So I have been doing so much other work on the VX I have not washed or drove the LittleBeast in a while. So here are some updated pics after a good washing :-)
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Finally Cleaned with Projectors installed
So I have been doing so much other work on the VX I have not washed or drove the LittleBeast in a while. So here are some updated pics after a good washing :-)
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Dude, that VX is lookin' great. Looks much better with everything polished up.
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Looks sharp LB!
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What size are the V-LED projectors, 2.5"? I can't get any info from V-LED because they're sold out.
I'm going to start a projector project now that I have VT's old headlight to work with.
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Good to hear my baby is making a contribution, even in the after life.
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oh yes, your headlight is a huge help for this project.Originally Posted by vt_maverick
Good to hear my baby is making a contribution, even in the after life.
BTW, you should let everyone know what type of headlight protectors you use because the one on your old light was very nice.
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They're 3M Stongard protectors, and I bought them on eBay at this link:oh yes, your headlight is a huge help for this project.
BTW, you should let everyone know what type of headlight protectors you use because the one on your old light was very nice.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STONGARD-PRO...item35a5caf887
If you look carefully in the photo below you can see that the kit comes with headlight protectors as well as turn signal and fog lamp protectors. The fog lamp pieces are a total waste of time since they're perfectly round and 2D, whereas the front of our fog lamps are actually convex. Bottom line is they don't stick. Sue and I both had these and found that it was difficult to get rid of the bubbles in the the top of the headlight protectors (around the horn), but the protection is amazing. I got hit head-on by a drunk driver at over 60 MPH and I found my driver's side turn signal lens IN ONE PIECE in the ditch. Upon closer inspection the lens had shattered in probably a dozen pieces, but the protector held them altogether with just a few lines showing around the cracks.
If I could figure out some way to eliminate the bubbling problem I'd buy these again in a heartbeat. Maybe someone should buy them and figure that out for me?
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I don't have jack diddly for experience with them, but...They're 3M Stongard protectors, and I bought them on eBay at this link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STONGARD-PRO...item35a5caf887
If you look carefully in the photo below you can see that the kit comes with headlight protectors as well as turn signal and fog lamp protectors. The fog lamp pieces are a total waste of time since they're perfectly round and 2D, whereas the front of our fog lamps are actually convex. Bottom line is they don't stick. Sue and I both had these and found that it was difficult to get rid of the bubbles in the the top of the headlight protectors (around the horn), but the protection is amazing. I got hit head-on by a drunk driver at over 60 MPH and I found my driver's side turn signal lens IN ONE PIECE in the ditch. Upon closer inspection the lens had shattered in probably a dozen pieces, but the protector held them altogether with just a few lines showing around the cracks.
If I could figure out some way to eliminate the bubbling problem I'd buy these again in a heartbeat. Maybe someone should buy them and figure that out for me?
did you put them on wet or dry ?
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I actually paid someone else to do it because I've had really bad experiences with stick-on stuff in the past, and I wanted to make sure this was done right. As soon as I handed the covers to the guy he (correctly) predicted that bubbling on the top (horizontal) surface might be an issue because the plastic is so incredibly thick (like 1/8" or more maybe). Since our headlights make a 90 degree turn from the vertical to horizontal surfaces, the thickness of the plastic naturally pulls the smaller surface area section (the area around the horns) away from the headlight surface. The only thing we could think to do would be to either trim down the area around the horn (upward slope near the horn was a problem too) or use something even more sticky to hold the top area down.
It's because of this issue that I'm looking into clear coating my headlights. If someone can figure out how to beat the bubbling issue I'd change my mind though.
'Zoid
Littlebeast, I underwent a retrofit tonight and turned out pretty sharp. Used your thread a lot! Did you have any problems making the projector snug against the housing? I feel like mine are a little too loose. Haven't sealed them up quite yet, ran out of patience
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What projectors/ballasts/bulbs did you end up using? I'm just asking because my setup will be arriving today from retrofit source and last I checked, VLED wasn't selling projectors anymore.Littlebeast, I underwent a retrofit tonight and turned out pretty sharp. Used your thread a lot! Did you have any problems making the projector snug against the housing? I feel like mine are a little too loose. Haven't sealed them up quite yet, ran out of patience
I purchased a projector from China for fit testing a had the same issue with getting it snug. I'm hoping the Morimoto Mini projectors from retrofit source won't have the same issues since they're the real deal (and cost a lot more).
...and please post some pics if you have them!!! I would love to see the retrofitted headlights on an astral.
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I ordered mine from retrofit source as well. The quality seems great, and I'm happy with the beam, but i have to work on tightening them. Whenever i hit a bump they move a little more than they should. One of those things thatll drive ya nuts. I painted everything gunmetal and looks pretty sharp if I do say so myself. I'll work on some pictures. Taking everything back off tonight to try and tighten 'er up. Let me knowhow yours go.
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I purchased a projector from China for fit testing a had the same issue with getting it snug. I'm hoping the Morimoto Mini projectors from retrofit source won't have the same issues since they're the real deal (and cost a lot more).Ok fellas...what about cutting a shim ring out of gasket material (it'll take the heat), & installing that between the projector base & the housing?
Seems to me like that'd take all the wiggle out of the assembly, & be nearly invisible if it were black, or if you used some hi temp black paint, or even a black sharpie marker.
Don't like that idea?...how about some 3M double stick...
Or am I looking at this wrong...
Last edited by Ldub : 08/15/2012 at 05:41 AM
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Yeah, I really spent my time getting those things super tight, but since all components that tightened down were made out of metal all it took was some good pressure from the inside to push threads as far out the back side as possible and some good turning force from some huge pliers, and they do not really bounce much at all when hitting bumps. I mean they do bounce a little but I am a perfectionist and they pass my standard, they are not loose. Good luck tightening them down, and please share some photos. I am wondering how the light output will be. Mine is far better than OEM HID :-)
'Zoid
I tightened everything up and took her for a test drive, less bouncing around. There is a little, but something I can live with. I just put my 285/65s on my stock wheels and I'm just a little nervous when I crank those tbars it will make them shake more.
Overall happy with the purchase, although they are so tight I'm afraid i wont be able to remove them if I ever need to. Oh well. I've been hitting up the gym, what can I say? Haha. One of my headlights is all messed up and cracked already, not due to the einstall though. Hopefully I can find a replacement, I'm learning it might be impossible though. Any suggestions?
I'll try to post some pics tomorrow. It looks mean.
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