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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. Mar 19, 2015 at 7:49 PM
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    Thanks! I'll grab some on my way home.
     
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  2. Apr 3, 2015 at 6:54 PM
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    A few mods here and there and counting....
    I'm building my 2nd retrofit on a set of depo headlights for an 07. I built a set 4 years ago with TRS morimoto d2s kit and didn't have to grind anything down. Straight plug and play if you will. I now have TRS newest morimoto d2s kit and it appears i have to grind the back of the bowl down to fit the first locking ring on.

    Basically, I'm asking for any tips, advice, or instructions to go about tackling this.

    UPDATE:
    I just took the reflector out and grind it flat. Got the locking nut on. Just waiting for nightfall to properly adjust before reassembly.
     
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  3. Oct 30, 2015 at 9:06 PM
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    I'm about to do a retrofit. And I would like passive demon eyes. My question it what pain should I use?
     
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  4. Oct 30, 2015 at 9:11 PM
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    I used some type of ink pen in the crafts section of Walmart... Tabbed a qtip on the tip and put it through the lense gap
     
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  5. Oct 31, 2015 at 12:01 PM
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    I use engine enamel paint from parts stores, holds up to heat
     
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  6. Feb 26, 2016 at 9:13 AM
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    Hi there,
    What is the size of your lenses? 2.5 or 3 inch?
    Thank you
     
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  7. Feb 26, 2016 at 2:59 PM
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    Depends on what projectors
     
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  8. Oct 17, 2016 at 8:42 PM
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    Peter thanks for the info. I know this thread is old but have a question.

    On factory lights they have the rubber boot that seals around the bulb. I have the fx-r projectors and am curious as to how they seals up. Thanks and pictures would help out alot.
     
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  9. Oct 27, 2016 at 8:25 PM
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  10. Oct 28, 2016 at 4:07 AM
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    This is a mini d2s but I trim a part of the boot off (the solid rubber piece that originally went around the halogen bulb)

    IMG_4335.jpg
     
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  11. Oct 28, 2016 at 4:12 AM
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    Wish the fxr was like that. How did you seal yours up
     
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  12. Oct 28, 2016 at 4:17 AM
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    Same way, cut it just big enough to allow the igniter to go through it, pop the boot on and then put your igniter on.
     
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  13. Oct 28, 2016 at 4:22 AM
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    The igniter is pretty big. I'll have to see what I can do.
     
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  14. Oct 28, 2016 at 4:33 AM
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    Your bulb should pass beyond the back of the headlight assembly. Then just slap the rubber boot on and connect your igniter.
    I use the same process on every set.
     
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    The bulb does but the housing gets in the way. I'll have to try it Saturday night when I install them
     
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  16. Oct 31, 2016 at 11:02 PM
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    look at this cut to give you an idea:

     
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    awesome , but it is too complicated for me .
     
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    How I ended up doing mine. . Thank you @AsianAnts

    20161029_212306.jpg
     
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    Do you folks sell projector headlights?
     
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  20. Jul 9, 2020 at 12:52 PM
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    Thank you for super detailed instructions, I'm 90% completed. Just waiting for the JB weld to cure on the back of housing and then I'm ready to seal up the whole headlight.
     
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