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Old 10-29-2005, 08:31 PM
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HID Retrofit teaser

Well after using a sawzall, dremel, holesaw and wiring, I got one side installed and wired but only took 1 picture with it installed but not turned on. I will finish the install on the other side tomorrow and it will be ready to go for the SEMA Show. Sorry for the poor picture and glare, but I just took a shot before it got dark.

 
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Old 10-29-2005, 08:46 PM
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sexy. looks like something from outer space.
 
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Old 10-29-2005, 09:32 PM
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Are those projectors from a Infinity Q45?
 
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Old 10-29-2005, 09:55 PM
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Yes, they are Infiniti Q45 Gattling Gun D2S Projectors.
 
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Old 10-29-2005, 10:07 PM
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Looks awesome, cant wait to see the final results
 
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Old 10-29-2005, 10:12 PM
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Well i'll say right now that the output from only 1 projector far outperforms the halogens. Cant wait till I get the other one wired up. Its been far too long since ive driven with HID. I bought the truck back in March and have been HIDless ever since.
 
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Old 10-29-2005, 10:58 PM
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How much does that Q45 setup cost?
 
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Well I cant disclose price because im in the lighting business.
But thoswe projectors are kind of rare ant expensive. The bulbs and ballasts are easily found and since I have hundreds of them, its easy to grab a set and install. Also installed yellow HID into the fogs but may not keep them there.
 
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Old 10-29-2005, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by HIDPLANET
Well I cant disclose price because im in the lighting business.
But thoswe projectors are kind of rare ant expensive. The bulbs and ballasts are easily found and since I have hundreds of them, its easy to grab a set and install. Also installed yellow HID into the fogs but may not keep them there.
You have hundreds, and you exceeded your bandwith, fix it. I want to look at HIDs from your site.
 
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Old 10-30-2005, 12:02 AM
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Yeah theres nothing I can do about it without paying alot of money. We exceeded the 100 Gig file transfer limit so it will reset atthe turn of the month.
 
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Old 10-30-2005, 12:08 AM
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Thats soo bad *** man!

How much work does it take to both sides?
 
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Old 10-30-2005, 12:22 AM
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Its alot of work just to install and wire it all up. And I didnt even do the retrofit! A well known retrofitter did them for me and did an amazing job. YOu cant tell in teh picture, but the custom bezel he made is a piece of art.
The painted headlight turned out great too....didnt match the paint codes but it turned matching anyways.
 

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Old 10-30-2005, 12:26 AM
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Thats exactly why its soo nice, you can't tell its modded. If you never had seen a F-150's headlight you would never know thats not stock. I'd love to give you major props and Im sure it costed you an arm and a leg but how does that side work compared to stock?

Once again man, good job!
 
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Old 10-30-2005, 12:28 AM
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The painted headlight turned out great too....didnt match the paint codes but it turned matching anyways.
what did you have to paint? Those look like the already black DEPO headlights. It says DEPO on the lense....
 
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Old 10-30-2005, 12:43 AM
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Those were purchased befoer they came out with Black headlights. They were painted that way from being originally chrome.
 


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