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How to: Retrofit Morimoto FX-R & Mini H1- in depth

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by InSight Retrofits, Nov 21, 2013.

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  1. Nov 24, 2013 at 9:17 AM
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    I mounted my grounds on the brackets that hold the lines running by the radiator right behind the headlights.

    Maybe the grounds are a cause of my misfires.

    Sometimes only 1 comes on, but if I shut them off and turn back on they both come on. Annoying lol





    Anyways, I think I might start doing this as a side project. It was actually really fun, and the more people that can smile every time their lights come on the better!
     
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  2. Nov 24, 2013 at 9:39 AM
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    Nice write up!
     
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  3. Nov 24, 2013 at 12:28 PM
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    That's what my passenger side is doing. We Shouldnt have to turn it on and off.. Had an eBay hid kit with relay before and had no issues ever. There's got to be a solution. knowing that Trs is the superior kit, we should have this issue.. I will call them Monday I guess
     
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  4. Nov 24, 2013 at 1:42 PM
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    Tell them mine's doing it too, I just got mine with the "improved harness" that came out with the new group buy.

    When it's getting power directly from the battery through the harness they should both work instantly



    I might start retrofitting, I am still pondering the thought. It's fun!
     
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  5. Nov 24, 2013 at 2:29 PM
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    on the mini's does the shroud sit flush on the stock reflector? because mine is nowhere close and everything is set up correctly. i have the mini gatling shrouds.
     
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  6. Nov 24, 2013 at 2:30 PM
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    Is it fully rounded or flat?
     
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  7. Nov 24, 2013 at 2:31 PM
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    the reflector or the back of the shroud?
     
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  8. Nov 24, 2013 at 2:32 PM
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    Never mind. I know the Apollo shrouds have two options. The mini Gatling shrouds don't. You may have to cut them. I'd call trs
     
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  9. Nov 24, 2013 at 2:36 PM
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    well on the mini gatlings it looks like theres only one way to mount them on to the projectors since it screws in. i'll post a pic off my phone in a minute and show what i mean about it not being flush with the reflector.
     
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  10. Nov 24, 2013 at 2:37 PM
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    I know other members have some type of solutions. I haven't don't a retrofit yet but plan too. I just been reading a lot of info
     
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  11. Nov 24, 2013 at 2:37 PM
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    What's the other side look like
     
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  13. Nov 24, 2013 at 2:46 PM
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    Like this, you can kindaaa see the chrome egg looking part of the projector from this angle
     
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    I don't know what to tell you. I mean if everything is straight its straight. May just have to paint the chrome pieces you see
     
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  15. Nov 24, 2013 at 5:07 PM
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    That's typical for the minis because the whole bowl is in front of the reflector, fx-rs mean the bowl of the reflector is 3/4 into the housing.

    Here are my minis on the focus.

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    FXR

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    where the jb weld is is where the headlight reflector is

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    This thread is sick man. I love the info and pics. Wish i wouldn't have wimped out over the legal bullshit. truly regretting my decision right about now -
     
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  17. Nov 24, 2013 at 7:44 PM
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    gotcha thank you. so one more problem.. one of my projectors is like loose even when fully tightened down. not like crazy loose but i can wiggle it. the other one is super tight so I'm stumped. i think i messed up my h4 adapter plate (like bent it) so i'll be calling trs tomorrow for some help.
     
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  18. Nov 24, 2013 at 7:50 PM
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    Hey Paul, when u JB Welded the projectors on the bowl.
    The bowl wasn't attached to the plastic housing right?
     
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  19. Nov 25, 2013 at 11:21 AM
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    Let me know what you find out. I have one that is loose too like that. When I hit small bumps I can see the beam pattern jump up and down some and it drives me crazy.
     
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    nice work!
     
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