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Projector Headlight Build

Has anyone done a side-by-side comparison of the projectors vs. Acura TSX's?

I've seen quite a few TSX retro builds, and the beam/cut-off is very nice. I haven't seen too many pics of the Cougar High/Low beam shots.

The reason I ask, there is a local junk yard that has a nice set of Cougar headlights (with both high and low projectors), but they want $150 for the pair. I can get high quality 2004-2005 TSX projectors w/ smooth lenses (no fresnel rings) for $200 online. I don't really see the need for high beam projectors (although the light housing looks cooler), as my Passat has projectors, and I only use the low beams, as they are plenty bright. I guess my deciding factor is how sharp and wide the beam is on the Cougar projectors - anyone have good pics?
 
Dont waste your time/money on cougar headlights because of those projectors .... they are crap !!! I just put OEM Infiniti FX projector and this is a freakin awesome projector .. spread , cut off , ect. I am about to order clear lenses for it and the cutoff will be even sharper ! Love it ...

Also , if you want to have HIDs , avoid halogen based projector ( like Cougar's) , because you have to use aftermarket HID kit and most of them are crap.

I am not sure how big the TSX projector is , but you might have to modify the headlight housing as well. If you are interested , i will post pictures what mine look like .
 
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Sick! Super cheap too.

Whatd you use for the piece that surrounds the Projectors. I've seen a bunch of methods but this looks real good
 
My cars last set of projectors from pudmunkie used TSX projectors, which are now on YOOOOs SVT. Amazing cutoff and output...
 
Havnt done much with these lately. but i plan on finishing soon. took some pics today and for some reason i really like this picture. i think it makes the car look mean.

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UGHHH. looks mean!

I really wanna do this.. but I'll need another set of headlights and a set of projectors and new HIDs to fit the new projectors (HID's are cheap as hell nowadays)..

Looks sick :)

Maybe a summer project :D
 
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