Golf4283 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Ok so I did my retro that took all day yesterday and now I'm just getting around to doing my little writeup. First of all I love the setup. I have RX330 Projectors Clear Lenses Legacy Shields Phillips 85122 with Denso Slim Ballasts Ok so the following are some pics of my setup and I'll explain them now. 1) This is all the equipment that was necessary to do the job. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61249&stc=1&d=1229398246 2) As you can see I had to do some cutting of the projector bracket because the bowl is just too darn big. Don't know if this is the same in the '05-'07 Legacys as well. Cutting was done with a dremel. You can also see a screw coming through. You'll see what that's for in the next pic. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61250&stc=1&d=1229398246 3) This is where I got creative. I had to think of a way to mount the ballasts so I went to home depot and picked up a couple light switch plates. Dremeled them to size and mounted them on. You can see the screws protruding downward. I put some JB quick weld on the undersides to hold them in so they are pretty much "welded" bolts and you can turn the nut easily and not worry about it rotating. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61251&stc=1&d=1229398246 4) This is just another shot of the plate that I fabbed up for the job. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61252&stc=1&d=1229398339 5) Here is a shot of the ballast mounted and tightened onto the screws. The blue stuff is lock-tite to make sure those suckers don't go anywhere. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61253&stc=1&d=1229398339 6) You can see here the final product. Notice how I changed up the wiring from the ballast to the power and also the ballast to the bulb. The wires for the bulb now run through the grommet and the power to the ballast is external and wrapped up nicely. I think this looks as stock as you can get. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61254&stc=1&d=1229398339 7) Just another picture showing the wiring and finished product of the housing. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61255&stc=1&d=1229398412 8) This picture really doesn't do it justice. Also I haven't aimed the headlights yet cause it is currently 10 degrees here in Chicago and I am not gonna sit out there and do it right now. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61256&stc=1&d=1229398412 9) A closeup of the cutoff. Don't think the lights are tilted, the reason for the raising from the left to right is the car isn't facing directly straight at the garage, it's on an angle. When adjusting the headlights I can see why it's imparative to make sure the car is square to the wall. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61257&stc=1&d=1229398412 All in all this was a simple project with minor fabbing needed. Once my headlights are aimed they will be perfect and keep that nice stock look I wanted. Another note is check the bulbs before you put them in. One of my bulbs had the return wire bent and it screwed up the entire light output of the drivers side projector. Not checking it I had to remove the bumper again and the light housing only to just take the bulb out before baking the light again and seeing it was screwed up. That wasn't a fun project after a monday at work haha. If there's any other questions feel free to ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Nice Job! I just picked my car up from the dealer today. It got a new "tumble generator valve" and apparently they must have taken out the passenger headlight so its all misaimed now so I get to find a place in the rain to go fix its aim tonight. Yay! for me Overall you did a great job though. what clear lens did you use? OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf4283 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 it's the one I posted a page back or so from ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 ohh right.... sorry OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underpowerd Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 good job golf, slick move with the ballast mount. i love how wide the 330 spread is, hoping for good wide results like that. i've got 1 headlight done with full mdx...i can't wait to get my other headlight back, along with my car, lol. so you used the lgt shield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 yeah you can just use the lgt shield because it lines up with the mounting holes. You just have to grind down the little shield holding nubs on the rx330 and you can use the shield. I have a pic of the nubs on my write-up if you go to the first page. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokedoutv6 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 seeing a guy with yellow headlights the other day made me wonder....has anyone ever painted or covered the projector lens with yellow paint or the yellow covers used for the fogs? this isn't something i would personally consider doing but different strokes for different folks. Just throwing out the idea for anyone else who may want soemthing different and if anyone has tried this I'd be very curious to see the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 I'm sure some fast and the furious wannabe has done it. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokedoutv6 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 yeah i know someone had to think of this already considering you see people with full yellow outer lens. I just thought someone who wanted yellow headlights without looking obnoxious coudl give it a shot. i've been googling and i cant find anyone who has tried. i've never been so interested in soemthing i wouldnt even think about doing. LOL I hate slow days at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 yeah you can just use the lgt shield because it lines up with the mounting holes. You just have to grind down the little shield holding nubs on the rx330 and you can use the shield. I have a pic of the nubs on my write-up if you go to the first page. You can't use the RX330 sheild? Do you have to fill in that square opening in the LGT sheilf if you decide to use that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 both the LGT and Rx shield have the opening. Its designed for road sign illumination. The Rx330 shield can be used but you have to cut it to shape to fit. If you look at the projector you can see that the shield is the huge so it has to be trimmed to shape so that it fits. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf4283 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I checked though and the holes do line up for the RX330 shield. But like Mini said it has to be trimmed. I think the RX shield is weak though and prefer either the LGT shield or even a custom one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 I'm going to be making custom shields for mine when I get the free time. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf4283 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Just a suggestion to anyone that chooses to open their headlights. Please make sure to remove all old silicone sealant when you're doing it and replacing it with a ton of new sealant. Last night I had to take both headlights apart cause of water and I did this in the freezing cold and snow here in Chicago. On a positive note it gave me a chance to play more with the cutoff and I switched my setup to use the RX330 lensholder. I like it better and the cutoff is a bit more sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 yeah my setup uses the rx330 lens holder I'm going to make some custom shields though and try to get these 300zx clear lens to work. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LegacyGTLimited Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Does Subaru use Silicone or Butyl for the Sealant? I will be taking mine apart (a second set) and want to make sure that I dont get any condensation issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 here's how I do my lights. Bake 280 for 8-10 minutes. Take apart. Put cover on headlamp then bake at 280 for 5 minutes. Take out and push them together making sure to put the 4 screws back in and then I clamp them all around then let them sit for about 10 minutes. Then I put them back in for a last 5 minutes at 280 and then take them out and clamp them again and leave them to cool for 30 minutes. Then I put them back on the car. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LegacyGTLimited Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 That sounds pretty easy! How much trouble did the lens give you when you took them out of the oven? Do they come off pretty easy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 just have to pull. Its not easy like taking the lid off butter but with a little work its off. Just be careful because when heated its easier to break. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LegacyGTLimited Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Sweet! Thanks for the Info! However it looks like the 09 is a bit different and requires more work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 be sure to check out the RBS Front lip and eyelid sale thread. Both can help make your 09 look even sicker!!!! OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Just picked up a pair of RX330 projectors with clear lenses from mr_luv! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 both the LGT and Rx shield have the opening. Its designed for road sign illumination. The Rx330 shield can be used but you have to cut it to shape to fit. If you look at the projector you can see that the shield is the huge so it has to be trimmed to shape so that it fits. Ok. So I guess the small box and deflector shouldn't be removed if I want to illuminate the road signs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 its a preference thing. I personally don't like the extra glare because the are lit up already just fine. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf4283 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 ^^^^ they should work good, the ASF and non asf have differerant focal points just test out the spacing and you should be good, I had those in my FX and they worked as good as my 80 buck E30 lens maybe better. Can I ask how to tell if the spacing is correct? I did the washer mod to get a sharper cutoff and I am gonna retake these apart on Thursday/Friday to turn my LGT shield into a custom round shield for a better cutoff across the width of the projector. I think that I can make the Stock LGT shield work really well if I just towards the bottom and round the cutoff off. What do you think? Something like this http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g297/jvxdriver/folder_04/IMG_6661.jpg but using the stock LGT shield and cutting the lower half to bend outwards towards the lens. I think this will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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