[whyzee125]

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Asking Price:

USD 55.00

Item Interest

Just did a G5 projector retrofit so no longer need these. They're in good shape, no burnt bowls and the motors work properly. The shrouds are included as well.

Good fix if your shroud broke/fell off or if you want to do quad projectors, or whatever else you may want to do with them haha.

$55 shipped for both.

[vuthy335]

Are these still available?

[whyzee125]

Originally Posted by vuthy335

Are these still available?

One of them is--one sold on eBay unfortunately

[morleidre]

Please excuse my ignorance. Would replacing these require removal of the plastic lense of the headlights? Do you have any suggestions for removing the lense with Permaseal glue such that it can be re-used? There is so much conflicting information on the web.

Thanks,
Peter

[whyzee125]

Originally Posted by morleidre

Please excuse my ignorance. Would replacing these require removal of the plastic lense of the headlights? Do you have any suggestions for removing the lense with Permaseal glue such that it can be re-used? There is so much conflicting information on the web.

Thanks,
Peter

Unfortunately yes, the lens needs to come off but it’s an immensely satisfying DIY.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3dJGWSufzT8&pp=ygUVZTkwIGhlYWRsaWdodCByZWJ 1aWxk

This is the best video I can find on it right now but it’s much easier to cut the lens off with a dremel or cutoff wheel and then heat it a bit, so you can pull the fragments out of the channel with a pair of pliers or channel locks. Clean up the groove and use Morimoto retro rubber or similar to reseal the new lenses.

It’s not nearly the pain I thought it was going to be.

I did need to use some Morimoto compression clips to hold the new lenses to the headlamp. Overall it’s a satisfying 5 hour or so DIY

[morleidre]

If one cuts the lense off with Dremel of oscillating tool, can the same lense be reinstalled with Butyl sealant or must it be a new lense? Where can good quality new lenses be purchased?

Thanks.

[whyzee125]

Originally Posted by morleidre

If one cuts the lense off with Dremel of oscillating tool, can the same lense be reinstalled with Butyl sealant or must it be a new lense? Where can good quality new lenses be purchased?

Thanks.

No, you'll need to install a new lens. I've rebuilt two sets: one I used lenses from MJakes, which is supposed to be the gold standard. The other, I used a set from eBay. Both worked out great. I applied PPF on top for both and had zero issues.