mr_luv Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 So what exactly did you do to the sheilds, you widen then ? Cant really tell I guess reading is fundemental brb. Sorry edited it was the stock H7 LGT sheilds Mr.350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkl303 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) Not much more than grind away at the sides of the shields until it fit and break a tab and jbwelt the tab (similar to the LGT Tab pictured on the back of the LGT sheilds back ) back on. I think net result is a slightly different beam pattern thats about it. I was thinking/wondering of what sanding/polishing the interior of the shields would net as the shield does seem dark enough where it might absorb a lot of light but I didn't want to risk having a bad result to do an experiment when I don't have a replacement. Edited August 12, 2008 by rkl303 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_luv Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Yea I think other then the bowl you want less reflective area, alot of people black out everything other then the bowl to give you more forward spread and shine. I could be wrong though so dont quote me. Nice either way you look at it. On a scale of 1-10 what would you rate the total job in difficultiy. Not much more than grind away at the sides of the shields until it fit and break a tab and jbwelt the tab (similar to the LGT Tab pictured on the back of the LGT sheilds back ) back on. I think net result is a slightly different beam pattern thats about it. I was thinking/wondering of what sanding/polishing the interior of the shields would net as the shield does seem dark enough where it might absorb a lot of light but I didn't want to risk having a bad result to do an experiment when I don't have a replacement. Mr.350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkl303 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 10 because of the 2 ^(&%ing popits that hold the bumper cover to the car are a PITA to remove but really I would say its a 3-2. Or if you are talking about grinding the shields I would say its a 1.5 if youhave a bench grinder as all you do is take the bowl and trace an outline of the shield w/ a sharpie(the .5 is because you gotta be careful not to break the tab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Just get clip puller... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkl303 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 for the ones hiding in the wheel well b/n the bumper cover and the fender? Guess I should have also pulled off the wheels but I got lazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 they aren't hard to do. I can have a whole bumper and lights off within 10 minutes. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkl303 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 MiniStiGuy you could probably edit the first post to also mention to the DIYers that hey could try adding/reducing washers prior to putting the headlight back togeather. This would save us from going back and taking the system apart because we put in too many or too few washers. I just hooked up my HID system w/o headlight assembly and just put the bulb in the projectors and ran the system. Found out 2 brass washers was a bit too much and 0 wasn't right prior to putting it altogeather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 the idea is to test out before you reassemble but I'll add that to make it more clear. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTLW Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 fly to ct and do mine? case of coors in it for ya.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urs1ne Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 One day Im going to have to make pizza and get a bunch of beer so you will come over and help me do this on my second set of headlights. ^ n00bs below this line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 I don't drink but pizza is always nice OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urs1ne Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Can you help me narrow down the projectors? I see dozens of them on ebay, some with bulbs, some without, and I just want to make sure I get the right ones. ^ n00bs below this line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 yeah I'll shop around for you. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf4283 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 How would this MDX setup work? it states it's comparable to the RX330. I am looking at doing a retro but don't know where to get parts to be honest. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__Acura-MDX-Projectors-Xenon-HID-D2S-Rare-S2K-TSX-RX330_W0QQitemZ270307042708QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2865QQddiZ2811QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item270307042708&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 I've never had MDX's in person so I couldn't say. It would all depend on how they mount compared to our stock locations. You could have to possibly due custom mounting which of course requires your own imagination and ability to work with the types of materials needed to do such. The non-afs RX330's on the other hand are a perfect mount perfect swap over with 0 modification needed to anything. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf4283 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Any info on where to pickup the parts for it? I have been searching ebay with no results. There's one projector up there but no mate for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 yeah I've been looking aswell and have yet to find a set. you can look on hidplanet.com and look in the marketplace there for them. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I just did a quick google search and found the following site: http://www.customlightz.com/?p=p_26&sName=projectors They offer the projectors & lenses, are these the parts that you needed? This mod looks pretty interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 the rx330's on that site are the afs model and not the non-afs which is what you need. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf4283 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Ok so I just want to ask if the projector bowls are universal? I am asking because I can purchase 2 of the same side light for pretty cheap and since I am using the original legacy shield still I am hoping the bowl itself from the RX330 is a universal bowl and can be used interchangeably with side. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf4283 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 So if I get the Phillips bulbs an the D2s Adapters what Ballasts do I get? Do I get H7 Ballasts? Also do I need the wiring harness like with my current DDM kit? or will the quality of these bulbs not lead to failure at start like my current setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-gorithm Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 If you are going to reuse your DDM kit, you need amp to D2S adapters: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/D2S-D2R-HID-BULB-ADAPTERS-AFTERMARKET-OEM-BALLASTS-AMP_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ36476QQihZ019QQitemZ290267385451QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW If you use OEM ballasts then you won't need them. I am not sure if the L and Right bowls are the same or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwartzki Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Hey, just read the whole thing, good write up...I dont know if I will do a retro or just get H7 HID bulbs, I had excellent luck in my 07 si with HID bulbs in stock reflectors, i know i know but they worked excellent, had decent cut off. No body flashed me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf4283 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I am definitely going to use the phillips d2s bulbs. I just don't know what I need from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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