Hello all,
I am planning out the solution to a problem I ran into quite a while ago. Quite honestly it's all my fault for not informing myself well enough. On the other hand, I hip-checked a deer and need to purchase some new headlights ASAP.
My problem: In my haste, I bought some Projector46s from Umnitza, bad idea. So I went from having bi-xenons to having not high beams and the halogen angel eyes that I got with the headlights don't even work. At this point I have decided to forgo angel eyes all together. It's way too much of a hassle at this point. Therefore, priority number one is getting my high beams working again.
My solution: The first proposed solution to my problem was the fact that, and I quote, "most people don't use their high beams anyway. It's not like you actually need them. But for the sake of argument, lets just say you have to have them..." The conversation went downhill from there.
My solution which I feel to be much better is as follows:
On my old headlights, I still have the original ballasts as well as the original bi-xenon projectors. Everything is in working condition. The only reason I absolutely had to get new headlights is because the housing for the headlights has a quarter size hole in the top where moisture can get in.
On the p46s I have FXR xenon projectors that function just fine but terribly ugly halogen flash to pass bulbs. I also have ballasts that work just fine for the p46 xenon set up.
My idea is to take steps straight from this DIY http://ift.tt/1kgGlT9
but without having to buy any new equipment. I want to use my original bi-xenon projectors for my low and high beams. I then want to take the FXR projectors currently installed in the low beam section and move them to the flash to pass section of the headlight. This would effectively give a dual (quad) projector set up.
As far as everything running smoothly, I believe that if I wire up the original projectors using the original ballasts then they should run smoothly. Also, If I hook up the FXR projectors with the aftermarket ballasts that came with my p46s that run without any errors, then they should run smoothly as my flash to pass projectors.
****Question Time****
1st question- with my limited knowledge of headlights and the need for ballasts, I understand that they are required to tell my cars computer how much voltage to give to the lights to make them run properly and also tell my car that its ok to draw power. Is all my understanding of ballasts correct?
Also, am I missing any possible problem areas with running this many ballasts in my car?
2nd question- Can anyone tell me how difficult it will be to wire up this set up? Quite honestly, dealing with the electronics in my car is what scares me the most. I am willing to give it a go though.
3rd question- can anyone give me any pointers as to what pieces to use to retrofit my lights? I've seen places where people use silicone rings (possibly to keep out moisture) but I have no idea what to use. I have been contemplating getting in contact with the retrofit source but I wanted to get some feedback here first. Again- I would like to not spend any more money. Therefore, the more I can do myself the better.
4th question- is it ok to paint the exterior of the projector housings? The shiny chrome film that covers the plastic piece around the projector got accidentally rubbed of a little by myself trying to wipe things down after getting a little moisture in the lights. If this is possible, I would love to add some flare of color to my car coloring them a bit. Just something different.
THANK YOU for any help in advance!
I am planning out the solution to a problem I ran into quite a while ago. Quite honestly it's all my fault for not informing myself well enough. On the other hand, I hip-checked a deer and need to purchase some new headlights ASAP.
My problem: In my haste, I bought some Projector46s from Umnitza, bad idea. So I went from having bi-xenons to having not high beams and the halogen angel eyes that I got with the headlights don't even work. At this point I have decided to forgo angel eyes all together. It's way too much of a hassle at this point. Therefore, priority number one is getting my high beams working again.
My solution: The first proposed solution to my problem was the fact that, and I quote, "most people don't use their high beams anyway. It's not like you actually need them. But for the sake of argument, lets just say you have to have them..." The conversation went downhill from there.
My solution which I feel to be much better is as follows:
On my old headlights, I still have the original ballasts as well as the original bi-xenon projectors. Everything is in working condition. The only reason I absolutely had to get new headlights is because the housing for the headlights has a quarter size hole in the top where moisture can get in.
On the p46s I have FXR xenon projectors that function just fine but terribly ugly halogen flash to pass bulbs. I also have ballasts that work just fine for the p46 xenon set up.
My idea is to take steps straight from this DIY http://ift.tt/1kgGlT9
but without having to buy any new equipment. I want to use my original bi-xenon projectors for my low and high beams. I then want to take the FXR projectors currently installed in the low beam section and move them to the flash to pass section of the headlight. This would effectively give a dual (quad) projector set up.
As far as everything running smoothly, I believe that if I wire up the original projectors using the original ballasts then they should run smoothly. Also, If I hook up the FXR projectors with the aftermarket ballasts that came with my p46s that run without any errors, then they should run smoothly as my flash to pass projectors.
****Question Time****
1st question- with my limited knowledge of headlights and the need for ballasts, I understand that they are required to tell my cars computer how much voltage to give to the lights to make them run properly and also tell my car that its ok to draw power. Is all my understanding of ballasts correct?
Also, am I missing any possible problem areas with running this many ballasts in my car?
2nd question- Can anyone tell me how difficult it will be to wire up this set up? Quite honestly, dealing with the electronics in my car is what scares me the most. I am willing to give it a go though.
3rd question- can anyone give me any pointers as to what pieces to use to retrofit my lights? I've seen places where people use silicone rings (possibly to keep out moisture) but I have no idea what to use. I have been contemplating getting in contact with the retrofit source but I wanted to get some feedback here first. Again- I would like to not spend any more money. Therefore, the more I can do myself the better.
4th question- is it ok to paint the exterior of the projector housings? The shiny chrome film that covers the plastic piece around the projector got accidentally rubbed of a little by myself trying to wipe things down after getting a little moisture in the lights. If this is possible, I would love to add some flare of color to my car coloring them a bit. Just something different.
THANK YOU for any help in advance!
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