armaniE55

FX-R BI-XENON

This is definitely not my department. I have a buddy of mine who's a Master at this. I'd figured I'll take pics and summarize the process for others to have a guide by. I'm really looking forward for this Mod. He has a BMW E39 with the same FX-R projectors and they look amazing / Cut-off is perfect and very bright.

Here is what I've purchased so far
My buddy has an extra D2S HID with Ballast so I won't be able to provide a link for those $60-$65 / but can be found on Ebay.

Projectors
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FX-R-...mZ200489904495

Headlights
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

So far with everything we are at $387.00 Projectors/ Headlights/HID kit

Keep you posted

*Pic attached will be the final look

armaniE55

http://www.hidinformation.com/hid-re...-clear-lenses/
http://www.hidinformation.com/hid-xe...t-information/
Reading Material

desired_speeds

the best part is that FX-Rs already come with clear lens. I always felt that the 2.5 diameter was a bit small looking for the big w210 headlights though. Ive been itching to do the retrofit on my car too, but I just haven't gotten around to it. I did it for my friends E55 last year.

armaniE55

Nice..how did they come out? Did he go with 35 watt or 55 watt? Any tips welcomed

*looking forward on getting rid of the old looking headlights. The new headlights should be able to shave off a few years.

jtbeche

Interesting. I've wanted to do something like this but just don't think I ever will unless someone was there to show me the ropes though the process.

desired_speeds

He chose the rs6 projectors. When I did them, I bought him clear lens and 55w 6000k for both the headlights and the foglights. It's daylight in front of the car.

armaniE55

Very nice...

any pics?

desired_speeds

unfortunately I don't. he sold the car already

MBFLO

what kind of ballast and bulbs are u using .. oems or aftermarkets ? cant wait to see this done .. those depos u ordered where thy for HID bulbs or non ..?

armaniE55

Few pics of the project. Almost a complete success. We need to re-open the passenger side as it's tilted down to much and even after adjusting it. The driver-side came out perfect.

Driving impressions at night is pure SEX. The cut-off is amazing and yes it's that good. On RT 495 it's a 3 lane and if I am in the middle of the road I can see the razor cut-line on the trees almost like it's slicing them down My girlfriend bought a new Lexus ES 350 and my Retrofit puts her lights to shame.

Interesting enough we went with the OEM Ballast and DS2 bulbs 35 watt.

I will take night time pics once we fix the passenger side this weekend.

I never did post a pic / conversation regarding the accident I had. In short I ran over a truck tire on the highway it was dark and didn't see it coming till it was too late. Traffic and no room to bag left or right, had to eat it I ended up having a cracked front bumper, mesh pushed in, fog lamps cracked both right and left and that was pretty much it. Grand total 6k (Progressive) I also had to appeal the surcharge which I'm confident I will win. No prior accidents for over 10 years or any traffic violations (knock on wood)

I ended up painting the hood (rock chips), new bumper and fenders plus mesh grill. Paint job came out awesome! Blended perfect and it looks clean!

RAMON55

Looks good

snooozie

I like the E63 rims and the way your lower mesh grille color match the color of your car.

SleepersRock

Looking good!

armaniE55

Thanks mang,

armaniE55

gamble move with the silver mesh but it came out good

Thanks

armaniE55

Thanks bud

MBFLO

debating ordering a grill like that and painting it all black but leave the star chrome .. think once i sort out my spring issue ..