Teasers - Projector Retrofit - Marauder soon, current Silverado

[Limited360]

!!!!!! THIS THREAD IS INFORMATIONAL ONLY !!!!!! FOR SALE THREAD TO COME SHORTLY WHEN FINAL PROJECT IS DONE (deciding on shrouds and waiting on supplier) !!!!!!


I did this on my 2003 Silverado SS... Basically copy and pasted so some makes no sense for Marauder...

Part costs are $315+ and then plus my time. I would need your headlamps for ~ 1 week (plus shipping time). It is plug and play and same style (higher quality) as a HIGH/LOW beam HID drop in kit you get with ebay junk. Its rather basic install, I power and grounded directly at the battery. Rest was plug and play with the stock harness. Also some light dremeling of the header plastic to clear the projector bulbs is required on the Silverado, the Marauder should not need this. Silverado required some significant headlamp modification to get the projector to sit far enough back in the bucket.

I was looking in the $575-$675 range all said and done (depending if I need to do the wiring or not). I know its high but it takes a bit of time to crack the headlamps, do the install and then reseal them properly. I will require the part cost upfront as a deposit and the remainder prior to return shipment of your headlamps.

I can do a 35w or a 50w version. I did 35w as I have heard some negatives about the 50w but TRS stands behind their products and says 50w is fine in these projectors. I am using 50w on my next Marauder retrofit (cracking a new set of lamps today in prep for the parts to show up, old retrofit below below)

Here are the picture links. I will get more once the weather allows, truck is filthy!!! I also deambered the parking lamps, so they match the headlamps.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1507267_10151780995431784_1663 913364_o.jpg

Ignore the white silicone, it dries clear, extra sealant to be safe!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1524344_10151780995871784_2500 84600_o.jpg

this is 6000k, the camera settings need to be corrected as it wasn't this blue at all!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t31/1497965_10151780996001784_1812 33511_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1518844_10151780996166784_4410 07704_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1556277_10151780996296784_1545 800467_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1491449_10151780995806784_4630 89878_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1532021_10151780995501784_2086 554446_o.jpg

Not cheap EBAY crap BTW. also I now have stealth bulbs in the turn signal so it all just looks chrome overall. I am tempted to reopen them and black trim them like the headlamps.

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1544574_10151769391606784_1997 565328_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1526959_10151769391641784_5870 5692_n.jpg


Parts List (for Marauder)

2 x Headlamp UV Protection Film Installed
2 x Bi-Xenon Projector (LHD or RHD for European)
2 x Ballasts Morimoto 3Five(35w) or 5Five (50w)
2 x Morimoto Bulbs 3Five or 5Five (4300k, 5000k, 6000K)
2 x Shrouds - Multiple variations available
1 x Wire Harness Relay: 9007/9004
1 x Re-sealing Glue
1 x pack razor blades
1 x clear silicone sealent

If you are interested in a set for your Marauder let me know. I will take the deposit for parts and order them... send me headlights when you can. Also we can order aftermarket replacements housings if needed. The film is UV protective so will prevent the known yellowing issues with those. If your lenses are in need of refinishing we can discuss the cost of that as well to keep OEM housings.

[Limited360]

Lovely iPhone Pics onroad... (lower quality)

Aimed low at this point, adjusted since and need new photo's with my regular camera

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1560719_10151781021951784_1364 972133_n.jpg

High beams, out of focus and also include the bi-xenon projectors and stock high beam halogens

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1476302_10151781021976784_2910 82787_n.jpg


I also did a cheap chinese retrofit on my Marauder and totally regret it. This headlamps set is getting replaced with quality parts from TRS now and a new set is in the works of being made... Here are the pics, camera makes beam pattern look better but its crap compared to the Silverado which I used quality parts...

This is 6000k as well.

High Beam

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1271576_10151585589876784_1217 921899_o.jpg

Low Beam

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1015457_10151585589796784_1888 745207_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1274400_10151585589751784_2793 59645_o.jpg

Very much dislike the shrouds and they are way to small anyways!!! The next set will look significantly more OEM like the Silverado set!!! I do not plan on HALO sets however there are options but it will come at cost, I am just not a fan of HALO's.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1273038_10151585589626784_9857 33379_o.jpg

Let me know thoughts guys... My only catch is I need a deposit based on ordering of parts being so much!!!

[Limited360]

Saved for Marauder specific #1 to come soon

Step#1

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1532026_10151793607016784_1537 756508_o.jpg

Step# 2

TASTY!!!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1506114_10151793606986784_1077 331097_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/893103_10151793607006784_17817 48022_o.jpg

Step #3

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1553557_10151793607176784_1583 215142_o.jpg



That is all for now, more to come soon... ;)

[Limited360]

Saved for Marauder specific #2 to come soon

[Limited360]

Final Saved Spot

[RubberCtyRauder]

Interested in seeing the latest MM set you make with the new components..You and I have been staying in contact about a set so post them up when you get em done and we'll make a plan.:beer:

[Vortech347]

I want to do this so badly to my MM and fox. Just to many projects on the table right now.

[Limited360]

Oven is warming up now.

Waiting on final response from supplier as they have updated components coming out and I may have to wait for that before I do the final install.


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[Mebot]

I will be in touch with you shortly about this

EDIT: Also subscribing to this thread. I just sent you a PM

[STEPS]

I must have missed how much a set of these lights would cost
Please let me know
I need all the light I can get Thanks

[Limited360]

I must have missed how much a set of these lights would cost
Please let me know
I need all the light I can get Thanks



$550-$650 if you provide the headlamp housings shipped back to you!

Deposit of $300 for parts required up front.

[Limited360]

2nd post updated... with tear down pics.

I am waiting on supplier to have a new version of ballasts released before I place my projector order... more to come!

Will have a set on my car and on LJI372's @ Louisville for anyone whom is interested, hoping to have a spare set on hand as well for sale.

[lifespeed]

Looks very interesting. Perhaps a link to the HIDs you used would be interesting. Would I be correct in assuming these include a reflector designed for the HID so as not to suffer from the usual HID retrofit problem of poor beam pattern?

Certainly the pics look good.

[8UWITH6]

I just gotta ask because I dont know. But what do you gain by going to projectors vs standard HID's in the standard housings? Output? Distance? Brightness? Coolness?

[Limited360]

I just gotta ask because I dont know. But what do you gain by going to projectors vs standard HID's in the standard housings? Output? Distance? Brightness? Coolness?



A lot!!! Zero glare, sharp cutoff lines, significant more light output. High beams are phenomenal... Also you stop blinding people by using HID's in reflector housings not designed for it. Especially when using a plug n play drop in kit of low quality... .

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/forum.php for tons of information...

http://sportsautotech.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pnp-vs-retrofit-cutoff-output1.jpg

http://blog.onexhid.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/onex-hid-cutoff-line-step-6.jpg

[Limited360]

Looks very interesting. Perhaps a link to the HIDs you used would be interesting. Would I be correct in assuming these include a reflector designed for the HID so as not to suffer from the usual HID retrofit problem of poor beam pattern?

Certainly the pics look good.

There will be a projector, no longer a reflector. Since we have clear housing we can drop in the projectors and be good to go!!!

I am using the kits from here... https://www.theretrofitsource.com/ Top notch, I am making nothing on parts at all.

[Limited360]

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?37924-the-hid-fail-gallery

This is a great read for anyone with drop in HID's... glare is horrible... Also illegal in almost every state to use an HID in a non HID designed reflector housing. Retrofitting is legal from my understanding.


http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?37924-the-hid-fail-gallery/page52


Post #514 for Marauder...

[lifespeed]

Also you stop blinding people by using HID's in reflector housings not designed for it. Especially when using a plug n play drop in kit of low quality...

This ^^^^

It is downright dangerous (not to mention illegal) to stuff HIDs in a standard housing and blind oncoming drivers due to the light not cutting off properly.

[Limited360]

This ^^^^

It is downright dangerous (not to mention illegal) to stuff HIDs in a standard housing and blind oncoming drivers due to the light not cutting off properly.


Glad to see someone on my side!!! ;) jk


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[fastblackmerc]

In fact it is illegal to modify any OEM lighting........

[Limited360]

In fact it is illegal to modify any OEM lighting........


Hmmm. Luckily I live where no one has ever been ticketed for a retrofit... Seen plenty of tickets for drop in HID's tho


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[burt ragio]

!!!!!! THIS THREAD IS INFORMATIONAL ONLY !!!!!! FOR SALE THREAD TO COME SHORTLY WHEN FINAL PROJECT IS DONE (deciding on shrouds and waiting on supplier) !!!!!!


I did this on my 2003 Silverado SS... Basically copy and pasted so some makes no sense for Marauder...

Part costs are $315+ and then plus my time. I would need your headlamps for ~ 1 week (plus shipping time). It is plug and play and same style (higher quality) as a HIGH/LOW beam HID drop in kit you get with ebay junk. Its rather basic install, I power and grounded directly at the battery. Rest was plug and play with the stock harness. Also some light dremeling of the header plastic to clear the projector bulbs is required on the Silverado, the Marauder should not need this. Silverado required some significant headlamp modification to get the projector to sit far enough back in the bucket.

I was looking in the $575-$675 range all said and done (depending if I need to do the wiring or not). I know its high but it takes a bit of time to crack the headlamps, do the install and then reseal them properly. I will require the part cost upfront as a deposit and the remainder prior to return shipment of your headlamps.

I can do a 35w or a 50w version. I did 35w as I have heard some negatives about the 50w but TRS stands behind their products and says 50w is fine in these projectors. I am using 50w on my next Marauder retrofit (cracking a new set of lamps today in prep for the parts to show up, old retrofit below below)

Here are the picture links. I will get more once the weather allows, truck is filthy!!! I also deambered the parking lamps, so they match the headlamps.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1507267_10151780995431784_1663 913364_o.jpg

Ignore the white silicone, it dries clear, extra sealant to be safe!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1524344_10151780995871784_2500 84600_o.jpg

this is 6000k, the camera settings need to be corrected as it wasn't this blue at all!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t31/1497965_10151780996001784_1812 33511_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1518844_10151780996166784_4410 07704_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1556277_10151780996296784_1545 800467_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1491449_10151780995806784_4630 89878_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1532021_10151780995501784_2086 554446_o.jpg

Not cheap EBAY crap BTW. also I now have stealth bulbs in the turn signal so it all just looks chrome overall. I am tempted to reopen them and black trim them like the headlamps.

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1544574_10151769391606784_1997 565328_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1526959_10151769391641784_5870 5692_n.jpg


Parts List (for Marauder)

2 x Headlamp UV Protection Film Installed
2 x Bi-Xenon Projector (LHD or RHD for European)
2 x Ballasts Morimoto 3Five(35w) or 5Five (50w)
2 x Morimoto Bulbs 3Five or 5Five (4300k, 5000k, 6000K)
2 x Shrouds - Multiple variations available
1 x Wire Harness Relay: 9007/9004
1 x Re-sealing Glue
1 x pack razor blades
1 x clear silicone sealent

If you are interested in a set for your Marauder let me know. I will take the deposit for parts and order them... send me headlights when you can. Also we can order aftermarket replacements housings if needed. The film is UV protective so will prevent the known yellowing issues with those. If your lenses are in need of refinishing we can discuss the cost of that as well to keep OEM housings.

The parts list mentioned above are they the Bi - Xennon projectors The FX-R stage III kit ?

[Limited360]

The parts list mentioned above are they the Bi - Xennon projectors The FX-R stage III kit ?


bixenon h1 was used on Silverado Unsure which I want to use on marauder


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[jwibbity]

is there a way to have this retroffited without supplying the bulbs/ballast, i have nothing against your brand for your bulbs but i really like the company i use and plus i like 8k

[Limited360]

is there a way to have this retroffited without supplying the bulbs/ballast, i have nothing against your brand for your bulbs but i really like the company i use and plus i like 8k

May I ask what company?

I am selling these as complete kits only, sorry. This does not mean you can't use your own ballast and bulb but I do not stand behind the light output if so. Bulb tolerances are all over the place from all different suppliers. 8000k will give you decreased lumens! 6000k is highest I suggest ever running falls off sharply from there...

4300k D2S Philips = 3200lm (lumens)
4300k D2R Philips = 2800lm (lumens)
4300k D2S Philips = 2400lm (lumens) actually 5800k
4300k D2R Philips = 2000lm (lumens) actually 5800k
4800k D4S/R (brand) = 3800 (lumens) ** brightest in the market
5800k D4S/R (brand) = 3300 (lumens)
7000k D2S other = 1790lm (lumens) *(other bulb brand)
7000k D2R other = 1390lm (lumens) *(other bulb brand)
8000k D2S other = 1180lm (lumens) *(other bulb brand)
8000k D2R other = 780lm (lumens) *(other bulb brand)

8000k will give you half the light.

If you read on TRS website they tune the projectors to match the bulbs they sell. They sell the reject projectors that don't meet their standards at cheaper rates.

Hence I would suggest using matching hardware.

[jwibbity]

the company is called diode dynamics, i've bought a total of 4 kits from them at seperate times and they come out pretty good, no off colors

i was just wondering because i dont want to have to change out fog lights bulbs again to make them match

[lifespeed]

The parts list mentioned above are they the Bi - Xennon projectors The FX-R stage III kit ?

There is no need to quote a half page of enormous photos when replying. ;)

[Limited360]

There is no need to quote a half page of enormous photos when replying. ;)

Thanks ;) hahah

[Limited360]

All the retrofit parts are ordered. More pictures to come in about a week.

This set will be up for grabs... complete with spare bulbs... ballasts... harness... Going to pull these off the car from storage in next week.

Not in perfect shape, lenses have typical wear and tear for 100k car, also not my best work...

$400 shipped complete due to the mentioned issues above. Will post proper for sale thread when they are off the car.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/s720x720/216734_10151308952926784_15989 47574_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/q73/s720x720/526570_10151585589631784_29934 7746_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/q75/s720x720/1236737_10151585589641784_1303 689968_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/q71/s720x720/15076_10151585589751784_279359 645_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/q71/s720x720/1231318_10151585589626784_9857 33379_n.jpg

High Beams

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1/q87/s720x720/1374797_10151585589876784_1217 921899_n.jpg

Low Beams

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/q84/s720x720/1239713_10151585589796784_1888 745207_n.jpg

iPhone Pic w/ 3000k Fog Lights

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/q77/s720x720/1238049_10151599423171784_2707 73543_n.jpg

[Ninoblack1]

wish you had something for crown vics for sale

[RubberCtyRauder]

Can't wait to see the new stuff...me wanna have you retrofit mine while car is down for winter...

[Limited360]

Can't wait to see the new stuff...me wanna have you retrofit mine while car is down for winter...


As soon parts are received, hopefully be put back together in a day or two...


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[ChiTownMaraud3r]

I love that sharp cutoff from projectors. It took me buying my crotch rocket with factory projectors and throwing in an hid kit into it, to realize how much better the lighting is vs throwing in an hid kit into halogen housings.

Do you have different options for shrouds?

[Limited360]

I love that sharp cutoff from projectors. It took me buying my crotch rocket with factory projectors and throwing in an hid kit into it, to realize how much better the lighting is vs throwing in an hid kit into halogen housings.

Do you have different options for shrouds?


Yeah projectors are wonderful!!!

Other shrouds are available. This was what came with the projectors that are in the marauder housings... Don't like those ones. I like basic clean OEM shrouds. like the Silverado set. That's what will be going on this next set. Really excited to see how they come out!!


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[TooManyFords]

I have a DDM Tuning kit, can this be used with a projector housing?

[Limited360]

I have a DDM Tuning kit, can this be used with a projector housing?


Ballasts only. Would need matching bulbs to projectors... However I am using a D2S base so you would need an adapter to connect to the AMP harness from your ballast to a D2S plug harness.


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[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Shouldn't the D2S connectors plug right into a universal HID ballast, and the other end just fit the bulb?
http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/720870732/Free-Shipping-2pcs-font-b-HID-b-font-Bulb-Ballast-Harness-Converter-Socket-font-b-Adapter.jpg

[Limited360]

Shouldn't the D2S connectors plug right into a universal HID ballast, and the other end just fit the bulb?
http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/720870732/Free-Shipping-2pcs-font-b-HID-b-font-Bulb-Ballast-Harness-Converter-Socket-font-b-Adapter.jpg


Those would be the adapters I referenced above indeed. :)


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[TooManyFords]

Ballasts only. Would need matching bulbs to projectors... However I am using a D2S base so you would need an adapter to connect to the AMP harness from your ballast to a D2S plug harness.

Are these conversions something you are doing for members? If so, I am interested.

[Limited360]

Are these conversions something you are doing for members? If so, I am interested.


Projector retrofits? Yep. Hoping parts show up Monday so I can show what the completed set looks like.


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[TooManyFords]

Cool. My marauder no longer has a functioning dim/bright switch, so I would need it so that they are aimed somewhere inbetween when turned on. Because race car.
-- time passes --
Maybe that wasn't the right terminology. Do these projectors use two lamps for bright/dim?

[Limited360]

Cool. My marauder no longer has a functioning dim/bright switch, so I would need it so that they are aimed somewhere inbetween when turned on. Because race car.


Aiming works off the stock adjusters. So the final aiming is up to owner ;). Hi / Low doesn't work?


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[TooManyFords]

No, its just a race car now and I only have an on/off switch on the panel. Do projectors have two bulbs for hi/low? If so, can it always be set for brights and then I can adjust the height with the housing stock adjusters?

[Limited360]

No, its just a race car now and I only have an on/off switch on the panel. Do projectors have two bulbs for hi/low? If so, can it always be set for brights and then I can adjust the height with the housing stock adjusters?


Bi-xenon projector, single bulbs. I would just adjust up the low beam pattern to be a little high.


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[Limited360]

Hardware due in tomorrow so finished the internal mods to the headlamp to allow the projector to fit in properly... Should have some more pictures tomorrow!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/28/9yvyjapa.jpg


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[Limited360]

This set is spoken for... Going on someone's Trilogy car locally!


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[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Hardware due in tomorrow so finished the internal mods to the headlamp to allow the projector to fit in properly... Should have some more pictures tomorrow!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/28/9yvyjapa.jpg


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So how much hacking of the stock housing is needed to get the projector in there? Also what about reliability as far as the projector coming loose with time, do you drill and screw it in somehow?

[Limited360]

So how much hacking of the stock housing is needed to get the projector in there? Also what about reliability as far as the projector coming loose with time, do you drill and screw it in somehow?


Requires some hacking... Dremel'ing ... Mounting... No issues with my current set on either of my current vehicles. Been doing these since 2002 to vehicles I owned.

Can't give away all the trade secrets. :)


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[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Requires some hacking... Dremel'ing ... Mounting... No issues with my current set on either of my current vehicles. Been doing these since 2002 to vehicles I owned.

Can't give away all the trade secrets. :)


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Good to know. :beer:

[Limited360]

Parts came in... One is 'done' hoping to finish the other tomorrow and do the install on the 'customers' car Thursday...

Lenses need a wipe down and a quick polish as well. Someone refinished em and they got screwed up by someone else... so these are rescue'd lenses already!


http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/29/2u2u9yzy.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/29/yny6yny8.jpg

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[Limited360]

So how much hacking of the stock housing is needed to get the projector in there? Also what about reliability as far as the projector coming loose with time, do you drill and screw it in somehow?


BTW a lot more work was required then expected to fit these projectors, proper D2S based bulbs. Can't wait to get some action shots!

[RubberCtyRauder]

Look good so far......me want

[Jeffonebuck]

Great job JM


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[JBeezy]

Patiently waiting


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[License2Bill]

These look so good. You do great work! Does the price include aftermarket housings?

Sent from inside the T.A.R.D.I.S.

[Limited360]

These look so good. You do great work! Does the price include aftermarket housings?

Sent from inside the T.A.R.D.I.S.

$600 is not with aftermarket housings. Send me yours and I will do a polish on them and get them in best shape possible.

Also plan to put a layer of clear UV protective film to prevent yellowing and pitting of the lense in the future!


Plus love the T.A.R.D.I.S.

[Limited360]

Just doing final alignment and assembly...


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[Limited360]

55w 4300k. In basement at 15ft. Can't wait to get on LJI372's car!

Low beam

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t31/1553323_10151837244371784_1833 507872_o.jpg

High beam

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/03/5yryzu2y.jpg


iPhone not the best for these pics

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[Limited360]

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iPhone did something interesting with the cut off lines when taking this pic...

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[lji372]

I can almost smell the kitty litter!! :lol:

[Limited360]

I can almost smell the kitty litter!! :lol:

Can not wait to get them mounted and adjusted on your car... no kitty litter in those pics!

[RubberCtyRauder]

Are you sure that iphone pic isn't some space continuim vortex light emitting vector plasma raybeam? I think those are coming out onthe iphone 6:lol:

[Limited360]

Are you sure that iphone pic isn't some space continuim vortex light emitting vector plasma raybeam? I think those are coming out onthe iphone 6:lol:


With lasers too!


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[RubberCtyRauder]

With lasers too!


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Fresh out, but we got these
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[Limited360]

Thoughts? Comments? Concerns?

Glare was killing me for outdoor pics on car...

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[BeanSS]

Hmmm....something to save for by the summer time!!

[lji372]

Thoughts? Comments? Concerns?

Glare was killing me for outdoor pics on car...
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Thoughts? Your going to get a chubby when it gets dark
Comments? Nice work!!!!
Concerns? I hope you don't close the hood on the car cover :D

[Limited360]

Thoughts? Your going to get a chubby when it gets dark
Comments? Nice work!!!!
Concerns? I hope you don't close the hood on the car cover :D

AHAHA

Thanks for the input!

about to pull em out to fine tune alignment

[Guittard22]

Very nice :) you doing the corner lights to be the same darkness as headlights

[Limited360]

Very nice :) you doing the corner lights to be the same darkness as headlights

For now I am going to leave them how they are, see how they compliment the chrome shroud... I don't want to throw those in the oven too...

[Guittard22]

Look really good you have an amazing marauder wish mine was as nice '

[Limited360]

Decided to keep the shrouds chrome...

All ready to be sealed up now... Test fitted and aligned!!

Can't wait to see em on road with fogs on too! :)

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[capt512]

Limited - Information only, since I know you state you are using TRS kits. I have been having some major quality control issues and poor service from them lately. I am using the Bi-xenon Morimoto Mini H1 Stage 2 kit and Bi-xenon Matchbox Stage 3 kit (around $550 for both) and have had tons of problems. The Mini H1s have a horrible actuator that doesn't have enough power to reliably activate the low and high beams back and forth. This is a known issue but when I got my Stage 2 kit had been advised it was no longer an issue. About 80% of the time if I click to high beams, then when I go back to low the shield only lowers partially leaving a mixed high/low beam. Contacted TRS about this and they said yeah that's a problem they have, take the headlights back apart and sand down the actuator shaft. So I pulled the lights (did not do this from day 1, so when I originally assembled they worked), disassembled, sanded shaft, worked ok for about a month. Talked to TRS again and told them I still had problem, they said that sending me another probably wouldn't fix it as most of them need to be altered and to just sand it again.

Problem 2, I originally used the projectors with a DDM ballast which seemed to work well for about a year. After a year the DDM ballasts would no longer turn on all the time, and only ignited sometimes. I would have to get out, and tap the ballasts then they would turn on. So I decided to spend the money and get a good TRS ballast, harness, new bulbs, etc. From day 1 the TRS ballast have only started 1 headlight about 50% of the time. I have to cycle the lights on and off a few times for them to both start. They also flicker...a lot. As in when I am driving I can constantly see them flickering. TRS stated to recheck connections that there wasn't anything a new ballast would fix. I have rechecked many times and it is wired with good connections.

I know most have good things to say about TRS but my recent encounters have not been positive.

[Limited360]

Limited - Information only, since I know you state you are using TRS kits. I have been having some major quality control issues and poor service from them lately. I am using the Bi-xenon Morimoto Mini H1 Stage 2 kit and Bi-xenon Matchbox Stage 3 kit (around $550 for both) and have had tons of problems. The Mini H1s have a horrible actuator that doesn't have enough power to reliably activate the low and high beams back and forth. This is a known issue but when I got my Stage 2 kit had been advised it was no longer an issue. About 80% of the time if I click to high beams, then when I go back to low the shield only lowers partially leaving a mixed high/low beam. Contacted TRS about this and they said yeah that's a problem they have, take the headlights back apart and sand down the actuator shaft. So I pulled the lights (did not do this from day 1, so when I originally assembled they worked), disassembled, sanded shaft, worked ok for about a month. Talked to TRS again and told them I still had problem, they said that sending me another probably wouldn't fix it as most of them need to be altered and to just sand it again.

Problem 2, I originally used the projectors with a DDM ballast which seemed to work well for about a year. After a year the DDM ballasts would no longer turn on all the time, and only ignited sometimes. I would have to get out, and tap the ballasts then they would turn on. So I decided to spend the money and get a good TRS ballast, harness, new bulbs, etc. From day 1 the TRS ballast have only started 1 headlight about 50% of the time. I have to cycle the lights on and off a few times for them to both start. They also flicker...a lot. As in when I am driving I can constantly see them flickering. TRS stated to recheck connections that there wasn't anything a new ballast would fix. I have rechecked many times and it is wired with good connections.

I know most have good things to say about TRS but my recent encounters have not been positive.

I have had great customer service with TRS. I do buy all my components from them. I do not mix and match wiring harnesses and ballasts from different companies.


1) I run the Mini H1 stage 2 kit on my Silverado. I can not say that I have had the issues mentioned by you. However I also do not actuate my highs and lows very often on that vehicle. However when I do they seem to work fine! I will keep this in mind. Are you running their relay harness?

2) No issues with the 35w ballasts, I am now running the 50w in my car and also another members here. I will give you feedback if we run into issues.

I will say my truck has been sitting for a few months now and I do not foresee it changing so I won't be giving much feedback on the H1's!

[capt512]

Yeah when I first put my H1 Mini's in I used the DDM ballasts and bulbs I had previously but then changed to Morimoto as I wanted everything to match and the DDM ballasts were going bad.

There used to be a lot of talk on HIDForum about the H1 Mini's having the actuator problem, maybe they finally fixed it in the Stage 3 kit. I am running their relay harness.

You are running the 50W in the marauder? Any issues with heat etc? Lights any brighter noticeably?

I may have just missed it in the thread, what projectors are you using for the marauder retros?

[Limited360]

Yeah when I first put my H1 Mini's in I used the DDM ballasts and bulbs I had previously but then changed to Morimoto as I wanted everything to match and the DDM ballasts were going bad.



There used to be a lot of talk on HIDForum about the H1 Mini's having the actuator problem, maybe they finally fixed it in the Stage 3 kit. I am running their relay harness.



You are running the 50W in the marauder? Any issues with heat etc? Lights any brighter noticeably?



I may have just missed it in the thread, what projectors are you using for the marauder retros?


D2S 3.0 with their newer DSP ballasts. I also run the xb series bulbs. I would say they are noticeably brighter. Heat I was worried about, they say the d2s 3.0 can handle the 50w, the mini h1's can not. Time shall tell!!

I have had on one -15f morning one of the ballasts not fire on my 35w setup, these are not the newer design. However one cycle of the lights and all was good. Significantly better quality than my cheap eBay kits I used to use. I have flicker on my truck however that is a truck issue as all my electrical flickers... Alternator used is not enough, need to upgrade to the higher output one!!


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