How to retro tsx projectors into Angel Eyes Style Headlights

8kvtec · 03-27-2007, 09:20 AM

I decided that I like the way the angel eyes headlights on ebay but I saw the output from the cheap projectors and realized that I needed to put some decent projectors. I also decided to paint the nasty looking chrome housings flat black. I figured I should post this incase anyone else wanted to do this.

Before

The tools you should need.
Dremel
Heat gun (optional)
Philips screwdriver
Needle nose pliers
7mm wrench
Belt sander

Materials Used
Tsx projectors
#8 bolts with Philips head 1-1/4” long
#8 washers
#8 locknuts
6 pieces of small diameter copper tubing for spacers. Roughly ½” long

First of all I removed all the outside hardware screws, rubber plugs and the original bulbs. I baked the head lights for about 3.5 to 4 min at 250 degrees. I just kept checking on them until they were hot enough for me to break apart. Once the headlights are apart you can remove every thing except for the bright lights reflector shield. Once you remove the bracket that holds the projector then take the dremel and start widening the hole to accommodate the tsx projector.

The two bottom holes in the tsx projector will line up with the two bottom holes in the bracket. You have to drill the inside top hole for your 3rd mounting location. The tsx projector is a little big so you do have to sand down the top outside ear on each side.

I then mounted the projectors to the brackets using the hardware that I describe above. Here are some pictures of how I rigged the spacers. I shimmed the projectors away from the bracket because I fitted the headlights together and the projector was sitting about ½” back from the shroud and looked kind of nasty you can use your on judgment on the spacing this ½” worked for me.

Painting
I decided to paint the halos because I don’t like them but I kept the light bar and the leds on the top. Here are some pictures of them being painted.

After everything has dried I reassembled the lights and used the heat gun to melt the glue and put them back together. This project was not all that difficult to do and the results are great you just have to take your time. Enjoy!

**atruhondagrl** · 03-27-2007, 09:29 AM

Hmmm... so far it doesn't look that bad. They sort of have a TL look going on.

HondaFREAK · 03-27-2007, 09:37 AM

doesn't seem too hard...just a bit of grinding and some fitting to do...I'd still F it up though

Si4Life · 03-27-2007, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaFREAK

doesn't seem too hard...just a bit of grinding and some fitting to do...I'd still F it up though

lol. me too!!

***Tim*** · 03-27-2007, 10:54 AM

Very nice! This is certainly a less expensive alternative and an easier DIY than retrofitting into OEM headlights.

Si4Life · 03-27-2007, 11:08 AM

i havent seen any projectors like this for the sedan. they all seem to have the led lights in them.

***striker_1818*** · 03-27-2007, 12:22 PM

u can customize 3 leded ones for the sedan...
But it'd look weird...
BTW have you aim-ed the projectors yet?

poizun · 03-27-2007, 12:35 PM

wow! that looks REALLY good!

so did you fit them with HIDs? if so, how's the cutoff and glare now?

i'm tempted...

inyong1988 · 03-27-2007, 01:42 PM

nice bro. cant wait till see the pics of ur headlights on car and some cut off pic.

j'sFG2 · 03-27-2007, 01:59 PM

+1 rep
they look pretty damn good, i might i have to try this sometime.

What was the total build cost??

8kvtec · 03-27-2007, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j'sFG2

+1 rep
they look pretty damn good, i might i have to try this sometime.

What was the total build cost??

about 550 for everything including ballasts and bulbs 5000k

blaznhot_23 · 03-27-2007, 06:20 PM

looking forward to when they are mounted and in use...

good job btw!!!!

sKiNNyazN5o4 · 03-27-2007, 06:43 PM

Did you have to use any sort of heat resistant paint?

ASM07LX · 03-27-2007, 06:54 PM

+1 definately gonna do this.

REv2Red · 03-27-2007, 07:03 PM

YOu rock!! I posted a thread a few days ago, A Projector Compromise?? asking if this had been done before. I'm thrilled to find out that someone has tried it. Good choice on the projector setup. It looks much cleaner than the other model commonly found online.

ASM07LX · 03-27-2007, 07:21 PM

can't wait to see the night shots!!

fstrnu2 · 03-27-2007, 10:26 PM

Installed pics please!!! I was thinking of going this route myself but im glad you pioneered the way. Thanks for the thread im saving it for referance

mhuynh · 03-27-2007, 10:56 PM

Wow..it looks pretty good.

CivicDude · 03-27-2007, 10:57 PM

show some pics installed~!

8kvtec · 03-28-2007, 08:22 AM

i should have some pictures of them installed up tonight. i just put the on lastnight and they were pretty awsome. i did the "washer mod" to the tsx projectors and the cut looks pretty cool imo. Will have pictures up as soon as possible.

03-27-2007, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
8kvtec Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Metairie, La Age: 30 Posts: 43 Trey iTrader: 0 / 0%	How to retro tsx projectors into Angel Eyes Style Headlights I decided that I like the way the angel eyes headlights on ebay but I saw the output from the cheap projectors and realized that I needed to put some decent projectors. I also decided to paint the nasty looking chrome housings flat black. I figured I should post this incase anyone else wanted to do this. Before The tools you should need. Dremel Heat gun (optional) Philips screwdriver Needle nose pliers 7mm wrench Belt sander Materials Used Tsx projectors #8 bolts with Philips head 1-1/4” long #8 washers #8 locknuts 6 pieces of small diameter copper tubing for spacers. Roughly ½” long First of all I removed all the outside hardware screws, rubber plugs and the original bulbs. I baked the head lights for about 3.5 to 4 min at 250 degrees. I just kept checking on them until they were hot enough for me to break apart. Once the headlights are apart you can remove every thing except for the bright lights reflector shield. Once you remove the bracket that holds the projector then take the dremel and start widening the hole to accommodate the tsx projector. The two bottom holes in the tsx projector will line up with the two bottom holes in the bracket. You have to drill the inside top hole for your 3rd mounting location. The tsx projector is a little big so you do have to sand down the top outside ear on each side. I then mounted the projectors to the brackets using the hardware that I describe above. Here are some pictures of how I rigged the spacers. I shimmed the projectors away from the bracket because I fitted the headlights together and the projector was sitting about ½” back from the shroud and looked kind of nasty you can use your on judgment on the spacing this ½” worked for me. Painting I decided to paint the halos because I don’t like them but I kept the light bar and the leds on the top. Here are some pictures of them being painted. After everything has dried I reassembled the lights and used the heat gun to melt the glue and put them back together. This project was not all that difficult to do and the results are great you just have to take your time. Enjoy!

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