Projectors headlamps for our car
02-04-2004, 11:02 PM
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Originally posted by AK_MOBBER
almost no one has done this to a 2nd gen cl and i doubt he would have searched the 1st gen forum.
heres my car
-bmw m3 bi-xenon projectors
-audi hella ballasts
-philips 4100k d2s bulbs
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heres outlaws i did
-bmw x5 xenon projectors
-audi hella ballasts
-osram 4100k d2s bulbs
more pics
if ur good at hands on type work then its not too hard. its getting them to look oem and aim correctly that is the hard part. any1 can cut a hole in a headlamp, but make it look and function like oem is a diff story. as far as parts i generally sell everything for
-xenon setup for about $350-400 shipped
-bi-xenon for about $400-450 shipped
but since you already have a d2r system you could just get projectors.
-about $120 shipped for standard projectors
-about $160 for bi-xenons
this will give you an idea whats involved with just taking the headlamps apart.
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=120472
best advice is to plan ahead and have another car to get around while yours is down. also dont modify anything unless you have to. also dont use a cordless dremel or similar tool use the shit that plugs into the wall and use overkill bits, carbide cutters go through plastic like butter.
02-04-2004, 11:41 PM
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VXCL... very nice. I'm impressed. I more just wanted to know if it was possible. Being that I've only owned my CLS for about 2 months, I have a LARGE list of mods which will most likely take me the rest of the year to complete. Projectors are on that list, just closer to the bottom.
Thanks for the info though.
Once I'm ready I'll be in touch.
Thanks for the info though.
Once I'm ready I'll be in touch.
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02-05-2004, 11:21 AM
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thanks guys
d2r and d2s are the same thing except that d2r have a black coating blocking light in certain areas. this is becuase d2r are used in reflector setups like 2nd gen cl. it keeps glare down for oncomming traffic. d2s have no coating and are used in projector setups and since no light is blocked they are brighter. how much more i dont know. they are both 35 watt and have same connectors. if u really want a pic i can take one, or just look at ur own or on ebay.
oh bixenon is a projector with a solenoid on the cutoff plate inside than can drop it down to allow all the light through. this allows for EXTREMELY bright light output and awesome high beams. and since the bulb is doing any work u can drop the shield up and down all u want. u can flash insanely fast!
d2r and d2s are the same thing except that d2r have a black coating blocking light in certain areas. this is becuase d2r are used in reflector setups like 2nd gen cl. it keeps glare down for oncomming traffic. d2s have no coating and are used in projector setups and since no light is blocked they are brighter. how much more i dont know. they are both 35 watt and have same connectors. if u really want a pic i can take one, or just look at ur own or on ebay.
oh bixenon is a projector with a solenoid on the cutoff plate inside than can drop it down to allow all the light through. this allows for EXTREMELY bright light output and awesome high beams. and since the bulb is doing any work u can drop the shield up and down all u want. u can flash insanely fast!
02-05-2004, 09:40 PM
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Originally posted by VXCL
exactly! and those projectors are extremely sought after.
exactly! and those projectors are extremely sought after.
02-05-2004, 09:45 PM
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Originally posted by joebennz
hey anybody do something like VXCL to a 2nd gen cl?
hey anybody do something like VXCL to a 2nd gen cl?
02-05-2004, 10:29 PM
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Originally posted by nitelyfe
Exactly what I'm asking. Sounds like its possible according to VXCL. Right?
Exactly what I'm asking. Sounds like its possible according to VXCL. Right?
02-06-2004, 12:08 PM
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dude you sound like the dickheads from clubrsx.com. Calm down and try to point him the right direction
dude you sound like the dickheads from clubrsx.com. Calm down and try to point him the right direction
probably why that place is dead
02-06-2004, 12:33 PM
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So, just to double check... It is possible to put S2k d2s bi-xenons in a 2001 (2ndgen) CL-s. Correct? And the only cutting I should have to do is a hole in my headlamp housing to mount the projector? If this is possible, does anyone know if I'll get the same (or simular) look as the S2k?
02-06-2004, 12:46 PM
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new rule, if you just say search in a thread. You will be banned. Hows that? :P
02-06-2004, 03:04 PM
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Originally posted by nitelyfe
So, just to double check... It is possible to put S2k d2s bi-xenons in a 2001 (2ndgen) CL-s. Correct? And the only cutting I should have to do is a hole in my headlamp housing to mount the projector? If this is possible, does anyone know if I'll get the same (or simular) look as the S2k?
So, just to double check... It is possible to put S2k d2s bi-xenons in a 2001 (2ndgen) CL-s. Correct? And the only cutting I should have to do is a hole in my headlamp housing to mount the projector? If this is possible, does anyone know if I'll get the same (or simular) look as the S2k?
02-06-2004, 07:16 PM
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new rule, if you just say search in a thread. You will be banned. Hows that? :P
new rule, if you just say search in a thread. You will be banned. Hows that? :P
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02-06-2004, 08:59 PM
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Hey VXCL, do you do any sidework for stuff like what nitelyfe was saying. i def dont trust myself cutting anything in my car and yours look great. im over in staten island. if your interested let me know
02-06-2004, 09:20 PM
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Originally posted by joebennz
Hey VXCL, do you do any sidework for stuff like what nitelyfe was saying. i def dont trust myself cutting anything in my car and yours look great. im over in staten island. if your interested let me know
Hey VXCL, do you do any sidework for stuff like what nitelyfe was saying. i def dont trust myself cutting anything in my car and yours look great. im over in staten island. if your interested let me know
02-07-2004, 01:48 AM
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Originally posted by joebennz
Hey VXCL, do you do any sidework for stuff like what nitelyfe was saying. i def dont trust myself cutting anything in my car and yours look great. im over in staten island. if your interested let me know
Hey VXCL, do you do any sidework for stuff like what nitelyfe was saying. i def dont trust myself cutting anything in my car and yours look great. im over in staten island. if your interested let me know
02-07-2004, 12:45 PM
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Originally posted by nitelyfe
I'm just as noid so, I'm thinking of buying new housing from acura just so I have a backup.
I'm just as noid so, I'm thinking of buying new housing from acura just so I have a backup.
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