OEM Bi-Xenon... The Truth

[fly300kts]

UPDATE

Finally got the focus issue figured out. Pics taken about 50 Ft from the wall and woaw.
Second picture is in Low Beam.
Next steps, I will modify the internal headlight fairings to fit the new position. More pics to come once installed on the car

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c395/fly300kts/IMG_6374Large.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c395/fly300kts/IMG_6375Large.jpg





Hi Guys,

While I am waiting for some LED strips to dry, I played a little with an OEM Bi-Xenon main beam.
On the same projector, I have installed: US lens (horizontal line), Euro lens (no line), and I finally modified a TSX water clear lens. Keep in mind that I was holding the projector in one hand while taking the picture with the other, so disregard any pattern details, the beam was not level. I just did that to give you an idea and let you be the judge

US LENS

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c395/fly300kts/IMG_6198Large.jpg

EURO LENS

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c395/fly300kts/IMG_6200Large.jpg

TSX LENS

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c395/fly300kts/IMG_6199Large.jpg

The TSX lens focus distance between the bulb and the lens is less than OEM, I need now to figure out how to modify the lens support. If the process is easy, I might post a DIY
Stay tuned

Phil

[plokm]

yeah....you do that!!!

[Operator]

I'm still in the process of finding the right spacing for my clear lens. I'll let you know if I find anything that could be of help.

[tankdeer]

Nice

[fly300kts]

I'm still in the process of finding the right spacing for my clear lens. I'll let you know if I find anything that could be of help.

Thank you.
I have the correct value (26mm). I should be done modifying the support tomorrow

Phil

[Spiff69]

Damn it Phil - you and your constant desire for perfection!

[MCT9891]

Damn it Phil - you and your constant desire for perfection!

x2 lol.

[Quattro]

you know, i hardly can tell the difference between them all (noob I know)...but oh well e-codes FTW haha

[tankdeer]

you know, i hardly can tell the difference between them all (noob I know)...but oh well e-codes FTW haha

Look at the sharpness of the cutoff line

[arce909]

I will stay tuned!!!!

[xULx]

I like that TSX. Looking forward to it Phil.

[djpaw]

oh how I miss my TSX retros........OEM Audis are alright.........keep us posted and please give us a DIY this time !!! Sharing is caring.

[fly300kts]

Sharing is caring.

Yeah, I know about that

[airbornerifleman]

Phil, you can also take off the OEM shield and make your own and space the shield with washers, it might be easier than moding the lens holder. just my $0.02 from experience.

[fly300kts]

Phil, you can also take off the OEM shield and make your own and space the shield with washers, it might be easier than moding the lens holder. just my $0.02 from experience.

I tried but the lens holder to easier modify.
I am done. More pics to come

Phil

[airbornerifleman]

Pics???

[fly300kts]

Well, I thought I was done but I need more brainstorm:

Since the TSX needs to be much closer to the bulb compared to the OEM, I shorten the lens support legs. By doing so, now, I can't clip back ON the chrome housing
Need more time to find another way. I looked into shimming the flap and you really can't because there is not enough room to slide it forward

Phil

[djpaw]

Guess you need to try airborneriflema's method.

[fly300kts]

Guess you need to try airborneriflema's method.

I guess you didn't read

[djpaw]

I guess you didn't read

lol...just did....

[fly300kts]

Updated

Phil

[fly300kts]

yeah....you do that!!!

In process to prepare the DIY

Phil

[ryanworth]

Holy jesus that is a clean beam!