TemjinX2's s2k projector retrofit.

[TemjinX2]

Hey guys, i wasn't quite as happy as i thought i would be on my tsx retro. I bought some s2000 projectors for insanely cheap. So I decided to pick up some new aftermarket head lights with a completely clear head light cover with no glare lines. s2000 projectors with the head light cover off. here's the vision, s2k projector with the head light cover on mock up

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[TemjinX2]

i'm using door mending brackets to hold the s2k projector




drilled the holes to hold the screws




here's a pic of the cut off.

s2k projecter with shield spacer 35watt with stock philips 4300k




as you can see even with 4300k bulbs, the s2k projectors produce a lot of blue

[TemjinX2]

i should have more updates soon. i bought the wrong nuts to hold my screws so i need to go back and buy some new ones. This retro seems a lot easier then my last one.

If i used some fx-r's or tsx's projectors, this would probably be more of a bolt on project. The s2k lacking any real mounting holes is adding some additional challenges.

[Biscuit]

I like this. I squeezed in a set of infiniti fx projectors into the black depo housings with a set of new lenses with edge grinding done. Puts off the same nice blue flair like that does and I love it. :-) (It was also a huge pain in the butt to do...I don't recommend it...)

Good luck!

[TruTaing]

Man... I thought your tsx retrofit was pretty dang good. Must visit HIDplanet more often. haha. Nice work! the s2k cutoff is just amazing.

[TemjinX2]

thanks guys. i got a pretty smoking deal on the s2k's that i couldn't pass up. This project is actually a lot easier then my other one. I'm just being kinda lazy and just taking my time.

[TemjinX2]

here's some new pics. i lost some sharpness in my cut off when i installed my chinese 5k bulbs. i'm guessing its because the chinese bulbs aren't made to oem spec like the philips bulbs and therefore changing the distance between the bulb and light shield.

but here's the pics mounted on my car. they look great. I miss the wide beam of a tsx but i do like the brightness of the s2k.

[TruTaing]

Nice job! I wanna see ya a retrofit on the fogs *hint hint*

[TemjinX2]

i would but its not worth it since its glass. they already have projector fogs though. Maybe some tsx fog lights..lol.

[TemjinX2]

i fixed my blurrness. I went back to the stock s2k lens instead of the tsx replica lens and i put back the philips 4300k bulbs. The cut off is much sharper now.

i'm pretty happy how the rotational alignment turned out.





No flash at iso 250

[W203Ramos]

LOOKS COOL !!!!!!NICE JOB!!!!

[dlwiser]

awesom.... i have a few sets of S2k headlights and did the same thing a few months back.... also did HID projectors in my fogs. that was a pain tho. NICE WORK!

[TemjinX2]

Originally Posted by dlwiser

awesom.... i have a few sets of S2k headlights and did the same thing a few months back.... also did HID projectors in my fogs. that was a pain tho. NICE WORK!

you should post some pics. i'm interested in what kind of work others have done.

[dlwiser]

will do





ill take some of the actual headlight construction now and post up.

[TemjinX2]

what projectors are you using? The Z step looks very thin.

[seagel1000]

Bump!

I'd like to see this posted up! (materials, steps, places or links to buy the items needed to do this project).

Chris

[TemjinX2]

hey chris,

sorry i missed it on your PM. I'll sell you my old setup for the price i mentioned in the PM. The passenager one is already mounted and aligned. All you would probably need to do is lower it since i aimed them high since i was lowered. All you would need to do is retro the driver side.

Let me know, I can meet you somewhere in the middle.

[TemjinX2]

There's a more detailed item list on my original tsx thread.

The screws and washers i used for this project are the same as my tsx thread. Hope this helps.

http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/c32...t-project.html

[seagel1000]

PM'd back!

Chris

[erwin.zeez]

Originally Posted by TemjinX2

i should have more updates soon. i bought the wrong nuts to hold my screws so i need to go back and buy some new ones. This retro seems a lot easier then my last one.

If i used some fx-r's or tsx's projectors, this would probably be more of a bolt on project. The s2k lacking any real mounting holes is adding some additional challenges.

they looks cool dude

[TemjinX2]

Originally Posted by erwin.zeez

they looks cool dude

thanks man. I love them. I love the color and intensity.

[EuroMerc311]

Hi, I have a coupe and want to do a retrofit. What all would I need to get in order to do it? With first being some headlights since i have the fogged ones.

[TemjinX2]

Originally Posted by TemjinX2

i'll try to take some more shots later. I'm very happy with the retrofit. I drove it around LA last night and on the freeways.

Here's a materials bought break down

1. eagle eye black head lights $207

2. tsx projectors $160

3. harness $45

4. 50watt hid ballasts and bulbs $150

5. miscellous screws, bolts and springs $30

6. oem nissan sealant $20 per roll (bought 2, only needed 1 )

total $632

retrofitted tsx projectors priceless.

items used, but not bought


drill

dremel

heat gun

300watt computer ps for ballast testing

most of the details are on my tsx thread. Its basically the same as my tsx thread except there's less drilling involved with the sonar head lights.

Originally Posted by TemjinX2

updated 5-9-08

i figure i would give a update. I'm almost done with the first side. i might do a little more of a adjustment then start on the second side.

here's a pic of the cut off with 3 washers on the bottom holes




i drew out the mounting holes with a blue pen




here's my projector setup

i used 8-34 screws with 8-34 nuts. I added rubber stoppers as well to relief some pressure being put on the plastic reflector. I added springs as well between the top of the projector and where the screws meet the reflector.

The spring is designed to keep tension on the projector so it will absorb the impact when you go over a speed bump. Without it, you'll notice your light will flicker when you go over bumps or drive on a bumpy road. It doesn't do anything to the bulb, but it gets kind of annoying.

When i mounted this i realized its better to have the screws facing the other way. This way you can just tighter the nut and adjust for the rotational, the tension from the spring will keep the projector moving in or out based on how i tighten the nut.




here's a pic of it mounted to the reflector




pic of the rotational once mounted on the reflector

its slightly off to the right, but i think i can live with it. I might adjust a little more later before the jb weld.

[TemjinX2]

you don't need a the hid harness, since the oem harness seems to be robust enough to handle the amps.