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Projectors - talk to me! - Sparkystav - 20-12-2023
Right I'm looking into retro fitting projectors. But any reputable companies/brands I should be buying over eBay?
I'm looking at 3inch, just because, and I've found some that seem quality called FX-R but are they any good?
Finally I'm after Bi-Xenon due to my headlight cold air feed setup.
Projectors - talk to me! - el_bandido - 20-12-2023
https://www.theretrofitsource.com
This lot know their stuff, get in touch with them about what you need and they will give you a fairly comprehensive list of options. I had a brief chat with them when I was thinking about projectors for the 300.
Projectors - talk to me! - Sparkystav - 21-12-2023
Yeah I found their site, that's where I found the fx-r. They seem good, but was wanting experience from people who have fitted them or worked with them.
Projectors - talk to me! - P.Lindblom - 22-12-2023
I've used the cheap Ebay ones on three cars and I couldn't be happier with them. The cutoff is even sharper than the factory xenon projector lights on my IS 250.
I believe most "proper" projectors from TRS require permanent modifications of your headlights and are a bit more difficult to fit (plus more expensive), but they might be even better.
Projectors - talk to me! - Sparkystav - 22-12-2023
Have you got any links to ones you've used mate?
Projectors - talk to me! - P.Lindblom - 22-12-2023
Sure mate. I didn't buy mine from this particular seller, but these are the ones I've used every time:
Chrome shrouds: http://www.ebay.com/itm/252055524074
Black shrouds: http://www.ebay.com/itm/262004798872
There are also complete kits with xenon bulbs and ballasts included, but I'd stay away from those. There is nothing wrong with the projectors, but the cheap ballasts and bulbs are horrible. Just get an H1 HID kit from your favorite store instead.
You can also get shrouds with LED halos, but they just look cheap in my opinion.
These are the parts each projector consists of:
![[Image: DSC_0138_fix.jpg]](http://enabilfoto.se/content/Projekt/toyota_yaris_ts_turbo/DSC_0138_fix.jpg)
Here's my converted Yaris headlight:
![[Image: DSC_0150_fix.jpg]](http://enabilfoto.se/content/Projekt/toyota_yaris_ts_turbo/DSC_0150_fix.jpg)
![[Image: DSC_8781_fix.jpg]](http://enabilfoto.se/content/Projekt/toyota_yaris_ts_turbo/DSC_8781_fix.jpg)
Light output:
![[Image: DSC_0231_fix2.jpg]](http://enabilfoto.se/content/Projekt/toyota_yaris_ts_turbo/DSC_0231_fix2.jpg)
![[Image: DSC_0237_fix.jpg]](http://enabilfoto.se/content/Projekt/toyota_yaris_ts_turbo/DSC_0237_fix.jpg)
And here's Max' old MR2 with the same type of projectors:
![[Image: DSC_9124_fix.jpg]](http://enabilfoto.se/content/Projekt/toyota_mr2/DSC_9124_fix.jpg)
I've got plenty of pics from each conversion I've done. Let me know if you would like me to post some links to them.
Projectors - talk to me! - Sparkystav - 22-12-2023
Cheers mate, I'll look at the eBay ones and see how I feel
Projectors - talk to me! - Jimbob-T-Lex - 05-01-2024
Interesting!!!
Projectors - talk to me! - Sparkystav - 05-01-2024
I don't mess about
![[Image: 6e7104d35a3698623048da2cd2425e1d.jpg]](http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160216/6e7104d35a3698623048da2cd2425e1d.jpg)
![[Image: c1f0b6432df53d02364c9d717420a77b.jpg]](http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160216/c1f0b6432df53d02364c9d717420a77b.jpg)
![[Image: cd69059bda4b243ce8ab810b86017614.jpg]](http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160216/cd69059bda4b243ce8ab810b86017614.jpg)
Yes I know the cars filthy
Projectors - talk to me! - Jimbob-T-Lex - 05-01-2024
Epic mate!! ill have to have a look Saturday and have a chat lol