Seal's Bi-xenon headlight revirgination project

[PLP]

What did you exactly get from TRS?

I did the full retro fit using FX-R a while ago... a long project, but effects were awesome.

[Seal1968]

Well, pre-warming them actually. I was waiting for my wife to finish baking, but I got into some beers so that is it for the day.

I got the mini Morimoto bi-xenons that it seems everyone gets.

Then I added some black "Apollo" design shrouds with led halos to hook up the daytime running lights. The halos will shine through the shroud's open slots surrounding the headlight.

Should look pretty cool.

I'll probably crack them open tomorrow when my wife is out.

[JBauer]

What shrouds are you using? Did they offer a centering bracket? If not its gonna be a tight fit in there.

[Seal1968]

OK. I watched quite a few videos on cracking these things open, and decided to follow Particlewave's guidance.

I baked them at 225 for 15 minutes in the over, resting on some pieces of pine.

[Seal1968]

Then I followed the advice to use a putty knife as a backer, then a small flat blade screwdriver to get under the lip...left it there to hold the gap, then moved about 3 inches away and did the same.

You can literally hear the silicone tearing as you go.

Then I went straight for my small flat pry bar, used the putty knife to protect the edge and twisted it until the seam opened to the top.

Then I used my hands only.

5 minutes, tops.

[Seal1968]

Then to remove the inner cover, 2 phillips screws and voila...ready to dive in.

I think this was the easy part? lol

Anyway, to answer JBauer...yes I got centric rings to ensure a good fit.

Jimmy at The Retrofit Source was awesome to help put the kit together.

[Seal1968]

Getting started, I need to remove the halogen shield and bulb holder to dremel it flush.

This will allow the light unit to sit square in the bowl, and secure with the nut from the back.

Now off to get my father in law's dremel.

Slow and steady, no rush.