Output of cheese grater projectors vs. OEM xenons

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Jun 4, 2007 | 01:02 PM
  #1  
I'm loving the output compared to the OEM xenons. For the OEM xenons, I used philips 6000k D2R bulbs and for the projectors, I went with a philips 6000k D2S kit.

Based on the pics from hidplanet of depo headlight output, i must say that either depo has improved a lot or i'm just lucky. Now, I don't bother with my 6000k foglights anymore.

In the future, I would love to do a projector retrofit though with maybe tsx projectors. Gotta confirm the size of projectors that will fit though. The ones for the w210 (e55, rs6 etc.) are too big.
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Jun 4, 2007 | 01:03 PM
  #2  
OEM xenon headlights

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Jun 4, 2007 | 01:05 PM
  #3  
Projectors

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Jun 5, 2007 | 03:30 AM
  #4  
I like the flat cut off much better. I hate the angled cut off. they do appear brighter.
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Jun 5, 2007 | 04:18 AM
  #5  
Yah me too. I much prefer the flat cutoff although I would prefer an even flatter cutoff hence the need for a projector retrofit in the future. The OEM lights were rubbish! LOL

The projectors are definitely brighter than the OEM xenons as I'm using D2S bulbs with no coating on it for projectors compared to the D2R bulbs i used to have which are coated to reduce glare and brightness.
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Jun 5, 2007 | 04:56 AM
  #6  
very nice cut off and beam pattern
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Jun 5, 2007 | 03:10 PM
  #7  
They look great!
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Jun 5, 2007 | 08:41 PM
  #8  
Thanks guys!
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Jun 5, 2007 | 08:45 PM
  #9  
For those guys who have installed these projectors, is your output more or less the same as mine?
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Jun 6, 2007 | 01:50 PM
  #10  
Yes, mine are giving approx. same output
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Jun 6, 2007 | 09:42 PM
  #11  
That's great!

Thanks again for the RHD tip.

Is your cutoff a bit off on the left hand side as well?
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Jun 7, 2007 | 10:55 PM
  #12  
Quote: That's great!

Thanks again for the RHD tip.

Is your cutoff a bit off on the left hand side as well?

I'm only happy you could use the info.

Concerning the cutoff, I'm at the moment having some washers fabricated, because the lenses were to far out into the lamp, and in that way obstructing the adjustment of the light output to a certain point. I will come back with info, as soon they are installed.
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Jun 8, 2007 | 02:46 AM
  #13  
Wow sounds great! Can't wait to see the result!
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Jun 9, 2007 | 07:42 AM
  #14  
giantfranc

are u using the projectors with the cheese graters? is the black or chrome?
care to share where i could get them at singapore thanks
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Jun 9, 2007 | 03:47 PM
  #15  
Did you have FACTORY OEM XENONS Before??? Where the new headlights Plug and Play??? Or did you have halogen headlights with an HID KIT??
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Jun 12, 2007 | 12:44 AM
  #16  
Quote: giantfranc

are u using the projectors with the cheese graters? is the black or chrome?
care to share where i could get them at singapore thanks
Yes I'm using the cheese graters. Chrome version.

You can get them from Benzline. You need the contacts?
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Jun 12, 2007 | 12:44 AM
  #17  
Quote: Did you have FACTORY OEM XENONS Before??? Where the new headlights Plug and Play??? Or did you have halogen headlights with an HID KIT??
I had factory xenons before. Yes the new lights are plug and play.
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Jun 12, 2007 | 02:52 AM
  #18  
Did the new lights or the HID kit make the Bulb warning come on??? Also could you take a few pics of the wiring, I just want to see how youe wired the HID kit. Thanks!!!
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Jun 12, 2007 | 06:54 AM
  #19  
Quote: I had factory xenons before. Yes the new lights are plug and play.
yes please culd i have the contact thanks
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Jun 12, 2007 | 08:07 AM
  #20  
HAHAHA.....Welcome to the dark side of the Cheese grater....
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Jun 12, 2007 | 01:37 PM
  #21  
Quote: HAHAHA.....Welcome to the dark side of the Cheese grater....
Can you take some pictures of the way the HID kit is hooked up??? THANSK!!!
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Jun 12, 2007 | 11:42 PM
  #22  
Quote: Did the new lights or the HID kit make the Bulb warning come on??? Also could you take a few pics of the wiring, I just want to see how youe wired the HID kit. Thanks!!!
No bulb warning for the HID. Sorry no pics. Try HID Plane they have an instruction that explains the wiring.
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Jun 13, 2007 | 02:01 PM
  #23  
Quote: yes please culd i have the contact thanks
sent you a pm
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Jun 13, 2007 | 02:46 PM
  #24  
I'm not putting out 6 bones until they have a year on them to see how they age. They look cheaply built.

If they do not leak or turn colors after a year or so I might consider them.
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Jun 14, 2007 | 11:33 AM
  #25  
yup got it thanks
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