Retrofit projectors

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:16 am

new photos... of the cut off... they are NICE!This bulbs are 4300kVERY WHITE.... PERFECT!low beamThe highbeam is a touch distorted, but very nice non-the-lessthey offer 4300k5100k6000k8000k10000k

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:30 am

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Low beam is the most important, imo, I rarely use the high beams so a little distortion, oh well. Are you still going to wait on the other sample to come int prior to making a decision?

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:41 am

No I told them to hold them. The other kits would be the same, only thing different would be the angel eye and the factory plug.So at this point I asked my contact to get me final pricing.They would ship me all the kits then I would have to ship them out to everyone else.It's better to do it this way, less chance of losing 10-20 kits then one kit that is drop shipped to everyone.

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:47 am

Good deal! Eager to here the final outcome. I know that I'm probably jumping the gun, but will we be able to choose the Kelvin & halo color?

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:49 am

yes and yes... You will see all that info posted in the group buy post on MO

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:53 am

awesome, so do i need to register at MO in order to be put on the list?

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:58 am

No I will put you on the listNo need to register

milocas · Post by **milocas** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:26 am

Nice cutoff picture....The cutoff is the same as my 07 sonata!

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:55 am

NEW photos... comparo between my stock halogens, with HIDs and ONE projector... ONLY one projectortemp of the halogen reflectors is 6000ktemp of the projector is 4300khttp://matrixowners.com/index....63429

milocas · Post by **milocas** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:09 am

Wow what a difference! and it's much wider!

Amtron · Post by **Amtron** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:46 am

When are you gonna put them on?

DarkSpork · Post by **DarkSpork** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:10 am

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe Â»NEW photos... comparo between my stock halogens, with HIDs and ONE projector... ONLY one projectortemp of the halogen reflectors is 6000ktemp of the projector is 4300khttp://matrixowners.com/index....634291. Wolfman2132. milocas3. bull774. Amtron5. GoodVibErations20046. DarkSporkThose projectors are intense. How much for that setup? I'm tired of hardly being able to see anything with my low beams, while I can't use my high beams due to oncoming traffic. Its a nuisance.

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:39 pm

Quote, originally posted by Amtron Â»When are you gonna put them on?if the paint is dry on the reflectors, this weekend.

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:21 pm

By reflectors, I'm assuming you are refering to the chrome part that aids the halogens correct? The anticipation is killing me lol. I can't wait to see them blacked out with the killer projectors!!!!

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:32 pm

Quote, originally posted by Wolfman213 Â»By reflectors, I'm assuming you are refering to the chrome part that aids the halogens correct? yes. they are being murdered as I type this HAHAHA

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:43 pm

haha it's not murder if its for the good of mankind, or at least genvibe kind!!

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:29 pm

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe Â»yes. they are being murdered as I type this HAHAHANICCCCCCCCCCCCCCEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE..... this is going to be a great great thing... can't wait for the pics...

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:06 am

new photos...... I haven't sealed them up yet, going to test alinement first before I reseal them

GoodVibErations2004 · Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:51 am

WOW! i want i want i want!

milocas · Post by **milocas** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:29 pm

they look good!!!! Cant wait to see them on the vibe!!!

whatthefunk · Post by **whatthefunk** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 5:20 pm

hey keith i saw u ovr at hidplanet.com and im jus about to start on my retro for the winter...any sugguestions...i got everything now so all i need is some help and what not

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:06 pm

looking great!! so close ahhh I can't wait to see the finished product!!!alinement of of the projectors in the housing or simply alinement once on the vibe?

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:33 pm

Quote, originally posted by Wolfman213 Â»looking great!! so close ahhh I can't wait to see the finished product!!!alinement of of the projectors in the housing or simply alinement once on the vibe?With this kit you use your stock reflector, adjustments. Easy peasy.Think of it as simply replacing your bulb with a new one.

Amtron · Post by **Amtron** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:23 pm

Stop the torture. Finish them upppp

GoodVibErations2004 · Post by **GoodVibErations2004** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:31 am

Quote, originally posted by Amtron Â»Stop the torture. Finish them uppppx2!!!!!!! the suspense is killing me!

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 5:34 am

they are in and wired, working, except for my angel eyes, the switch i was going to use, the mounting screw broke, so those aren't wired. Tomorrow..... but there is one problem... it's raining cats and dogs right now and i cant make final fittings and photos.Just before the rain started I snaped a few photos.

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 6:10 am

Such a tease!!!! Cant wait to see it finished!

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 6:40 am

got a break in the rain. So i got them adjusted pritty well. After I bake them back together again I will check alinement again and button everything back up.Yes i know they need to be lowered a touch to be closer to my halogen output.Don't be haten, just cuz i'm the first vibe with projectors, other than sema cars. HAHAHADaily Driver baby.

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:34 am

Drivers side is slightly lower than passenger. Overall, good aligning.

lowincash · Post by **lowincash** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 8:24 am

usually most cars come that way...the driver side is slightly lower than the passenger side.looking good so far. but i would highly suggest using a bigger shroud to cover up the projectors? on one of my previous retrofits i didn't use a shroud and the headlights looked like bug eyes lol

milocas · Post by **milocas** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 8:55 am

Looks Good!

whatthefunk · Post by **whatthefunk** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 5:28 pm

i start my retro this tuesday and jjus lookin at urs keith makes me soo happy on whats about to happen

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:40 pm

I can hear the heaven's singing right now lol

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:16 am

Everything is back together, wired and working.Going to do a final check on the alignment when it gets dark but... i'm loving it.

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:28 am

What type of sealant did you use during the process?

Amtron · Post by **Amtron** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:37 am

oh my god, those are amazing. They look awesome keith! Great job!

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:40 am

The kit comes with new sealant, but i was careful when i pulled them apart so all i had to do was re-heat the glue and press everything back together... If in the next few weeks I have an issue with moisture, I will use some of the provided sealant that came with the kit.

milocas · Post by **milocas** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 5:37 am

Looks good....need more pictures!!! How much for a set?

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:09 am

this is a direct copy and paste from MOOk Update time:Took new photos. And got everything adjusted. And here is MY honest opinion.The projectors produce a very nice pattern. HOWEVER, There is a slight upturn on the ends of the light now that they are mounted in the headlight housing. It's the housing causing the issue. Not the Projector. It wasn't there before I mounted them in to the headlamp.I drove around for about 15-20mins tonight after I got the height just right.I didn't have one person flash me, so thats a good sign.As for light out put, I am used to my 6000k bulbs so these seem dimer, because they are 4300k. They throw a decent distance. I can't say for certain that everyone will be happy with these. Everyone is different. But for me they are a huge step up from the stockers. I know everyone is dieing to see more photos.I wish i could compare them side by side with another vibe to see the difference.I will see what i can do to make that happen.Light throwlow beam You can see the slight upturn on the ends, it kinda looks like a "(" the lowest point being in the middleHigh beam

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:50 am

Keith, you are the man!!!!

Amtron · Post by **Amtron** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:13 am

You said something earlier about a switch for the angel eyes right? Is the switch to turn only the angel eyes on/off? Or is it for the whole light? And if not, are the angel eyes always on with the lights?

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 10:55 am

Quote, originally posted by Amtron Â»You said something earlier about a switch for the angel eyes right? Is the switch to turn only the angel eyes on/off? Or is it for the whole light? And if not, are the angel eyes always on with the lights?I wired the angel eyes to a switch that is only active when the car is started or the key is turned to the IGN on position.It's just for the angel eye. the projectors are operated by the stock switch on the stalk, along with the highbeam.

lowincash · Post by **lowincash** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 12:00 pm

great work! looks good =D now it's the fun part...driving it at night haha i must say it's very hypnotizing watching the sharp cutoff go up and down as you drive...it's awsome!

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:24 pm

Ok a follow up. The upturn wasn't the head lamp the projector shifted a tiny bit in the housing to cause the upturn on the driver side. All fixed and level again.

bull77 · Post by **bull77** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:52 pm

impressive keith!

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:57 pm

They look great man. Good job.

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:49 am

The pics i've been wating for... Looks GREAT man.. GREAT work, GREAT cutoff, GREAT overall look... my new favorite mod.. (to bad i'll never get to do it myself)

GoodVibErations2004 · Post by **GoodVibErations2004** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:51 am

sweet holy mother! i LOVE IT! it looks amazing!

Amtron · Post by **Amtron** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:48 am

Hey, for anyone who is good at photoshop, can you change this pick to make the Vibe black?

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:47 pm

keith, those are sexay!!!!!!! holy crap. haven't read through the whole thread, but looks like the angel eyes are red... can they be changed to white or blue? if its a stupid question, sorry also how much? how much dammit?!?!?!?!looks suweet

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