HID retrofit - headlight housing progress *pics*

[csdcowboy]

Well this has been a long ass project. I've long since taken out the popups and put in the fixed position E46 Bi-xenon HID units. I just didn't like the janky-ness of the current setup, so I'm trying the fiberglass route.

So far, I've got the mold done. Next step is to start putting the fiberglass into the mold to create the piece that will actually go on the car.

Anyways, just thought I'd share.

[EchoOfSilence]

pics of current setup?

[TougeRacing]

coool a skeet raaaag, hahah j/k. what u use to make the mold?

[csdcowboy]

Here's what I have now. It's the passenger side, but you get the idea.

Bask in it's janky-ness....

[RightWheelDrive]

^^ thats an interesting setup you got there...

[NemeGuero]

+1 for a creative idea.

I like it, keep updating the progress.

[SoSideways]

Even though bi-xenon units utilize the same housing for the high beam and low beam, if you plan on flashing somebody, the bi-xenon lights will not be fast enough to react to that, so it's a good idea to have a seperate halogen high beam for that function.

And yes, being able to flash someone is important, especially to wake that asshole that's crossed into your lane up, late at night.

[csdcowboy]

Originally Posted by SoSideways

Even though bi-xenon units utilize the same housing for the high beam and low beam, if you plan on flashing somebody, the bi-xenon lights will not be fast enough to react to that, so it's a good idea to have a seperate halogen high beam for that function.

And yes, being able to flash someone is important, especially to wake that asshole that's crossed into your lane up, late at night.

Actually, it's all the same bulb, so there's no lag time in firing up another bulb. The only thing that happens when brights come on is a flap goes down, allowing more light out. So...flashing works JUST fine

Here's some shots of the whole front:




Thanks everyone for the comments!

[SoSideways]

Originally Posted by csdcowboy

Actually, it's all the same bulb, so there's no lag time in firing up another bulb. The only thing that happens when brights come on is a flap goes down, allowing more light out. So...flashing works JUST fine

I didn't say that it takes time to fire up another HID bulb, but it does take time to move that flap.

I don't know how long it takes to move the flap exactly, as I do not have a bixenon setup, and you do, so you'd be able to tell me exactly.

But, there's a reason why BMW has the bixenon hi/low beam, and a seperate halogen high beam for flashing people.

Vids or ban

[csdcowboy]

Originally Posted by SoSideways

I didn't say that it takes time to fire up another HID bulb, but it does take time to move that flap.

I don't know how long it takes to move the flap exactly, as I do not have a bixenon setup, and you do, so you'd be able to tell me exactly.

But, there's a reason why BMW has the bixenon hi/low beam, and a seperate halogen high beam for flashing people.

Vids or ban

It's nearly instantaneous I'll get a vid when the highs are working properly...I need to replace the diode. *EDIT: after review, it's the capacitor, not the diode.* Will take more time, but I'll get a vid when I get it all running.

And for those commenting on the simplicity, I agree...for now. I'll be putting on some kind of metal bezel that will give it a little spice

[fatalfury64]

the smileys are pretty cool evil

i know everyone's like with the smileys, but i've never seen anything like this one. the customized hid looks ghettorigged. i still give props though.

[TUnity2]

WOW, different, very very different. pics of the whole car with headlights?

[North240]

I like where your heads at +1 And i also agree to the halogen idea, keep us posted.

[NemeGuero]

Are you going to redo the housings and eliminate the pop-ups? 'cuz I think it might look better.

[csdcowboy]

Originally Posted by NemeGuero

Are you going to redo the housings and eliminate the pop-ups? 'cuz I think it might look better.

The only part of the pop-ups that are still there are the covers, which you can see have a hole in them. The projectors are fixed-position...no flipping up involved.

The housings I'm making will completely eliminate the stock pop-up pieces.

[Neejay]

Originally Posted by csdcowboy

The housings I'm making will completely eliminate the stock pop-up pieces.

I think thats what he's talking about. Subscribing...

[dct223]

+1 for great idea, never even though of cutting bumper/popups for a HID retrofit

[wootwoot]

Reminds me of the Ducati front end

[NemeGuero]

I like the idea, but the headlight looks too simple.. there isn't enough of a front going on...

But I'll hold my opinion until I see the final product. Keep up that custom work... that's where its at.

[evil_tt]

I have to say +1 aswell! It does look alittle simple, but throw some more ideas into. You may see me paying you to do my lights some day!

[fatalfury64]

:hammer: :ghey:

[evil_tt]

..........those smilys are pretty cool.......

[ALTRNTV]

^
STFU.

Not my cup of tea, but it's different than all the other options we have. Maybe because it isn't finished yet.

[fatalfury64]

are you talkin' to me?? if you're, thats messed up. i'm just expressing my opinion.

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by fatalfury64

are you talkin' to me?? if you're, thats messed up. i'm just expressing my opinion.

I didn't know being an Asshole with smiles was an opinion.

You need to chill with the double posts. If you have to add something, edit the post. Don't post again right after it.

Keep you flaming to yourself. It's one thing to respectfully disagree and post why. It's totally childish to post smiles and flames.

[Ricks15]

Unique that something you dont see everyday

[driftracer]

I agree. This is definitely something you don't see everyday.

[frankist]

Wouldnt making those projectors to far back cut some of the lighting that projects onto the road? looks like a lizard for some reason.. ha

[axiomatik]

interesting, but it looks a little weird with the single projectors. If you had dual projectors, you could get a 3000GT look goin on.

[TougeRacing]

wow interesting turn out, looks like a snake haha, have any pics of it at night?