TSX retrofit > SC300
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TSX retrofit > SC300
Can somebody hook it up with a link for a DIY on this retrofit? I tried to seach both lighting and SC forums and didnt come up with what i was looking for.
Right now i have what i need for the retro, i just need the do's and don'ts of this project.
Thanks guys!
- Justin
Right now i have what i need for the retro, i just need the do's and don'ts of this project.
Thanks guys!
- Justin
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Do's
Keep TSX stock.
Take your time and dont rush.
Ask as many questions as you can if there is any ambiguity.
Use Phillips 85122+ bulbs.
Use OEM ballasts such as Hellas, Densos, Matsu****as.
Plan your retrofit rather than jumping right into it.
Get a good harness.
More info at www.hidplanet.com/forums
Use a good quality harness to hook up the HID ballasts.
Donts
DO NOT COLORMOD the TSX projectors.
Dont be intimidated by the project.
Those are the few things I can think of for now .
Keep TSX stock.
Take your time and dont rush.
Ask as many questions as you can if there is any ambiguity.
Use Phillips 85122+ bulbs.
Use OEM ballasts such as Hellas, Densos, Matsu****as.
Plan your retrofit rather than jumping right into it.
Get a good harness.
More info at www.hidplanet.com/forums
Use a good quality harness to hook up the HID ballasts.
Donts
DO NOT COLORMOD the TSX projectors.
Dont be intimidated by the project.
Those are the few things I can think of for now .
Last edited by JnC; 12-29-07 at 06:24 PM.
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they are color modded already
they have mercedez ballast
stock bulbs i think? D2R
And the wire harness is moddified to fit 9006
it is a clean modified harness not a ghettorig...
i tried to apply for a hidplanet account but they dont activate me!
they have mercedez ballast
stock bulbs i think? D2R
And the wire harness is moddified to fit 9006
it is a clean modified harness not a ghettorig...
i tried to apply for a hidplanet account but they dont activate me!
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As others said you will need D2S bulbs, dont buy used ones. Look for new Phillips 85122+ bulbs on ebay, I think the last time I checked a set was for around 90 dollars, which is well worth the money. Whatever you do, do not go with higher kelvin aftermarket bulbs. 85122+ are rated at 3400 lumens where as a typical 6000k aftermarket bulb is around 2500k lumens. Just to put it in perspective, halogen bulbs are rated 1100~1300 lumens.
If the ballasts are Mercedes OEM then they are probably made by either Hella or Bosch, both are good but I like the prior.
Post pictures of your set up and as stated earlier take the washers for the color mod out to go back to stock.
Also post pictures of the wiring harness. A good harness can set you back $40~60 depending on who you buy it from or if you make it yourself.
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+1 on the color mod. I dont know what the fascination is with them but I learned to leave my projectors stock. I rather have the output I need, than to have a color band that I'll only see if I drive up to a wall of some sort.
Output > colors
Same goes with sharp cutoffs. My eyes hate those super sharp cutoffs!
Output > colors
Same goes with sharp cutoffs. My eyes hate those super sharp cutoffs!
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Pictures are uploading as i type...but
There are D2R bulbs in the projectors right now is that okay? Or do i have to change that out?
The bulb says..
OSRAM XENARC
D2R 35W 66050
GERMANY
And the ballast says..
2.00kh/dot
D2S/D2R/DIS/DIR
35W max
1200v DC/85v AC
Made in France
Can somebody post a pic with a retrofit with the color mod and without the color mod?
Again i tried to apply for an account with HID Planet but they still havent created my account
here are the pics.
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...Headlights.jpg
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...rrent=TSX1.jpg
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...rrent=TSX2.jpg
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...rrent=TSX3.jpg
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...rrent=TSX4.jpg
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...rrent=TSX5.jpg
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...rrent=TSX6.jpg
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...rrent=TSX7.jpg
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...rrent=TSX8.jpg
There are D2R bulbs in the projectors right now is that okay? Or do i have to change that out?
The bulb says..
OSRAM XENARC
D2R 35W 66050
GERMANY
And the ballast says..
2.00kh/dot
D2S/D2R/DIS/DIR
35W max
1200v DC/85v AC
Made in France
Can somebody post a pic with a retrofit with the color mod and without the color mod?
Again i tried to apply for an account with HID Planet but they still havent created my account
here are the pics.
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...Headlights.jpg
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...rrent=TSX1.jpg
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...rrent=TSX2.jpg
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...rrent=TSX3.jpg
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...rrent=TSX4.jpg
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...rrent=TSX5.jpg
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...rrent=TSX6.jpg
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...rrent=TSX7.jpg
http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...rrent=TSX8.jpg
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Those are Bosch AL ballasts as I suspected . Who ever put the D2R bulbs in the projectors altered them to fit in the opening cause the projectors are suppose to take D2S bulbs. As stated earlier, dont settle for color shifted old bulbs buy yourself a fresh set of Phillips 85122+ D2S bulbs.
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Yeah the guy i bought them from was planning on putting them in his integra, So is that everything that i need to do the retrofit? Besides the bulbs. Also do you need to modify the projector bracket in any way for it to fit in the SC housing?
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Well altering the bracket and making the projector fit is the main reason its called retrofit . You will need to figure out as to what method to go with when mounting the projectors. Some people have used plexy glass templates, some have used aluminum ones, your approach can be either one of them or something completely different.
You will need
Headlights
D2S Phillips 85122+ bulbs
Harness
Ballasts
Misc. nuts and bolts.
Depending on how you seal the headlights you might need some RTV silicone.
Projectors.
You will need
Headlights
D2S Phillips 85122+ bulbs
Harness
Ballasts
Misc. nuts and bolts.
Depending on how you seal the headlights you might need some RTV silicone.
Projectors.
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The harness looks good actually, so you are all set there but bulbs need to be replaced. You can see how someone filed in a notch in the bulbs to make them fit the projectors where as they are not suppose to fit the D2S opening.
Also know that Phillips 85122 bulbs are different than 85122+ bulbs. 85122+ are brighter, not to be confused with being bluer/whiter.
Also know that Phillips 85122 bulbs are different than 85122+ bulbs. 85122+ are brighter, not to be confused with being bluer/whiter.
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I just ordered the bulbs from ebay for 75 shipped.
Can anybody link me to somebody who has made a bracket for this type or retrofit? So i know what needs to be done lol
Thanks for all of your help jnc
Can anybody link me to somebody who has made a bracket for this type or retrofit? So i know what needs to be done lol
Thanks for all of your help jnc