05 camry headlight retro thread ? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

snake07 · 02-19-2010, 10:21 AM

Hi all,

I'd like to retro my headlight with a TSX projector and I'd seen a thread with details and instructions + pics how to retro 05 headlight but I can't find it now, I did a search but it did not come up with any instruction detail.

Anybody had a detail ins and pics, please forward me a link.

I found a TSX project sold on ebay and I attached a link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tsx-p...Q5fAccessories

Is this all the parts I need ?

Thank you in advance,

02-19-2010, 11:14 AM

contact Pawel062, he will tell u everything u need n he do offer service too

MrSo0h0o · 02-19-2010, 11:31 AM

Kenny, Pawel does the gen 6 retros but the OP has a gen 5.5(FTW BTW

).

OP, here you go: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t157663.html

also, i would go visit hidplanet.com and look up poohbear, he has also done a gen 5/5.5 retro.

02-19-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MrSo0h0o

Kenny, Pawel does the gen 6 retros but the OP has a gen 5.5(FTW BTW

).

OP, here you go: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t157663.html

also, i would go visit hidplanet.com and look up poohbear, he has also done a gen 5/5.5 retro.

idk he might do it, i know OP was a gen5.5

glenn14 · 02-19-2010, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snake07

Hi all,

I'd like to retro my headlight with a TSX projector and I'd seen a thread with details and instructions + pics how to retro 05 headlight but I can't find it now, I did a search but it did not come up with any instruction detail.

Anybody had a detail ins and pics, please forward me a link.

I found a TSX project sold on ebay and I attached a link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tsx-projectors-hid-xenon-D2s-OEM-Mint-Matching-serials_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2a03366c78QQite mZ180442524792QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5f Accessories

Is this all the parts I need ?

Thank you in advance,

Snake07
You will need 2 ballasts pic below...

A wire harness.. pic below

And D2S bulbs......

Glenn

snake07 · 02-19-2010, 01:29 PM

Thank you for all responses,

If I buy the TSX projector from ebay, do I still need a shroud ? From the ebay's item I post, it does not look like it's included a shroud.

Another question I have is what's if I won't be able to cut the whole in the center of the focal of my OEM headlight ? chances are likely it is going to happen.

glenn14 · 02-19-2010, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snake07

Thank you for all responses,

If I buy the TSX projector from ebay, do I still need a shroud ? From the ebay's item I post, it does not look like it's included a shroud.

Another question I have is what's if I won't be able to cut the whole in the center of the focal of my OEM headlight ? chances are likely it is going to happen.

You can get all kinds of shrouds off of ebay or go to www.retrofitsource.com
He sells all kinds of hid parts and has good customer service and fast shipping. As others have said read up on www.hidplanet.com to learn how to do a retrofit. You will need a dremel to cut the back of your reflector to mount your projectors, or some use a hole saw at the end of a drill, but you
need to measure and remeasure to make sure everything is right before you
start to cut into your headlights. My recomindation would be to source a second pair of headlights to retrofit , thatway you can still drive your car and not have to rush. You never want to rush a retrofit. Yes you would want a shroud to cover up your work and where the projector is
mounted so you get a clean OEM look.

Glenn

snake07 · 02-19-2010, 02:58 PM

Thank you, glenn14.

Need a 2nd pair of headlight sounds like a good plan.

By the way, your 09 camry looks so sharp. Magnetic grey metallic would be my next car's color.

***Punks_Not_Dead5*** · 02-19-2010, 03:21 PM

^ where are you located?

glenn14 · 02-19-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Punks_Not_Dead5

^ where are you located?

I am thinking Aurora Colorado ???

Glenn

***Punks_Not_Dead5*** · 02-19-2010, 03:30 PM

there is an Aurora in Ontario too....is why i'm asking...cause i have a 2nd set of lights he can borrow (not have).

snake07 · 02-19-2010, 04:10 PM

I'm living in Aurora, Illinois.

I'd say I need a 2nd pair for spare in case I screw up with the pair I have more than I need a 2nd pair to drive around. haha !

Actually, I'm still thinking about it since I'm not very good at these pricise work. I might open the headlgiht and break some mounting or once I open it, I might not be able to close the way it should. If I decide to go with it, I might not need a spare since I can take my wife's car to work anytime.

Anyway, thank you for all adivices.

snake07 · 02-19-2010, 04:22 PM

Another question,

I've seen these TSX projector has 4 mounting holes, do I have to drill 4 holes in my OEM lense to install 4 bolts that way it'll seat secure on the lense.

snake07 · 02-24-2010, 08:40 AM

Decided to go for the retro. I've just bought a pair of used OEM headlight from ebay for $110 and also bought a RX330 projector at HIDPlannet for $120.

I'll wait for the parts and find some time to start working on it. I'll post how the progress goes as soon as I started.

glenn14 · 02-24-2010, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snake07

Decided to go for the retro. I've just bought a pair of used OEM headlight from ebay for $110 and also bought a RX330 projector at HIDPlannet for $120.

I'll wait for the parts and find some time to start working on it. I'll post how the progress goes as soon as I started.

Looking forward to seeing your pics, you will like the RX330 they are much better than the TSX and produce a wide beam pattern.. I would go with a clear lens also like the E30 to get a nice blue cutoff line.

Glenn