All of those look so good. I'd be too afraid of breaking the housing and never finding another...
VXer
All of those look so good. I'd be too afraid of breaking the housing and never finding another...
Super VXer
That turned out great. Good job!
Super VXer
Finally Cleaned with Projectors installed
So I have been doing so much other work on the VX I have not washed or drove the LittleBeast in a while. So here are some updated pics after a good washing :-)
Super VXer
Dude, that VX is lookin' great. Looks much better with everything polished up.
Super VXer
Looks sharp LB!
Super VXer
What size are the V-LED projectors, 2.5"? I can't get any info from V-LED because they're sold out.
I'm going to start a projector project now that I have VT's old headlight to work with.
Super VXer
Good to hear my baby is making a contribution, even in the after life.
Super VXer
oh yes, your headlight is a huge help for this project.Originally Posted by vt_maverick
Good to hear my baby is making a contribution, even in the after life.
BTW, you should let everyone know what type of headlight protectors you use because the one on your old light was very nice.
Super VXer
They're 3M Stongard protectors, and I bought them on eBay at this link:oh yes, your headlight is a huge help for this project.
BTW, you should let everyone know what type of headlight protectors you use because the one on your old light was very nice.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STONGARD-PRO...item35a5caf887
If you look carefully in the photo below you can see that the kit comes with headlight protectors as well as turn signal and fog lamp protectors. The fog lamp pieces are a total waste of time since they're perfectly round and 2D, whereas the front of our fog lamps are actually convex. Bottom line is they don't stick. Sue and I both had these and found that it was difficult to get rid of the bubbles in the the top of the headlight protectors (around the horn), but the protection is amazing. I got hit head-on by a drunk driver at over 60 MPH and I found my driver's side turn signal lens IN ONE PIECE in the ditch. Upon closer inspection the lens had shattered in probably a dozen pieces, but the protector held them altogether with just a few lines showing around the cracks.
If I could figure out some way to eliminate the bubbling problem I'd buy these again in a heartbeat. Maybe someone should buy them and figure that out for me?
Super VXer
I don't have jack diddly for experience with them, but...They're 3M Stongard protectors, and I bought them on eBay at this link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STONGARD-PRO...item35a5caf887
If you look carefully in the photo below you can see that the kit comes with headlight protectors as well as turn signal and fog lamp protectors. The fog lamp pieces are a total waste of time since they're perfectly round and 2D, whereas the front of our fog lamps are actually convex. Bottom line is they don't stick. Sue and I both had these and found that it was difficult to get rid of the bubbles in the the top of the headlight protectors (around the horn), but the protection is amazing. I got hit head-on by a drunk driver at over 60 MPH and I found my driver's side turn signal lens IN ONE PIECE in the ditch. Upon closer inspection the lens had shattered in probably a dozen pieces, but the protector held them altogether with just a few lines showing around the cracks.
If I could figure out some way to eliminate the bubbling problem I'd buy these again in a heartbeat. Maybe someone should buy them and figure that out for me?
did you put them on wet or dry ?
Super VXer
I actually paid someone else to do it because I've had really bad experiences with stick-on stuff in the past, and I wanted to make sure this was done right. As soon as I handed the covers to the guy he (correctly) predicted that bubbling on the top (horizontal) surface might be an issue because the plastic is so incredibly thick (like 1/8" or more maybe). Since our headlights make a 90 degree turn from the vertical to horizontal surfaces, the thickness of the plastic naturally pulls the smaller surface area section (the area around the horns) away from the headlight surface. The only thing we could think to do would be to either trim down the area around the horn (upward slope near the horn was a problem too) or use something even more sticky to hold the top area down.
It's because of this issue that I'm looking into clear coating my headlights. If someone can figure out how to beat the bubbling issue I'd change my mind though.
Super VXer
Thanks for the link
Once I finish the headlight mod, I'll but a set of protectors and look into the bubbling issue.
'Zoid
Littlebeast, I underwent a retrofit tonight and turned out pretty sharp. Used your thread a lot! Did you have any problems making the projector snug against the housing? I feel like mine are a little too loose. Haven't sealed them up quite yet, ran out of patience
Super VXer
What projectors/ballasts/bulbs did you end up using? I'm just asking because my setup will be arriving today from retrofit source and last I checked, VLED wasn't selling projectors anymore.Littlebeast, I underwent a retrofit tonight and turned out pretty sharp. Used your thread a lot! Did you have any problems making the projector snug against the housing? I feel like mine are a little too loose. Haven't sealed them up quite yet, ran out of patience
I purchased a projector from China for fit testing a had the same issue with getting it snug. I'm hoping the Morimoto Mini projectors from retrofit source won't have the same issues since they're the real deal (and cost a lot more).
...and please post some pics if you have them!!! I would love to see the retrofitted headlights on an astral.
'Zoid
I ordered mine from retrofit source as well. The quality seems great, and I'm happy with the beam, but i have to work on tightening them. Whenever i hit a bump they move a little more than they should. One of those things thatll drive ya nuts. I painted everything gunmetal and looks pretty sharp if I do say so myself. I'll work on some pictures. Taking everything back off tonight to try and tighten 'er up. Let me knowhow yours go.
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