I had used XD Xtreme LED Pro in the stock reflector assembly as posted here, while the light output was pretty good compared to the stock halogen, the light projection was pretty bad, rotating by 30-degrees helped a bit, but it was still all over the place. I had also used a trimmed down 9012-based halogen, while it was better than stock, but was missing the brightness that I had grown accustomed to the LED. I also had contemplated about buying the projector assemblies on eBay, but I didn't like the look of them much. Thus, I wanted to try after reading about a few people's experience here and other forums. I want to thank rav4.32010 for his post, all the questions I had thrown at him, and advice and knowledge along the way.
I had bought a pair of '08 Sport headlight assemblies from a recycler so I can still use my vehicle while the project was on the way. These were the parts that I had bought from Lightwerkz:
I started this project back in late February, however, due to school year cancellation and stay-at-home order, I didn't have time to work on and finish it until this past weekend. The total number of hours I spent was probably 12 hours. Overall, it was a fun project, learned a lot, and appreciated all those who had done it earlier. Now, onto some pictures.
Used OEM Sport headlights.
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First set was baked at 270F for 7 minutes, but second set was baked at 240F for 20 minutes, which seemed to have better results.
![154802]( "154802")
The threaded method would just use existing hole in the bowl, however, since a lock ring needs to be threaded on, the existing material had to be filed down. The MotoHo1lders came in very handy in mounting and securing the HID bulbs without using clips.
![154803]( "154803")
Initially, I had bought the Super H1 7.1 (Clear) projectors since I was trying to work within a budget, but I was curious to see how the actual Morimoto H1 7.0 were. There's definitely a build and quality difference between the two and the extra cost was quite worth it.
![154804]( "154804")
Apollo 3.0 shrouds sanded down and fitted.
![154805]( "154805")
After baking to close the assemblies up, the wiring was made, along with test fit and power-on.
![154806]( "154806")
Everything put back together.
![154807]( "154807")
Lightwerkz has a video about headlight aiming.
The aiming was way off, I saw more of the road than actual what was in front. So after setting up against a wall, the adjustments were made.
![154810]( "154810")
Afterwards, I drove to an empty field to see the difference. It was quite nice!
![154809]( "154809")
Definitely made a huge difference over halogens and LEDs.
I had bought a pair of '08 Sport headlight assemblies from a recycler so I can still use my vehicle while the project was on the way. These were the parts that I had bought from Lightwerkz:
- Morimoto Mini H1 7.0 Bi-Xenon Projectors
- Morimoto XB H1 4500K Bulbs
- Hylux A0050 45W Ballasts
- Morimoto HD Relay 9006
- Morimoto MotoHo1ders
- Morimoto RetroRubber Butyl Glue (Grey)
- Apollo 3.0 Shrouds
- Shroud Centric Rings
I started this project back in late February, however, due to school year cancellation and stay-at-home order, I didn't have time to work on and finish it until this past weekend. The total number of hours I spent was probably 12 hours. Overall, it was a fun project, learned a lot, and appreciated all those who had done it earlier. Now, onto some pictures.
Used OEM Sport headlights.
First set was baked at 270F for 7 minutes, but second set was baked at 240F for 20 minutes, which seemed to have better results.
The threaded method would just use existing hole in the bowl, however, since a lock ring needs to be threaded on, the existing material had to be filed down. The MotoHo1lders came in very handy in mounting and securing the HID bulbs without using clips.
Initially, I had bought the Super H1 7.1 (Clear) projectors since I was trying to work within a budget, but I was curious to see how the actual Morimoto H1 7.0 were. There's definitely a build and quality difference between the two and the extra cost was quite worth it.
Apollo 3.0 shrouds sanded down and fitted.
After baking to close the assemblies up, the wiring was made, along with test fit and power-on.
Everything put back together.
Lightwerkz has a video about headlight aiming.
The aiming was way off, I saw more of the road than actual what was in front. So after setting up against a wall, the adjustments were made.
Afterwards, I drove to an empty field to see the difference. It was quite nice!
Definitely made a huge difference over halogens and LEDs.
