Guess what I got for my baby.....

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Fri May 22, 2009 8:57 am

A pair of Projector Headlights... They are RHD version.

As some of you know that I've been complaining that Gen 2 Liberty's headlight are the shittest lights I've known, So I've found a pair of Projectors and I will install HIDs in them.

I'll install them on my Liberty over next week...
Cheers
AP

Bumpty · Post by **Bumpty** » Fri May 22, 2009 9:16 am

Remember to take some before shots, as well as after.

AP, think yourself lucky. I'm certain my gen1s are worse haha!

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Fri May 22, 2009 9:19 am

Bumpty wrote:Remember to take some before shots, as well as after.

AP, think yourself lucky. I'm certain my gen1s are worse haha!

Yeah I will take pics of -
- Normal Headlights low, & low/high
- Projectors, low, & low/high
- Projectors with HID, low, & low/high

Can't wait to install them, I've ordered H1 HID for them... *grins*
Cheers
AP

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Fri May 22, 2009 11:14 am

Good stuff, interested to see the before and after. Should be unbelievable with HID's in!

heh, u guys are forgetting about original MY or L series lights

I swear sometimes I could light a candle and it'd be better.

Xtreme_RX · Post by **Xtreme_RX** » Fri May 22, 2009 8:47 pm

Just a tip, if you use cheap HID / Non UV cut bulbs expect the lens to yellow.....

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Tue May 26, 2009 8:52 pm

Update:
I've ordered H4 conversion connectors from USA, they've arrived today. I will be making wire loom for it with relays installed (didnt want to cut factory loom like what a lot of people do!).
I've decided to ground one of the connectors, The reason is that I want to have high and low while in highbeam. If I used the factory connector i will only have high beam in highbeam (no low beam while on high) and I'm installing relays to give better current as I'm nervous about overloading the wires and I feel safer with relays & fuses..

I've polished the headlights and they've come up like brand new!

I've already tested one of the headlights and they do look good and it has better light "spread" than normal Liberty ones. Will have updates maybe this weekend when I install them.
Cheers
AP

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Fri May 29, 2009 6:18 pm

Headlights are installed.... much better in low beam at night time, makes a big difference... next thing is HID!!!... (wet weather is noticeable difference)
The downside about them is the full beam.. it sucks... I dunno what I'm gonna do about it... only good thing about full beam is i can see more (bit more extra lights) ie. overhead trees/ half of the power pole and you can see ahead further than 50-70metres in front...

Hint - Ive grounded one of the plugs do i can have dual headlights (high and low on the same time) Will have a write up soon.
Cheers
AP

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Fri May 29, 2009 7:10 pm

Be careful with running both filaments at the same time, the globe and light fitting is probably only designed for dissipating the heat from one filament at once, so with both running, you are gonna create almost twice the heat and could damage your light. Your return wire is also gonna be burdened with twice the current it was designed for.

Also...
When you go to buy your HID kit, dont get the cheapest one you can find. Remember you get what you pay for.
Ive heard of stories where cheap HID units are made 'cheaply' and the solder tracks on the circuit board are too close together between the HV and LV sides. Then a flash-over has caused a high voltage surge on the primary side and fried other electronics in the car, like the ECU and CD player.

Sorry for such a negative post, but id hate to see you damage your new lights.

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:16 pm

Ok, here is an update -
Here is pics of my Gen 2 Liberty wagon with JDM Projectors with HID & JDM fogs (Halogen)...

Left Side light (Drivers side) is 4300k HID
Right Side light (Passengers side) is 5000k HID
As you can see the difference, I must admit, since I installed 4300k last night they're so much better - I am just after light output not just the looks. Its better than 5000k and LOT better than 6000k. I do a lot of country driving anyway.

I tried taking a photo of the road with reflective signs etc but it didn't show up with my camera, looked like normal lights, only able to see it in your own eyes.
Cheers
AP

Post by **TOONGA** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 7:18 pm

very nice Ive never had a problem with my 92 Liberty when its on low beam out on the highway I get the old highbeam flick as they think Im on high beam but when I flick high beam they leave me alone (ive never changed the globes)

(hijack:) )now I just need a conversion kit for the brumby

I found one halogen style headlight at a salvage yard the other day but failed to buy it same shape and size as a brumby single head light

Im going to continue to look

TOONGA

wrxer · Post by **wrxer** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:56 am

hey raven, are these lights still good and ok, i just did the same with mrs' outback, mine was a h1 6000k kit. was thinking of another kit for the high beam too but in 4300k as you suggested, any yellowing yet, and are you running high and low together and any probs with that, and is it worthwhile.
i cant see any probs as hid are only 35w and they are cooler to run, if you stand infront of hid compared to halogen you can feel how hot the halogen ones are.
thanks

wrxer · Post by **wrxer** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:37 am

i have followed alpine raven
and his gt light fitment to his gen2, i also have just finished installing gt lights to mrs' outback but have got the hid done too. my kit was a 6000k purchased to suit h1 bulbs so hid are on low beam only. there are 100w on high beam anyway. look awesome tho, yet to drive at night and focus but looks promising.
i think the highs are h3, is this correct?

also note i smashed out the orange indicator shrouds and put in some phantom bulbs, they look mirror finished but flash orange.

Wraith · Post by **Wraith** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:18 pm

Good stuff Raven!!!

Please do a write up with pics if you can.

I also have a set sitting the garage for over a year because I have no real idea of wiring them up properly!!!!! LOL

So I will keep a keen eye on this thread....

Thanx

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:53 pm

wrxer wrote:hey raven, are these lights still good and ok, i just did the same with mrs' outback, mine was a h1 6000k kit. was thinking of another kit for the high beam too but in 4300k as you suggested, any yellowing yet, and are you running high and low together and any probs with that, and is it worthwhile.
i cant see any probs as hid are only 35w and they are cooler to run, if you stand infront of hid compared to halogen you can feel how hot the halogen ones are.
thanks

G'day,
Yeah its been 4 months since I installed them and not looking back at all, everytime I complain "how bad it is" in other cars ie. holden rodeo, toyota camry etc...
I kept going backwards and forwards to 5000k and 4300k, just put 4300k back in 2 weeks ago and they're just better than 5000k full stop.

I wouldn't recommend HID in full beam because they take a while to 'warm' up and HIDs don't like being turned on, off, on and off etc...

No yellowing has been shown yet, they're still the same when I polished & installed them.

Actually, 35w is cooler yeah, but if you had 50w HID it'll be slightly cooler than 55watt halogen globe.

Cheers
AP

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:55 pm

wrxer wrote:i have followed alpine raven
and his gt light fitment to his gen2, i also have just finished installing gt lights to mrs' outback but have got the hid done too. my kit was a 6000k purchased to suit h1 bulbs so hid are on low beam only. there are 100w on high beam anyway. look awesome tho, yet to drive at night and focus but looks promising.
i think the highs are h3, is this correct?

also note i smashed out the orange indicator shrouds and put in some phantom bulbs, they look mirror finished but flash orange.

I've been meaning to take out the orange flasher out as well - it really annoys me but will do that sometime - what is the best way as you did it to yours.
Full beam is H3 yes. You're running 100watt? How are they holding in? - I'm too scared to run 100watt full beam..
Cheers
AP

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:57 pm

Wraith wrote:Good stuff Raven!!!

Please do a write up with pics if you can.

I also have a set sitting the garage for over a year because I have no real idea of wiring them up properly!!!!! LOL

So I will keep a keen eye on this thread....

Thanx

:S yeah no worries, If i can remember the wiring diagram.. I had to make my own loom to existing H4 plug - no cutting involved.
Cheers
AP

wrxer · Post by **wrxer** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:51 am

ap, while light was out, i removed flasher bulb and reached into hole with long nose pliers and broke it up by twisting and turning. is only held by one screw, but i started on the side away from the screw. you need to break it up first and get it out in bits, save the bit by the screw till last. careful not to put too much pressure on reflector as it is a bit brittle.
i have cooked other lenses off, put em in the oven till glue is soft and pull apart, the glue is a bit like windscreen sealer

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:01 am

Where'd you get the projector headlights? Rekon they are available to suit Gen1 Series1? I wouldn't mind upgrading to HID's in the GT but would prefer to do it properly with projectors.

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Sat Sep 19, 2009 9:24 pm

AndrewT wrote:Where'd you get the projector headlights? Rekon they are available to suit Gen1 Series1? I wouldn't mind upgrading to HID's in the GT but would prefer to do it properly with projectors.

Got them from EKW wreckers in a good price (thru a mate who works there), there is only projectors on Gen 2 Liberty, not available in gen1 liberty/legacy, I know how you feel about them, they arent good at night eh?
Cheers
AP

Wraith · Post by **Wraith** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 9:59 am

Hey AlpineRaven

Not trying to hassle you, but any chance on the wiring diagram / pictures for these things????

I would dearly love to get mine into the Liberty.

Thanx bloke!!!!!!!!!!

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