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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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first gen HID retrofit

For those that have done a HID retrofit youve needed a projector so the light doesnt go EVERYWHERE..anyways with my usual parts browsing on ebay i came across these

anyways i was wondering if it would be possible to use these and throw in an HID bulb and hook up ballasts and all of that stuff?
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 01:44 PM
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hmm

maybe u can try a d2r style h4 hid with that conversion, looks like it still uses those reflectors. d2r are made for reflectors and have less glare than a d2s (for projectors) hid bulb would. not sure it would make alot of difference tho...
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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um.......you'd need proper shrouds to cover sides for that Ebay one....From what I've read from HIDFORUMS.com, halogen projectors will not work.....they work but a but load of glare. IMH only way to go is with OEM projectors that are meant to have HIDs. I've got the H4 casper shield because I didnt want to hack my OEM headlights. I still get decent light pattern but glare is still there(I have not had a single car flash me). Check my webshot account for beam patterns

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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 01:57 PM
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yea it does look like it will glare, maybe u should get h4 conversions and buy oem projectors from hidtech.com and make something outta that. the h4 conversions have a plastic back so it will be easy to cut.
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 02:05 PM
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HIDs would double the value of a 1st gen.
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 02:22 PM
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definately check out www.hidforum.com and do some reading You will see why this wont be a good idea
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