R33 Bi-Xenon HID Projector in standard headlights - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

rayman · 28th January 2010, 09:40 PM

Whilst my GTR is still at the workshop having a facelift, I decided that while I am waiting I might as well upgrade the existing headlights. As everyone knows getting holding the original xenons are costly.

So after been looking at other peoples work on here I started looking at the options. I managed to get hold of some decent bi-xenon projectors and have started to take them apart. Here are some shots of the work so far.

The projectors mount into the original reflector housing, so no messing around trying to cut brackets etc. This allows to adjust the projectors as the original OEM without any real effort. Also the projectors have a halo ring around which can be powered up for day lights.

Stage 1

I am toying with the idea of spraying the reflectors black, what peoples thoughts on this ? The front lens are a yellow haze colour at the moment which I will be polishing later using Pastix-RX. Enough for one day

Cheers,

Ray

ru' · 28th January 2010, 10:15 PM

I reckon reflector looks better shiny, but hard to say without seeing it black

gtr-loz · 29th January 2010, 12:49 PM

how did you get the headlight apart, did you put it in the oven or does it just unclip?

also did you get the lights from another skyline or was it another make?

i think reflectors shiny is better with the plastic surround black, you might not get a good beam if they are black

Alex Creasey · 29th January 2010, 01:14 PM

Liking so far... Look forward to further updates

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Kendo · 29th January 2010, 02:56 PM

OH SNAP!!!!!

I've just about finished doing mine too but i went for the mounting bracket option.

I'll get some photos up soon

Nice work!!!

rayman · 29th January 2010, 07:04 PM

Gtr-loz first take off all the clips around the housing, I then used a cardbox box as an oven and taped it all round the seams. The headlight wouldnt fit inside my oven and also wasnt to happy incase I melted it. I then cut a hole in the box to fit the Mrs hairdryer. I made a little vent at the end. I ran the hairdryer for about 15-20mins, this allowed enough heat to make the sealant around the lens soften. I then used a flatspade screwdriver to prise it open. The glass lens on the main beam has three clips, these are a bit tricky to take off.

Got to go sons crying, needs feeding. I will put some more pics on tomorrow and updates.

Cheers,

Ray

bigmikespec · 30th January 2010, 04:10 AM

Can you show how you modded the original reflectors and fitted the projectors?
Very good work!

johnthesifu · 30th January 2010, 10:58 AM

Looking smart already. Where did you get those projectors from?

rayman · 10th April 2010, 01:09 PM

Hi all managed to get the first headlight done, well almost. I am looking at going quad bi-xenon and would like to see people opinions on this. I have attached some pics with one and then with the quad setup. All lenses can be adjusted easily using the original OEM adjustments on the back of the headlight. I will post a more comprehsive DIY guide once I start my second one. Both projectors have a cmfl halo ring in white. I dont have the means to power them up at the moment as my GTR is still in the spray shop.

Cheers,

Ray

rayman · 10th April 2010, 01:10 PM

I am also thinking of changing the sidelights to led amber indicators instead. I have a top secret front bumper and dont want to start cutting holes into it. I used Plastix RX to polish the headlight out. It works very well and gets rid of the yellow haze and brings them almost new. I am thinking of using some 2000 wet and dry to get rid of some scratches. has anyone used this paper on there headlights ?

Ray

KING · 10th April 2010, 10:28 PM

In the past I have carefully used 1500 wet and dry supafine with clean water and then carefully mopped them using Finesse it polishing liquid with excellent results

D-Ranged · 6th February 2013, 12:28 PM

Did you ever get this finished? Would love a tutorial and parts to buy guide!

Denis · 7th February 2013, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-Ranged

Did you ever get this finished? Would love a tutorial and parts to buy guide!

i did retrofit on my gtr,i don't have tutorial,but here is link to site where they have lot's of info and parts
The Retrofit Source online: headlight upgrades for all applications
i got FX-R bixenon kit,but fx-r is very big and reflector is small,so you need to cut alot to make it go in,take a look at mini projectors they offer,it could be a better choice.
I got some more pics,this was my first time doing retrofit,so lot's of mistakes,and broken plastics

,but i finished it,light output is amazing compare to stock,just need to be carefull take you time,if you got any question i will help with what i can.

I will post some pics later

D-Ranged · 8th February 2013, 12:50 PM

Thanks mate, pics would be great.

Denis · 16th February 2013, 11:20 PM

28th January 2010, 09:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
rayman rayman is surfing GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: London Cars owned: GTR Vspec Posts: 401	R33 Bi-Xenon HID Projector in standard headlights Whilst my GTR is still at the workshop having a facelift, I decided that while I am waiting I might as well upgrade the existing headlights. As everyone knows getting holding the original xenons are costly. So after been looking at other peoples work on here I started looking at the options. I managed to get hold of some decent bi-xenon projectors and have started to take them apart. Here are some shots of the work so far. The projectors mount into the original reflector housing, so no messing around trying to cut brackets etc. This allows to adjust the projectors as the original OEM without any real effort. Also the projectors have a halo ring around which can be powered up for day lights. Stage 1 I am toying with the idea of spraying the reflectors black, what peoples thoughts on this ? The front lens are a yellow haze colour at the moment which I will be polishing later using Pastix-RX. Enough for one day Cheers, Ray __________________

28th January 2010, 10:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
ru' ru' is is meh! New Users Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SE UK Cars owned: M3 'Vert & X90 Posts: 3,808	I reckon reflector looks better shiny, but hard to say without seeing it black __________________

29th January 2010, 12:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
gtr-loz gtr-loz is cold GTR Register User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Benfleet, Essex Posts: 1,120	how did you get the headlight apart, did you put it in the oven or does it just unclip? also did you get the lights from another skyline or was it another make? i think reflectors shiny is better with the plastic surround black, you might not get a good beam if they are black __________________

29th January 2010, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Alex Creasey Alex Creasey is trying to think of a status... seriousperformance.co.uk Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North London Cars owned: R33 GTR V-Spec Posts: 1,878	Liking so far... Look forward to further updates . __________________

29th January 2010, 02:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kendo Kendo is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Derby Cars owned: Nissan Skyline GTR R33 Posts: 12	OH SNAP!!!!! I've just about finished doing mine too but i went for the mounting bracket option. I'll get some photos up soon Nice work!!! __________________

29th January 2010, 07:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
rayman rayman is surfing GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: London Cars owned: GTR Vspec Posts: 401	Gtr-loz first take off all the clips around the housing, I then used a cardbox box as an oven and taped it all round the seams. The headlight wouldnt fit inside my oven and also wasnt to happy incase I melted it. I then cut a hole in the box to fit the Mrs hairdryer. I made a little vent at the end. I ran the hairdryer for about 15-20mins, this allowed enough heat to make the sealant around the lens soften. I then used a flatspade screwdriver to prise it open. The glass lens on the main beam has three clips, these are a bit tricky to take off. Got to go sons crying, needs feeding. I will put some more pics on tomorrow and updates. Cheers, Ray __________________

30th January 2010, 04:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
bigmikespec bigmikespec is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Cars owned: R33 Skyline GTR Vspec Posts: 602	Can you show how you modded the original reflectors and fitted the projectors? Very good work! __________________

30th January 2010, 10:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
johnthesifu johnthesifu is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Erith, Kent Posts: 111	Looking smart already. Where did you get those projectors from? __________________

10th April 2010, 01:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
rayman rayman is surfing GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: London Cars owned: GTR Vspec Posts: 401	Hi all managed to get the first headlight done, well almost. I am looking at going quad bi-xenon and would like to see people opinions on this. I have attached some pics with one and then with the quad setup. All lenses can be adjusted easily using the original OEM adjustments on the back of the headlight. I will post a more comprehsive DIY guide once I start my second one. Both projectors have a cmfl halo ring in white. I dont have the means to power them up at the moment as my GTR is still in the spray shop. Cheers, Ray __________________

10th April 2010, 01:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
rayman rayman is surfing GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: London Cars owned: GTR Vspec Posts: 401	I am also thinking of changing the sidelights to led amber indicators instead. I have a top secret front bumper and dont want to start cutting holes into it. I used Plastix RX to polish the headlight out. It works very well and gets rid of the yellow haze and brings them almost new. I am thinking of using some 2000 wet and dry to get rid of some scratches. has anyone used this paper on there headlights ? Ray __________________ Last edited by rayman; 10th April 2010 at 01:13 PM..

10th April 2010, 10:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
KING KING is About to get tortured Nozza style! GTR Register User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: birmingham Cars owned: Nissan Skyline R34 GTR Posts: 475	In the past I have carefully used 1500 wet and dry supafine with clean water and then carefully mopped them using Finesse it polishing liquid with excellent results __________________

6th February 2013, 12:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
D-Ranged D-Ranged is needing a single turbo kit GTR Register User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sidcup Cars owned: R33 GTR Posts: 880	Did you ever get this finished? Would love a tutorial and parts to buy guide! __________________

8th February 2013, 12:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
D-Ranged D-Ranged is needing a single turbo kit GTR Register User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sidcup Cars owned: R33 GTR Posts: 880	Thanks mate, pics would be great. __________________

16th February 2013, 11:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
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