Jdm Retrofit - Honda Prelude Forum

Dios · 06-26-2006, 04:53 PM

Anyone know of a how to or guide on how to do a retrofit on a set of JDM one pieces?

Q9erLude · 06-26-2006, 09:13 PM

go to http://www.ntpog.org. there is a write up one how to install JDM one pieces with pics. It is in the DIY mods section

slipknot95758 · 06-26-2006, 09:58 PM

i belive he means hid projector retro

there are write ups everyware for 5th gens it is exactly the same

chester · 06-26-2006, 10:00 PM

I don't see it?

slipknot95758 · 06-27-2006, 06:47 PM

http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=210754

Paperchasin · 06-27-2006, 07:57 PM

theres no true writeup because there are many ways that one can do the retrofit...i opted to mount the projector onto the stock reflector bowl itself but others made a plate type adapter for it and eliminated the stock bowl entirely...it gets even more complicated when you get into shrouds and whatnot....here are a few pointers tho...
1- 2.5" projectors fit nicely...i tried a 3" and it was tough to make fit...anything smaller than a 2.5" will fit, but you're gonna have to ge creative to make it look nice and clean
2- currently, the most sought after projectors are the S2000 and the tsx, respectively...these have been shown to outshine other projectors (they are, however, more expensive)
3- be patient and you will save money...read up on hidplanet.com about wiring harnesses and aiming etc...they also have a for-sale forum there where u can find parts...id also try ebay for parts...

even up till today, i still look at the newer cars to see what projectors they are equipped with to see if i wanna try another retrofit...feel free to post up questions and im sure those (including myself) that have done a set would be more than willing to help...

jsmooney · 06-28-2006, 11:41 AM

my plan was to get TSX projectors this summer, but my job doesnt allow for it

spin_r_g · 06-28-2006, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jsmooney

my plan was to get TSX projectors this summer, but my job doesnt allow for it

Stay tuned because I'm working on a set of jdm black housings with tsx projectors. Should be done fairly soon depending on my work schedule.

TruNinja619 · 06-28-2006, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by spin_r_g

Stay tuned because I'm working on a set of jdm black housings with tsx projectors. Should be done fairly soon depending on my work schedule.

is there anyway you can make a write up on it?.. I think many of us would appreciate it... considering it was from a 4th gen headlight?

spin_r_g · 06-28-2006, 02:21 PM

Well I can try only problem is I'm half way into it so some pictures of the steps will be missing. Other than that I'll see what I can pull together.

everythingzen · 06-28-2006, 04:12 PM

I will do doing a JDM 1 piece 4th gen Retrofit in 2 weeks using TSX projectors. It's part of my group buy.

LUDE'Z · 06-28-2006, 04:35 PM

^^Sweet, I didn't know you did 4th gens too!

petern101 · 06-28-2006, 05:16 PM

^he'll do anything with the right amount of $$$$

Prelude1897 · 06-28-2006, 05:31 PM

I've seen a few sets of 4th Gen. JDM headlights done with TSX projectors. There's actually a member on this board who has done a set...I just can't remember what his screen name was. I also do retrofits as well for people

Prelude1897 · 06-28-2006, 05:33 PM

Here are some pics just to give you an idea of what they would look like. These are some 94 Accord headlights, but they look almost like the 4th Gen. Prelude headlights. These have TSX projectors in them as well

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...6/efb0bab4.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...3/efb0bb60.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...2/efb0bc32.jpg

everythingzen · 06-28-2006, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by petern101

^he'll do anything with the right amount of $$$$

HAHA - yeah. I think the hardest I've done is the 6th gen accord... those b1tches are skinny and there's no room behind the lights either. So its a tight squeeze. I know Spin_r_g does 4th gen lights for himself. His work is legit as well. I talk to him often.