This is my update, waiting on Biske to help me out with a template for the bezel to cover the back. I already have the aluminum for that, just waiting the template.

I am getting the Shrouds re-chromed due to my lovely mail man. They look good in pics, but in reallife you can see the imperfections. Chips in the chrome. Anyways, here it go..

C&C Encouraged!!!!





Sorry if pics seem huge or blurry, from my camera phone... 1.3 Mega Pixels.

 

are you doing your own retrofit?

 

what car did you get the projectors from?

 

Damn those are some big projectors. Makes me want to go back to the idea of projector retrofit.

 

Damn I wish someone would do a high quality projector kit for the Cobalt SS/SC. I espcially wish GM would. But since they can't even keep manufacturing up... who knows.

 

Those look sick. I want to make some for my car when I get the extra cash. What all did you buy and for what price?

 

Those look great. I like the look to them, be keeping an eye on these and using all my +rep on you!

 

Those are E55 Bi-xenon Projectors from a BMW 7 series. They are a 3" Projector, not known for it's GREAT output, not saying it's bad at all, but they aren't top of the line. They are however said to be one of the best High Beam projectors, which i like.

The chrome Shrouds are E55 shrouds again from the BMW 7 series, using a D2S Bulb and Ballast.

Yes I am doing my own retrofit. What you see now is roughly 25-27 hours worth of labor, and I am not even done. I still have to cut the aluminum backing and cover the back part of the projector, sand and polish the lenses (of the headlight, not the projector )until they are as clear as I can get them. Reseal everything, finish my harness and then I will be done.

Judging from the picture too, I am not at home to look at them, but it appears that the headlight on the right needs it's projector adjusted. It looks like it's pointing too far towards the passagner side. As soon as I finish my harness, I will know better.

For those that know, these ARE the same projectors (at least model, not exact ones) that Mercury used. The only difference is that I actually got the chrome shroud to go with them.

Honestly, these headlights are not that hard to make. HOWEVER, with that being said. If you are a person that can not SLOW things down and make them perfect, I wouldn't advice this project. What I mean by that is that if you are the type of person that can't wait long enough for the paint to try completely, or you want it done within a day.... move on, or contact a retrofitter.

So what's your guys' overall opinion.... good, bad, get rid of them?

 

I dont have the paticence but sick!!!

 

looks good so far, keep it up

 

i like those so far. probably alot like the supra projectors ill try to be workig with

 

xspyder, just to let you know... i think I am going with your style eyelid on the lense. Not sure yet, but definately leaning towards it.

 

I NEED HELP... I have tried like 5 times now to cut out a decent cover to hide the back part of the bezel, but i can't get it to look alright.

CAN ANYBODY HELP? Anybody have any ideas what to do, I am cutting with aluminum and a dremel/tin snipes.

 

damn, looks badass!

 

i would CNC that, if i got the all (i mean all) the dimentions i could program it for you if you have some one to machine it.

 

Do you think fiberglass would look best??

 

Do a how too for this please

 

Mercury already made one. Or do you mean for the Fiberglass Shroud cover?

 

very nice bro, keep us all updated!!!

 

lol, back from the doctor getting stitches. Ladies and Gentleman, when cutting sheet metal, make sure to wear heavy duty gloves as they can easily slice all the way through your hand. 3 stitches, no biggy.

Have pics up later of the template for the cover.

Okay cover was painted and put on. my phone is eing ghetto and wont send the pics?

Updated Pics of the bezel cover. Almost done.



Now that I know that everythings fits and is aimed as close as I can get it. I am gunna take them back apart and throw the headlights away. Just Kidding! I'm gunna perfect everything as best I can. I want paint to be perfect. The chrome shrouds are getting re-chromed. The Lenses are getting buffed as clear as I can get'em. More work, but I want them PERFECT!

...bump

 

lookin good man lookin good.

its going to be a source of pride on your car when your done.
I always look at mine with a swell of pride that its my own creation.

 

can i get a back shot?

 

I will post that up tomorrow. My camera doesn't take night shots worth a crap.

 

keep it up!

 

Thanks for all the support guys. This is actually my first mod to the cobalt besides painting the bowties and debaging.