RS HID Retrofit

[xc_SS/RS]

So I finally got around to finishing my retrofit. It's D2S 5.0 projectors in blacked out halogen housings, black Apollo 3.0 shrouds, 5k bulbs, and 35w ballasts. Took my sweet ass time getting this one done but I am extremely pleased. I filled the void on the back of the halogen bowls with WaterWeld to make sure it was solid before opening the H13 holes up to fit the projectors. Worked great, I then JB Welded the projectors to the halogen bowls and I epoxied the shrouds on as well so fingers crossed neither move. Also fitted a modded ZL1 grile with the bowtie pad cut out. Got it all installed today and the output is amazing. Here are some pics (excuse the filthy car, been too cold to give it a wash this winter lol):
Finished product:

Test fitting/checking the aiming (I was worried I was going to have to rip them apart but thankfully I could aim them properly):

New output:

Old output:

Fitting the projectors for the first time:

Backside (ended up shaving that down about 1/2" so I could use the bulb holders):


I was able to use the rubber ring that seals the back of the housing which was great. I had no clue I would be OK running off of the OEM wiring. Ended up marrying the OEM plug I got from a Gen5DIY harness to portions of the harness I got from TRS. Also, the high beam connectors that came with the D2S 5.0 were junk so I got some OEM ones off of ebay and epoxied them in to make sure they never come out. I hope I got them sealed up enough lol but time will tell. Eventually I'll open the RS lights to see what I can do to fit a D2S 5.0 in there.

[meldron]

Awesome upgrade! Looks better than those aftermarket headlights I've seen.