06+ Round foglight projector retrofit

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06+ Round foglight projector retrofit

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Since there are some people that want to do a 06+ round fog light retrofit but would like to know whats needed. Here's a quick look at the projector needed to do this retro.
First off "The Retrofit Source" is selling a matchbox projector for a limited time only. The matchbox projector fits very well into the round fogs. Don't expect a huge light increase with these just due to their size. I have no output pictures of these yet.

1.Pic. Mini H1 projector on left and matchbox on right.



2.Pic. Front view, matchbox on left and mini H1 on right.



3.Pic Hole cut out of round fog light, (front)




4.Pic Hole cut out of round fog light, (back)



5.Pic Matchbox projector inside the foglight.



6.Pic Matchbox projector sticking out of back of foglight.



7.Pic Gatling shroud on projector.



8.Pic Gatling shroud with Halo on.



9.Pic Gatling shroud with halo off.



10.Pic What it looks like just dry assembled.




Over all I did this in 1.5 hours with old damaged fog lights. Trying to use a Mini H1 projector would be very hard to do as you can see in the first picture. If I was keeping this damaged fog light lens, I would have to bolt the projector with 2 bolts and align cutoff.
 

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Nice.....standing by for pic updates...
 
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Cool! I knew the matchbox would work in those smaller 06+ foglamps. Output wont be nearly what the MH1 is, but still far better than the factory halogen. Quad high beams alone is worth the effort!

Anxious for output pics.
 
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The MH1 looks like it would fill it better. Sub'ed
 
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Originally Posted by Raptor05121
The MH1 looks like it would fill it better. Sub'ed
By looking at the first pic, there is no way it would fit. Too long.
 
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Originally Posted by mSaLL150
By looking at the first pic, there is no way it would fit. Too long.
I agree. Unless you want to cut the back off the fog light housing and remanufacture it. Even with the matchbox it's almost a tight fit. A 1/8 or less to spare.
 
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Originally Posted by mSaLL150
By looking at the first pic, there is no way it would fit. Too long.
Anything will fit with enough duct tape
 
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Subscribed! I'm ordering mine today
 
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Post more pics! I might look into doing this to my fogs.
 
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Dumb questions from the peanut gallery...

1. Is that a melted spot on the lens already ?

2. Did you test with and without the factory lens, to know if this changes the light pattern ?
 
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Nice.
 


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