Progress on my Q45 retrofit
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Reflector mounted
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Maybe I missed something but it doesn't appear that the LuxuryMods brackets include a spot to mount the OEM level bubble for the low beams.![Frown](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
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The Q45 projector sticks out the back by nearly 2 inches more than the OEM projector. Because of this, the OEM cover doesn't fit anymore. Not sure what I'm going to do to cover this up.
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Maybe I missed something but it doesn't appear that the LuxuryMods brackets include a spot to mount the OEM level bubble for the low beams.
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The Q45 projector sticks out the back by nearly 2 inches more than the OEM projector. Because of this, the OEM cover doesn't fit anymore. Not sure what I'm going to do to cover this up.
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I used a small rubbermaid/Tupperware style plastic container, trimmed the stock cover to just a ring and used a puddy to join the two together. So it fits just like the stock cover, but it's about 2" deep so it covers the bulb and ballast sticking out the back.
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Nice work, looks exactly like mine except the painted factory bezels. I used the LM brackets as well, didn't feel like the factory bowls were gonna be solid enough to support everything once I cut them out to fit the projector.
I used some plastic piping end pieces from a hardware store to cover up the back, don't remember the specifics on them. I just siliconed them on real well, I'll have to reseal them if I need to change bulbs but that was the simplest way I came up with at that moment.
My cutoff isn't razor sharp but it doesn't really bother me, I think with the 7 lenses it won't ever be as sharp as many projectors. I guess it's the trade-off for the unique look. The output is still significantly better than that of the stock GS HID's IMO.
I used some plastic piping end pieces from a hardware store to cover up the back, don't remember the specifics on them. I just siliconed them on real well, I'll have to reseal them if I need to change bulbs but that was the simplest way I came up with at that moment.
My cutoff isn't razor sharp but it doesn't really bother me, I think with the 7 lenses it won't ever be as sharp as many projectors. I guess it's the trade-off for the unique look. The output is still significantly better than that of the stock GS HID's IMO.
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I fully re-assembled the driver side headlight today and reinstalled it on the car. I'm in the middle of polishing the lens; once I finish that tomorrow I will post updated pictures of the progress.