HID Bi-xenon retrofit complete! (w/ pics)

pdyebrasil · 12-31-2007, 08:44 AM

After a few bumps in the road I have finally finished my retrofit of Porsche bi-xenon projectors into my '98 4Runner. I am very impressed w/ the results. Here are some pictures during the project...

Glass lenses removed:

Projectors mounted:

And sealed from the back:

After I get the rig all cleaned up today I'll take some pictures of them installed and hopefully get some output shots as well.

4runnerchevy · 12-31-2007, 08:55 AM

Wow alot of work for some lights, lets see it at night, and from the drivers perspective. Does your wife know your doing that on the kitchen table, and make sure you pay those bills!

iceman601 · 12-31-2007, 08:56 AM

Looking pretty good....No Bezel?

pdyebrasil · 12-31-2007, 09:04 AM

Haha actually it's my mom's kitchen. I had to use the oven to get those lenses off, so what can you do? It's a little work, but pretty straightforward. The improvement over stock is AMAZING. I'll get some output shots later today.

I did use a bezel, just haven't taken any pictures since I put them on and sealed it up. I'll put those up later today as well.

98runner210 · 12-31-2007, 09:34 AM

a detailed write up would be awesome!

cackalak han · 12-31-2007, 09:44 AM

Props for doing it right, instead of plugging in a cheap "HID" kit. Good to know I won't be blinded by you in SLC.

Rock Slide · 12-31-2007, 09:53 AM

what temp was needed to bake the lenses at?

Did you heat up a pizza while you were at it...

pdyebrasil · 12-31-2007, 10:16 AM

Here are the pictures I promised of them on my rig. I'll get those output shots later tonight.

pdyebrasil · 12-31-2007, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98runner210

a detailed write up would be awesome!

Bratik did a write up already, and I basically followed the same steps...

Bratik Write-up

But if you have any questions I'd be more than happy to help you out!

superjoe83 · 12-31-2007, 10:21 AM

looking good, are those shrouds the ones from Home Depot? I'm glad to see another person "see the light"

just make sure those are sealed up really well and the stock vents are not obstructed, i fought a fogging problem in my passenger side light for months, i thought that i had it sealed up, but there was a small pinhole that let in just enough water to make it fog

pdyebrasil · 12-31-2007, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cackalak han

Props for doing it right, instead of plugging in a cheap "HID" kit. Good to know I won't be blinded by you in SLC.

Thanks man. I figured that I might as well look out for my fellow human beings. Plus the projectors put out so much more "usable" light that I just refused to do it the "cheap and easy" way.

pdyebrasil · 12-31-2007, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock Slide

what temp was needed to bake the lenses at?

Did you heat up a pizza while you were at it...

I baked them at 300 degrees and left them in for about 6-7 minutes. As for the pizza, I definitely should have thrown one in, but I probably would have gotten some all inside the projectors! Maybe next time around...

pdyebrasil · 12-31-2007, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superjoe83

looking good, are those shrouds the ones from Home Depot? I'm glad to see another person "see the light"

Yes sir! They are the Malibu solar stick light shrouds. I finally found some. Thanks for pointing me the right direction, cuz I think they turned out great!

Quote:

Originally Posted by superjoe83

just make sure those are sealed up really well and the stock vents are not obstructed, i fought a fogging problem in my passenger side light for months, i thought that i had it sealed up, but there was a small pinhole that let in just enough water to make it fog

I'm pretty sure mine are sealed up pretty well, and the stock vents are not obstructed, but I'll definitely keep my eyes open. Thanks again for your help.

JHRRLD · 12-31-2007, 11:05 AM

Awesome! I picked up some FX bi xeon projectors and bulbs for cheap a couple months ago. Just need to get the ballasts and some extra headlights and my 2000 4runner will have a bi xeon retrofit too!

Psurf911 · 12-31-2007, 11:47 AM

That is sweet, i will have to do this project.

Fo_SheeZy · 12-31-2007, 12:24 PM

Man that looks so awesome, I just got my HID's in the mail today... I could really use some projectors.

rearviewmirror · 12-31-2007, 02:53 PM

How do you flash your high beams?

I see lots of OEM cars and retrofit cars w/ bi-xenon setup, but it seems odd not to have a way to flash the highbeams. Flashing the HIDs is NOT a good idea.

Whitey13 · 12-31-2007, 03:03 PM

Just flash your fogs.

JHRRLD · 12-31-2007, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rearviewmirror

How do you flash your high beams?

I see lots of OEM cars and retrofit cars w/ bi-xenon setup, but it seems odd not to have a way to flash the highbeams. Flashing the HIDs is NOT a good idea.

bi-xenon don't have two HID lights if you will... they have a motor that moves a blocker to expose more of the light for Highbeam. Thus it's not hard on the HID system itself at all.

EDIT: that is if flashing with the low beams on already...

12-31-2007, 08:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
pdyebrasil Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 289	HID Bi-xenon retrofit complete! (w/ pics) After a few bumps in the road I have finally finished my retrofit of Porsche bi-xenon projectors into my '98 4Runner. I am very impressed w/ the results. Here are some pictures during the project... Glass lenses removed: Projectors mounted: And sealed from the back: After I get the rig all cleaned up today I'll take some pictures of them installed and hopefully get some output shots as well. __________________ '98 4Runner SR5 4x4, 3.4 V6 auto - SS 7.2, 295/75/16 Nitto TGs - HID bi-xenon retrofit w/ Porsche projectors and Hella Gen 3 Ballasts - Clear corners and bumper lights - Deckplate w/ Trueflow and ISR - 18" Magnaflow muffler - White LED interior lighting - White reverse glow gauges and blue LED instrument backlighting - Sony GT710 HU w/ 6.5" Infinity Ref. in front and 5.25" Pioneer in rear - 2 Eclipse SW6000 10" subs and Phoenix Gold amp.

12-31-2007, 08:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
4runnerchevy Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 125	Lets see it at night. Wow alot of work for some lights, lets see it at night, and from the drivers perspective. Does your wife know your doing that on the kitchen table, and make sure you pay those bills!

12-31-2007, 08:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
iceman601 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 230	Looking pretty good....No Bezel? __________________ 97 4Runner Limited

12-31-2007, 09:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
pdyebrasil Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 289	Haha actually it's my mom's kitchen. I had to use the oven to get those lenses off, so what can you do? It's a little work, but pretty straightforward. The improvement over stock is AMAZING. I'll get some output shots later today. I did use a bezel, just haven't taken any pictures since I put them on and sealed it up. I'll put those up later today as well. __________________ '98 4Runner SR5 4x4, 3.4 V6 auto - SS 7.2, 295/75/16 Nitto TGs - HID bi-xenon retrofit w/ Porsche projectors and Hella Gen 3 Ballasts - Clear corners and bumper lights - Deckplate w/ Trueflow and ISR - 18" Magnaflow muffler - White LED interior lighting - White reverse glow gauges and blue LED instrument backlighting - Sony GT710 HU w/ 6.5" Infinity Ref. in front and 5.25" Pioneer in rear - 2 Eclipse SW6000 10" subs and Phoenix Gold amp.

12-31-2007, 09:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
98runner210 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 466	a detailed write up would be awesome! __________________ '98 4Runner Limited White w/ silver flares

12-31-2007, 09:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
cackalak han Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 1,349	Props for doing it right, instead of plugging in a cheap "HID" kit. Good to know I won't be blinded by you in SLC. __________________ 01 Tacoma DC TRD OR 4x4

12-31-2007, 09:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rock Slide Contributing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: B'ham, AL... 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD Posts: 1,695	what temp was needed to bake the lenses at? Did you heat up a pizza while you were at it... __________________ 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD My 4Runner Profile Accessories: SS 7.1 Lift Kit, WabFab 1" BL, TJM T15, Stubb Sliders, FX/TSX HID Headlight Retrofit, 1st Gen Rollbar, Tundra Brake Upgrade, Hilux Surf Field Monitor, TRD I.S. Wheels, Nitto TG 265/75s, Hella HID 4000s, Tint, Black Pearl Emblems, Clear Corners, TRD Decals, JBL Door Speakers Mods: Disabled DRLs, Disabled Keyless Entry Chirp, Disabled VTRAC/VSC/ABS, Fog Light Mod, Air Elbow Mod, Ashtray Mod, Mud Flap Mod, Rear Diff Breather Mod

12-31-2007, 10:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
pdyebrasil Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 289	Here are the pictures I promised of them on my rig. I'll get those output shots later tonight. __________________ '98 4Runner SR5 4x4, 3.4 V6 auto - SS 7.2, 295/75/16 Nitto TGs - HID bi-xenon retrofit w/ Porsche projectors and Hella Gen 3 Ballasts - Clear corners and bumper lights - Deckplate w/ Trueflow and ISR - 18" Magnaflow muffler - White LED interior lighting - White reverse glow gauges and blue LED instrument backlighting - Sony GT710 HU w/ 6.5" Infinity Ref. in front and 5.25" Pioneer in rear - 2 Eclipse SW6000 10" subs and Phoenix Gold amp.

12-31-2007, 10:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
superjoe83 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 1,872	looking good, are those shrouds the ones from Home Depot? I'm glad to see another person "see the light" just make sure those are sealed up really well and the stock vents are not obstructed, i fought a fogging problem in my passenger side light for months, i thought that i had it sealed up, but there was a small pinhole that let in just enough water to make it fog __________________ - Joe 1984 SR5 4runner, 22re, 5-speed, chevy 63"s, rears up front custom pack, BBCS shocks, 2" BL, 5.29's, welded rear, Detroit in front, Longfields, IFS Rear, 39.5x13.50x15 IROK's, Marlin's High Steer, MC07 with stock cases, Marlin's cross member, tube bumper, Warn XD9000, Allied Beadlocks 1999 Taco 2.7 5-speed, LCE Header, Jardine 2.25 Cat-Back, 3" Downey Coilover, 33x13.5 Toyo MT's, ARB Bull Bar, Retrofitted Acura TL HID Projectors with 4300k Philips bulbs

12-31-2007, 11:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
JHRRLD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa Posts: 138	Awesome! I picked up some FX bi xeon projectors and bulbs for cheap a couple months ago. Just need to get the ballasts and some extra headlights and my 2000 4runner will have a bi xeon retrofit too! __________________ 2000 4WD 4Runner Sport, auto, 5VZ, SC, URD fuel kit, 2.2" pulley, 4" deckplate, Trueflow filter, Airraid mini intake, TRD Exhaust, trans cooler, IPT Valve Body, TrueTrac rear, SS 7.2, 285 75R 16 BFG ATs on PC'd LX450 wheels, JAOS color matched Spoiler, Line-X'd stubbs sliders 07 Kawasaki Brute Force 750i, stock for now

12-31-2007, 11:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
Psurf911 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 16	That is sweet, i will have to do this project.

12-31-2007, 12:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
Fo_SheeZy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 1,543	Man that looks so awesome, I just got my HID's in the mail today... I could really use some projectors. __________________ *Check out my 2008 Urban 4Runner on CarDomain!!* http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3108855 http://www.myspace.com/bmplayar *Hella 500's FOR SALE, PM me!*

12-31-2007, 02:53 PM	#17 (permalink)
rearviewmirror Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: AUSTEX fiveonetwo Posts: 710	How do you flash your high beams? I see lots of OEM cars and retrofit cars w/ bi-xenon setup, but it seems odd not to have a way to flash the highbeams. Flashing the HIDs is NOT a good idea. __________________ 2000 4Runner Limited 4WD Millennium Silver Toyota OEM NAV OME springs/shocks F/R VZN185L-GKPZKA 4.300 With P265/70R16

12-31-2007, 03:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
Whitey13 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MA Posts: 1,038	Just flash your fogs.