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Old 05-20-2010, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by nomis_nehc
This is an interesting service. Can you elaborate for people that might be interested?

Do you retrofit the xenon projectors into halogen housing? Or the client send you a xenon set, and you convert it to work with halogen based power connectors?
I prefer if the client sends me a set of headlights complete. I will rewire a OEM set of Xenon lights internally to work with the halogen wiring harness.
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How much do you think it would cost to send a set back to UK?
Old 05-20-2010, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jas_r_1
How much do you think it would cost to send a set back to UK?
Probably in the hundred dollar range. IDK though...
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not the best pic , but here is my conversion w/0 any messages or errors
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So what kind of total cost are we looking at then including parts?
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It depends. Lights can be had for $200 - $1500. It depends on how long you are willing to wait, how hard you search, and what condition of light you are willing to settle on. I have bought three sets of lights and I have not paid more than $500 for them. The first and the last set I purchased were no more than $500 complete (Xenon headlights, bulbs, ballast, and ignitors). The last set, however, were less than average. I am frequently on the look out for deals. Ballast and Igniters can be had for $250-$350, and I usually pay no more than $30 for the bulbs. So in summary, I think an average cost is $850-$1050 including my labor and shipping.

My charge is $200 and that covers the labor and all the parts to complete the job. You pay for shipping both ways.
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Pre-LCI conversions only...
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Does your wiring solution allow for the xenon's shutter to function (for the high beams) as a true Bi-Xenon?
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Originally Posted by Vanquish189
Does your wiring solution allow for the xenon's shutter to function (for the high beams) as a true Bi-Xenon?
Yes, Everything works except for the Adaptive headlight feature.
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Originally Posted by medik13
Yes, Everything works except for the Adaptive headlight feature.
Excellent I'll contact you after I find a pair.


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