View Full Version : DIY BiXENON Projector Retrofit kits, lifetime warranty!
retrosolutions 08-13-2009, 05:42 PM PRICE DROP!!! 11-19-09
Want a projector retrofit but don't have the budget to go all out?
Want a projector retrofit but don't have the tools, time, or know-how?
Here is an easier, less expensive option for those looking for projectors on their 8th gen sedan or prior generations.
ORDER HERE: http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/the-Retrofit-fdsh-Projectors/Categories
Free Shipping in the USA! - Also use DA.net discount code: ACCORD
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Come see them on a Gen. 7 Accord: RIGHT HERE!!! (http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=37595) and RIGHT HERE!!! (http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=42404)
ORDER HERE: http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/the-Retrofit-fdsh-Projectors/Categories
Free Shipping in the USA! - Also use DA.net discount code: ACCORD
EACH KIT COMES WITH:
- 2x Bi-Xenon projectors, clear glass lens, ellipisoidal reflector bowls
- 2x 5100K *xenon HID bulbs for pure bright white output
- 2x DIGITAL brand SLIM HID ballasts (lifetime warranty!)
- 2x integrated angel eyes, super bright, in WHITE *
- 2x Fully integrated universal wiring harness with no-guess labels
- 2x 9005/9006 mounting/alignment projector bases
- Instructions
- Sealant, no-splice wire taps, waterproof connection seals
* Other color angel eyes and bulbs are available.
Installation services are available
ORDER HERE: http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/the-Retrofit-fdsh-Projectors/Categories
Free Shipping in the USA! - Also use DA.net discount code: ACCORD
General install guide: http://www.retro-solutions.com/Product%20photos/projectors/bixenon/bixenonprojinstall.jpg
Datboifrm215 08-18-2009, 09:45 PM do you guys got red angel eyes?
swollen_cu 08-19-2009, 12:00 PM wow this is really neat! cutoff looks solid and very DIY friendly!
retrosolutions 08-25-2009, 07:06 PM do you guys got red angel eyes?
We do not keep red in stock, but we can get it in for you. Just PM us with your PayPal address and we'll get it all set up for you.
infamous754 08-29-2009, 11:57 AM hey man i have an 09 coupe, what would a price be to have what i need to install angel eyes?
retrosolutions 08-29-2009, 08:13 PM hey man i have an 09 coupe, what would a price be to have what i need to install angel eyes?
The 09 coupes, for rings around the projectors the kits are $29 + shipping!
JcRox 08-30-2009, 09:09 PM The 09 coupes, for rings around the projectors the kits are $29 + shipping!
Exactly what do you have to do to install angel eyes on an 09 coupe
retrosolutions 08-31-2009, 04:37 PM Exactly what do you have to do to install angel eyes on an 09 coupe
The head lamps have to be opened in an overn or with a heat gun, this loosens up the heat sensitive sealent to take the halves apart.
retrosolutions 09-12-2009, 06:14 PM we are back, and currently answering all PM's
retrosolutions 09-14-2009, 05:37 AM hey guys, we've got a few of these requested in blue angel eyes, but please understand those are treated as special orders as only white angel eyes are in stock usually. Blue or Red will take at least 1 week longer to process.
retrosolutions 09-21-2009, 06:41 PM all pm's replied
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SilverHonda2007 09-21-2009, 06:47 PM How much for an 07 coupe?
retrosolutions 09-21-2009, 08:12 PM How much for an 07 coupe?
All applications are the same price $301.50 shipped in the US with the members discount applied.
http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/the-303/BIXENON-RETROFIT-PROJECTOR-HID/Detail
SilverHonda2007 09-22-2009, 02:50 AM All applications are the same price $301.50 shipped in the US with the members discount applied.
http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/the-303/BIXENON-RETROFIT-PROJECTOR-HID/DetailDo yall do the installation in the head light unit? Hid kit included also?
retrosolutions 09-23-2009, 06:00 AM Do yall do the installation in the head light unit? Hid kit included also?
Well this product here is meant for DIY installation. In addition to that we can install the projector, bulbs, and ballasts portions for you if you like, but you would need to send your lamps to us. Its $150 for installations.
Included with the kit:
Bixenon Projectors w/ integrated CCFL halos
Mounting/Alignment pieces
HID bulbs
HID ballasts
Extra optional sealant
Integrated wiring for HID ballasts, low/high control, and CCFL power
Wire taps, scotch lock type.
Install guide is available online for download
Customer support
retrosolutions 09-24-2009, 09:35 AM To clear up some questions we are getting regarding these:
1) they are intended as a DIY install
2) installation service can be provided, that is not included in the pricing
HOLIDAYS PRICE DROP!!! 11-19-09
Want a projector retrofit but don't have the budget to go all out?
Want a projector retrofit but don't have the tools, time, or know-how?
Here is an easier, less expensive option for those looking for projectors on their 8th gen sedan or prior generations.
ORDER HERE: http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/the-Retrofit-fdsh-Projectors/Categories
Free Shipping in the USA! - Also use DA.net discount code: ACCORD
http://www.retro-solutions.com/Product%20photos/projectors/bixenon/output1_thumb.jpg (http://www.retro-solutions.com/Product%20photos/projectors/bixenon/output1.jpg)
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Come see them on a Gen. 7 Accord: RIGHT HERE!!! (http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=37595) and RIGHT HERE!!! (http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=42404)
ORDER HERE: http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/the-Retrofit-fdsh-Projectors/Categories
Free Shipping in the USA! - Also use DA.net discount code: ACCORD
EACH KIT COMES WITH:
- 2x Bi-Xenon projectors, clear glass lens, ellipisoidal reflector bowls
- 2x 5100K *xenon HID bulbs for pure bright white output
- 2x DIGITAL brand SLIM HID ballasts (lifetime warranty!)
- 2x integrated angel eyes, super bright, in WHITE *
- 2x Fully integrated universal wiring harness with no-guess labels
- 2x 9005/9006 mounting/alignment projector bases
- Instructions
- Sealant, no-splice wire taps, waterproof connection seals
* Other color angel eyes and bulbs are available.
Installation services are available
ORDER HERE: http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/the-Retrofit-fdsh-Projectors/Categories
Free Shipping in the USA! - Also use DA.net discount code: ACCORD
General install guide: http://www.retro-solutions.com/Product%20photos/projectors/bixenon/bixenonprojinstall.jpg
wekiser 09-24-2009, 06:34 PM I did the retrofit!!!
Look at mine from the link in my signature. I LOVE THEM!!!!! WOULD DO IT AGAIN!
retrosolutions 09-24-2009, 09:46 PM I did the retrofit!!!
Look at mine from the link in my signature. I LOVE THEM!!!!! WOULD DO IT AGAIN!
These are not exactly the same thing as you did though. These are geared more to being a simpler DIY type of thing where yours is more of the full custom route. We do both of course, but the cost, time, results leads a lot of people to the ease of the DIY Bixenon projector kits here. Can't go wrong either way though!
retrosolutions 09-27-2009, 08:14 AM all pm's replied
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MrDemonicAngel 09-27-2009, 10:15 AM Well this product here is meant for DIY installation. In addition to that we can install the projector, bulbs, and ballasts portions for you if you like, but you would need to send your lamps to us. Its $150 for installations.
Included with the kit:
Bixenon Projectors w/ integrated CCFL halos
Mounting/Alignment pieces
HID bulbs
HID ballasts
Extra optional sealant
Integrated wiring for HID ballasts, low/high control, and CCFL power
Wire taps, scotch lock type.
Install guide is available online for download
Customer support
If get these "bixenon" installed...what happens to my current Highs? does it just become a non functioning unit since both my lows and highs will be running off the bixenon?
is it possible to upgrade the hid kit from 35 to 55?
retrosolutions 09-28-2009, 05:00 AM If get these "bixenon" installed...what happens to my current Highs? does it just become a non functioning unit since both my lows and highs will be running off the bixenon?
is it possible to upgrade the hid kit from 35 to 55?
It can be setup where the highs are in addition to the high beam setting on the projector, or the projector can replace them completely, either way.
Same goes for the angel eyes running with or in lieu of the parking lamps.
The projectors fit the low beam area and can probably fit in the high beam as well. So you could potentially put them in the high beam reflector bowl too, just waiting for someone to confirm it.
Furple 09-28-2009, 07:43 AM If someone ever does this to a 7gen I would appreciate some pics. I'm looking to do something with my headlights but not sure if this, one of the HID conversion kits, or even just higher output bulbs...... My goal is increased light output for night driving but also don't want it to look like crap.
Don't want to be the guinea pig :D
retrosolutions 09-28-2009, 09:10 AM If someone ever does this to a 7gen I would appreciate some pics. I'm looking to do something with my headlights but not sure if this, one of the HID conversion kits, or even just higher output bulbs...... My goal is increased light output for night driving but also don't want it to look like crap.
Don't want to be the guinea pig :D
Higher wattage bulbs are the only way to really get higher output halogen bulbs, and those are not advisable to use.
crackerteg 09-28-2009, 09:52 AM What type of bulbs do these take? I apologize if I missed it.
Ignition_key 09-28-2009, 09:59 AM What is the Angel eyes part # for the 09 Accord coupe?
retrosolutions 09-28-2009, 11:50 AM What is the Angel eyes part # for the 09 Accord coupe?
http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/the-215/ANGELEYE-HALO-CCFL-WHITE/Detail
retrosolutions 09-29-2009, 10:26 AM What type of bulbs do these take? I apologize if I missed it.
They require the use of the supplied bulbs, others will not fit the base of the projectors.
crackerteg 09-29-2009, 04:18 PM They require the use of the supplied bulbs, others will not fit the base of the projectors.
OK. I'd like to know for future reference in case a bulb goes out.
retrosolutions 09-29-2009, 04:51 PM OK. I'd like to know for future reference in case a bulb goes out.
Lifetime warranty.... you'd just contact us for something like that.
DANGEROUS 09-29-2009, 04:54 PM http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/the-215/ANGELEYE-HALO-CCFL-WHITE/Detail
do you know the size of the high beams?
retrosolutions 09-29-2009, 05:09 PM Depends on the vehicle of course, for the 8th gen Accords both coupes and sedans are 9005 high beams.
To clear up some questions we are getting regarding these:
1) they are intended as a DIY install
2) installation service can be provided, that is not included in the pricing
HOLIDAYS PRICE DROP!!! 11-19-09
Want a projector retrofit but don't have the budget to go all out?
Want a projector retrofit but don't have the tools, time, or know-how?
Here is an easier, less expensive option for those looking for projectors on their 8th gen sedan or prior generations.
ORDER HERE: http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/the-Retrofit-fdsh-Projectors/Categories
Free Shipping in the USA! - Also use DA.net discount code: ACCORD
http://www.retro-solutions.com/Product%20photos/projectors/bixenon/output1_thumb.jpg (http://www.retro-solutions.com/Product%20photos/projectors/bixenon/output1.jpg)
http://www.retro-solutions.com/Product%20photos/projectors/bixenon/output2_thumb.jpg (http://www.retro-solutions.com/Product%20photos/projectors/bixenon/output2.jpg)
http://www.retro-solutions.com/Product%20photos/projectors/bixenon/output3_thumb.jpg (http://www.retro-solutions.com/Product%20photos/projectors/bixenon/output3.jpg)
Come see them on a Gen. 7 Accord: RIGHT HERE!!! (http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=37595) and RIGHT HERE!!! (http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=42404)
ORDER HERE: http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/the-Retrofit-fdsh-Projectors/Categories
Free Shipping in the USA! - Also use DA.net discount code: ACCORD
EACH KIT COMES WITH:
- 2x Bi-Xenon projectors, clear glass lens, ellipisoidal reflector bowls
- 2x 5100K *xenon HID bulbs for pure bright white output
- 2x DIGITAL brand SLIM HID ballasts (lifetime warranty!)
- 2x integrated angel eyes, super bright, in WHITE *
- 2x Fully integrated universal wiring harness with no-guess labels
- 2x 9005/9006 mounting/alignment projector bases
- Instructions
- Sealant, no-splice wire taps, waterproof connection seals
* Other color angel eyes and bulbs are available.
Installation services are available
ORDER HERE: http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/the-Retrofit-fdsh-Projectors/Categories
Free Shipping in the USA! - Also use DA.net discount code: ACCORD
General install guide: http://www.retro-solutions.com/Product%20photos/projectors/bixenon/bixenonprojinstall.jpg
DANGEROUS 09-29-2009, 05:33 PM Depends on the vehicle of course, for the 8th gen Accords both coupes and sedans are 9005 high beams.
how about my accord coupe, what are the low beams? h11?
retrosolutions 09-29-2009, 05:38 PM how about my accord coupe, what are the low beams? h11?
The 8th gen coupe low beams are H11, but they already are projector based optics.
DANGEROUS 09-29-2009, 10:27 PM The 8th gen coupe low beams are H11, but they already are projector based optics.
i was wondering what size halos i would need.
retrosolutions 10-02-2009, 05:47 AM i was wondering what size halos i would need.
Our 95mm size: http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/the-215/ANGELEYE-HALO-CCFL-WHITE/Detail
retrosolutions 10-07-2009, 03:34 AM all PM's replied, thanks
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king4477 10-07-2009, 09:04 AM Any pics of these installed on a 7th gen Accord? Has anyone done a write up on them and the install process?
FollowingNFront 10-07-2009, 09:17 AM I also want to know how these things look/work in a 7th gen...
Is it really THAT simple? Just put it in the stock bulb hole in the headlights?
I would want the use of my halogen highs/drls too... And no halo usage from me
retrosolutions 10-07-2009, 11:20 AM Any pics of these installed on a 7th gen Accord? Has anyone done a write up on them and the install process?
I also want to know how these things look/work in a 7th gen...
Is it really THAT simple? Just put it in the stock bulb hole in the headlights?
I would want the use of my halogen highs/drls too... And no halo usage from me
I know there are 8th gen sedan guys running them, and they have not sent any pics our way yet, still waiting on that. For the 7th gen I really honestly don't know if anyone has done the install yet, if so no photos there either.
But yes, its that simple.
Open the lamps, insert the proejctor, put the mounting hardware back on the backside of the projector, put the lamps back together.... thats all there is.
The wiring is setup to be very universal. You can make the halos operate or not, if not just do not connect them. If you want to keep the stock high beams as DRLs though, I would suggest the following hookup:
1) tap the low beam signal wires to the parking lights
2) tap the high beam signal wires to the lows
In this way you will still have the stock high beams and DRLs as normal. The switch in the cabin set to parking lights will turn on your parking lights and the low beam mode of the projectors. The low beam setting or hitting the high beams as normal will put the projector high beams on, the bonus being that the normal high beam operation woule be both the high beam projector and stock high beams.
FollowingNFront 10-07-2009, 11:27 AM I know there are 8th gen sedan guys running them, and they have not sent any pics our way yet, still waiting on that. For the 7th gen I really honestly don't know if anyone has done the install yet, if so no photos there either.
But yes, its that simple.
Open the lamps, insert the proejctor, put the mounting hardware back on the backside of the projector, put the lamps back together.... thats all there is.
The wiring is setup to be very universal. You can make the halos operate or not, if not just do not connect them. If you want to keep the stock high beams as DRLs though, I would suggest the following hookup:
1) tap the low beam signal wires to the parking lights
2) tap the high beam signal wires to the lows
In this way you will still have the stock high beams and DRLs as normal. The switch in the cabin set to parking lights will turn on your parking lights and the low beam mode of the projectors. The low beam setting or hitting the high beams as normal will put the projector high beams on, the bonus being that the normal high beam operation woule be both the high beam projector and stock high beams.
When installed on our cars, 8th gen/7th gen... Does the projector look like it was just "put there" or does it look like it came stock with projectors?
And as far as the rewiring thing to keep my drl/halogen highs... Is there any other way to keep those? I dont want to go rewiring my headlights so that the only way I can have my parking lights on is with the low beams.
**AND TO ALL YOU GUYS THAT DID THIS MOD: POST PICS ALREADY!
retrosolutions 10-08-2009, 06:09 AM When installed on our cars, 8th gen/7th gen... Does the projector look like it was just "put there" or does it look like it came stock with projectors?
And as far as the rewiring thing to keep my drl/halogen highs... Is there any other way to keep those? I dont want to go rewiring my headlights so that the only way I can have my parking lights on is with the low beams.
**AND TO ALL YOU GUYS THAT DID THIS MOD: POST PICS ALREADY!
If you put it on the high beam area, if it fits in there, it would look less out of place I'm sure. These will fit both 9006 and 9005 bulb openings.
If you hook it up to the high beams as it is generally intended, everytime the DRLs come on the projectors will immediately go to high beam mode. So you have to do something so you can have the functions you want. You could just not hook up to the high beam control I suppose, run the projectors in low beam only.
FollowingNFront 10-08-2009, 10:32 AM If you put it on the high beam area, if it fits in there, it would look less out of place I'm sure. These will fit both 9006 and 9005 bulb openings.
If you hook it up to the high beams as it is generally intended, everytime the DRLs come on the projectors will immediately go to high beam mode. So you have to do something so you can have the functions you want. You could just not hook up to the high beam control I suppose, run the projectors in low beam only.
oh ok... Yeah, that is probably what I would do... Not hook up the high beam function.
FollowingNFront 10-08-2009, 10:47 AM Oh just out of curiousity... What kind of projector are these? E46, e39, vALEO? ETC.....
retrosolutions 10-08-2009, 02:00 PM oh ok... Yeah, that is probably what I would do... Not hook up the high beam function.
No harm as long as you have the stock ones still
Oh just out of curiousity... What kind of projector are these? E46, e39, vALEO? ETC.....
None of the above, those are all OE projectors of course and for the most part only come used out of a donor car, from dealer recall swaps, etc. These are after market, made to fit into headlamps much much easier and allow for proper alignment much easier. You can also go back to stock later say if you sell the vehicle.
See the drawback with doing the full scale retrofit with OE projectors is it requires cutting of the reflectors, once done there is no going back. Second alignment can be tricky to get correct, especially for a first timer. That means going back in and starting over. Lots of people find this something they do want to attempt, which means finding a professional installer like our serives... things add up real quick to be an expensive upgrade.
This option here does away with all of that and at a fraction of the price.
FollowingNFront 10-08-2009, 02:45 PM No harm as long as you have the stock ones still
None of the above, those are all OE projectors of course and for the most part only come used out of a donor car, from dealer recall swaps, etc. These are after market, made to fit into headlamps much much easier and allow for proper alignment much easier. You can also go back to stock later say if you sell the vehicle.
See the drawback with doing the full scale retrofit with OE projectors is it requires cutting of the reflectors, once done there is no going back. Second alignment can be tricky to get correct, especially for a first timer. That means going back in and starting over. Lots of people find this something they do want to attempt, which means finding a professional installer like our serives... things add up real quick to be an expensive upgrade.
This option here does away with all of that and at a fraction of the price.
True true... And I see why it is a decent alternative to a full custom retro... But how would these projectors' output fair against some of the OE projectors that people would normally retro with?
I mean, since nobody has posted pics of their retro with your projectors or even commented on how good/bad they are, there is no real proof of what we are working with.
retrosolutions 10-08-2009, 03:23 PM True true... And I see why it is a decent alternative to a full custom retro... But how would these projectors' output fair against some of the OE projectors that people would normally retro with?
I mean, since nobody has posted pics of their retro with your projectors or even commented on how good/bad they are, there is no real proof of what we are working with.
Did you see the photos in the first post? Those are from a client with them installed on a cavalier.
In terms of output they are very much like the E46 projectors for width, cutoff and such, yet they are more uniform in the distribution of the pattern than the E46 were.
tleader 10-08-2009, 03:50 PM Just to add to this, I did this retro-fit and my pics are in the "Modify" section. If you want any additional pics, just let me know and I can try to help anyone out.
retrosolutions 10-09-2009, 07:01 AM Just to add to this, I did this retro-fit and my pics are in the "Modify" section. If you want any additional pics, just let me know and I can try to help anyone out.
Thanks for posting the photos!
A direct link to those interested http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?p=509643
KALiKUSH 10-10-2009, 01:00 PM how do you install the angel eyes ONLY onto stock lights on an accord 09?
retrosolutions 10-12-2009, 06:30 PM how do you install the angel eyes ONLY onto stock lights on an accord 09?
Well that only requires a purchase of the angel eye sets, $35 shipped. To install them you have to open up the lamps in the same manner, by heating the heat sensitive sealent apart and then back together.
retrosolutions 10-23-2009, 07:49 AM all pm's replied
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MrDemonicAngel 10-23-2009, 10:00 AM i know these come with the 35W 5100K HID kit...is it still safe to swap the 35W and use my 55W kit with these projectors?
also, instead of the 5100K....can I get a higher temp? maybe 8000K?
retrosolutions 10-23-2009, 11:03 AM i know these come with the 35W 5100K HID kit...is it still safe to swap the 35W and use my 55W kit with these projectors?
also, instead of the 5100K....can I get a higher temp? maybe 8000K?
We don't recommend it. The bulb these come with is the only thye that wil fit in there and only available in 35w. So running it at 55w will produce a lot of extra heat and decrease the bulb's lifespan.
We can arrange for different color bulbs and angel eyes.
FollowingNFront 10-23-2009, 04:21 PM Has anybody who has installed these experienced the cutoff get "shaky" when you hit bumps or anything?
retrosolutions 10-24-2009, 09:54 AM Has anybody who has installed these experienced the cutoff get "shaky" when you hit bumps or anything?
There is a rubber isolator on each projector base for this.
FollowingNFront 10-24-2009, 03:02 PM There is a rubber isolator on each projector base for this.
To stop it from doing so correct?
retrosolutions 10-26-2009, 03:57 PM To stop it from doing so correct?
Correct, not that we've seen it happen without it though.
mjcn121789 10-26-2009, 04:08 PM I have a 2009 accord coupe and I was wondering if you only put one angel eye halo on each headlight or can you put 2 in each headlight (one over the low beam and one over the high beam)?
retrosolutions 10-27-2009, 10:41 AM I have a 2009 accord coupe and I was wondering if you only put one angel eye halo on each headlight or can you put 2 in each headlight (one over the low beam and one over the high beam)?
You can put two in each lamp if you like.
Personally it looks better around the projector lens of the low beams than on the high beams. Thats just my opinion though.
mjcn121789 10-27-2009, 04:23 PM i was thinking something like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=360152464546
2 halos in each headlamp...its either this or just one in each headlamp on the low beams
retrosolutions 10-27-2009, 04:32 PM i was thinking something like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=360152464546
2 halos in each headlamp...its either this or just one in each headlamp on the low beams
linky no workie
mjcn121789 10-27-2009, 04:38 PM http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/08-09-Honda-Accord-Coupe-Headlight-hid-HALO-Demon-Eyes_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ360152464546
retrosolutions 10-27-2009, 05:30 PM Right yes, you can do one in each lamp for $35 shipped or two in each lamp for $70 shipped.
Now our rings are not just the fragile glass tubes like those shown. Ours come in an outer plastic ring that makes them look more substatial and cleaner. You can however carefully remove them for that thinner look. If you get a smaller size to set farther into the high beams and you use the high beams at all, we'd suggest just the bare ring there to be safe.
SD70MAC 10-28-2009, 02:05 AM Do you have one of these kits that will work on a car with a 9004 bulb. It's an 86 Suby GL for reference.
DANGEROUS 10-28-2009, 02:37 AM Whats a good size for the high beams for the accord coupe
100mm? 105mm?
retrosolutions 10-28-2009, 06:26 AM Do you have one of these kits that will work on a car with a 9004 bulb. It's an 86 Suby GL for reference.
We do yes, same price and everything, just made to fit 9004 or 9007 instead.
On the 86 though, do you have newer replacement lamps for the stockers? The stock lamps had fluted lenses, which would not work too well with the projectors behind them.
retrosolutions 10-28-2009, 09:43 AM Whats a good size for the high beams for the accord coupe
100mm? 105mm?
95mm or 90mm
SD70MAC 10-28-2009, 03:53 PM We do yes, same price and everything, just made to fit 9004 or 9007 instead.
On the 86 though, do you have newer replacement lamps for the stockers? The stock lamps had fluted lenses, which would not work too well with the projectors behind them.
I believe they're stock. Any idea where to get new ones? I'll do a lil searching now and see what I can find.
Thanks :thmsup:
retrosolutions 10-28-2009, 04:40 PM I believe they're stock. Any idea where to get new ones? I'll do a lil searching now and see what I can find.
Thanks :thmsup:
Well, do you have the sealed beam units or can remove the bulb on the current lamps?
SD70MAC 10-28-2009, 04:49 PM Well, do you have the sealed beam units or can remove the bulb on the current lamps?
They're composite housings, not the sealed beams.
retrosolutions 10-29-2009, 03:20 PM I can not find anything that replaces them specifically, I wonder if the sealed beam replacements would fit just the same???
SD70MAC 10-29-2009, 10:30 PM I can not find anything that replaces them specifically, I wonder if the sealed beam replacements would fit just the same???
I doubt it. They have different mounts on the front. I'll have to dig up pictures as I've had both.
retrosolutions 10-31-2009, 10:44 AM I doubt it. They have different mounts on the front. I'll have to dig up pictures as I've had both.
Ah okay, then chances are slim to find a replacement clear lens for the non-sealed units.
retrosolutions 11-05-2009, 02:04 PM all pm's replied!
http://www.retro-solutions.com
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sksksk 11-05-2009, 07:03 PM Hey, im looking to get red rings for my 08 coupe, how much would they come out to shipped to ontario, canada? (roughly)
retrosolutions 11-08-2009, 06:37 AM Hey, im looking to get red rings for my 08 coupe, how much would they come out to shipped to ontario, canada? (roughly)
$328 shipped
comes with bixenon projectors, HID bulbs, HID ballasts, CCFL angel eyes (red white or blue), all the necessary wiring, etc.
sksksk 11-08-2009, 10:13 AM $328 shipped
comes with bixenon projectors, HID bulbs, HID ballasts, CCFL angel eyes (red white or blue), all the necessary wiring, etc.
Thanks for the quick reply, is it possible to just get the rings?
If so, how much would that come out to?
Thanks in advance!
retrosolutions 11-09-2009, 01:09 PM Thanks for the quick reply, is it possible to just get the rings?
If so, how much would that come out to?
Thanks in advance!
The rings are part of the projectors on this product, they are not separable. We do offer CCFL rings separately for custom installations, however we only have these available in white.
retrosolutions 11-20-2009, 05:14 AM HUGE PRICE DROP ON THESE!!!! Only $235 shipped in the USA!
needvoglights 11-20-2009, 12:32 PM Great price reduction! I need to create a make-shift oven though...
Tyler Durden 11-20-2009, 03:54 PM will the E46 shrouds you sell fit over these? because in my opinion they look a little small in the 7th gen headlights
retrosolutions 11-20-2009, 07:51 PM Great price reduction! I need to create a make-shift oven though...
Most kitchen ovens are large enough.
retrosolutions 11-24-2009, 10:09 AM will the E46 shrouds you sell fit over these? because in my opinion they look a little small in the 7th gen headlights
Some slight trimming may be involved but they could be made to do that.
retrosolutions 11-25-2009, 10:53 AM Going fast again... thanks guys!
If you want any special bulb or angel eye colors before the holidays, we need those orders very soon!
DANGEROUS 12-02-2009, 12:15 AM im thinking of buying some halos from your ebay accounts, or is there any benefit from shopping on your website?
retrosolutions 12-02-2009, 10:25 AM im thinking of buying some halos from your ebay accounts, or is there any benefit from shopping on your website?
Same price but through our web store you'll likely get it processed faster, with insurance automatically, and tracking is sent right to your email.
DANGEROUS 12-02-2009, 12:43 PM well i bought some and got like a few bucks back, when you buy things with "buy now" on ebay you can get 8-10% back with bing. if you dont know what im taking about, google it. its like a rebate.
retrosolutions 12-03-2009, 05:19 AM well i bought some and got like a few bucks back, when you buy things with "buy now" on ebay you can get 8-10% back with bing. if you dont know what im taking about, google it. its like a rebate.
Oh yes, Bing Cashback, used to be Microsoft Cashback or something like that. Yeah, saved me a bundle last year around this time for holiday shopping... thanks for the reminder!:salue:
jbuddy916 12-12-2009, 11:38 AM Let me get this straight..so all you have to do is just open up your headlamp and just slide the projector bulb in and you're good to go? I have a 08 sedan by the way...
retrosolutions 12-14-2009, 05:17 AM Let me get this straight..so all you have to do is just open up your headlamp and just slide the projector bulb in and you're good to go? I have a 08 sedan by the way...
That is basically correct, NO cutting, NO trimming, NO other parts needed.
Signal9 12-14-2009, 02:01 PM Someone with an 8th gen sedan surely has bought one and installed it by now. Where be the picks?
retrosolutions 12-15-2009, 07:06 AM Someone with an 8th gen sedan surely has bought one and installed it by now. Where be the picks?
I think the only one kind enough to put up photos so far is the one 7th gen linked in the first post.
:worthless
sirthanh 12-22-2009, 04:29 AM Would the halo and projector look too small on an 08 Accord 4dr Headlight?
And is it possible to buy the projector kit without the hid ballast/bulbs? I've bought the 55w kit from you guys like 4 months ago and I enjoy it very much. I don't want to pay extra for another kit.
retrosolutions 12-22-2009, 06:54 AM Would the halo and projector look too small on an 08 Accord 4dr Headlight?
And is it possible to buy the projector kit without the hid ballast/bulbs? I've bought the 55w kit from you guys like 4 months ago and I enjoy it very much. I don't want to pay extra for another kit.
You can install it into the low beams or high beams, either area. It will have less empty area surrounding it in the high beam position.
These require the use of the included bulbs, they are of a specific shape/size to fit the projectors and allow for the mounting system to work as it does. They are only 35w bulbs, and we do not recommend running them at 55w, nor have the projector assemblies been tested for 55w use. To do so would be at your own risk.
However, at $235 shipped in the US, that includes all you need, bulbs and ballasts are also included with that.
DANGEROUS 12-22-2009, 04:27 PM i bought some halos a while ago, and i didnt know any better, but i took them out to look at.
my friend told me if you touch them, my finger oils can make them burn hotter?
is it true, are they like hid bulbs? I cannot touch them? or I am not suppose to?
retrosolutions 12-22-2009, 08:47 PM i bought some halos a while ago, and i didnt know any better, but i took them out to look at.
my friend told me if you touch them, my finger oils can make them burn hotter?
is it true, are they like hid bulbs? I cannot touch them? or I am not suppose to?
You can touch the halos all you want, no problem there at all.
sirthanh 12-24-2009, 03:40 PM I wonder how the projector would look on the high beam section. Maybe use these as DRL? It would be a wiring mess. :(
Or maybe two projectors... one for the high beam and one for the low beam? Lol.
We really need someone with an 8th gen sedan to show how these look in our oversize headlights.
ry05coupe 12-24-2009, 08:34 PM What happens to the "Glare Guard".. I don't know what it is called but the bit of plastic in the low beam reflector that covers the front of the bulb to help reduce glare?
FollowingNFront 12-24-2009, 10:02 PM What happens to the "Glare Guard".. I don't know what it is called but the bit of plastic in the low beam reflector that covers the front of the bulb to help reduce glare?
you take it out to put the projector in
thats not a bad price.. maybe later on, someone could do a clear lense swap to clean up the cutoff a bit.. what size are those lenses anyways??
ry05coupe 12-25-2009, 09:50 AM you take it out to put the projector in
Does it unscrew or do you have to cut it out?
retrosolutions 12-26-2009, 04:32 AM I wonder how the projector would look on the high beam section. Maybe use these as DRL? It would be a wiring mess. :(
You can run them as a DRL as well, not a mess to wire at all.
What happens to the "Glare Guard".. I don't know what it is called but the bit of plastic in the low beam reflector that covers the front of the bulb to help reduce glare?
you take it out to put the projector in
Does it unscrew or do you have to cut it out?
You just take that piece out to install them.
There is no cutting required at all. Those bulb covers simple either have a screw holding them in our a locking tab that needs to be released to slid them out.
thats not a bad price.. maybe later on, someone could do a clear lense swap to clean up the cutoff a bit.. what size are those lenses anyways??
They already come with clear lenses.
Signal9 12-26-2009, 02:01 PM Do you carry replacement bulbs for these kits if and when the bulbs go out? Reading this thread, gives me the impression they use a different type of bulb than your normal bulbs you sell.
retrosolutions 12-27-2009, 10:07 AM Do you carry replacement bulbs for these kits if and when the bulbs go out? Reading this thread, gives me the impression they use a different type of bulb than your normal bulbs you sell.
The bulbs are specific to these, that is correct, and they are lifetime warranty as well. We absolutely have replacements available should a client of ours ever need it.
Signal9 12-27-2009, 11:36 AM One last retarded question, Do the bulbs come out the back? or do you have to crack open your headlight to replace it?
retrosolutions 12-28-2009, 07:03 AM One last retarded question, Do the bulbs come out the back? or do you have to crack open your headlight to replace it?
They come out the back.
DANGEROUS 12-31-2009, 06:47 PM can i get a size comparison of the 95mm and the 125mm
retrosolutions 01-01-2010, 06:00 PM can i get a size comparison of the 95mm and the 125mm
Ummm, they differ in outer diameter by 30mm ??? You decision on which you need should be dictated solely by the dimensions in which you have to work. For instance, if you have 110mm space they can fit, a 125mm ring would logically not fit, but 100mm or smaller would be okay.
This thread is actually for our DIY bixenon projector HID kits, not really for stand alone CCFLs, I just don't want anyone to be confused.
Signal9 01-05-2010, 06:40 PM Another noob question.
The light pattern ---/---/ ? or --\--\ ?
Or does that only apply to halogen headlight assembly?
Or is it the actually headlight housing and not the projector that determines --/--/ ?
retrosolutions 01-05-2010, 07:16 PM Another noob question.
The light pattern ---/---/ ? or --\--\ ?
Or does that only apply to halogen headlight assembly?
Or is it the actually headlight housing and not the projector that determines --/--/ ?
They are for North America, so the cutoff pattern is ___/---- for each projector. They use a step up more so than a flare like the reflectors do.
thisaznboi88 01-14-2010, 09:33 AM good stuff retrosolutions. I might ordering from you very soon.
retrosolutions 01-14-2010, 11:03 AM good stuff retrosolutions. I might ordering from you very soon.
Thanks
Zonic2001 01-24-2010, 03:55 PM I have a 2001 Accord EX 4dr with too old headlights to retro fit. Will love to replace them with halo projectors that will light better than my stock headlights. Some people say to use HID with projectors but others say that projectors and HID are illegal, so I'm very confused. Could you help? Any recommendations? I need you to be specific. I want to purchase a product that is good quality and that I can change my headlights with no modifications. I'm kinda of handy but not a mechanic. PM if you wish.
BenjiBoy650 01-24-2010, 04:14 PM What happens when the bulb needs replacement, is it a D2S/D4S bulb, a rebased bulb, or what?
thisaznboi88 01-24-2010, 07:13 PM What happens when the bulb needs replacement, is it a D2S/D4S bulb, a rebased bulb, or what?
+1 what bulbs do they use?
retrosolutions 01-24-2010, 07:34 PM I have a 2001 Accord EX 4dr with too old headlights to retro fit. Will love to replace them with halo projectors that will light better than my stock headlights. Some people say to use HID with projectors but others say that projectors and HID are illegal, so I'm very confused. Could you help? Any recommendations? I need you to be specific. I want to purchase a product that is good quality and that I can change my headlights with no modifications. I'm kinda of handy but not a mechanic. PM if you wish.
What you are looking for exactly, does not exist. It has to be built or you have to make some modifications to your existing housing in some way.
What happens when the bulb needs replacement, is it a D2S/D4S bulb, a rebased bulb, or what?
The bulbs are covered under our lifetime warranty, just need to contact us if one goes out to get a replacement. Due to how the projectors are made to work with the stock bulb opening and mounts, standard bulb sizes would not fit. The bulbs are specific to the projectors.
+1 what bulbs do they use?
Its a bulb application specific to the projectors.
thisaznboi88 01-24-2010, 08:15 PM thanks, Can't wait to order a few set from you. Just waiting on my buddies tax returns.
BenjiBoy650 01-24-2010, 08:43 PM The bulbs are covered under our lifetime warranty, just need to contact us if one goes out to get a replacement. Due to how the projectors are made to work with the stock bulb opening and mounts, standard bulb sizes would not fit. The bulbs are specific to the projectors
Ok, a few more questions. I'm just trying to get all the info before I decide to do anything, I'm not trying to stump you or poke holes in your business or anything like that, so please don't take it that way :wave:
I've heard that after years of use, the HID bulbs will dim considerably but not necessarily die completely. I plan to keep this car long term, and I live in an area where street lights are a luxury, so the light output is a factor. When the bulbs do dim, do you have any quantitative protocols for determining if they can be replaced under warranty?
If I wanted to buy an extra set of bulbs as a spare, what is their "shelf life"? (I realize this is not really specific to the bixenon retrofit but for basically all HID bulbs). Will they decrease in light output/quality just with time, even if they aren't being used? How much would an extra set of bulbs cost, or are they not for general sale (ie. warranty replacements only or must return a pair of the same bulbs to get new ones)?
Do you currently have a set length of time for providing support for this product? I realize this is digging deep - I'd understand if you preferred not to answer this question - but it goes back to the whole thing about keeping the car long term.
Thank you!
thisaznboi88 01-24-2010, 09:34 PM Ok, a few more questions. I'm just trying to get all the info before I decide to do anything, I'm not trying to stump you or poke holes in your business or anything like that, so please don't take it that way :wave:
I've heard that after years of use, the HID bulbs will dim considerably but not necessarily die completely. I plan to keep this car long term, and I live in an area where street lights are a luxury, so the light output is a factor. When the bulbs do dim, do you have any quantitative protocols for determining if they can be replaced under warranty?
If I wanted to buy an extra set of bulbs as a spare, what is their "shelf life"? (I realize this is not really specific to the bixenon retrofit but for basically all HID bulbs). Will they decrease in light output/quality just with time, even if they aren't being used? How much would an extra set of bulbs cost, or are they not for general sale (ie. warranty replacements only or must return a pair of the same bulbs to get new ones)?
Do you currently have a set length of time for providing support for this product? I realize this is digging deep - I'd understand if you preferred not to answer this question - but it goes back to the whole thing about keeping the car long term.
Thank you!
Dang do you ask really good question. A+ keep them rolling. I would also like to know.
Zonic2001 01-25-2010, 06:54 AM Retro... questions... which one has better light...
1) Stock headlights vs projectors
2) Projectors only vs Projectors+HID
Now the legal question...
Projectors legal?
Projectors + HID legal?
retrosolutions 01-25-2010, 07:07 AM Ok, a few more questions. I'm just trying to get all the info before I decide to do anything, I'm not trying to stump you or poke holes in your business or anything like that, so please don't take it that way :wave:
I've heard that after years of use, the HID bulbs will dim considerably but not necessarily die completely. I plan to keep this car long term, and I live in an area where street lights are a luxury, so the light output is a factor. When the bulbs do dim, do you have any quantitative protocols for determining if they can be replaced under warranty?
If I wanted to buy an extra set of bulbs as a spare, what is their "shelf life"? (I realize this is not really specific to the bixenon retrofit but for basically all HID bulbs). Will they decrease in light output/quality just with time, even if they aren't being used? How much would an extra set of bulbs cost, or are they not for general sale (ie. warranty replacements only or must return a pair of the same bulbs to get new ones)?
Do you currently have a set length of time for providing support for this product? I realize this is digging deep - I'd understand if you preferred not to answer this question - but it goes back to the whole thing about keeping the car long term.
Thank you!
Yes, HID bulbs, like halogen bulbs, will dim over time. HID bulbs actually gradually increase in color temperature gradually, which lends to the decrease in output over time. The time in which that occurs depends on your habits of use. They do not diminish without use just sitting around, they can only diminish with use.
Our lifetime warranty protects against manufactured defects, so that does not cover for bulbs using up their usefulness in output over time. It protects for non-uniform differences only, intensity, output, one suddenly dies on you, etc.
Shelf life of the bulbs is quite long, only measured in decay of the bulb elements, which would much longer than you would ever need. Relatively speaking, the shelf life is unlimited.
Spare bulb pairs are available by special order if you just want a change of color. The 5100k are always available though if needed to get some intensity back after long hours of use. Just contact use with your requirements for pricing on those.
The product support will remain until the product becomes obsolete in the market place, all production has stopped, and all stockpiles are exhausted.
retrosolutions 01-25-2010, 07:14 AM Retro... questions... which one has better light...
1) Stock headlights vs projectors
2) Projectors only vs Projectors+HID
Now the legal question...
Projectors legal?
Projectors + HID legal?
There is not enough information to answer these questions effectively.
1) depends on what projectors and what head lamps, they are not all created equal. Some projectors are plain horrible, others are extremely efficient and very uniform in distribution.
2) Projectors are nothing without the light source. The light source is nothing without the optics. Are the projectors designed for the source used in them?
If the headlamp did not come with it, its basically understood to be illegal. Does not matter if the light output conforms 100% to photometric requirements or not. That applies to retrofits, LED bulbs, HIR bulbs, high-wattage halogen bulbs, etc. But, at the same rate, when the resulting output is in photometric requirements, regardless of source, nobody is going to give you trouble about it.
Zonic2001 01-25-2010, 07:21 AM retro... u have a PM... I'm soooo confused!!!!!!!
thisaznboi88 01-26-2010, 11:07 PM Just wondering the projectors are the "G1" correct? Could you get G3 projectors? or do you only have the G1
retrosolutions 01-27-2010, 04:28 AM Just wondering the projectors are the "G1" correct? Could you get G3 projectors? or do you only have the G1
There is no G1, G2, and G3, these are made up by others who either do not know what they are really talking about or do not realize manufacturers have the ability to make different specification of product for each buyer.
If you want the wider type, yes, we have those or if out of stock have them on the way. Those in particular come with LED back-lighting as well, and a remote control to change the colors, on/off, etc. Contact via EMAIL (sales@retro-solutions.com) for more details if you like.
thisaznboi88 01-27-2010, 09:18 AM There is no G1, G2, and G3, these are made up by others who either do not know what they are really talking about or do not realize manufacturers have the ability to make different specification of product for each buyer.
If you want the wider type, yes, we have those or if out of stock have them on the way. Those in particular come with LED back-lighting as well, and a remote control to change the colors, on/off, etc. Contact via EMAIL (sales@retro-solutions.com) for more details if you like.
Well I looked it up at hidplanet and they call it g1 and g3. But yes do you have wider projector? I will pm you later.
retrosolutions 01-27-2010, 09:46 AM Well I looked it up at hidplanet and they call it g1 and g3. But yes do you have wider projector? I will pm you later.
We do have the wider models, with LED back lighting and remote control.
glanga 01-27-2010, 09:54 AM Do you offer these without being bi-xenon? Just a low beam with full use of OEM high beams?
retrosolutions 01-27-2010, 10:09 AM Do you offer these without being bi-xenon? Just a low beam with full use of OEM high beams?
You can use them as low beam only without any change to the stock high beams. Just simply do not connect the high beam trigger wires up and then its low beam only.
ry05coupe 01-27-2010, 07:06 PM I plan on buying these when I get my refund so I'll be sure to get all of the pics everyone needs. I just have one question that may have been asked so sorry if I missed it.
Will the projector sitting in the reflector housing still cause glare? I know that it wont be near as bad, but I don't want to black out the reflector housing just to reduce the glare even further.
retrosolutions 01-28-2010, 11:47 AM I plan on buying these when I get my refund so I'll be sure to get all of the pics everyone needs. I just have one question that may have been asked so sorry if I missed it.
Will the projector sitting in the reflector housing still cause glare? I know that it wont be near as bad, but I don't want to black out the reflector housing just to reduce the glare even further.
Nope, there will be no glare, the stock reflector will only hold the projectors, not direct any light.
ry05coupe 01-28-2010, 07:10 PM Good stuff. Expect an order within the next couple of weeks :thmsup:
BenjiBoy650 01-28-2010, 08:12 PM The bulb opening/holder of the headlights were engineered to hold a very light halogen bulb, and now there is a large projector being placed in them - have you seen any cases or evidence that the heavy projectors might break the housings/reflector over time, especially over large bumps? Was this considered in the design stage? I go over a set of railroad tracks twice every day @ 40MPH.
Is there currently a plug-and-play way to wire them so that I could get full bi-xenon operation while still having the stock high beams come on as well? I'd like to use a time delay relay to let the stock high beams run as DRL's and flash-to-pass, but as far as I can tell that necessitate the high beam connector to be plugged into both the bixenon and stock high beams. I guess what I really need is a plug and play splitter, is it available?
retrosolutions 01-29-2010, 09:19 AM The bulb opening/holder of the headlights were engineered to hold a very light halogen bulb, and now there is a large projector being placed in them - have you seen any cases or evidence that the heavy projectors might break the housings/reflector over time, especially over large bumps? Was this considered in the design stage? I go over a set of railroad tracks twice every day @ 40MPH.
The projectors are not very heavy themselves, aluminum and high temp plastics make that possible. You would need to put a lot of force on the projector to break the thickest part of the reflectors, they are made from a high temp plastic filled with glass and mineral fibers, they do not exactly break easy. No broken headlamps to date.
Is there currently a plug-and-play way to wire them so that I could get full bi-xenon operation while still having the stock high beams come on as well? I'd like to use a time delay relay to let the stock high beams run as DRL's and flash-to-pass, but as far as I can tell that necessitate the high beam connector to be plugged into both the bixenon and stock high beams. I guess what I really need is a plug and play splitter, is it available?
You can use another separate 12V source to trigger the projector high beams if you wanted to. However, conventional installation using the stock high beam trigger, means the projectors go into high beam operation whenever the DRLs are on. That is not a good idea obviously. So, since the high beams are DRL's are tied together in the same circuit you can not separate them at the wires to the stock bulb alone.
ry05coupe 01-30-2010, 08:03 AM To everyone who has been waiting on more pics:
Just ordered a set of these projectors 1/30/10. I will update as soon as I can with pics and whatever else you want.
retrosolutions 01-30-2010, 05:20 PM To everyone who has been waiting on more pics:
Just ordered a set of these projectors 1/20/10. I will update as soon as I can with pics and whatever else you want.
thanks bud!
We also have one out there with the seven color changing LED back-lighting that we should have photos for in some time.
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ry05coupe 02-03-2010, 12:26 PM Got them today. Will probably be a week or so before I have a chance to get them in but I'll do my best. Also posted a thread in the 7G section to keep everyone there updated & hopefully get some more exposure.
retrosolutions 02-03-2010, 12:28 PM Got them today. Will probably be a week or so before I have a chance to get them in but I'll do my best. Also posted a thread in the 7G section to keep everyone there updated & hopefully get some more exposure.
We'll add the thread link to the first post.
Thanks bud
ry05coupe 02-05-2010, 03:38 PM http://i45.tinypic.com/bj8hfr.jpg
Finally done.
gtspaceii 02-07-2010, 09:51 AM Okay, I basically read the first half then skimmed through the rest of the 10 page thread to see if I could find an answer to my question before I posted it...if I skipped over it, I apologize for posting a repeat question... :dunno:
Nobody has addressed if there are any potential compatability problems with cars that have DRL's. Since retro-solutions has not mentioned it in their advertisement either, I'm assuming maybe there is no issue... :dunno: If I understand it correctly, there is less voltage sent to the high beams when the DRL's are on; if the bi-xenon projectors/kit uses the hi-beam voltage to actuate the solenoid to move the cut-off out of the way (to turn on the hi's), how does it bypass the "half" voltage when the DRL's are on? I can only imagine the lower voltage would cause the solenoid to either burn out prematurely or operate erratically. Just curious, cause I'm interested in your product...I might even do a quad setup using two kits if there is no issue.
I know there are members that have installed them on their cars already and I can only assume the system works flawlessly with cars with DRL's since there is no mention of any problems. BTW, do you sell amber angel eyes with the kit? What size did you say the angel eyes were installed on the kit?
p.s. For what it's worth, if your wondering about my current retro, unfortunate events happened and ruined my work of art, hence, I am planning on doing another retro - and with your "plug and play kit, without all the headache.
ry05coupe 02-07-2010, 04:07 PM Is it possible to order different color temperature bulbs for these from you?
the lights would be great with just a little blue.
retrosolutions 02-08-2010, 06:25 AM Nobody has addressed if there are any potential compatability problems with cars that have DRL's. Since retro-solutions has not mentioned it in their advertisement either, I'm assuming maybe there is no issue... :dunno: If I understand it correctly, there is less voltage sent to the high beams when the DRL's are on; if the bi-xenon projectors/kit uses the hi-beam voltage to actuate the solenoid to move the cut-off out of the way (to turn on the hi's), how does it bypass the "half" voltage when the DRL's are on? I can only imagine the lower voltage would cause the solenoid to either burn out prematurely or operate erratically. Just curious, cause I'm interested in your product...I might even do a quad setup using two kits if there is no issue.
I know there are members that have installed them on their cars already and I can only assume the system works flawlessly with cars with DRL's since there is no mention of any problems. BTW, do you sell amber angel eyes with the kit? What size did you say the angel eyes were installed on the kit?
p.s. For what it's worth, if your wondering about my current retro, unfortunate events happened and ruined my work of art, hence, I am planning on doing another retro - and with your "plug and play kit, without all the headache.
Okay, we've covered this a few times in various spots, so likely it is hard to find.
With the 8th gen Accords, or other generations as well in the Canadian market where DRLs are mandatory....
To install these as normally indicated means the high beams on the projectors will come on with the DRLs, and they will do so at full intensity. This is not ideal, and as such we recommend the following:
1) US Accords, pull the DRL fuse
2) Canada Accords, pull the DRL fuse and manually turn on the low beams during the day, or install a time delay relay device to power up the low beams whenever the car is on. Or choice #3
3) Canada Accords, do not hook up the high beams as another option, and use the projectors in low beam only, or add a secondary switch in the cabin for the projector high beam activation.
Is it possible to order different color temperature bulbs for these from you?
the lights would be great with just a little blue.
4300k, 5100k, 6000k, and 8000k are available, 5100k are the stocked color and all others are available by special order at the same price. 5100k give the most white output, and I know you just installed yours, so you may want to give them the full 50-100hrs, to break in for a fair shake of the color as it will shift a bit in that time.
ccacp89103 02-14-2010, 05:27 PM I thought DRLs in Hondas work by modulating voltage using a DRL module. So, my question is does this lowered voltage allow the HID high beam to stay lit when I am supposed to be in DRL mode ?
Okay, we've covered this a few times in various spots, so likely it is hard to find.
With the 8th gen Accords, or other generations as well in the Canadian market where DRLs are mandatory....
To install these as normally indicated means the high beams on the projectors will come on with the DRLs, and they will do so at full intensity. This is not ideal, and as such we recommend the following:
1) US Accords, pull the DRL fuse
2) Canada Accords, pull the DRL fuse and manually turn on the low beams during the day, or install a time delay relay device to power up the low beams whenever the car is on. Or choice #3
3) Canada Accords, do not hook up the high beams as another option, and use the projectors in low beam only, or add a secondary switch in the cabin for the projector high beam activation.
4300k, 5100k, 6000k, and 8000k are available, 5100k are the stocked color and all others are available by special order at the same price. 5100k give the most white output, and I know you just installed yours, so you may want to give them the full 50-100hrs, to break in for a fair shake of the color as it will shift a bit in that time.
retrosolutions 02-15-2010, 08:56 AM I thought DRLs in Hondas work by modulating voltage using a DRL module. So, my question is does this lowered voltage allow the HID high beam to stay lit when I am supposed to be in DRL mode ?
That is correct, that is why it has to be disabled or modified in some way, to avoid driving around with the high beams on whenever in DRL mode.
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