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ES300 W/TSX retrofit pics..

Old 10-13-07, 08:37 PM
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Your plugs for the highs would now go to your foglights and your fogs would go to your highbeams. You would just need to extend the wiring. That part is easy. You could then turn your foglights on whenever you wanted without messing around with the pin DIY. You can also turn on the high beams whenever and have the lows on at the same time. Your switch for the high beams would now be the foglight switch.
Old 10-15-07, 06:37 AM
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So other than that there is no way to make the factory Highbeam setup work with the projector?
Old 03-14-08, 09:15 PM
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dun dun dunnn!!!111

I got some projectors im itching to install.But ima wait to find someone experienced to do it instead!
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looks amazing! great job
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So from my understanding the back has a big hole BUT doesn't condense or anything cause the size of the opening lets it vent the condensation out before it actually builds moisture??

Is that right?I guess u just gotta make sure u dont shoot water in there when washing the car or something similar.
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thats friggin sexy man, good on you!
Old 03-19-08, 08:47 PM
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Thanks for all of the positive comments thus far, guys. It's been over one year now and I have had no problems with the retrofit whatsoever. No condensation inside the headlights and no water leakage. I visit the touchless carwash every other day and blast the headlights with water without a care in the world. So far, so good.
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^Hey where ya been haven't seen ya in a while?
Old 03-21-08, 08:10 AM
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This thread gave me some hope with retrofitting my 97 es hahahaha....Is there anywhere I can send my housing to for them to do it for me?
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thats nice!!! how much does that project run for about?
i was thinking of custom fitting some headlights from an older (1996) model on my 97 es
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I'm from Australia, what is a TSX? Make / Model so I can see if I can find something equivalent over here. Also awesome mod, wanted to know whether you had done a step-by-step instruction list, so newbs like me can learn from your example?
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I think the Acura TSX = Honda Accord in countries other than America. The 7th and 8th generation.
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Originally Posted by draco
I'm from Australia, what is a TSX? Make / Model so I can see if I can find something equivalent over here. Also awesome mod, wanted to know whether you had done a step-by-step instruction list, so newbs like me can learn from your example?
It is the Honda Euro R, well that model.

With regards to step by step. Go to hidplanet.com register there and spend HOURS on end researching exactly what you need! I can tell you now this is far from plug and play...

A friend spent ~30 hours making a set [with TSX projectors] for his Honda prelude. Mind you it was more extensive than this particular build since he molded it to the housing. But it goes to show there is a lot involved in doing this, especially playing around with adjustment & making sure it is level.

Good Luck.
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Ah yes the Honda Accord Euro. Thanks for the tips to go to hidplanet.com for some learning.
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Nice old thread to dig up always been one of my favs. Too bad LXMN hasn't been around for like 3 months

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