Various Projector Info + Output + Picture Gallery

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Information and Pictures About The Projector We Use

If you glance down all the projectors have one thing in common. For one they are all made in Japan. The Japanese have become very successful in making the best lights on the market today. They really don’t cheap out! You can tell in various ways that just by looking at the European projectors that they are inferior to the Japanese units. The European ones don’t have clear lenses for the most part, have shallow/narrow bowls, and have open projectors, hence the need for shrouds on factory cars.

We offer only a select few projector models for a number of reasons.

1) These are the best on the market
2) We are used to working with them
3) Our suppliers usually have them readily available
4) They can be modified to produce even better results then in stock form

See the manufacturers don’t care about the color flicker and the sharpness, that’s left up to the pro's We tweak every set of projectors on every project to yield the best possible results. It is true that every single projector is different; hence the extra care once may receive in regards to another of the same kind that didn’t need tweaking. These types of optics are very sensitive to changes and we have all the equipment to make sure the modifications are done properly to enhance intensity, color, sharpness, etc...without going overboard and actually making the projector perform worse.

Main point is that you CANNOT go wrong with either setup. We offer a variety of choices at a variety of prices, this way it’s up to you. They are all considered very good, and if you want our professional opinions, just ask

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Honda S2000 Projectors

This projector, hands down is the best stock single xenon projector, meaning its low beam only. Straight from the factory this is a true performer. Its very wide, intense, and colorful. If you have ever seen an s2000 coming down the road, you know what I am talking about. its got a very wide bowl, which makes the beam pattern extremely wide, and can fit into just about anything. We do modify this projector as well to get a sharper, more colorful cutoff line, but thats it. Conclusions - nothing tops this (TFX comes close) but this is GOD in the HID world.

Only downside is cost But its worth it, trust me

Here is a set of S2000's all trimmed up. They come with the brackets for the high beam so all the excess material must be removed so these can fit into other applications.





Stock:




Modded:




real output shots:

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Acura TSX

What can I say, its the best bang for the buck, literally. Its got an extremely nice lens (that’s why we use it to create the TFX combo) and the bowl is nice and wide which equates to a nice wide beam pattern. Its not as sharp as the s2000, and not quite as intense, but the differences aren’t all that big. If you’re looking for a cost effective upgrade, this is it. Don’t let the cost discourage you, like I said it just a great bang for the buck. It produces plenty of color flicker, and in modded form, even more! It fits in most applications, and its easy to acquire, hence its popularity.

Here is a set of TSX projectors in stock form. There is usually no need for trimming since they don’t have any excess material to hold them in place the original light which makes it easier for the retrofit.







Stock output at 30Ft




Modded:
Notice thick blue color band. These are modded by adding washers between the two projector bowls and spacing out the bulb in the rear. It’s the perfect mixture





Flicker:


output pics here! (Courtesy of Ryan)

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"TFX"

This is a hybrid projector, meaning it uses parts from various cars. The projector itself comes with an Infiniti FX35. Now the projector is pretty good from the factory, however it lacks sharpness, intensity, and color; the most important characteristics of a projector! Now we remove the stock lens on this projector and swap it. The original lens is frosty, meaning its not super clear, its got a fuzzy look to it when you look at it up close. The factory does this so the lights are less sharp, basically easier on the eyes for oncoming traffic. We switch this lens to an Acura TSX lens, which is crystal clear from the factory. Both the Infiniti FX35 projectors as well as the Acura TSX projectors are needed to compile this one of a kind hybrid setup, hence the higher then normal costs. With the TSX lens swapped over, the true nature of the projector comes out after we do a few minor modifications to let the FX35 projector accept it. The sharpness, color, and intensity is increased, yielding the best (smallest) bixenon projector on the market today.

Stock FX Lens getting ready for the swap: (notice frost on lens)


With TSX Lens (notice the clarity)


Here is a normal FX35 projector compared to a trimmed FX35 projector ready for a lens swap:


Here are a few of the output at 30ft:






Here are real output shots:


















Hi/Low Function of projector...

low


high

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Acura TL / ZKW Lens

Another hybrid combination. Why you ask? Because the clear lens swap enhances the projector's characteristics, which makes for an awesome setup!

This one is pricey. I only recommend it if you have a large housing, where a small projector will look out of place.

This projector setup is regarded as one of the best bixenon setups. Some negatives are the cost and the availability of the ZKW lens. The ZKW lens comes from a bmw projector, which is tough to find because it only came on a few models in certain years. Another problem is covering up this huge beast since the solenoid is so large. A large shroud must be used, we have used BMW 6 Series shrouds in the past, again also rare..

It doesn’t have as much width as lets say an s2000 (well nothing does ) but the intensity sure is awesome.







Stock output:


ZKW Lens:


Conclusions - we have only used these projectors in a few select projects. I don’t recommend them because of their size and their need for large shrouds unless of course you have a large headlight to fit these in. The projectors and lenses are very expensive as well, but the intensity is truly awesome.

[Subi4Lyf]

Those projectors look so sick..

[bwana]

pardon the noob question, but how do these lights compare to the stock 2008 STi projectors?

[LightWerkz]

No real comparison, its like apples top oranges.

[bwana]

apples to oranges? ok,well the 2008 sti has hid projectors for low beams with the dial in the cockpit to raise and lower them. What is the lumen output of the choices above.? tnx.

[LightWerkz]

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1153111

Theres a good thread comparing the 06/07 STi projectors to S2000's/TSX's

The in cabin adjustment feature as seen on the STi's is over rated. Pretty much useless in my honest opinion. Once the lamps are aimed correctly there is never a need to change the setting again, thats why its pretty useless. It was made for when you tow something, so you can lower your lights since a lot of weight on the rear end is going to make the front end come up.

Any picture of ours was taken with Philips 85122+ D2S bulbs, lumen rating 3200.

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Originally Posted by LightWerkz

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1153111

Theres a good thread comparing the 06/07 STi projectors to S2000's/TSX's

The in cabin adjustment feature as seen on the STi's is over rated. Pretty much useless in my honest opinion. Once the lamps are aimed correctly there is never a need to change the setting again, thats why its pretty useless. It was made for when you tow something, so you can lower your lights since a lot of weight on the rear end is going to make the front end come up.

Any picture of ours was taken with Philips 85122+ D2S bulbs, lumen rating 3200.

i thought 85122 were 3200 lumens and 85122+ were 3000lumens

[AV6NHBP6SPD]

Originally Posted by LightWerkz

"TFX"


Here are real output shots:

holly shit, i feel sorry for ppl in your area. this is worth then HID in stock reflector housing. look at blue "glare" above cutoff

[UGwagen]

The one thing I didn't like about the S2000 projectors was the dark spot under the step. It bothered me. However, it seems like mine wasn't an isolated issue, since I've seen more pics and they seem to have it.

Now I gotta decide (when I have money), the path for my passat....
Bixenon using e55 (should be a easy drop in), wonder if TL fits?? FX/Porsche Stanley

or

Single xenon using TSX.....

[kingofsorrow]

does anyone have a wallshot of the stock TSX from further back? you know one where you can see the car facing the wall.

[pimp4lyphe]

does trimming the fx projector at the top affect the light output? and how do you seal off the open area after the cut.

[hellstar]

wow this looks awesome.. what is the color temp for this bulb used here is it 4300 k or 6000k?

[UGwagen]

Caesar, got pics of the high beams of the TL/ZKW (or TRS) lens?

[LightWerkz]

unfortunately I dont, sorry.

[sniggih]

Caesar, is the flare up of the tsx projector inherent in the design of the projector or is it a product of the spacing?

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Originally Posted by sniggih

Caesar, is the flare up of the tsx projector inherent in the design of the projector or is it a product of the spacing?

pretty standard on most tsx's, of course they all differ.