Angel Eyes/Projector Headlights for $258...
04-01-2004, 09:47 PM
#161
photochop those headlights into black housings and it will look raw as hell ! Can U get the projector out of the headlight without tearing the whole housing apart ? I have some old A6 HID lights layn around with projectors still in them... I wonder if I can rig it up somehow. I used to work as a Audi tech few years ago, and we used to repleace alot of headlights under warranty, so I had a few of them. I used the HIDs in the AE housings and the light was too strong and shot the light everywhere ! Driving through a forest I could see a mile away, even all the wildlife in the forest had its eyes flowing in the dark... took em off cause I was almost 100% positive I was going to get pulled over for em.
04-01-2004, 09:57 PM
#162
@ngrym@xim@: I dont forsee the gap as being a problem, i do see it as being a visual annoyance. Maybe get a piece of weather striping to put on the bottom of the housing? 
2muchmax4u: It looks as if it was based of the 2k/2k1 headlamps.
00seinMA: Im definately going to retro a HID projector in there. Prolly get something from Valeo.
These are the Euro Specs from Vlaeo
2muchmax4u: It looks as if it was based of the 2k/2k1 headlamps.
00seinMA: Im definately going to retro a HID projector in there. Prolly get something from Valeo.
These are the Euro Specs from Vlaeo
04-01-2004, 10:05 PM
#163
Originally Posted by 00SEinMA
First off... unless they supplied a wiring harness and such, you will need to wire your high beam with a relay to the positive terminal of your bat in order for it to work.
Second... PhxBlue, are you going to retro a HID projector in there? Please say yes, the beam pattern will be horrible with HID in that projector.
Second... PhxBlue, are you going to retro a HID projector in there? Please say yes, the beam pattern will be horrible with HID in that projector.
I dont know whats going through your head George but ive already given you my honest opinion(s) about this whole thing. If the projector assembly itself can somehow be removed, that would be sweeeet. That means you could easily modify a set of HID projectors in them, that would look 
As 00SEinMA just mentioned, im just worried about the beam pattern being all over the place. That would be painful for others to see, It would however be funny to get pulled over by a fellow officer
00SEinMA: Hows your "project" with hidtech going so far?
04-01-2004, 10:23 PM
#165
Originally Posted by PhxBlue
Hitman, Im going to just turn my headlights over to you and let you work your HID magic on them.
). Ive never modified a housing to fit projectors be4. I just know more of the 
about HID's, you know just so I can confuse people As far as getting them in, you could do just a good job as I can 
Id gladly lend a had if need be, you know how to get a hold of me man.
04-02-2004, 09:22 AM
#166
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PhxBlue... funny, I have those exact projectors you pictured sitting right next to me...
Hitman... the last stage that I'm waiting for is an OEM looking shroud... I'm trying to go as OEM with this project as possible that's why I'm taking my time. I'm meeting with a metal fabricator this weekend, so as soon as I have a quality shroud, shouldn't take more than a week to do the whole thing, everything else is planned.
-James
Hitman... the last stage that I'm waiting for is an OEM looking shroud... I'm trying to go as OEM with this project as possible that's why I'm taking my time. I'm meeting with a metal fabricator this weekend, so as soon as I have a quality shroud, shouldn't take more than a week to do the whole thing, everything else is planned.
-James
04-02-2004, 11:28 AM
#167
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Originally Posted by chun
those look a bit ricey to me, but they are cheaper than 2k2 head lights, if i had a 2k, i would try them out, if not then sell it back on ebay, but ive learned from my old 240sx, you get what you paid for, no cheap imitation is gonna touch my 03 maxima!!!!
probably crack or fog up after awhile.
probably crack or fog up after awhile.
However I would Be interested to see how clear these stay after a year.
04-02-2004, 04:44 PM
#169
Originally Posted by @NgRyM@XiM@
@Ny NiGhT sHoTZ??????
Patience...
Originally Posted by 00SEinMA
PhxBlue... funny, I have those exact projectors you pictured sitting right next to me...
George, those things are worth every penny man. Im going to upgrade mine to projectors, hell I even wanted to do the fogs but im not sure if they will fit. Somehow I want to get projectors down there, possibly S2k's The color the EuroSpecs give out are just downright sick. Im
over the pics every time I see them.
Hitman... the last stage that I'm waiting for is an OEM looking shroud... I'm trying to go as OEM with this project as possible that's why I'm taking my time. I'm meeting with a metal fabricator this weekend, so as soon as I have a quality shroud, shouldn't take more than a week to do the whole thing, everything else is planned.
-James
-James
04-02-2004, 10:53 PM
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Hitman-
Don't worry, I'll let everyone know about it. It's way too much work for a writeup, but if you have any questions, I've learned so much about HID over the course of this research, PM me and I'll answer almost anything for ya.
Don't worry, I'll let everyone know about it. It's way too much work for a writeup, but if you have any questions, I've learned so much about HID over the course of this research, PM me and I'll answer almost anything for ya.
04-03-2004, 02:58 PM
#178
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The projectors housings appear to be based off the 00-01 lamps which are a little shorter than the 02-03 lamps, hence the gap. 5.5 genners have noticed that difference when installing 5 gen lights to replace their HIDs.
04-04-2004, 12:12 AM
#180
alright. i went to sema ias today (international auto salon) and i did not find the manufacture of those headlamps. i was planning to get a hold of the manufacture so i could some how get you guys those headlamps for cheap without a group deal since i'm going into the industry. i already have my buisness license (both state and federal) so i can start selling as soon as i get the website for my company up. stay tuned, i've talked to a grip load of manufactures and vendors today. i'll make many mods more accessable to us maxima owners, from custom piston and rods to custom gauge pods, all the way over to new body kits. my company's main focus is product development. so if no one sells it, and enough people want it, i'll do what i can to make it happen.
04-04-2004, 07:44 AM
#182
Originally Posted by mingo
alright. i went to sema ias today (international auto salon) and i did not find the manufacture of those headlamps. i was planning to get a hold of the manufacture so i could some how get you guys those headlamps for cheap without a group deal since i'm going into the industry. i already have my buisness license (both state and federal) so i can start selling as soon as i get the website for my company up. stay tuned, i've talked to a grip load of manufactures and vendors today. i'll make many mods more accessable to us maxima owners, from custom piston and rods to custom gauge pods, all the way over to new body kits. my company's main focus is product development. so if no one sells it, and enough people want it, i'll do what i can to make it happen.
Thats great if u do find the manufacturer of these headlights and can get them cheaper, than def post in the GD thread.
04-05-2004, 09:52 AM
#185
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Wicked! Can't wait to see the result!
Do you expect this to be simple swap or some hacking involved? I see you are going with regular HID (non bi-xenon). Do you think you can't fit bi-xenon?
In any case, can't wait to see the final product!
Do you expect this to be simple swap or some hacking involved? I see you are going with regular HID (non bi-xenon). Do you think you can't fit bi-xenon?
In any case, can't wait to see the final product!
04-05-2004, 10:11 AM
#186
I do believe the fitment will be fairly easy. The projectors seem to be almost the same dimensions. Getting the projectors in and out is a different story. im going to open the headlights via the oven baking method, which im actually doing right now as I type. I didnt want the bi-xenons, just gonna leave the halogen high beam as is and use it.
04-05-2004, 05:12 PM
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PhxBlue, like who are you really? And do you need a new best friend? I have never seen someone with so much time and patience.
Again thank you for sharing. Now I have to find someone who can do all this stuff for me - LOL.
Chris aka @NgRy
Again thank you for sharing. Now I have to find someone who can do all this stuff for me - LOL.
Chris aka @NgRy
04-05-2004, 06:29 PM
#197
I have the same Valeo projectors and Hella igniters, looks just like the ones that come on Audi A6s. I have a few of these suckers here Thanx for the heads up. Are U painting the housings black btw ? Thanx for pioneering for us ! I'm doing the same with my headlights when I get them in the mail.
Thanx for the heads up. Are U painting the housings black btw ? Thanx for pioneering for us ! I'm doing the same with my headlights when I get them in the mail.
04-05-2004, 06:46 PM
#198
Damn, that didnt take too long 
It looks like the projector that came with it came apart easily. Im just hoping the Valeo's are gonna be pretty close to what those are like (as far as the external housing goes). I cant wait to check these out
Oh and just incase you feel like messing with some of it yourself, check out this link. I think ive posted it be4 on azmaximas but here it is again.
http://faq.auto.light.tripod.com/tools-materials.htm
It looks like the projector that came with it came apart easily. Im just hoping the Valeo's are gonna be pretty close to what those are like (as far as the external housing goes). I cant wait to check these out Oh and just incase you feel like messing with some of it yourself, check out this link. I think ive posted it be4 on azmaximas but
here it is again.http://faq.auto.light.tripod.com/tools-materials.htm
04-05-2004, 08:21 PM
#200
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those look like they will be very easy to retro... it's hard to tell but valeo's look like they are a very similar size... if the valeo's are a bit smaller just buy a piece of rubber and make like a gasket to go around the shroud. Mounting them looks like it will be a sinch.
-James
-James