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This should be a better system (for light performance) than litronics because a bi-zenon projector uses the entire light potential on high beam vs just half the projector with litronics.

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Use reflector off the old headlight right

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I think you just use the reflector off the old headlight right?

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This should be a better system (for light performance) than litronics because a bi-zenon projector uses the entire light potential on high beam vs just half the projector with litronics.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

This will not be an easy plug-n-play (pnp). I will have to cut/modify the reflector to fit this larger projector, then hide it with a shroud. I'm going this route instead of a smaller pnp projector because I want the most controlled illumination possible. I'll probably buy the kit from TRS Bi-xenon FX-R Stage III Kit - Complete Retrofit Kits from The Retrofit Source Inc unless someone knows a better vendor. About 2 months ago, madmods posted a bi-xenon retrofit seen below. He didn't specify what kind of projector he used, but I'm assuming it was a smaller pnp. It looks nice and similar to the Mini H1 kit that TRS sells. Any opinions would help before I pull the trigger and get out the hacksaw.

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I should add that the reflector in my 04 is about 5.5" tall. The projector that I'll looking at is 100mm (~4") tall. Sounds doable unless I'm missing something.

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What was your experience if you've tried to modify your headlights?

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I think you just use the reflector off the old headlight right? My question is how do you do your adjustments to the xenon?

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For the projector shown, the reflector would have to be cut, and the projector bolted or JB welded or both to the reflector. By "adjustments" I assume you mean aiming the light. The adjustment moves the reflector, so as long as you don't affect that system it shouldn't be a problem. This should be a better system (for light performance) than litronics because a bi-zenon projector uses the entire light potential on high beam vs just half the projector with litronics.

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