Anyone installed one of thebarber's HID kits in a sedan?

[47_MasoN_47]

Mine doesn't freaking fit. Now I can't use my car so pardon me if I'm in a sour effing mood.

I spent all this time working on this and now I can't even use my freaking car at all. The projector housing thing is too big so the lens won't go back on.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0x7G4GuJ58U/Ua0yFwyYzlI/AAAAAAAAIfo/NCMkTEvuBFA/s640/IMG_20130603_180501_199.jpg

The projector itself looks different from Brian's tutorial. It doesn't fit that well and I had to do some slight modifications to get it to even go in there. However, now the lens doesn't fit back on.

As you can see below the projector is running into this part of the housing.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-10jiAgVEl5w/Ua0yF-WYElI/AAAAAAAAIfo/aqKtQMiRbtU/s640/IMG_20130603_190814_983.jpg

Which means that this thing won't slide up over it the way it's supposed to.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-axtAWJ8ypoU/Ua0yF6JSXRI/AAAAAAAAIfo/XbrneK9gFCs/s640/IMG_20130603_190830_020.jpg

So has anyone else done one of these? Before I go to cutting up my freaking lens reflector whateverthecraps I want to know if someone's got one of these to work.

[47_MasoN_47]

If someone just has whatever flipping projector piece thing that Brian used in his tutorial I'd be fine. I just don't know where to freaking buy that piece.

[thebarber]

Is that just the reflector that is now painted black? I've done these on a few hatches, but not a sedan, personally.

It looks like you need to trim the reflector for the projector housing to fit in the headlight.

If you trim the reflector: will it screw up the mounting hardware of the reflector? Will the lense fit over it all if the projector is seated properly?

I feel your pain as I flat-rated a price on some gen1 Sunfire headlights at Christmas. I had to do MAJOR modification for the smaller version of the projectors to fit deep enough to close the lense....but I digress.

[47_MasoN_47]

The reflector and all that jazz is painted black. I'd have to trim that piece in the 3rd pic, but I don't know how far it needs to be trimmed and what repurcussions that could possibly have. I'm somewhat hesitant to do that because if I just had a projector that would fit this would be negated. Brian didn't mention having to trim that thing (that I saw) in his tutorial so I know somewhere, some projector is there that will work.

I'm just frustrated that I can't use my Yaris. I have my pickup but the AC doesn't work and it doesn't get anywhere near 32mpg, heh.

Does whatever source you got this kit from originally have a replacement part shop or something where I could get just the projector piece?

[fnkngrv]

If you find a way to get a hold of Brian let me know. I have attempted here, on MI, by email, and by phone with no response.

[47_MasoN_47]

Seriously considering just bailing on this entire idea and buying another set of factory headlights.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I have the G1 version of the bolt on projectors. I had to mark and trim off the piece of the reflector bowl where the shroud hits. I'm thinking you have to do the same.

[47_MasoN_47]

I bought these some time in 2010 (yeah I procrastinated that long) so I'm not really sure what gen these are.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I believe those are the G3 ones. The G2 never made it into production.

[thebarber]

G5's are smaller than the G3's, but I don't have any kicking around. Itd be a bit of a wait too.

I'll dig out the link, but you can get some OEM replacements on eBay for about $150.

[47_MasoN_47]

Would these work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hi-New-G5-2xHID-Bi-Xenon-Bulbs-Headlight-Projector-Lens-Kit-H1-H4-H7-9005-White-/200880510906?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec56957ba&vxp=mtr

Also are bulbs available for this? I don't really want to have to buy new projectors every time I change bulbs.

[47_MasoN_47]

Anyone?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

They might, buy you may still need to trim/shave down the shrouds.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

However, read: http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?48024-G5-Projector-question

[47_MasoN_47]

Hmm thanks for that link Kaotic. I had been looking at the TRS kits a day or two ago. I think that's what I'm going to go with. It's fairly expensive compared to these ebay ones but I feel better buying from a known reputable source than some of these sketchy chinese ebay companies.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Hmm thanks for that link Kaotic. I had been looking at the TRS kits a day or two ago. I think that's what I'm going to go with. It's fairly expensive compared to these ebay ones but I feel better buying from a known reputable source than some of these sketchy chinese ebay companies.

My friend has the Mini H1. They are AMAZING! Don't bother with the Mini D2S ones tho, they're not that great compared to the mH1. My G1's have severely decreased their outputs after a year. I thought it was just the bulbs, but nope. I bought some Morimoto bulbs in 4300k to maximize road illumination, but it only got a little better. My thinking is the reflector bowls have started to burn up. That's what happens to my foglights, and I've repainted the bowls in those once or twice already (I should again, but I'm tired of doing it, and haven't locally found the correct heat resistive chrome paint).

[47_MasoN_47]

Is the only difference between the H1 and the D2S the type of bulb?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Is the only difference between the H1 and the D2S the type of bulb?

Don't quote me on this, but I think the reflector bowls are different too, along with the cut off shield.

[47_MasoN_47]

Ah ok. I'll talk to TRS tomorrow and see what I can get.

[47_MasoN_47]

Mini H1 kit ordered. I went ahead and got all new wiring and ballasts too. No sense buying a proper kit and using those Chinese ballasts.

[thebarber]

hopefully the mH1's fit nicer for you

[47_MasoN_47]

The guy from TRS said that the minis should work fine in the Yaris. He said if any trimming was needed it would be very minor. As much night driving as I do it's probably better to get one of these high end kits anyway. I just wanted to avoid spending so much on it, but whatever I guess.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Nice, should have really good road illumination once installed.