FS: Q45 projectors
11-16-08, 01:28 PM
#1
FS: Q45 projectors
Like the title says, pair of Q45 projectors. Asking $350 shipped OBO.
I got them from retrofitsource on ebay this spring and never got around to doing the retrofit.
I took them apart and painted the barrels silver with high-temp paint to cover up the nasty looking finish that's slightly visible when retrofitted. There's a crack in the reflector bowl on one of them, I took a few pics highlighting this, the dent is in the heatshield but the bowl is cracked a little underneath. The Ebay seller said they tested them and the beam pattern was not affected although I haven't personally verified this and I think you may want to fill in a spot with something to avoid a little light leakage, I'd at least test it out before retrofitting. There is a tiny chip in one of the top lenses of the other one, I tried to get a picture of it but couldn't capture it very well, it's only noticeable if you're really looking for it and beam pattern shouldn't be affected.
Here's a couple pics, sorry about the size! I can't get them to resize on this computer.
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=4957
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=4957
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=4957
I got them from retrofitsource on ebay this spring and never got around to doing the retrofit.
I took them apart and painted the barrels silver with high-temp paint to cover up the nasty looking finish that's slightly visible when retrofitted. There's a crack in the reflector bowl on one of them, I took a few pics highlighting this, the dent is in the heatshield but the bowl is cracked a little underneath. The Ebay seller said they tested them and the beam pattern was not affected although I haven't personally verified this and I think you may want to fill in a spot with something to avoid a little light leakage, I'd at least test it out before retrofitting. There is a tiny chip in one of the top lenses of the other one, I tried to get a picture of it but couldn't capture it very well, it's only noticeable if you're really looking for it and beam pattern shouldn't be affected.
Here's a couple pics, sorry about the size! I can't get them to resize on this computer.
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=4957
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=4957
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=4957
Last edited by Kyle Harty; 12-16-08 at 03:59 PM. Reason: lowered asking price
plus the software on this computer is confusing me on resizing them. Somebody please let me know if the links aren't working for everybody else.
11-17-08, 01:00 AM
#4
That's a good deal.
To help your sale:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ighlight=japan
This is a bolt on affair (mostly) for the GS if you use this guide.
To help your sale:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ighlight=japan
This is a bolt on affair (mostly) for the GS if you use this guide.
11-18-08, 10:40 AM
#7
It's kinda funny, I've had them sitting in my closet since May and I'll take them out and just stare at them every once in a while. I love the way they look when the light hits all those lenses. Unfortunately, I need to pay some bills so these have to go.
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12-18-08, 08:57 PM
#15
In the first pic, you can see the little chip in the top left lens of the left projector, it's barely noticeable unless you are looking for it. The second and third pics show the dent in the heatshield and crack in the reflector bowl. There is a small piece broken off along the flange which is shown in the pics. The retrofitsource said the beam pattern is unaffected but I never had the right bulbs to test them myself. I'd check for light leakage from that spot and fill it in if necessary before retrofitting. Shouldn't be anything too major but I want to make sure there aren't any surprises for a potential buyer.
They both have the clips to hold the bulbs. If you've got ballasts and d2s bulbs I think you should be set. It's been years since I've done a retrofit, I don't remember exactly what kind of wiring is required but it's nothing too tough.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
They both have the clips to hold the bulbs. If you've got ballasts and d2s bulbs I think you should be set. It's been years since I've done a retrofit, I don't remember exactly what kind of wiring is required but it's nothing too tough.
Let me know if you have any other questions!