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(Note: This thread has been stickied. )I had installed HID's in my oem housings earlier this year. While I love the light output, I do not love the list scatter and patches of dark areas. I wanted a more consistent light spread. So, I talked with, GenVibe's Own, Keithvibe about his company, Ultimate Retrofit. I checked out his website: http://www.ultimateretrofit.com/ and saw the pics there, here on GenVibe and on MatrixOwners of previous work he has done. After doing some research I felt Keithvibe was the best option for going with projectors. So, I bought a set of new oem '03-'04 Vibe headlights and shipped them to him. Here are some pics of the retrofit in progress:(the blue tape is for protecting the lens from scratches)(here the are all sealed and ready to ship back to me)I will post pics after they are installed as well as comparison pics vs. regular HID's as well as Philips X-treme bulbs.If you want projectors, Keithvibe is the man to go to. He does great work for a reasonable price, quick turnaround and is willing to answer any questions you may have. I'm very happy with how they look so far. Can wait to get them later this week and install them this weekend if the weather cooperates. BTW, I bought the 6000K HID's with white halos. Thanks again, Keith. (Now aren't you glad I didn't title this thread "Keithvibe, I love you" ??) Installed Pics:

Looked at KV's website, but didn't see any prices. What does he charge to do this?

Quote, originally posted by SlammedNiss »Looked at KV's website, but didn't see any prices. What does he charge to do this?You'll have to IM him for pricing info: http://forums.genvibe.com/zero...=4782

I've been wanting to do this as well but obviously need to get some spare headlights as it is illegal to drive without them while KeithVibe is retrofitting them haha. Only problem is they are a tad expensive... BlueCrush, if you don't mind I was wondering where you purchased your headlights from and what you paid.Also, how difficult is it to get them all hooked back up?

Quote, originally posted by smeadows7 »I've been wanting to do this as well but obviously need to get some spare headlights as it is illegal to drive without them while KeithVibe is retrofitting them haha. Only problem is they are a tad expensive... BlueCrush, if you don't mind I was wondering where you purchased your headlights from and what you paid.Also, how difficult is it to get them all hooked back up?I bought a set of new OEM '03-'04 headlights on Ebay for $230 shipped: http://stores.ebay.com/AM-Auto....m322

Thanks BC for the kind words. I try to make everyone who I do work for happy with the outcome. There are those sticklers who, are looking for something for nothing, or those who expect platinum from silver, so to speak. But, I try to make everything right and make the person happy. Some just don't understand the word 'custom' though. Besides the web page I also have photos of work I've done on facebook:http://www.facebook.com/home.p...55839Quote, originally posted by SlammedNiss »Looked at KV's website, but didn't see any prices. What does he charge to do this?There is a reason for this, some want special items added or changed, which changes the basic pricing. It is reasonable, I'm not out to make millions, trust me. LOLYou can contact me here or threw the webpage, I prefer threw the webpage only because some IM's haven't been coming threw in a timely manor. Quote, originally posted by smeadows7 »I've been wanting to do this as well but obviously need to get some spare headlights as it is illegal to drive without them while KeithVibe is retrofitting them haha. Only problem is they are a tad expensive... BlueCrush, if you don't mind I was wondering where you purchased your headlights from and what you paid.Also, how difficult is it to get them all hooked back up?If you buy junkers you can spend as little as 80bucks on a set, use the junkers that you picked up from ebay while you send me your good headlights.As for the wiring, yes they do require some added wiring. Each headlight has a power lead from the battery, each headlight has a ground to connect and each headlight has connections for the bulbs and ballasts and a plug for the factory harness.Then there is the halos. Each halo has a power lead and ground. It sounds complicated, but each wire is labeled where the connection needs to go, so long as you take each wire one at a time it shouldn't be a problem.

welcome to the projector club you're going to love them!!as always - nice work keith

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »I bought a set of new OEM '03-'04 headlights on Ebay for $230 shipped: http://stores.ebay.com/AM-Auto....m322Actually they are not OEM, they are aftermarket. Just to be clear. The only difference is the build quality. From what I've seen in Brian's headlights there is a slight difference but not much difference in the OEM.

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »Actually they are not OEM, they are aftermarket. Just to be clear. The only difference is the build quality. From what I've seen in Brian's headlights there is a slight difference but not much difference in the OEM. I should say OEM style then. I never opened them up before sending them to you so I never looked at them.

Well I am definitely gonna do this. I'll probably wait until spring though. My next expense is one I wish I didn't have but I gotta have some body work done... Spray can explosion :/

I will be attempting to install the projectors tomorrow...

Projectors were installed in November. Had someone else do it. The passenger side reflector bucket broke during shipment and send it back to Keith to take a look at it. He said it was unrepairable. So, I bought another headlight and sent it to Keith to retrofit. I was driving around with one regular HID headlight and one Projector headlight. My Vibe kinda looked like the Borg...haha. Anyway, Keith took care of it at no charge. I (yes, ME) installed it last weekend and it works perfectly. My only issue is the driver's side halo is out, but I think it is just a wiring issue, so I 'll look at that this weekend. A HUGE Thanks goes to Keith for taking such good care of me. I'll get some pics as soon as I can find my car after our next blizzard this weekend.

Thread is worthless without pics, lol.

What sealant are you using to seal those headlights?

I'm excited to see some pics!

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly »What sealant are you using to seal those headlights?Keith?

Quote, originally posted by DrunkenMonster »Thread is worthless without pics, lol.Quote, originally posted by smeadows7 »I'm excited to see some pics!LOL!!! The mob's getting restless!!! Now.... about those pics........

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly »What sealant are you using to seal those headlights?two different things.The oem that is still there, and I add rubber butyl to insure no gaps.

Quote, originally posted by DrunkenMonster »Thread is worthless without pics, lol.Quote, originally posted by star_deceiver »LOL!!! The mob's getting restless!!!Now.... about those pics........*Kamikaze grabs torch and lights it.

Quote, originally posted by Kamikaze »*Kamikaze grabs torch and lights it.You're not the only one...We're in need of pics!!!

OK OK OK....I'll try and get some tomorrow. Dang, you kids are relentless like little Piranha.

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »OK OK OK....I'll try and get some tomorrow. Dang, you kids are relentless like little Piranha. rar!!

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »OK OK OK....I'll try and get some tomorrow. Dang, you kids are relentless like little Piranha. Did you get any pictures yet?

Pics have been added to the first post.

Quote, originally posted by DressedInBlack »rar!!Bwaaa-ha-ha-haaa!

Quote, originally posted by DressedInBlack »rar!!First time I seen that one lol

Finally!!! Pics!!! The angry mob and lynching Pirahnas got the job done!!! So how's the view drom the drivers seat? Lots of extra light?

Yup. looks good and not all scattered like HID's in the OEM headlights.

Curious, is the black part of the headlight removable for painting? Was thinking of painting mine the color of the car.

Quote, originally posted by DopeVibeGT »Curious, is the black part of the headlight removable for painting? Was thinking of painting mine the color of the car. yes, it is.I do have a set of 03-04 oem headlights here ready to retrofit, I need to buff up the lens. One of the mounts cracked in shipment to me, but they will make a very nice set to retrofit.

Hey Keith I know it's been a few months but do you still have that pair of oem headlights to retrofit? I'm determined to get this done and you do great work!

Figured I'd add mine here as well ..and here's a video

Oh my gosh, he has EYES!! I love this! *___*

I wish I could afford projectors, instead I'm stuck with my glary reflector HIDs. Oh well. :

Hey keith, are you still doing the lights? let me know a price as well.

Quote, originally posted by dustie »Hey keith, are you still doing the lights? let me know a price as well.I am, every free moment.Pricing depends what you want done.you can email mesales@ultimateretrofit.com