Hi Cyd. Love your videos. I'm about to undertake this project but the only difference is that mine are starting as Halogen. Do you know if the original halogen projectors would yeild the correct part to convert the EvoX-R to RHD? Struggling to find much info on this. Thanks!
Apologies if I didn't make this clear in the video: this Sinolin EVOX-R projector comes supplied as LHD beam pattern. So if it's going in a LHD car, the only mods you need to carry out are any additional fixing holes required in the projector rim. Does that answer your question? 👍
@@pitagoras17 part of the reason I'm doing this series is because my xenons had deteriorated to the point of being little better than candles. Plus, there are loads of videos on YT that show how to take headlights apart and a few that show fitting new projectors, but I have found none that go into the kind of detail I have. So I hope 1) it'll really help people who might be nervous about attempting it and 2) will be good for my channel growth.
Not at all, remember the heat is being generated by the bulb, which is the same as stock, so no change in heat generated (unless you uprate the bulbs to 50W). I can also see how the EVO projector also has improved heat management features designed in compared to the Hella E55 (stock unit). Plus the lights are cooled by direct air flow as the car is driven. I consulted with the headlight SME at work, he was of the same opinion.
Cyd, thank you so much for this series on headlights. As you say advice to change bulbs is miss guided. Seriously considering doing this modification to my Xenons in my 2007 9-3. I got a quote for refurbishing the factory bowls at £150 a pair minimum, but unsure how good the finish would be. What seems to let these aftermarket versions down is the plastic bulb holder, it appears weak compared to the factory?
Yeah, there's a company in Germany which advertises on FB and will do bowls for about E70 apiece. They specialise in restoring classic lights. Considering these EVO projectors are only c£60 a pair it's a no brainer really. I've no qualms with the bulb holder, it's fine.
@@CycloneCyd in your disassembly video the it shows a much bigger gap between the E55 lens housing metal and the plastic reflector it fits in to than when you reassemble? seen here between 2:46 and 3:02 th-cam.com/play/PLOaePmzqZNJ3ckhEjWMapU0O2pCkG9G5K.html You appear to reassemble closer in this build video above at 11:34, can you clarify?
Great work Syd. ..thanks But....can't see a link or list for the Other vehicles fitted with the saab projectors.......and secondly.. After taking out the reflector on the saab projectors....would it not be easier to have them triple chromed ?
It wouldn't be possible to guarantee the surface finish of the final product without a lot of hand work. there are companies that do it, but it's expensive. Thanks for the heads up - I'll sort the links and list, in the meantime it's in the playlist description th-cam.com/play/PLOaePmzqZNJ3ckhEjWMapU0O2pCkG9G5K.html
Hello ive found your wonderful videos and comments, Did you swap Mounting legs from an E55 to mount the new clear lens on a 2.0 so the unit is an exact retrofit into headlight units so it will work? Thanks
Hello Cyd, I am in the process of making the mod on my headlights. The only thing I struggle with is that mine use the H7 bulbs and I really can't figure out how to mount them on the evox-r projector. Do you mind sharing some inspiration if you have thought about it already?
You mean the cornering lights on a facelift (2008 on)? No sorry, but it sounds like an issue with the motor that turns the projector. I believe you can deselect the function in Tech2 (change HID2 to HID - I think) Apparently these EVOX-R are compatible with AFL, so if you fancy taking them apart, take me some pictures.
Hi Cyd. In a previous video you mentioned legal requirement for different alignment in lhd countries , you said on return to rhd country you could leave alignment as it is for lhd, so why do you need to swap over beam adjusters?
The new EVOX-R 2.0 projectors are only available in LHD form and I needed to make it into RHD for UK use. Even if you are in a LHD market, if you drive to a RHD market and wish to retain the 'beam flattener' function, you would still need to make this modification. Of course, if you never drive outside your own country and you're LHD then you can use the EVO as supplied. HTH
Is it as easy on other car models? I have a Mazda 323F with super dim halogen projectors and i'd love to replace them with Sinolyn H1 bixenon projectors.
Mostly yes. Some OEs use a silicon glue though, so if they won't come apart after heating you might have to cut them open and plastic weld them back together. You might need to do some fettling and fabrication, so be prepasred for that possibility. I'd suggest picking up at least one 2ndhand headlight and trying it with that first.
Hi cyd I have a 2010 Jaguar xf and I want to replace the hella projector units they are a h7 main beam only with right - left hand mask, can you advise on a unit I can modify to work thanks. Brett
There are people selling 'generic' EvoX-R 2.0 projectors on ebay and aliexpress. They are less than half the cost of the Morimoto branded ones. Does anyone know if buying the Morimoto brand is worth the extra 80 dollars?
Mine were already xenon, so that's not what I was doing, but yes you could do. Obviously, you'd have to use a conversion kit to provide the driver/ballast. Alternative ly you could converty to bi-LED (this would be my preference), though this would require more fettling to make a bracket. You could also use an H7 conversion bi-LED projector in the main beam assist side (I wish I'd done this now). That way you could run 2x dipped beam per side and massively improve the main beam. Many ways to skin a cat and all that 👍 I've got a spare set of xenon headlights for my car, so I may do a conversion on them to twin bi-LED and further expand the playlist with additional learning and alternative solutions
@@rhysevans9611 I haven't. I got sidetracked with engine/suspension stuff. Since I have halogen units, I'm trying to track down a pair of the xenon-ready headlights and experiment.
Don't suppose you offer this as a service? I've a 08 9-3 with awful light output and I guarantee the lights would erupt into flames if I attempted anything like this 🤣
I hadn't considered doing that. The 08on lights are different to the 03-07. Does yours have the beam turning function (AFL, I think it's called)? Even if it does, apparently the EVOX-R2 is compatible. Get in touch by email, maybe we can work something out.
@@CycloneCyd I'm fairly wet behind the ears RE Saab specs. It's a 08 9-3 aero. D1s xenon dipped beam and Halogen main beam. Have seen people online say there is a turning function but I simply don't know for sure. Have also seen people do retro fit projector upgrades. It changes the dipped beam xenon bulb to a bi-xenon d2s, rendering the OEM bulb redundant
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Hi Cyd.
Love your videos.
I'm about to undertake this project but the only difference is that mine are starting as Halogen. Do you know if the original halogen projectors would yeild the correct part to convert the EvoX-R to RHD? Struggling to find much info on this. Thanks!
Have you got a follow up to this video of these performing?
Is this only required for RHD? Or does LHD vehicles need to do the mods as well?
Apologies if I didn't make this clear in the video: this Sinolin EVOX-R projector comes supplied as LHD beam pattern. So if it's going in a LHD car, the only mods you need to carry out are any additional fixing holes required in the projector rim. Does that answer your question? 👍
@@CycloneCyd Yes sir! Thank you for your help! I've been closely following this video series to finally restore my headlight output
@@pitagoras17 excellent. When you do, please let us know how you get on.
@@pitagoras17 part of the reason I'm doing this series is because my xenons had deteriorated to the point of being little better than candles. Plus, there are loads of videos on YT that show how to take headlights apart and a few that show fitting new projectors, but I have found none that go into the kind of detail I have. So I hope 1) it'll really help people who might be nervous about attempting it and 2) will be good for my channel growth.
Will this have any effect on the lenses of the headlight or it’s structure - is overheat or melt anything ?
Thanks 😊
Not at all, remember the heat is being generated by the bulb, which is the same as stock, so no change in heat generated (unless you uprate the bulbs to 50W). I can also see how the EVO projector also has improved heat management features designed in compared to the Hella E55 (stock unit). Plus the lights are cooled by direct air flow as the car is driven.
I consulted with the headlight SME at work, he was of the same opinion.
What is the condition of the reflector after a year, given that it is "Chinese" ? Is there a weakening of the light ?
Cyd, thank you so much for this series on headlights. As you say advice to change bulbs is miss guided. Seriously considering doing this modification to my Xenons in my 2007 9-3. I got a quote for refurbishing the factory bowls at £150 a pair minimum, but unsure how good the finish would be. What seems to let these aftermarket versions down is the plastic bulb holder, it appears weak compared to the factory?
Yeah, there's a company in Germany which advertises on FB and will do bowls for about E70 apiece. They specialise in restoring classic lights. Considering these EVO projectors are only c£60 a pair it's a no brainer really. I've no qualms with the bulb holder, it's fine.
@@CycloneCyd in your disassembly video the it shows a much bigger gap between the E55 lens housing metal and the plastic reflector it fits in to than when you reassemble? seen here between 2:46 and 3:02
th-cam.com/play/PLOaePmzqZNJ3ckhEjWMapU0O2pCkG9G5K.html
You appear to reassemble closer in this build video above at 11:34, can you clarify?
@@kw5349 I built and rebuilt the lights several times during filming. Simple as that
Great work Syd. ..thanks
But....can't see a link or list for the
Other vehicles fitted with the saab projectors.......and secondly..
After taking out the reflector on the saab projectors....would it not be easier to have them triple chromed ?
It wouldn't be possible to guarantee the surface finish of the final product without a lot of hand work. there are companies that do it, but it's expensive.
Thanks for the heads up - I'll sort the links and list, in the meantime it's in the playlist description
th-cam.com/play/PLOaePmzqZNJ3ckhEjWMapU0O2pCkG9G5K.html
Hello ive found your wonderful videos and comments, Did you swap Mounting legs from an E55 to mount the new clear lens on a 2.0 so the unit is an exact retrofit into headlight units so it will work? Thanks
Hello Cyd, I am in the process of making the mod on my headlights. The only thing I struggle with is that mine use the H7 bulbs and I really can't figure out how to mount them on the evox-r projector. Do you mind sharing some inspiration if you have thought about it already?
The EVO projectors take the D2S xenons. They don't take H7s. You'll need to use a conversion kit and tech2 to tell the car it now has xenons (HID)
Cyd do you happen to have a fix for the corning light malfunction error on a 93
You mean the cornering lights on a facelift (2008 on)? No sorry, but it sounds like an issue with the motor that turns the projector. I believe you can deselect the function in Tech2 (change HID2 to HID - I think)
Apparently these EVOX-R are compatible with AFL, so if you fancy taking them apart, take me some pictures.
So those come as LHD? If I only need to change them to RHD without all this modification how is it done ? Ta
If anyone can find an easier or better way, I'll be happy to hear about it.
Hi Cyd. In a previous video you mentioned legal requirement for different alignment in lhd countries , you said on return to rhd country you could leave alignment as it is for lhd, so why do you need to swap over beam adjusters?
You're confusing the need for RHD or LHD beams with the ability to adjust either to a flat beam for temporary use in another country.
@@CycloneCyd Thanks for reply Cyd. Think I understand. So there is no flat beam option on the new bi xenons ?
No need for reply Cyd, I did a bit more research, and all clear now. Great videos. Keep up the good work. 👍
Amazing!!
Thank you! Cheers!
what was the main reason why you made this hybrid projector evox + hella e55 ?
The new EVOX-R 2.0 projectors are only available in LHD form and I needed to make it into RHD for UK use. Even if you are in a LHD market, if you drive to a RHD market and wish to retain the 'beam flattener' function, you would still need to make this modification. Of course, if you never drive outside your own country and you're LHD then you can use the EVO as supplied. HTH
Is it as easy on other car models? I have a Mazda 323F with super dim halogen projectors and i'd love to replace them with Sinolyn H1 bixenon projectors.
Mostly yes. Some OEs use a silicon glue though, so if they won't come apart after heating you might have to cut them open and plastic weld them back together. You might need to do some fettling and fabrication, so be prepasred for that possibility.
I'd suggest picking up at least one 2ndhand headlight and trying it with that first.
Do you know how to replace hella variox projectors in a 2010 Mercedes E coupe? They have the rolling shield and I can’t find a way to replace them
Hi cyd I have a 2010 Jaguar xf and I want to replace the hella projector units they are a h7 main beam only with right - left hand mask, can you advise on a unit I can modify to work thanks.
Brett
There are people selling 'generic' EvoX-R 2.0 projectors on ebay and aliexpress. They are less than half the cost of the Morimoto branded ones. Does anyone know if buying the Morimoto brand is worth the extra 80 dollars?
I used the sinolin ones. I'd bet they are identical.
Can I upgrade to a hella 3.0
I am unclear. So with this method, it's possible to convert from halogen to bi-xenon?
Mine were already xenon, so that's not what I was doing, but yes you could do. Obviously, you'd have to use a conversion kit to provide the driver/ballast.
Alternative ly you could converty to bi-LED (this would be my preference), though this would require more fettling to make a bracket.
You could also use an H7 conversion bi-LED projector in the main beam assist side (I wish I'd done this now). That way you could run 2x dipped beam per side and massively improve the main beam.
Many ways to skin a cat and all that 👍
I've got a spare set of xenon headlights for my car, so I may do a conversion on them to twin bi-LED and further expand the playlist with additional learning and alternative solutions
@@CycloneCyd Thanks for the response. Love the videos
@@achishukuteki941Did you ever manage to do this? I'm about to attempt the same thing with a pair of halogens.
@@rhysevans9611 I haven't. I got sidetracked with engine/suspension stuff. Since I have halogen units, I'm trying to track down a pair of the xenon-ready headlights and experiment.
Don't suppose you offer this as a service? I've a 08 9-3 with awful light output and I guarantee the lights would erupt into flames if I attempted anything like this 🤣
I hadn't considered doing that. The 08on lights are different to the 03-07. Does yours have the beam turning function (AFL, I think it's called)? Even if it does, apparently the EVOX-R2 is compatible. Get in touch by email, maybe we can work something out.
@@CycloneCyd I'm fairly wet behind the ears RE Saab specs. It's a 08 9-3 aero. D1s xenon dipped beam and Halogen main beam. Have seen people online say there is a turning function but I simply don't know for sure. Have also seen people do retro fit projector upgrades. It changes the dipped beam xenon bulb to a bi-xenon d2s, rendering the OEM bulb redundant