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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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Default Installing Projector Headlights on an 2000 Accord

Im really new at this, but i wanted to attemt this at home. Any advice i already have the bumber off and a light in place, but when i tested it, it dindt seem any brighter than my other lights. and i have 4 wires ( 2 red & 2 black) that i have no clue where to put... Help...
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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poo...

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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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I'll show you a magic trick....

Step one: Find a trash can

Step two: Say abra-ca-dabra

Step three: Insert headlights in trash can and watch them disapear

Step four: Reinstall OEM Headlights

Aftermarket projector headlights are garbage. Period.

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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 04:08 AM
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hehe...if ouy got the funds, get your original professionally retrofitted.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by totalimmortal
I'll show you a magic trick....

Step one: Find a trash can

Step two: Say abra-ca-dabra

Step three: Insert headlights in trash can and watch them disapear

Step four: Reinstall OEM Headlights

Aftermarket projector headlights are garbage. Period.
yup!!!! they will brake or water will damage them as soon you installed them.
oem retro is the way to go.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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ya trash the projectors...take apart your oem ones and put a black housing. It looks real clean
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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Send them back and pay for a retrofit worth it if you have the money.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by totalimmortal
I'll show you a magic trick....

Step one: Find a trash can

Step two: Say abra-ca-dabra

Step three: Insert headlights in trash can and watch them disapear

Step four: Reinstall OEM Headlights

Aftermarket projector headlights are garbage. Period.
ROFL so true, I did the same thing.
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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Going to plead ignorance here, but what does it mean to retrofit an OEM projector headlight?

Is that like taking an Acura RL OEM projector and tweaking it a big to install on my 2005 Accord?
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by pablontx
Going to plead ignorance here, but what does it mean to retrofit an OEM projector headlight?

Is that like taking an Acura RL OEM projector and tweaking it a big to install on my 2005 Accord?
Exactly basically opening up your stock headlights and installing some sort of projector inside your stock housing.
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