OUTPUT PICTURES: Longest retro ever...

So it's onward of probably 2 months since I first started planning my retro. You guys have probably seen a lot of these pictures already but I figured I'd put them all into one thread so everyone can see how I did my retro.

*SOMETHING I'M KEEPING SECRET UNTIL IT'S DONE ON THE WAY*

It started with way to easy of a tease...


Then it was revealed.



Black-housed and together for an idea of what it would look like.




Then came something new. A beautiful set of TSX projectors with clear lens.






Shrouds


Started piecing stuff together. Not for the faint of heart.


Christmas came early
Bulbs, Ballasts, and a harness






The backs of the projectors




And almost how they'll look when they're done.




And I think someone said the back of a retro shouldn't bring attention?








Comparison, only cause I have really bad luck though.










I'm done for now. Maybe i'll open them up for a little extra something.

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RickyG said:

So it's onward of probably 2 months since I first started planning my retro. You guys have probably seen a lot of these pictures already but I figured I'd put them all into one thread so everyone can see how I did my retro.

*PROJECTORS, SHROUDS, AND SOMETHINGS I'M KEEPING SECRET FOR A WHILE ON THE WAY*

It started with way to easy of a tease...

Then it was revealed.

Black-housed and together for an idea of what it would look like.

and that's where it is now. projectors and bezels should be here mid week, and hopefully I'll pick up the Ballasts and bulbs this weekend. This sh*t is expensive. I now know why not that many people do them.

oh yeah and for those who have done retro fits what did you use to cut and drill your housings? just a dremel and a drill; I'm afraid that'll crack the housings.

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I would be afraid to touch those headlights, the blackhousing looks really nice.
mad props I don't even know how you did that. haha.

and yes I realize this post didn't help you at all, haha.

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RickyG said:

I now know why not that many people do them.

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Cost is a part of it but if you have never driven in a car with oem projectors and the right hid kit you will be missing out.

After I got my retro, I spent even more money for better bulbs and shrouds and other things to get the retros to look like how I wanted it to look.

It was some of the best money I put into my car. That and my new headunit.

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ejreams said:

I would be afraid to touch those headlights, the blackhousing looks really nice.
mad props I don't even know how you did that. haha.

and yes I realize this post didn't help you at all, haha.

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Time and a bunch of sticky notes. I had to use sticky notes as my tape, to do the corners like that, because any blue tape would just peel off the chrome. And thanks man.

Dtownz Thrillah said:

Cost is a part of it but if you have never driven in a car with oem projectors and the right hid kit you will be missing out.

After I got my retro, I spent even more money for better bulbs and shrouds and other things to get the retros to look like how I wanted it to look.

It was some of the best money I put into my car. That and my new headunit.

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I can't wait to get them done for the light output. I usually have to turn my high beams on because I can't stand my output now.

And for the record I think this is gonna end up costing around $500 all together, just in case anyone was interested in what it cost.

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After I finished retro-ing my headlights, taking it apart dozens of time to fix shroud and projector. It took me around 5 months to get it right. I know how you feel. Once everything is done and working, it look amazing. Well worth the hours that was put in. Driving at night with retro is sensational.

I think I spent almost 500 on it as well.

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Question: once sealed do you just reopen them with a heat gun like the first time? Seams like brand new Hondabond wouldn't want to release like 10 year old stuff does.

Rick, why did you have to mask them? You know the chrome bezel and the chrome reflector bowls come apart right? Unless I'm missing something on other years of headlights...

These are 01 sedan:

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I am doing this soon as my headlights come in from the mail. I got some OEM's from another member on here. Neways, u can use a dremel to make the hole.

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Ummm 500 is a drop in the bucket for a good retro:
OEM BMW E46 Shrouds 125
S2000 Projectors 375
TSX Replica lenses 70

And the money only stops there if you're doing it yourself. Can't say what else is being done until mine's finished (can't spill till completion lol), but I can tell you that when it's finished, the total cost will be come to around 1600 (keep in mind that only 325 of that is the labor cost, the rest is parts, so be prepared to be amazed lol).

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finch13 said:

Rick, why did you have to mask them? You know the chrome bezel and the chrome reflector bowls come apart right? Unless I'm missing something on other years of headlights...

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He masked off the corner

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Nice these look like there are gonna be premium quality i guess that's why they say good thing come to those who are patient