2010, 09:47 AM

I think these would be neat in XR trim. Very reminiscent of E-series XRs.

HLC · 26-09-2010, 09:52 AM

Very very cool. I like them more than my projector/angel eye headlights!

naddis01 · 26-09-2010, 10:39 AM

They look as though they need to have an eyelid or something to fill in all that space above the projectors.

my671fordv8 · 26-09-2010, 10:52 AM

They work just like standard projector lights they come with ballasts and everything you need all i needed to get was the fittings to match the fords parker lights . They mount into your standard reflectors so they are completely adjustable . i angled them down so they dont blind oncoming traffic and i have never been flashed . As they are a proper projector they have a clean cutoff line but just to be sure i painted the reflector . These projectors are a little too long for the au but the series 1 projectors are a little shorter and a much better fit . I have done quite a few sets now and have a good relationship with the manufacturer . Just be careful if you want to do this yourself as you have to adjust how your H4 fitting sits . I dont buy them from ebay i get them from an international trade site.

my671fordv8 · 26-09-2010, 11:00 AM

PS they are heaps brighter but have never had a problem with the police because they are in a projector unit and are aimed down a little more on the drivers side but im just being overcautious . mine are bixenon H4 and high beam only H1s . If i make another set for myself at some point i will probably just do the H4s

**DJM83** · 26-09-2010, 11:06 AM

Arent Xenons meant to have a washer aswell?

**GasoLane** · 27-09-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM83

Arent Xenons meant to have a washer aswell?

OK. It's my day to be dense. Why do they need washers and what type?

Cooling perhaps?

my671fordv8 · 26-09-2010, 11:09 AM

To tell you the truth i dont know but there are a heap of cars with projector headlights that dont have washers like lexus, toyota and hyundai

**DJM83** · 26-09-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by my671fordv8

To tell you the truth i dont know but there are a heap of cars with projector headlights that dont have washers like lexus, toyota and hyundai

Projector headlamps no washer needed but IIRC Xenons do

my671fordv8 · 26-09-2010, 11:30 AM

Sorry about my ignorance but what are IIRC xenons ?

ronwest · 26-09-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by my671fordv8

Sorry about my ignorance but what are IIRC xenons ?

IIRC = If I Remember/Recall Correctly

my671fordv8 · 26-09-2010, 11:33 AM

Do you mean the difference between the cars that have halogen globes in projector housings as opposed to xenons that need washers ?

**DJM83** · 26-09-2010, 11:42 AM

IIRC= If i recall correctly
Well as far as i was aware cars equipped with Xenons need washers
Cars with just projector lamps dont ie E Series XR's, new camrys, VZ, VE calais et al

my671fordv8 · 26-09-2010, 11:54 AM

oh ok sorry about that

**DJM83** · 26-09-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by my671fordv8

oh ok sorry about that

No worries mate, dont take it for gospel i could be wrong

my671fordv8 · 26-09-2010, 06:25 PM

OK that problem is sorted . i got a universal washer kit for $16 from supercheap it comes with a water bottle, nozzels, hose and a built in motor

LUXO_8 · 26-09-2010, 07:41 PM

pics of the washer setup if you can, would be very keen on it!

mik · 26-09-2010, 09:21 PM

the reason for the washers is with very bright lights, the light can become diffused...........ie the with a film of dirt on the glass it turns a reflected beam into a flood light ...........hence the washers.

Travisty FTT · 27-09-2010, 10:49 AM

Do you have any other photos of the upgrade? Namely the installation and on different angles.

HLC · 27-09-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Teknoslasher

Do you have any other photos of the upgrade? Namely the installation and on different angles.

this.

very keen to see more pics/a little more detail if you dont mind.

LUXO_8 · 27-09-2010, 12:21 PM

no, its to keep the lenses clean as filth on the lenses can cause the beam to refract in such a way as to become blinding to other motorists.
some just have water jets which pop out of the bumper, and some actually have washers and wipers...

my671fordv8 · 27-09-2010, 01:34 PM

i didnt take photos during the build apart from the assembled set without theglass on the front but here is some anyway

Travisty FTT · 27-09-2010, 01:53 PM

What is the approximate cost that building these babies set you back?

my671fordv8 · 27-09-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Teknoslasher

What is the approximate cost that building these babies set you back?

Total cost was about $260 if you put them in your lights .but if you are going to do it Get the generation 1 kit as its shorter and be prepared to grind your H4 fitting a little ( The top pin on an h4 ford light fitting is set on an angle about 10 degrees off centre you have to grind it and the other recesses until the top pin is straight up and down ) H1 you have to grind a 20mm hole in so no going back once its done. Ps i charge $100 to do a set