Zenki TSX retrofit with CS clear lenses. PICS
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Zenki TSX retrofit with CS clear lenses. PICS
This started due to the horrible output from the stock lenses and reflectors. I started with a plan. I looked around for clear headlights and all I could find was either clear lenses or Euro glass headlights.
TSX projectors (early w/o Fresnel lenses)
TSX ballasts and ignitors
Phillips 85122+ D2S bulbs
BMW e46 replica shrouds
some 10ga wire and Bosch relay
4" PVC pipe and cap
clear Permatex Silicone
Most parts bought from: http://www.theretrofitsource.com/
Sorry, I suck at writing DIY's but pictures' worth a thousand words, right?
Here is a pic after I took it out of the oven and hole sawed the back and reflector. I cut some brackets out of 1/16" aluminum and mounted it to the upper shield mount.
Test fitting the e46 shrouds and figuring out where I have to cut.
Shrouds cut and fitted, then clear siliconed to the projector. I tried JB Weld and everything else. It just falls off. I found clear silicone to be the best solution.
Test fitting lenses. They don't actually sit in the groove, just on top.
Glued on the lenses using Windshield urethane. No it is not permanent, I've taken out plenty windshields.
Testing the wiring and getting the polarities right on the ballasts, before final wiring and aiming.
Aiming.
Done. I also have clear corners too, that aren't in the pic. But yeah.
TSX projectors (early w/o Fresnel lenses)
TSX ballasts and ignitors
Phillips 85122+ D2S bulbs
BMW e46 replica shrouds
some 10ga wire and Bosch relay
4" PVC pipe and cap
clear Permatex Silicone
Most parts bought from: http://www.theretrofitsource.com/
Sorry, I suck at writing DIY's but pictures' worth a thousand words, right?
Here is a pic after I took it out of the oven and hole sawed the back and reflector. I cut some brackets out of 1/16" aluminum and mounted it to the upper shield mount.
Test fitting the e46 shrouds and figuring out where I have to cut.
Shrouds cut and fitted, then clear siliconed to the projector. I tried JB Weld and everything else. It just falls off. I found clear silicone to be the best solution.
Test fitting lenses. They don't actually sit in the groove, just on top.
Glued on the lenses using Windshield urethane. No it is not permanent, I've taken out plenty windshields.
Testing the wiring and getting the polarities right on the ballasts, before final wiring and aiming.
Aiming.
Done. I also have clear corners too, that aren't in the pic. But yeah.
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Looks great. Good job.
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sick. estimated time and cost of this project?
airman wrote:I'm all about spreadsheets. Bitches love spreadsheets.
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waoh... thats a set of kelfords!!! looks amazing though.
airman wrote:I'm all about spreadsheets. Bitches love spreadsheets.
schmauster920 wrote:I shall cast my own pistons in the sands of time, then forge them in the depths of hell.. as funds allow
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Don't mean to rain on the parade guys really nice work you did there, but there's an easier cheaper way now....
viewtopic.php?t=58217
I made that post after seeing how much you paid to do the conversion.
viewtopic.php?t=58217
I made that post after seeing how much you paid to do the conversion.
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Nice job
If anyone wants to do this and inprove their headlights then do it right. Not like this guy ^^^R34SR wrote:Don't mean to rain on the parade guys really nice work you did there, but there's an easier cheaper way now....
viewtopic.php?t=58217
I made that post after seeing how much you paid to do the conversion.
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wow tom, is there a reason you have such negativity in all your recent posts towards me?
i posted a cheaper, easier alternative , i didn't say better.
i posted a cheaper, easier alternative , i didn't say better.
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ID1050x Injectors
Full Race twin scroll manifold
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STANCE LX+ Coilovers
J30 LSD
AME FS01 WHEELS 18X9 +25
TinyT wrote:for the love of god, post your setup, do you really think you can get an answer after saying HI ME CAR HAS TURBO NOW BUT I CANT BWAAA PSHH WITH IT WHATS WRONG
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Sorry. Too many people don't know much about headlights. I tend to go off on people that I feel did it wrong. I see your post as if you bought a cxracing turbo kit and started telling everyone that the kit is amazing.
But here's another alternative then buying those.
Call up the retrofit source and see if they have any mini h1 or mini d2s laying around that they might sell for cheap.
I wouldn't recommend it but then you could order a ddm kit. Then just buy a shroud and your good.
What I would recommend is searching over hidplanet or eBay for sale and wait for some good projectors, bulbs, ballast, to pop up for a good price.
Just a few days ago a TL projector (arguably one of the best projectors available) was posted on eBay with matsushi-ta ballast (oem quality), and a set of bulbs (unknown). It ended up selling for $131 shipped. With that all you really need to do is get a wiring harness from the retrofit source and retrofit them.
Matsushi-ta kept coming up as a blocked word. It's one word without a dash.
If you find aftermarket G1, that's how I feel those projectors you bought to look like.
http://www.jvxdriver.com/bixenon_comparison.htm
But here's another alternative then buying those.
Call up the retrofit source and see if they have any mini h1 or mini d2s laying around that they might sell for cheap.
I wouldn't recommend it but then you could order a ddm kit. Then just buy a shroud and your good.
What I would recommend is searching over hidplanet or eBay for sale and wait for some good projectors, bulbs, ballast, to pop up for a good price.
Just a few days ago a TL projector (arguably one of the best projectors available) was posted on eBay with matsushi-ta ballast (oem quality), and a set of bulbs (unknown). It ended up selling for $131 shipped. With that all you really need to do is get a wiring harness from the retrofit source and retrofit them.
Matsushi-ta kept coming up as a blocked word. It's one word without a dash.
If you find aftermarket G1, that's how I feel those projectors you bought to look like.
http://www.jvxdriver.com/bixenon_comparison.htm
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Not a problem, i understand we all have certain things we take extra seriously....just listening to you talk about **** and d2s blah blah i realize this is one of those things for you.....ill do my best in the near future to get a output picture for you.
Until then its all good man.
Until then its all good man.
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ID1050x Injectors
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ISIS FMIC
Mazworx z32 tranny swap
CTS V CALIPERS
STANCE LX+ Coilovers
J30 LSD
AME FS01 WHEELS 18X9 +25
AEM IGN1A COILS
EAGLE-ARP-SUPERTECH 9:1 KA24DE
BW S257 SX-E .78AR
ID1050x Injectors
Full Race twin scroll manifold
ISIS FMIC
Mazworx z32 tranny swap
CTS V CALIPERS
STANCE LX+ Coilovers
J30 LSD
AME FS01 WHEELS 18X9 +25
TinyT wrote:for the love of god, post your setup, do you really think you can get an answer after saying HI ME CAR HAS TURBO NOW BUT I CANT BWAAA PSHH WITH IT WHATS WRONG
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I don't know a lot about light quality but I did the mini h1 kit with e46 shrouds and I love them. One of my favorite mods to date. I did it all for a hair over $300 and that included the clear lens.
$153 shipped for mini h1, mini h1 5k bulbs, shrouds, and butyl sealant
$160 circuit sport clear lens.
Here's a pic
$153 shipped for mini h1, mini h1 5k bulbs, shrouds, and butyl sealant
$160 circuit sport clear lens.
Here's a pic
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Re: Zenki TSX retrofit with CS clear lenses. PICS
thats an awesome write up thanks alot!!
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Re: Zenki TSX retrofit with CS clear lenses. PICS
Very nice guide, i did mines very similar, good to know people still care for the zenki look, Cheers!
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Re: Zenki TSX retrofit with CS clear lenses. PICS
I generally dont like projectors on zenkis, but i might have to try this. it looks much better that my tired old yellow lights...