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DBL_TKE
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| Twilightoptics wrote: | | I come across projector housings all the time. They are for big rigs, but I could keep a few of them if you guys want to dissect them. They use a HB3 2 wire style bulb, but are clearly projection lenses. |
4x6 projector housings? I'd definitely be interested. I plan on doing an FX-R projector retrofit sometime this year. I've been going back and forth about whether I want to do it into 4x6 housing or E36 housings.
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iansane
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| Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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Oh I realize they're "different" but it's kind of the same way factory 'vette L98s and fbody L98s differ. Their output varies SLIGHTLY, the construction varies a bit in some places but their function is almost identical. HID projectors are just nice because then you can use and off the shelf D2S/D2R/D4R/D1R/D1S/whatever capsule.
| Twilightoptics wrote: | | I come across projector housings all the time. They are for big rigs, but I could keep a few of them if you guys want to dissect them. They use a HB3 2 wire style bulb, but are clearly projection lenses. |
Dibs! 
| DBL_TKE wrote: | | Twilightoptics wrote: | | I come across projector housings all the time. They are for big rigs, but I could keep a few of them if you guys want to dissect them. They use a HB3 2 wire style bulb, but are clearly projection lenses. |
4x6 projector housings? I'd definitely be interested. I plan on doing an FX-R projector retrofit sometime this year. I've been going back and forth about whether I want to do it into 4x6 housing or E36 housings. |
I'm pretty sure he just means the projectors themselves. Not a retro setup.
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Alphius
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| Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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| iansane wrote: | | Oh I realize they're "different" but it's kind of the same way factory 'vette L98s and fbody L98s differ. Their output varies SLIGHTLY, the construction varies a bit in some places but their function is almost identical. HID projectors are just nice because then you can use and off the shelf D2S/D2R/D4R/D1R/D1S/whatever capsule. |
Agreed. Just for the sake of clarity and correct information.
You've got me seriously considering the benefits of HIDs on the Subie.
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Twilightoptics
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| Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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They are molded to the hood housings. Not even close to 4x6.
I'm sure you could fab the projector into an e-code housing.
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Alphius
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| Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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Paul, if you get a chance I'd love to get a couple of those from you and play around with them.
Are they just discarded and replaced at your work or something?
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Twilightoptics
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| Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah. Usually they get replaced from accidents or the common yellow fog of the outer lens.
I'll grab some the next time I see some through. Usually get a few every month.
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jchaussee
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| Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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| Well if anybody wants to go the cheap route with me, I am sure if there are a few of us I could get him down to 150 for all four lights |
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