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Blackbirdws6
01-20-2008, 07:30 PM
Well finally finished it up tonight. I still have to secure and hide a few wires but that minor. Enjoy!

Scroll down for the new pics.


New Pics:

I need to aim them up a bit but I will do this when I am on a flat surface since where I was at was a bit slanted and sloping downward.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/Bi-Xenon%20Projector%20Project/DSC03148.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/Bi-Xenon%20Projector%20Project/DSC03149.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/Bi-Xenon%20Projector%20Project/DSC03150.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/Bi-Xenon%20Projector%20Project/DSC03175.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/Bi-Xenon%20Projector%20Project/DSC03176.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/Bi-Xenon%20Projector%20Project/DSC03174.jpg

old pics - Mockup
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/Bi-Xenon%20Projector%20Project/DSC03127.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/Bi-Xenon%20Projector%20Project/DSC03128.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/Bi-Xenon%20Projector%20Project/DSC03129.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/Bi-Xenon%20Projector%20Project/DSC03130.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/Bi-Xenon%20Projector%20Project/DSC03131.jpg


-Brian

TransAm619
01-20-2008, 08:06 PM
looks badass man. Props on putting that together. one question tho, the curved plexi over the front wont hit ur bumper when the lights are going up or down??

Blackbirdws6
01-20-2008, 08:37 PM
looks badass man. Props on putting that together. one question tho, the curved plexi over the front wont hit ur bumper when the lights are going up or down??

Heh funny you ask that. I mocked this up yesterday and did a test fit before finishing all the cosmetic details. It clears....its close but it clears. Buddy of mine that stopped by was like ehh no way but down it went and no troubles.

-Brian

ar0ck
01-20-2008, 11:13 PM
Looks great Brian, I can't wait to see the output those puppies put out on the road!

oh one ls1 SS
01-20-2008, 11:15 PM
damn! looks sick. how much did it run you in materials? and how much do you want to build a set for me? haha

Blackbirdws6
01-21-2008, 07:58 AM
Thanks guys. I will be posting a write-up by Sunday at the latest with all the details. These will be in the car, aimed with output shots.

Stay tuned.

-Brian

oh one ls1 SS
01-21-2008, 08:31 PM
how much did it run you in parts?

Blackbirdws6
01-21-2008, 09:02 PM
COMPLETE!

Parts ran me close to 5 Bills but I used all OEM components and didn't skimp on anything. This is a 1k option on most new cars plus I feel its worth it for the better output and being different.

-brian

PolarBear
01-21-2008, 10:54 PM
Those are true projector lamps? I am considering this on my 91 and I have been having a hard time finding real projectors that fit in the housings. Which OEM maker (hopefully GM?) are they from?
Looks sweet :rock: Can't wait to know what parts were used! HURRY!! we wanna know

oh one ls1 SS
01-21-2008, 11:05 PM
:drool: cant wait for the wright up. where did you get the lense cover from?

Blackbirdws6
01-22-2008, 03:47 PM
Write-Up here:

http://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=849199

The smallest Bi-Xenon projectors you can find are the Infiniti FX35/45 projectors. They are considered wide but that isn't an issue with my setup. Length was a real big deciding factor and height. These fit the bill perfectly.

I made the lenses myself through some home done thermoforming.

Enjoy the write-up.

-Brian

PolarBear
01-22-2008, 10:00 PM
Do you have measurements for the projector? I am looking at another projector and I was wondering how deep was the one that you used.

Blackbirdws6
01-23-2008, 04:39 PM
Do you have measurements for the projector? I am looking at another projector and I was wondering how deep was the one that you used.

Infinity FX35/45 Bi-Xenon (aka FX):
Diameter = 69.20mm - 2.724 in.
Height = 105.10mm - 4.137 in.
Width = 111.80mm - 4.402 in.
Length = 150.70mm - 5.933 in.
Length(seat of the lens to mounting holes) = 54.60mm - 2.15 in.
Length(mounting holes to end of bulb) = 72.10mm - 2.838 in.

Width and height were fine and my choosing of this projector was the largely based on length. Using this projector along with a Hella Gen 3 ballast which has an internal igniter also was an important decision.

-Brian