HID Projector Retrofit Finished

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EzMac

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Hey guys, first post on the forum! Finally got around to doing the headlight retrofit. Used Depo aftermarket headlights with Morimoto Mini H1 7.0 projectors and 4500k bulbs.

Parts before:
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Used heat gun to open up headlamp. Projector in place:
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Blacked out reflector with carbon fiber vinyl:
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Low beam / High Beam / Side cut-off profile:
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Finished product:
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Those turned out really nice especially the blacked out carbon fiber side markers!

Retro lighting FTW
 

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turned out absolutely horrible you should start over from scratch........ i kid love the results
 

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Looks great. I just got mine this past week and will be installing them this weekend. I tinted my side reflector.....wish i did the carbon fiber wrap like you did.
 

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just out of curiosity, what did all of this run you?


My project probably cost more than theirs above, but I am all in at $1250 so far for new Denali housings, OEM projectors (RX-350) with a tune and clear lenses, Osram bulbs, ballasts, harnesses; plus new fog housings, Morimoto Matchbox projectors, bulbs, ballasts, and labor and install for both... I've heard of others being able to do a full build in under $500 though, so don't be thrown off by my high costs due to parts and extensive labor for modding the housings.

Joe
 
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Depo Headlights $120
Morimoto Mini H1 7.0 Projectors $120
Morimoto H1 35W 4500K HID System $150 (Comes with a nice HD relay harness, but could go with a cheaper HID system. I've used the $40 DDM Kits before with no issues.)
~$320 total (TRS had a 25% off sale for thanksgiving)
Labor FREE ~5-6hrs :)
 

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EzMac, where did you get everything and do you have a link or idea where I could find instructions to do this? I have used the search feature but have not found really good step by step instructions. Thanks.
 
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EzMac, where did you get everything and do you have a link or idea where I could find instructions to do this? I have used the search feature but have not found really good step by step instructions. Thanks.

Quick rundown:
I won't cover how to remove and install the headlights, you should be able to find detailed instructions for that.
- Open Depo headlights using either an oven or heat gun. Google for oven directions.
- Remove low beam bulb.
- Remove bulb cover, looks like a metallic cup in front of where the bulb is. One Phillips screw.
- Dremel down the post where the screw inserts into the reflector to make it flat so the projector fits flush. If you get the new Morimoto Mini H1 7.0, the stem should be long enough and no further modification is needed. If you want to use the solenoid high beams. Make a hole for the wires.
- Insert projector with one silicon washer. Feed solenoid wire. Tighten down lock washer.
- Wire up HID harness, ballasts, wiring and bulbs.
- Test mount headlamps and adjust rotational alignment, make sure cut off is level.
- Disconnect. Remove headlamp. Reheat and replace lens.
- Reinstall, wire in parallel high beam to solenoid. Attach other wires and remount.
- Find a flat wall and adjust beam height.

Very brief write up... Let me know if you need more details!
 

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Sorry to bring old thread, but what shrouds did you use with Morimoto Mini H1 7.0 projectors. There a few different ones to choose from. Thanks
 

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im pretty sure you can use different shrouds. As long as the dimensions are the same it will work. If you give the retro fit guys a call they can pretty much set up your whole order for you and make sure you get the right things that fit with each other and fit your vehicle. Good Luck.
 

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