I'm about to do a projector retrofit for my 08 si sedan but, I have some questions that needs to be answered first. I did a lot of search but I'm still confused.
First, can I use the ''L bracket method'' to ajust the rotation of the projector"
Second, how can I be sure if my projector is correctly align (left to right).
Third, what are you guys are using to make the shroud extension.
I used S2000 projectors (AP1 as well) for my retrofit, and i also have a sedan.
I think S2k projectors are a little harder to work with since they dont have the nice square form that the TSX ones have. So it's very hard to see without turning the lights on if the projector is level. You can use L-brackets, but you're gonna have to do a lot of cutting to get things to fit. I had to cut a decent portion of the reflector off to get the projectors to fit in there, and even then I'm having issues with the top of the projector touching the top of the housing.
You can use the lines on the reflector to make sure you're pointing the projectors correctly along the X axis... (using x as left/right, y as up/down and z as rotational (level)).
The only way to test if it's going to be level though would be to fit hte projectors into your reflectors, go out and put them on your car, (without the clear part of the headlight housing) adjust whatever needs to be adjusted, then JB quik the nuts so they dont move. Then take em off, shroud it up, seal it up, and put it back on.
If you have anymore questions you can search the threads, there's a few people recently that did retros on their own. Hope this helps
you could use brackets, but you are a little limited with space with the s2ks.. i usually epoxy projectors in... best way to align projectors is to have them on the car...
there are no retro reflectors.. what you are doing is putting hid projectors into your stock housings...
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