Retrofit Projector Headlights - Honda Pilot

topracer · 04-29-2010, 09:28 PM

I want to retrofit projector headlights on the 2010 Pilot. I have only seen HID conversion on reflector housing being discussed. I am creating this topic to discuss retrofitting projectors.

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topracer · 04-30-2010, 02:32 PM

Received a quote from Black Flame Customs, Long Island, New York, cost around $800 to retrofit the projector headlights.

The price include:
- FX-R bi-xenon projectors
- D2S Bulbs (4300/5000k/6000k-your choice)
- Ballasts -All Digital Morimoto
- Shrouds
- Plug-and-play wiring harness
- Fabrication Labor

$50 more to use TSX projectors.

kasrhp · 04-30-2010, 04:38 PM

Whew, all that for some different lights. Have fun with that. Ill stay stock.

Keep us posted though

RSQ Pilot · 04-30-2010, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topracer

Received a quote from Black Flame Customs, Long Island, New York, cost around $800 to retrofit the projector headlights.

The price include:
- FX-R bi-xenon projectors
- D2S Bulbs (4300/5000k/6000k-your choice)
- Ballasts -All Digital Morimoto
- Shrouds
- Plug-and-play wiring harness
- Fabrication Labor

$50 more to use TSX projectors.

All that and it is still not street legal....

moda_way · 04-30-2010, 09:09 PM

Great, now I know I'm not visiting Long Island, NY with my TSX.

I love watching these videos to see how you guys do it. The big thing for the TSX was halos/angel eyes. Still, I'll wait for Honda to put projectors in the Pilot stock, pray they fit and just buy new headlamps and convert over. I've seen too many people crack the seals, do whatever mod, re-seal... only to have them leak within 2 years. Love modding and have done a ton to my TSX as well, so kudos for being as precise as you can.

AcuraDude · 05-01-2010, 12:52 AM

Cool idea, but the price seems a little steep.

rafael73 · 05-01-2010, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kasrhp

Whew, all that for some different lights. Have fun with that. Ill stay stock.

I'm using Crystal Vision (H/L) and Nokya 2500 (Fog / DRL)

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSQ Pilot

All that and it is still not street legal....

It is legal as long as is OEM.

Tim · 05-01-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rafael73

It is legal as long as is OEM.

exactly.........

vtec95 · 05-07-2010, 07:56 PM

Im sure Honda will give the Pilot Projectors..Look at the 1st gen model of Pilot. It came out in 2003 and by 2005 they had projectors,new grille, different tails,..I would imagine Honda doing the same as far as the 09 and up pilots. Maybe 2012, it would make sense for a model change at that time.

jezzy · 10-16-2010, 08:01 PM

I just purchased a 2005 Pilot EX-L, and just ordered the following for my retrofit project :

1) replacement oem headlights (used from Ebay) so I can work on these, and keep my originals as backups
2) bi xenon FX-R projectors
3) Philips D2s 4300k bulbs
4) 9003 retrofit harness
5) morimoto ballasts
6) E46 extended shrouds

I should be working on this project by next week.

I'm a former Subaru nut, and have done 4 TSX retrofits in 06 model impreza's and figured this would be even easier due to the size of the headlight =)

I'll be disabling the DRL's as I'm in Canada and my Pilot comes from the USA, and I just looked under the hood in the fuse box and noticed the DRL mod they did in order to import the car into Canada. They ran 2 wires from the headlight RH and LH into the car (probably a switch 12v?).

Keep you updated!

humanoid · 10-16-2010, 08:09 PM

Can't wait for the pics!

jezzy · 10-16-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by humanoid

Can't wait for the pics!

Will do!

ImmaSquashYou · 10-18-2010, 12:22 AM

it really depends on the vehicle for me to do a retro fit. For the pilot, i don't really see the need to have to do a retro. However, i did do a retro in my 98 infiniti i30. The stock headlights are HORRIBLE. so bad that you can barely see more than 20 ft. You can put your high beams on all day, and no one will even flash you because you're blinding them. All in all, retrofits are great, but to me, they're not needed on the pilot.

andrew a. · 02-04-2012, 06:13 AM

Here is a thread that I want to share from the Honda Odyssey forum (OdyClub) who did a projector retrofit.

ULTIMATE HEADLIGHT UPGRADE: FX-R projector retrofit in progress, with pics

I remember back in the day when I still owned an Odyssey, almost took the plunge to do this. But instead, I cheaped out and bought a 35w DDM HID conversion kit. Lighting coverage was superb compared to stock halogens but the overall look didn't appeal to me as it is still housed on halogen reflectors, no matter how everyone would say it doesn't blind oncoming drivers, there is always 'hotspots' on the beam that looks really ugly and cheap looking to me.

A couple of months later - I took that kit out, sold in Craigslist, we traded that van and now have our current Pilot

. I was hoping the redesigned '12s would have projectors, but as we all know Honda did not go that route. Who knows, one moonlit night I may do this retrofit but the overall time, effort and cost keeps me from doing so

.

Im2c0oL · 02-04-2012, 10:19 AM

I'm wondering how the retro fit will be on the 06-08 headlight, would it be just a straight swap out the projector with any FXR/TSX/S2000 projector size with little trimming to fit?

04-30-2010, 09:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
moda_way Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 519 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Great, now I know I'm not visiting Long Island, NY with my TSX. I love watching these videos to see how you guys do it. The big thing for the TSX was halos/angel eyes. Still, I'll wait for Honda to put projectors in the Pilot stock, pray they fit and just buy new headlamps and convert over. I've seen too many people crack the seals, do whatever mod, re-seal... only to have them leak within 2 years. Love modding and have done a ton to my TSX as well, so kudos for being as precise as you can. __________________ 2009 DCP Touring, Navi & RES 2004 Acura TSX (bunch of mods b/c its fun) 2008 Ducati 1098 R.I.P. Last edited by moda_way; 04-30-2010 at 09:18 PM.

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AcuraDude Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 143 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool idea, but the price seems a little steep. __________________ '09 Pilot Touring R&N -- Silver Billet Metallic For Sale: 2009 Pilot Touring OEM Carpeted Floor Mats - Click Here Honda OEM All Season Floor Mats - Click Here

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vtec95 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York Posts: 196 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Im sure Honda will give the Pilot Projectors..Look at the 1st gen model of Pilot. It came out in 2003 and by 2005 they had projectors,new grille, different tails,..I would imagine Honda doing the same as far as the 09 and up pilots. Maybe 2012, it would make sense for a model change at that time. __________________ 09 yf4...used for what?

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humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,971 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can't wait for the pics! __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

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04-30-2010, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
topracer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Received a quote from Black Flame Customs, Long Island, New York, cost around $800 to retrofit the projector headlights. The price include: - FX-R bi-xenon projectors - D2S Bulbs (4300/5000k/6000k-your choice) - Ballasts -All Digital Morimoto - Shrouds - Plug-and-play wiring harness - Fabrication Labor $50 more to use TSX projectors.

04-30-2010, 04:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
kasrhp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tampa, fl Posts: 157 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Whew, all that for some different lights. Have fun with that. Ill stay stock. Keep us posted though

10-16-2010, 08:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
jezzy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montreal, Qc Posts: 110 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just purchased a 2005 Pilot EX-L, and just ordered the following for my retrofit project : 1) replacement oem headlights (used from Ebay) so I can work on these, and keep my originals as backups 2) bi xenon FX-R projectors 3) Philips D2s 4300k bulbs 4) 9003 retrofit harness 5) morimoto ballasts 6) E46 extended shrouds I should be working on this project by next week. I'm a former Subaru nut, and have done 4 TSX retrofits in 06 model impreza's and figured this would be even easier due to the size of the headlight =) I'll be disabling the DRL's as I'm in Canada and my Pilot comes from the USA, and I just looked under the hood in the fuse box and noticed the DRL mod they did in order to import the car into Canada. They ran 2 wires from the headlight RH and LH into the car (probably a switch 12v?). Keep you updated!

10-18-2010, 12:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
ImmaSquashYou Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Alexandria, Va Posts: 29 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it really depends on the vehicle for me to do a retro fit. For the pilot, i don't really see the need to have to do a retro. However, i did do a retro in my 98 infiniti i30. The stock headlights are HORRIBLE. so bad that you can barely see more than 20 ft. You can put your high beams on all day, and no one will even flash you because you're blinding them. All in all, retrofits are great, but to me, they're not needed on the pilot.

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