e46 Projectors?

06CivicSi06 · 11-22-2006, 03:46 PM

Just a few questions:

1. Will they fit?

2. What kind of shroud should be used?

Thanks in advance.

caveman74 · 11-22-2006, 04:44 PM

Yes they will fit, Acura MDX shroud will fit

xmx250 · 11-22-2006, 05:03 PM

What is the shroud?

caveman74 · 11-22-2006, 05:10 PM

shroud covers the projector inside the headlight. Makes it look cleaner

bordius · 11-22-2006, 05:46 PM

how bout the Porsche projectors i've seen for sale????

**Tim** · 11-22-2006, 09:13 PM

I like the E46 shrouds, but they don't have any depth. I used to have a set until retro-solutions ate them.

**Tim** · 11-22-2006, 09:14 PM

Porsche projectors are bi-xenon and fairly large. It'd take lots of modification to make them fit.

GALAXY~SI · 11-22-2006, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim

I like the E46 shrouds, but they don't have any depth. I used to have a set until retro-solutions ate them.

whats exactly are you talking about here? and do they do good jobs i was thinking of getting my headlights done by them but using there 3-series bmw package.

**Tim** · 11-22-2006, 09:35 PM

E46 Shroud:

On '99-01 BMW 3-series sedans, and 2000-01 coupes and convertibles with HID headlights, they were found on the 2.5" single Xenon projector.

On '02-'04(?) 3-series models, they were the shrouds used for the 3" bi-xenon projector in use.

Both styles are chromed and have the word "Xenon" printed on them. They're highly coveted for that fact and often sell for about $100 for a clean set.

Either set will fit the TSX projector, but be mindful of which E46 shrouds and projectors you're buying if you go this route. The E46 projectors on hidplanet.com are single xenon.

retro-solutions does excellent work. I can say that they do, because my brother's Si headlights are one of the examples on their website. Maybe he'll speak up to offer some opinions on their work. That may be best saved for another thread maybe.

fa1 · 11-23-2006, 02:35 AM

Hmm I heard somewhere that it was a pretty tough fit for the e46 shrouds in our headlights.

**Tim** · 11-23-2006, 02:40 AM

It is. The housing is barely over 3 inches tall. And that shroud is more than 3 inches tall. It requires trimming. And um, that's what they did.

caveman74 · 11-23-2006, 06:58 AM

I am doing 2 retros now. I can tell you the housing is not very tall. I am currently doing my own custom shrouds, because of the same fact on where the E46 shrouds have no depth, The E46 Bi-Xenon shrouds are nice and actully curve around the edges. Thats what you want when doing a retro on a Civic

Thats why customlightz uses the MDX, I dont want to use there style, So I am spending time making my own.

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caveman74 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 2,388 Kevin iTrader: 19 / 100%	shroud covers the projector inside the headlight. Makes it look cleaner

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bordius Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St. Joseph Posts: 80 iTrader: 0 / 0%	how bout the Porsche projectors i've seen for sale????

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Tim Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 5,009 iTrader: 10 / 100%	I like the E46 shrouds, but they don't have any depth. I used to have a set until retro-solutions ate them.

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Tim Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 5,009 iTrader: 10 / 100%	Porsche projectors are bi-xenon and fairly large. It'd take lots of modification to make them fit.

11-22-2006, 09:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tim Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 5,009 iTrader: 10 / 100%	E46 Shroud: On '99-01 BMW 3-series sedans, and 2000-01 coupes and convertibles with HID headlights, they were found on the 2.5" single Xenon projector. On '02-'04(?) 3-series models, they were the shrouds used for the 3" bi-xenon projector in use. Both styles are chromed and have the word "Xenon" printed on them. They're highly coveted for that fact and often sell for about $100 for a clean set. Either set will fit the TSX projector, but be mindful of which E46 shrouds and projectors you're buying if you go this route. The E46 projectors on hidplanet.com are single xenon. retro-solutions does excellent work. I can say that they do, because my brother's Si headlights are one of the examples on their website. Maybe he'll speak up to offer some opinions on their work. That may be best saved for another thread maybe.

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fa1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SF, CA Age: 19 Posts: 2,418 FA Squad Member #17 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Hmm I heard somewhere that it was a pretty tough fit for the e46 shrouds in our headlights.

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Tim Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 5,009 iTrader: 10 / 100%	It is. The housing is barely over 3 inches tall. And that shroud is more than 3 inches tall. It requires trimming. And um, that's what they did.

11-23-2006, 06:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
caveman74 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 2,388 Kevin iTrader: 19 / 100%	I am doing 2 retros now. I can tell you the housing is not very tall. I am currently doing my own custom shrouds, because of the same fact on where the E46 shrouds have no depth, The E46 Bi-Xenon shrouds are nice and actully curve around the edges. Thats what you want when doing a retro on a Civic Thats why customlightz uses the MDX, I dont want to use there style, So I am spending time making my own.