HID Bi-xenon retrofit complete! (w/ pics)
12-31-2007, 07:44 AM
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HID Bi-xenon retrofit complete! (w/ pics)
UPDATE: February 7, 2011
I just recently upgraded my retrofit with some higher power ballasts and bulbs, much better shrouds, CCFL halos, and clear lenses. I started a new thread in order to show you all.
Check it out: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/h...-ccfls-229227/
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After a few bumps in the road I have finally finished my retrofit of Porsche bi-xenon projectors into my '98 4Runner. I am very impressed w/ the results. Here are some pictures during the project...
Glass lenses removed:
Projectors mounted:
And sealed from the back:
After I get the rig all cleaned up today I'll take some pictures of them installed and hopefully get some output shots as well.
I just recently upgraded my retrofit with some higher power ballasts and bulbs, much better shrouds, CCFL halos, and clear lenses. I started a new thread in order to show you all.
Check it out: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/h...-ccfls-229227/
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After a few bumps in the road I have finally finished my retrofit of Porsche bi-xenon projectors into my '98 4Runner. I am very impressed w/ the results. Here are some pictures during the project...
Glass lenses removed:
Projectors mounted:
And sealed from the back:
After I get the rig all cleaned up today I'll take some pictures of them installed and hopefully get some output shots as well.
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12-31-2007, 07:55 AM
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Lets see it at night.
Wow alot of work for some lights, lets see it at night, and from the drivers perspective. Does your wife know your doing that on the kitchen table, and make sure you pay those bills!
12-31-2007, 08:04 AM
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Haha actually it's my mom's kitchen. I had to use the oven to get those lenses off, so what can you do? It's a little work, but pretty straightforward. The improvement over stock is AMAZING. I'll get some output shots later today.
I did use a bezel, just haven't taken any pictures since I put them on and sealed it up. I'll put those up later today as well.
I did use a bezel, just haven't taken any pictures since I put them on and sealed it up. I'll put those up later today as well.
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12-31-2007, 09:20 AM
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Bratik did a write up already, and I basically followed the same steps...
Bratik Write-up
But if you have any questions I'd be more than happy to help you out!
Bratik Write-up
But if you have any questions I'd be more than happy to help you out!
12-31-2007, 09:21 AM
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looking good, are those shrouds the ones from Home Depot? I'm glad to see another person "see the light"
just make sure those are sealed up really well and the stock vents are not obstructed, i fought a fogging problem in my passenger side light for months, i thought that i had it sealed up, but there was a small pinhole that let in just enough water to make it fog
just make sure those are sealed up really well and the stock vents are not obstructed, i fought a fogging problem in my passenger side light for months, i thought that i had it sealed up, but there was a small pinhole that let in just enough water to make it fog
12-31-2007, 09:23 AM
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Thanks man. I figured that I might as well look out for my fellow human beings. Plus the projectors put out so much more "usable" light that I just refused to do it the "cheap and easy" way.
12-31-2007, 09:26 AM
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I baked them at 300 degrees and left them in for about 6-7 minutes. As for the pizza, I definitely should have thrown one in, but I probably would have gotten some all inside the projectors! Maybe next time around...
12-31-2007, 09:30 AM
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I'm pretty sure mine are sealed up pretty well, and the stock vents are not obstructed, but I'll definitely keep my eyes open. Thanks again for your help.
12-31-2007, 10:05 AM
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Awesome! I picked up some FX bi xeon projectors and bulbs for cheap a couple months ago. Just need to get the ballasts and some extra headlights and my 2000 4runner will have a bi xeon retrofit too! 
12-31-2007, 01:53 PM
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How do you flash your high beams?
I see lots of OEM cars and retrofit cars w/ bi-xenon setup, but it seems odd not to have a way to flash the highbeams. Flashing the HIDs is NOT a good idea.
I see lots of OEM cars and retrofit cars w/ bi-xenon setup, but it seems odd not to have a way to flash the highbeams. Flashing the HIDs is NOT a good idea.
12-31-2007, 02:53 PM
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EDIT: that is if flashing with the low beams on already...
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12-31-2007, 03:15 PM
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I understand how bi-xenon's work, the light output never changes, they're always on "high beam" if you will, the reflector changes the light output based on high or low beam setting. But cars w/ bi-xenon's from the factory don't use their internal reflector for flashing the highbeams, they all have a halogen light to flash.
