OK, an update.
I test fired, and success...low beams work on the first try! Very pleased I didn't screw up. So far so good.
Next I want to use the bi-xenons as high and low beam, given that's what they're made for. I am not a fan of having things not work like a "factory" setup.
So, I got a Canbus to plug in which should allow the high/low beam function to work.
I believe this tells the system to allow both low and high beam firing in the projector solenoid. Just sorting this out now - if I understand the rep from Retrofit Source correctly, I think it goes in between the ballast and the projector.
Will be testing on the weekend.
And JBauer...you asked about the shrouds and fitment...the shrouds and halos I ordered are too big as it turns out after all. Good eye sir!
Since I'm using the reflector bowl like the early kits done by particlewave and Nine8Six, they won't work as the projector is not centered in the housing. If I bought one of those kits from the Retrofit lab that reuses the sockets from the reflector, they would be fine.
It was a good thought - no worries though, they will take them back as a return.
As such, I also decided on a different solution for the DRLs...maybe the fog light hack, or simply replace the small bulb with a LED. That way, its an easy replacement versus re-opening the housing to replace a failed halo at some point.
I will be testing out the canbus over the weekend.
If it works I'll disassemble, spray the reflector, and I will hardwire some of the wires versus all the garbled connectors to ensure a tidy fit.
Once that's all done, I will use black Permatex sealant for automotive and polish the lens.
Stay tuned folks.
