TSX retrofit build thread

[TemjinX2]

gear if you can find me $120 clear lens tsx projectors..i'll buy them now. The going rate seems to be around $160-180 even on ebay. Probably because they don't make the first gen tsx anymore and the newer ones are fresnel lens. i thought about getting the hid planet ones too. I'm probably going to do a hid retrofit on my gf's rsx. You dont have to worry about the bulb holders, you can just use paper clips...its works fine. The bulb holders are just a piece of metal shaped in the form of a V. I would also recommend using nissan oem head light sealant. It seals better and its also easier to take apart. You can buy it online for around $20 so it doesn't really kill the bank. I would also recommend picking up a heat gun. It'll save you a lot of time from the hair dryer.

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[gearbox]

you know retrofitsource has clear 2.5 inch lenses on ebay right? im not sure if they fit tsx but they might. most stuff on ebay is so overpriced, i stopped looking there a long time ago.

here is clear tsx for 140, ive seen several go for 120 in the past few months. i personally dont think theyre worth more than 120.
http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=44863

[gearbox]

2005em2 if you get the free tsx shells from buckshizzo, just throw in the rs clear lenses for $80 and you have a good set of projectors for under $100 lol.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-2...4120QQtcZphoto

[qijian]

wow..thats good gearbox is good xD

[TRIZ]

Clear vs fresnel lens, whats this all about?

[gearbox]

clear lens is totally clear, fresnel has frosted/circle lines/patterns in the lens to diffuse the light and make it less sharp.

[2005EM2]

Originally Posted by TemjinX2

gear if you can find me $120 clear lens tsx projectors..i'll buy them now. The going rate seems to be around $160-180 even on ebay. Probably because they don't make the first gen tsx anymore and the newer ones are fresnel lens.

i thought about getting the hid planet ones too. I'm probably going to do a hid retrofit on my gf's rsx.

You dont have to worry about the bulb holders, you can just use paper clips...its works fine. The bulb holders are just a piece of metal shaped in the form of a V.

I would also recommend using nissan oem head light sealant. It seals better and its also easier to take apart. You can buy it online for around $20 so it doesn't really kill the bank. I would also recommend picking up a heat gun. It'll save you a lot of time from the hair dryer.

Thanks for the paper clip trick. Nissan would sell them at their dealerships, right? I think I will stop by their dealership directly, because there's one close by.

Originally Posted by gearbox

2005em2 if you get the free tsx shells from buckshizzo, just throw in the rs clear lenses for $80 and you have a good set of projectors for under $100 lol.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-2...4120QQtcZphoto

Hmm.. these replica lenses... are they just as good as the real ones?

[2005EM2]

Originally Posted by qijian

wow..thats good gearbox is good xD

[TemjinX2]

you can buy the sealant on this site too. its in cali, so it should get to you after about a day.

http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=5577

[2005EM2]

Originally Posted by TemjinX2

you can buy the sealant on this site too. its in cali, so it should get to you after about a day.

http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=5577

Hmm.. so this is enough for both headlights? Thanks!!

[2005EM2]

Okay, well I just ordered them. Hope they work well.

[TemjinX2]

Originally Posted by 2005EM2

Hmm.. so this is enough for both headlights? Thanks!!

yeah one roll is enough. you dont want to put too much on or it'll make it difficult to reassemble the head light.

i also recommend getting a heat gun..they go for pretty cheap on ebay.

[qijian]

Originally Posted by 2005EM2

Okay, well I just ordered them. Hope they work well.

nice!! tell me how they go once u start the retroooo =P

[7thGenerasianCivic]

how much do complete retro fits go for nowadays (with they mounted and everything inside a headlight)?

[DieMaster]

hey i did your cold Cathode trunk thing and I LOVE THEM! i might upgrade to LED but there MUCH better. thx for the insperation and the idea