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Old 02-12-07, 05:49 PM
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Question Looking to RetroFit HIDs into my SC400

I am very new to the HID game and really don't want to take on the challenge on my own.

Is there a shop that has experience in doing Retrofits in the Sacramento or Bay Area?

I don't mind spending money as long as the quality and customer service are top notch.

Lemme know what you all have for me THANKS!
Old 02-12-07, 05:57 PM
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by retrofit do you mean changing out the projector? or just installing the actual HIDs into your car?
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Originally Posted by Baoser
by retrofit do you mean changing out the projector? or just installing the actual HIDs into your car?
Im pretty sure he means switching to a better projector such as a S2000 or TSX or LS etc..
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Ask Rick Ko
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if your going to change out the projectors i think i have a set of bmw X5 projectors laying around.
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Try audiomobile in Oakland China Town, ask for Alan.
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From what I have heard and read here, just doing plug and play is a waste of my time and money.

I am looking to upgrade my projectors to actual HID Designed projectors. I have heard the TSXs are great.

Thanks for the leads so far. Anyone have any others?
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Yep. I have a TSX and the cutoff is real clean.
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Originally Posted by mrurmil
Yep. I have a TSX and the cutoff is real clean.
who did yours? and how much?
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Originally Posted by mrurmil
Yep. I have a TSX and the cutoff is real clean.
I would love to know where I can get that done!

Another member or a shop, I don't care. I just want it to look right, not patched together.
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Anyone have any other ideas or options besides for audiomobile in Oakland China Town?

I am still looking for a place that can do the work with quality as a standard.
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Originally Posted by Slinger
Anyone have any other ideas or options besides for audiomobile in Oakland China Town?

I am still looking for a place that can do the work with quality as a standard.
Lol I heard audiomobile does okay work but I would also like know if anyone else has shops that do HID Retro.
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I forgot about EmotionGarage by Great Mall does some retrofiting for VW/Audi.
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Thumbs up HIDs for life

Well I could wait no longer. I went with a plug and play kit from here in town.

I got the 4000k and I can't believe my eyes when it comes to light output. I am NEVER going back to halogens. NEVER!
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