93-97 Firebird Bi-Xenon FX Projector Retro-fit ***UPDATED W/ WRITE-UP***
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The only way it could move is if the lexan flexed but at the thickness and small size of the piece, it is very stiff. This would even only happen if the whole projector would be able to move forward. If something eventually shifts out of place.
I will go to my backup and do the bolt and nut setup that I had originally planned for. Very similar to the guy who mounted his projectors using a plastic/plexi piece with a whole cut in it. He separated his projector and put the piece in between but my idea was to put bolts with the same thread size and specifics through the plexi in the front. These would then begin to thread into the projector housing. Using a couple nuts, I can still keep the projector tightly closed while being able to adjust the length at all four corners.
Wouldn't be hard to do.
I will go to my backup and do the bolt and nut setup that I had originally planned for. Very similar to the guy who mounted his projectors using a plastic/plexi piece with a whole cut in it. He separated his projector and put the piece in between but my idea was to put bolts with the same thread size and specifics through the plexi in the front. These would then begin to thread into the projector housing. Using a couple nuts, I can still keep the projector tightly closed while being able to adjust the length at all four corners.
Wouldn't be hard to do.
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I've toyed with the idea of making these for other people but I would need to spend more time, make another mold that can withstand multiple formings and see if there is really a market for it. I believe there is a market but I am not sure how big. This was pricey to do and most guys would prob rather go faster, stop, and corner better than improve the lighting for the cost.
I will have to work up something for the LS1 guys as well to see if I can put something together than would a total drop-in system.
-Brian
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-Brian
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size of the projectors do you by chance remember or know what the size of the projectors is length and height and depth. b/c i'm thinking about trying to fit a set in a 2000 and i know my lights are smaller so i'm trying to see if they would fit.
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SCRWS6 did it and it is listed in the Lighting FAQ.
Here is a direct link to his write-up:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/746505-trans-am-firebird-lexan-projector-adapters-no-56k.html
He didn't seal them as well Blackbirdws6 did though.
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My apologies for the wait. I've been working on running the wiring harness where I wanted so it was aesthetically pleasing. I just had everything plugged in before to show the output. The wires are all ran neatly now so I'll be aiming them a bit better and take some more shots. I'll work on getting the video together tonight or at least pics. Everything works just as stock which was my ultimate goal.
-Brian
-Brian
i just finished up my retrofit with my hella 90mm projectors. I still have my e46 projectors and yes I am going to try this. Thanks for outdoing me and giving me inspiration to try something else. If it works for the ls1 headlights anyone want em lol?
My apologies for the wait. I've been working on running the wiring harness where I wanted so it was aesthetically pleasing. I just had everything plugged in before to show the output. The wires are all ran neatly now so I'll be aiming them a bit better and take some more shots. I'll work on getting the video together tonight or at least pics. Everything works just as stock which was my ultimate goal.
-Brian
-Brian
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-Brian
i've got all the supplies to do it. i was just worried about sealing everything up and fitment and i never thought of the plaster of paris method. Then my girlfriend shows up with some hella 90mm projectors and i abandoned the project but I'll give it a try again because E46 projectors look way better!
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i've got all the supplies to do it. i was just worried about sealing everything up and fitment and i never thought of the plaster of paris method. Then my girlfriend shows up with some hella 90mm projectors and i abandoned the project but I'll give it a try again because E46 projectors look way better!
Good luck. Btw, Hi-Beam shots should be done tonight with vid.
-Brian
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Updates: Re-Aimed the headlights. I used my woman's RX350 to see where these needed to be aimed. I find her headlights to be a bit high(factory setting) so I took mine down just a touch.
Again, the camera I have is so so for night shots and with the flash, the intensity is dulled a lot. These are much brighter in person so don't be fooled.
I also included a video of them switching from low-beam to high-beam and back again. If your curious why it sounds like I'm revving the vehicle somehow, I think I had my hand over the speaker lol. I took a quick ride and wow, these just work so well. It's literally a night and day difference over my previous drop-in H4 HID kit.
Here ya go.
Low Beam:
High beam:
Video:
-Brian
Again, the camera I have is so so for night shots and with the flash, the intensity is dulled a lot. These are much brighter in person so don't be fooled.
I also included a video of them switching from low-beam to high-beam and back again. If your curious why it sounds like I'm revving the vehicle somehow, I think I had my hand over the speaker lol. I took a quick ride and wow, these just work so well. It's literally a night and day difference over my previous drop-in H4 HID kit.
Here ya go.
Low Beam:
High beam:
Video:
-Brian