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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 12:15 AM
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Can someone give me comparisons on projectors to use for a retro?

So I have been looking around the forms for a little bit now and was wondering if someone on here could point me in the right direction. Now I was wondering if there is really a huge difference between the quality of e55 projectors or one you would find off a car like a nissan murano. I've seen pictures of each on here, different retrofits done, but as for quality which one is better? I know that TL projectors are the clearest of them you can use do a retro, but I was wondering if anyone has done a comparison of the different types and their light output, cutoff, etc. any help would be appreciated guys!
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 09:40 AM
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Hey have a look at this link, and if you need to sign up it is free and would give you comparison's of all the major bi-xenon projectors.

HiDplanet : The Official Automotive Lighting Forum - Bi-Xenon Output Comparison: TL, E55, Murano, FX, IS, e46,LR3
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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^^^Thanks!! I was looking everywhere something like this, I appreciate it!!!
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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e55 projectors are open bowled and won't give as distinct of a cut off line as s2k, tsx, etc.

PM me if you have any questions.
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by wantedSS/TC
e55 projectors are open bowled and won't give as distinct of a cut off line as s2k, tsx, etc.

PM me if you have any questions.
Thank you, I decided to go with the Murano Projectors, they seemed to have a pretty decent light output and cutoff in the link above, plus i got both of em for pretty cheap compared to the other projectors. I'll definitely be contacting you for some help when I'm building these. The whole putting them together seems easy enough, I just might need some help when it comes down to the wiring later on to make them plug and play because i don't want to cut the stock harness inthe car up.
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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Make sure to get STI-R clear lenses for a sharper cutoff.
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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Visit theretrofitsource.com for clear lenses, wiring harness and anything else that you may need. Great store and great people to deal with.
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 07:57 PM
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Visit theretrofitsource.com for clear lenses, wiring harness and anything else that you may need. Great store and great people to deal with.
I was just looking on there ans they have the exact wire adapter i need to make it all plug and play once everything is mounted up and relay to be installed. I'll definitely be buying that from them.
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