backinblue92

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Hey all, I have a chance to buy a retrofitted set of jdm 1pc headlights that have the Mirimoto Mini H1 projectors and bulbs only (no ballasts, etc) for $220 but the housing is chipped pretty good in the corner.

So I thought I'd do my own retrofit on my black 1pc headlights that are jdm knockoffs but utilize 9006 bulb mounts like oem. Is any cutting needed? Now I've read online a guy with an Accord that used 9006 bulbs stock didn't need to cut his headlights. Would that be the same for me? Any help appreciated. Thanks!

LowTEC SaiMike

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look up the bake method when doing retrofits . You wont need to cut any more then to fit the H1 projectors .

backinblue92

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I just ended up buying the retrofits already done and negotiated to $180 with the guy


They are well done, missing a couple replaceable mounting tabs and pass side corner of lense is chipped but not leaking moisture, other than that he did a solid job. Came with DRLs and custom DRL relay too. Though I think I will open them up to reseal myself, remove the shrouds and put a plate just behind the projector lense so the reflectors don't show. Basically black it all out.

I'm wondering, are these bulbs ok? As in not burned out? I haven't been,able to test it yet, no ballasts yet. See the brownish area on both bulbs? Mid bulb, right by and facing the external 'pole' or whatever u call it. They are bixenon bulbs.






Is that gonna be a problem Do I need new bulbs? High beam filament burned out?

boost21

Usually hid bulbs will have a little discoloration in the middle there. They should be fine based on looks but make sure to try them out