vozaday Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Just talked with TRS, they confirmed that the new mH1 7.0 can handle 55w bulbs. I don't know about you guys but I'm pumped about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Chornobey Powley Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Just as excited as you are. Have you ever done a retro before?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vozaday Posted November 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 I've done 3 mh1's and 1 d2s. As you seen in the other thread I was going to do d2s 55w until TRS told me it could handle 55w. It's a no brainer to me for the ease of install. I just hope they don't take forever to put it on their website. I was going to order for their Black Friday sale. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vozaday Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) Putting in my order, what size of dust caps would fit on the back of the headlights? Anyone know? Oh ya, Black Friday sale is on and 7.0's were released today. Edited November 25, 2015 by vozaday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Chornobey Powley Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Mine are orderd. I didn't need dust caps last time. I wouldn't mind some this time tho. Probably 3 inch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Chornobey Powley Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 So now that I'm doing another retro for these lights I'm not sure if I should get halos or not and I'm not sure if I should paint the reflector black along with the shroud or leave it all chrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vozaday Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'm painting mine black. The all Chrome is nice though because you get a bit of a soft glow, much less than a halogen in the reflector, that will light up signs just enough to read than. That's the worst part with projectors, can't read signs in low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ZINGA Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 I have a shopping cart ready to go with FX-Rs and E46-Rs for my Special. I'm considering adding the MH1 7.0s for my Journey... 25% off FTW. But, I'm having a hard time finding TYC headlights for not-obscene prices... Perhaps I'll have to wait for the cable guy to switch my service tomorrow and look from my desktop. Could swear I've seen them for decent prices before... For less than $200/pair. vozaday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vozaday Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'm going to split the stock ones, I can't seem them being any harder than Fords Permaseal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Chornobey Powley Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 They are tough to open.had to cut them open last year cause it was a pain in the ass. But since the accident I'm getting tyc replacements with 7.0 h1. I'm not sure if I just want all chrome and no halos or paint it all black with halos, loved my last set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Chornobey Powley Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 This is why you do not text and drive. Girl ran a stop sign and I smashed into her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vozaday Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 I seen that pic in your gallery, I'm surprised they didn't write it off. lol. The Ford headlights on average take me an hour to hour and a half to split one. It is a huge pain but I'm getting pretty good at it. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 That's not that bad really. You want to see a write off I had my 14 cvp written off I posted pics in body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Chornobey Powley Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Yea it wasnt really that bad. 12,000 worth of damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 But how much of that was labour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ZINGA Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Found what I was looking for on Amazon... placed my order for three sets of projector kits. Mini H1 7.0 stage 3 for my Journey, FX-R stage three and E46-R b-stock with Morimoto HID kit and matching shrouds for my Special. Just need some 9006 and 9005 splitters, LED demon eyes, switch for the inner projector pait, and a simple DRL kit (for flash-to-pass) to complete the Specials upgrade parts. And new assemblies for both cars. Saved $220. Cody Chornobey Powley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Chornobey Powley Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 But how much of that was labour. 9500 was damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I went ahead and ordered the mini D2S 3.0's (the square ones) for my next project... I think I am going to go ahead and just build all new lights (i.e., get rid of stock markers, blinkers and highs) and incorporate as much aftermarket stuff as I can into the housing. Thinking switchback halos and a switchback strip for sure. Not entirely sure what I want to do with all of the extra space that will be available if I axe all of the stock lights though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ZINGA Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I went ahead and ordered the mini D2S 3.0's (the square ones) for my next project... I think I am going to go ahead and just build all new lights (i.e., get rid of stock markers, blinkers and highs) and incorporate as much aftermarket stuff as I can into the housing. Thinking switchback halos and a switchback strip for sure. Not entirely sure what I want to do with all of the extra space that will be available if I axe all of the stock lights though. I was wondering if it was possible to remove all of the OEM innards. While I'm in there I want to investigate making clear side marker reflectors, and replacing the OEM high beam/blinker section with a simple lamp that I can fit a switchback bulb into. White for DRL/running light, amber for blinker. We'll see once I have it apart I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I was wondering if it was possible to remove all of the OEM innards. While I'm in there I want to investigate making clear side marker reflectors, and replacing the OEM high beam/blinker section with a simple lamp that I can fit a switchback bulb into. White for DRL/running light, amber for blinker. We'll see once I have it apart I guess. That's kind of my stance too... we'll find out when we get in there. I'm still kicking around going with a quad set up in my head. Of course, then I would have to use the MH1 6.0's that I am currently using, so I'm not sold on it... jkeaton and B4ZINGA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ZINGA Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 That's kind of my stance too... we'll find out when we get in there. I'm still kicking around going with a quad set up in my head. Of course, then I would have to use the MH1 6.0's that I am currently using, so I'm not sold on it... My 300M is going quad using FX-Rs and E46-Rs. The hard part is getting all four projectors to line up right. The key though is to use pairs of projectors that correct for the other pairs inadequacies. IE, have a set that is wide, but not necessarily good for throw, and a second set that covers the throw. It's also good to have them use the same type of bulb, so if a bulb goes out in the primary set, you can pull one from the secondary set to quickly get back on the road with good light. It's even nicer if both sets are bi-xenon. Then you can call up your best Picard voice and shout SHIELDS when you flip on the high beams. Caution: Passengers may be startled the first time. Annoyed every time thereafter... vozaday and Lobitz68 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Chornobey Powley Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 I can be the first this weekend tomlet us all know if we can use the 6.0 in the highbeam spot. ProbBly really tight and might not fit. My 7.0 are on the way and from.my accident I have an extra set of headlight that I can tinker with now. I am using the panamera LED DRL shroud with a switchback behind it. Don't want to many lights on this one. Want it clean looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 I can be the first this weekend tomlet us all know if we can use the 6.0 in the highbeam spot. ProbBly really tight and might not fit. My 7.0 are on the way and from.my accident I have an extra set of headlight that I can tinker with now. I am using the panamera LED DRL shroud with a switchback behind it. Don't want to many lights on this one. Want it clean looking Post up your results... Was thinking of throwing my 6.0's in the high beam bowl. Cody Chornobey Powley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ZINGA Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 I might just end up throwing an aux. lamp in the high beam, something powered by high intensity LEDs that can turn night into day with the high beam, and run on lower power as DRL that I can wire up myself and not have to bother with the dealer. My project will start in February, after Xmas and my cruise are paid for and my credit card is able to relax lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 I might just end up throwing an aux. lamp in the high beam, something powered by high intensity LEDs that can turn night into day with the high beam, and run on lower power as DRL that I can wire up myself and not have to bother with the dealer. My project will start in February, after Xmas and my cruise are paid for and my credit card is able to relax lol. TRS has some small flood lights that may work... It doesn't have dimension listed, but in comparison to the plug on it they look fairly compact. They aren't cheap though! https://www.theretrofitsource.com/morimoto-x-bar-4banger.html#.VmBzBbiDGko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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