DIY: Depo Projector Headlights Retrofit TSX HID

[!@#$%]

Can somebody photochop me a pic with a red projector housing?

also, after the headlight has been taken apart... how the hell can I get the old glue off? completely off. I was planing on using goo-gone on the glass part.

and what silicone/adhesive should I buy to put them back together? Boat/water application grade silicone?

I figured you would use Hondabond; if you can find it.

[Blue03Si]

How much did it cost in the end to do the project. I'm considering it, but it needs to be cheaper than 500 in the end.

[Civicvtec1ps]

How much did it cost in the end to do the project. I'm considering it, but it needs to be cheaper than 500 in the end.

It will cost you more than $500.

[Blue03Si]

It will cost you more than $500.

Yeah, that is what I'm seeing while looking around on ebay. I think if I take out the cost of the headlights themselves I could probably piece it together just the retrofit parts for about 500. Total cost of project would probably be 750 to 1000 depending on the deals found on ebay.... this will have to wait for a year or so.

[kbzon01]

i wonder if I put the headlight in the oven if I'll actually ruin the headlight.

I don't see though, how a heat gun can really work.... I don't have that kind of patience....

and is step 3 really necessary? Can't I just mounte the ballast externally, like every other aftermarket kit?

I have put headlight housings in the oven with no problems. They were the halo projector housings. Use the lowest setting on the oven usually 200 degrees and put it in for 5-10 mins. Be sure to use oven mitts!!!

SWEET diy, BTW! Someday, someday....

[Kerby]

It will cost you more than $500.

Depo lights - $275
TSX projectors - $180
HID kit - $140

= $595

price verified!

[Civicvtec1ps]

Depo lights - $275
TSX projectors - $180
HID kit - $140

= $595

price verified!

Yea i guess if you want to use some cheap hid kit along with it.
If you use oem kit like most others (So you can mount them underneath for cleanness), then it will be bit more, along with harness.

[Rayme]

I plan on putting those depo headlight, but use HIR bulbs instead of HID's cheaper and gives tons more light than any other halogen out there...I'll post pics If I ever get to do it

[ep-unit]

this came in handy..!!!

[ep-unit]

got pics of the back of housing i wanna see how the back was closed up

[ep-unit]

what does the ground wire from the ignitor ground to?

[nolaEp3]

This was a big help. I actually finished one side tonight, can't get much easier, freelunch is the man !

[McTaggart34]

Good job, the labor I know I can handle. I start getting nervous when electric comes into play. I'm one of those guys who can wire something in the house and the toaster come on.

I apologize if this is a complete newb question, but why can't you just fit HID bulbs to the original projectors inside the Depo lights?

has anyone tryed putting hid's in the depos ?

[McTaggart34]

would THIS not be cheaper than buying depo s and fittin tsx

[oneglory]

would THIS not be cheaper than buying depo s and fittin tsx

no. probably another $200-$300 more to buy those.