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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mike690003
they can be retrofitted with OEM HID projectors or aftermarket HID projectors. I have done them both ways. OEM takes more time, because you have to create a way for the projectors to be aimed if needed.
any good write ups with pictures showing the process ??? i know i know

btw ... really like your 2000 ... the 06's rims are a big too big for my taste but awesome nonetheless ... i can remember reading the story about you ordering it on cardomain ... stupid salesman
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 11:31 PM
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Here's a little retrofit I did by swapping the Halogen projectors for HID projectors. I used the Morimoto H1, I was tempted to use the S2000 ones, but those are for another retrofit project.



The beam before the retrofit. Notice all the hot spots and poor light distribution.







After:


The cutoff:



HID projector on left, halogen/stock on the right:


Dis-assembly:
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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Doing the same thing: http://www.gpona.com/forums/04-08-gr...id-t21872.html
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 03:51 PM
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HID's look good Calamity! You should bring that MCSS out to some of the Houston meets. It would be nice to not be the ONLY LS4 out there!!!
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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Thanks! I will try let me know next time you have one. Most likely on the weekends. I know so far I am the only LS4 in my area.
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