Alfa Romeo 147 pre facelift | Bi-Xenon projector Mini H1 Retrofit DIY installation
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- Опубліковано 10 кві 2013
- Installation tutorial for our popular Mini H1 Bi-xenon projector twin kit done on the Alfa Romeo 147 headlight. We show how to bake and open the headlight and mount the xenon projectors. At the end of the video we compare the halogen light output to plug & play xenon and Bi-xenon retrofit projectors Mini H1.
Italian: Guida di installazione per il nostro popolare Mini H1 bi-xeno kit proiettore gemello fatto sulla Alfa Romeo 147 faro. Mostriamo come cuocere e aprire il faro e montare il proiettori allo xeno. Alla fine del video si confronta l'emissione di luce alogena per plug & play xeno e bi-xeno retrofit proiettori H1 Mini.
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘂𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
• Xenon kit: retrofitlab.com/products/alfa...
• Halogen kit: retrofitlab.com/products/alfa...
𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
0:01 Bake the headlight. We use a big carton box with a heatgun. We put the headlight on small boxes so the hot air will be blown under the headlight, not only on one side.
0:09 In this case we use a 500W heatgun for 15 minutes.
0:14 Start to pry the headlight. In this case it is perma-sealed, so the seal doesn't really get soft, you will need to cut the sealing with the screw driver.
0:37 After working a couple of minutes the headlight housing cools down, heat it up again for a few minutes.
0:40 Work with patience and not too much force. This headlight took us 20 to 30 minutes to open properly.
1:04 Cut the remaining permaseal off the headlight lens using a sharp knife.
1:10 Scrape the remainign permaseal out of the headlight channel using a flathead screw driver.
1:18 Remove the bulb glare cap.
1:34 To mount the Bi-xenon projector, break the glare cap holder away.
2:05 Remove the bulb clip holder from the projector.
2:10 Mount the Mini Gatling Gun shroud with the 4 supplied screws.
2:19 Remove the black plug from the solenoid wires.
2:21 Insert the wires through the glare cap opening.
2:24 Place the rubber ring on the Mini H1 projector shaft. In this case the thin ring is used to give more thread length for the nut.
2:28 Place the projector in the reflector.
2:32 Place the H7 adapter ring.
2:42 Place the nut to secure the projector.
2:53 Secure the nut using needle nose pliers.
3:00 Place back the solenoid plug on the wires.
3:17 In this case we needed to bend the bulb clip holder a bit to fit properly
3:34 Mount the bulb clip holder with the 3 screws
3:42 Put the Butyl in the headlight channel for a proper seal
4:00 Press it down with your fingers
4:10 Clean fingerprints and dust off
4:28 In this case, customer wanted the headlight insert black
4:30 Press the lens on the housing.
4:33 Heat the headlight again for the sealant to become soft.
4:38 Press the lens back on the housing.
4:46 Gently squeeze the lens on the housing, make sure all the lens clips click back on.
5:05 Insert the H1 HID bulb in the projector.
5:12 Place the clip to secure the bulb.
5:28 Place the H7 high beam splitter to connect the solenoid for high beam functionallity.
5:40 Headlight retrofitted!
5:43 Original H7 halogen beam
5:53 H7 reflector plug & play 5000K
6:04 Mini H1 Bi-xenon projector retrofit
𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗕𝗶-𝘅𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗸𝗶𝘁:
• Much better light output
• Double high beam (xenon + halogen)
• No glare
• Lower energy consumption (35 watt instead of 55 watt)
• Luxury OEM look
𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻:
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𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆:
Retrofitting refers to the addition of new technology or features to older systems. These days there are a lot of people who put a simple plug & play xenon kit in their halogen headlight housing in an attempt to improve night vision and looks of their vehicle. In fact they don’t realize that their headlight beams are often worse than before. Night vision achieves relatively little improvement on night vision because of a poor beam pattern, which increases the blinding of other road users. This is because their headlight housings are designed for halogen and not xenon.
A true Bi-Xenon projector update is now possible for your car. Such an upgrade will significantly improve your light output from 700-2100 lumens to 2800 and 3500 lumens, without blinding other traffic with glare from your headlight. Upgrade your headlight OEM style!
Good luck with your retrofit!
These products are not ECE-approved and must not be used on public roads in any exterior application. Use on public roads will invalidate both the operating license and insurance coverage. - Авто та транспорт
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The output of those MH1 is so clean. I wish my retros were as easy as that, because retrofitting MH1s in a halogen headlights is a whole different ball game. Great vid. Thanks for uploading.
I'm so glad in this video, thanks for sharing!
So glad you gta'd the insert, they look a whole load better like that!
Svaka cast. Ekselent.
I really liked you idea of using that box to heat the assembly
Super installation bravo 👏👏👍
Thanks!
I will check into that. Thank you!
bravo!! sei grande!! da vero tutto chiaro😉
Hi,have you guys ever done a mk1.5 Ford focus? Wanting to do mine but not sure if I need to move/modify the side light?...great video.
This is awesome! I have factory Xenons on my GTA that are knackered and replacements are impossible to find and stupidly expensive.
Awesome. Thanks
very nice video! btw, you should ALWAYS mount your headlights on to the car before you close them, because in most cases, rotation will be a bit off, so it's better to align it properly before you seal it, rather than opening it again and again...
Hy! Nice jobs! Congrat! I have a question! I have maked my golf mk4 headlight with the same projectors and i haven't became the cable to attach the highbeam with the projectors cable! Do you have maked ever golf mk4 headlight?
Waw great job I want to taste it !
This looks great!
So it's now a H1 bulb? Does it just run off the H7 power source or you you have to change that?
Very clever :)
Superb
Thanks!
Hi. .. i am not sure of it handles once the car.is.moving because of the shaking...
Can you clarify this point?
Thks
How do you know that the projector is aimed right? I want to install projectors in my 02 Oldsmobile intrigue. 9006 to a mini h1 projector.
Hey, voor hoelang zet je het heteluchtpistool aan en op welke temperatuur ongeveer? Ook de doos zeker een beetje open laten zodat het niet te warm wordt?
Alvast bedankt!
ok lets say I buy these projectors. i own a 240sx with an h6054 h4 conversion, since the description on the website says it comes with h4 adapters that means they would fit right?
Super!!!
how is called a module installed in the spotlight?
This module is not too heavy? do not break the mirror?
Does this work after installation of an adjustable level range?
I'm very close to doing this mod on my car. However my final question is, can I still electronically adjust my headlights height (dipping)?
was it sealed with permaseal originally? it looked hard to pull apart :) great Job !
ciao il collegamento della lente , filo rosso e nero va fatto con l'abbagliante ?
Seems really hard to do. Looks nice, grats!
Dove si trova quel adattatore che si attacca dall'abbagliante ai 2fili rosso e nero del abbagliante bixeno?
whay kind of bulb have you use? h4 or h1? can I use a lens like this with h4 bulb on mu car (fiat panda)?
I DIDN'T SEE these lights on your website are they still about?...And do you have the BMW style halo lights for the alfa 147
obrigado pela resposta e logo que os tenha disponiveis separadamente agradecia que me avisassem.
ja agora a titulo de curiusidade qual o nome que dão a esse cabo??
The bulb is introduced h1 or h7 ? Thanks!
Hi! I'm very impressed of your work! Thanks that you share with us!
I would ask you, this black gadget in 4:28, have you got it, or where I can buy it?
Thanks!
Its the stock reflector piece, you can paint it yourself with a spray can. I painted mine matte black
Any video of installation of projector lamp in maruti swift dzire
Did u change/modify the front headlight cover? It looks like there is a dark contrast on the outline of the final product.the black casing it appears to be. Not sure
Where did you buy the projector's from ? Due to im looking into doing this with my 147
For the final product, its just the bi xenon bulb inside the housing? Are the other two reflector bulbs taken out because the bixenon functions as a high and low beam?
Sorry if this is a silly question, its not an answer I could find explicitly stated anywhere.
Hi There,
What about Alfa Romeo GT? Is it possibile to use a D2S projector or some other "D" type?
Hello,
Where did you take the signal wire to the solenoid that controls the high beam?
The cable is necessary to connect the projector xenon kit?? Thanks
I tried to replace headlight but suddenly bulb glare cap fell off within unit. What can I do now, how can I put it back? Thanks
Where did you connect the red and black cables of the lens
Disculpa pero yo lo quiero hacer en mi alfa 147 como puedo comprarte todo el kit entre en tu página oficial y no esta el idioma español ni el italiano gracias espero su respuesta
Podrían hacer uno para el faro de el golf A4
Is the black case from minute 4:28 included in the kit? ...(4:28 In this case, customer wanted the headlight insert black)
What did you use to close the headlights? What is this "black thing" sealant?
Are the Fiat Stilo headlights also perma-sealed ? Thanks
Looks a heck of a lot of work, but a beautiful result! :)
That's a fantastic job you have done, I think there might be a better way to heat the light units rather than a cardboard box and heat gun but there is no doubt about the result!
oracle lights actually puts the whole headlight in an oven @ 250F for 15 mins
+retrofitlab can I get a kit with angel eyes that will work with the 147 headlights?
E onde fica o ajuste automático da altura dos faróis?? Depois andam na estrada a cegar a malta! :P
ok fico a espera que o tenham a venda em separado agradecia que que me avisassem para poder fazer a encomenda abraço
per lancia lybra ? grazie mille!!!
Hi! I retrofited the same kit on a Skoda Octavia 2 2008 and the projector beam is set too low even with the electric height adjustment set to maximum up. How can i fix this? The manual height adjustment in the headlight doesn.t work. Thank you!
Ma potrei farlo pure io a casa sulla mia fiesta del 2012…?
how much time into the box with hotphone?
Hello,
As I was looking for ways to retrofit my 147's headlights I found your video.
And I have a few questions
1. Do you think retrofitted headlights are gonna pass the tests and won't be suspicious to the police in Czech Republic?
2. Can I put the bixenon there where high beam light is mounted? Or even have 2 bixenons installed in one headlight?
3. I can put the angel eyes inside to use as drl, right?
Thanks
Nice video!
***** Which Projector lens should i get to use as low beam, i'd like to put LED bulb inside, too? Can you show me exact examples, please?
Thanks for the reply by the way
is that possible to do on Scion Xa ? Thanks
Hi, great video, really helpful!
I'm just curious though as I have fitted this kit and found the lights to be aimed a bit high on dipped/low beam.
Is there anyway I can get this lower?
I have put the manual adjustment as low as it will go.
Thanks
***** The rubber went on the back of the projector, was there a particular way to put it on? Was there anywhere else a rubber ring was required as I have one more (each side)?
The projector shroud is touching the bottom of the lamp housing and not the top.
***** I sorted this a while ago. There are two adjustment screws on the top of each headlight, I though one was for dipped beam and the other for main beam as they are separate bulbs, turns out they both adjust the whole headlight unit. I have got the beam pattern to an appropriate height to not upset an MOT tester.
This kit is fantastic, gives an excellent beam with 4300k, very crisp and clear. It all tucks away in the headlight unit so doesn't look obviously retrofit. I didn't bother connecting the main beam so these lights just work as dipped beam but works fine. Cheers!
***** Yes, the ballasts are just small enough to wiggle into the space around the back of the main beam lamp. The rest of the wiring tucks in too so you can put the door on the back of the unit and close it up to hide everything
With this kit you can use the original high beams or change between low/high beams in the same projector?
ahh cool :)
do some rsx headlights please
onde posso comprar o cabo que liga na luz de maximos???
se tiver duvidas quanto a minha questao veja o video à altura de 5min 29sec se faz favor è nessa altura que se vê o cabo de que falo.
obrigado aguardo sua resposta.
cosa hai usato x riattaccare il farro ?
👍👍
Hello, what about using the projector(lens) for a triple sided led bulb, would it create a good dispersion pattern? I am modding my alfa 147 headlights and would like to apply this technique to them. My main led are really bright.. It would be more for the aestethics.. Thank you for sharing this video
Using (most common ) LED bulbs in a projector will give a lot of dark spots in the beam pattern. 360 degree LED bulbs are the only 'suitable' solution.
And for 2006/-?? Possible?
What camera are you using ?? pls
what is the other connector you hook up at 5:31?
thank yo to you for your very interesting tuto ,can you tel me how long it is necessary to leave the light in the box whith the thermal so that the glue is easily removed . thanks again bro'.
Thanks!
In general, 2 methods are used, with both methods, be careful and patient. Method 1 is using a regular oven. Preheat the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. When ready, switch off the oven and place the headlight inside. Make sure that the headlight is not touching any metal of the oven by placing a cloth over the grid, for example. Leave the headlight in the oven for 10-15 minutes before opening it. If the headlight kit is not yet soft enough, put the headlight in the oven for a bit more time.
Method 2 is suitable for larger headlights that do not fit in a regular oven, or if your lovely wife absolutely does not allow car parts to be baked in her kitchen. A large cardboard box is used where hot air is blown through a heatgun. Make sure that the hot air of the heatgun does not blow directly to the headlight, place the headlight on small elevations so that the air can circulate properly through the box. We use a setting of 300 Degrees Celsius for 12-18 minutes / 1st lowest setting, depending on the size of the headlight.
@@Retrofitlab thank's bro for your response ...i do !
Hello from Russia!)
It s very interesting video!)))
Thank you so much. I ve got re-style alfa romeo 147 2007 year. Will it fit to my headlights? dont you know?
And link please where to buy) i dont know how to ask, but i ll try. when i ll connect bi xenon projector my car will have problems with an electric? Will indicator show me that light is not working or something else?
Thanks a lot_)
Restyling has different connector and different bulbs, so I think you only have ti choose the correct one
Dove posso comprare la gomma siggilante per chiudere il faro?
Does it have for an Alfa 156?
Hello. I have bought bi xenon h1 for Alfa Romeo 147. My headlights illuminate too low even in the highest position . The stem of the xenon bulb is directed downwards like on video . I do not see where is the error? The engine for the headlights is positioned how?
Thank you
the adjusting screw is at maximum. The line that delimits the top is at the right height . But the area that illuminates the strongest is too low.
The Alfa lights must be one of the worst IMO, so this will be a perfect upgrade for the 156. But will you be able to pass inspection with a replaced low beam from reflector to projector even though you only got a std halogen H1 bulb ?
Yes, light output will improve a lot. It depends a bit on your country and inspector.
Normally it is no problem with a halogen bulb, because the light pattern is perfect and not blinding for oncoming traffic.
Fantastic how much it cost? you ship to mexico??
Any retrofit that work for a SEAT Ibiza 2005?? im in mexico!
Hello.. CAn you tell me please the use of the red and black wire which are coming of the bixenon projectors?
***** Thanks for your answear...
Hi, i was wondering how thin is the butyl band that u insert in the headlight channel ... i have 6 mm and 8 mm butyl tape to buy ... what size do i chose?
*****
Oh, i understand, i was wondering if the 6 mm band isn`t to narrow and will take air and get foggy (the headlight), on the other hand, the 8 mm band is to wide and gets out of the channel when i press the glass, but if u ensure me thats it ok both ... i think i will choose the 8 mm one. Thanks very much for the quick answer, and btw ... nice and helpful video.
You could recommend the pieces to me to do it in a lighthouse of sentra 2010, please.
The mini h1 twin kit is perfect for this headlight :) www.retrofitlab.com/en/hid-projector-kit/bi-xenon-mini-h1-twin-kit-1.html
I did put h1 halogen bulb in the projector and it did not improve much from reflector one. And halogen bulb burned one of my projectors plastic that holds lens too.. Maybe it is not made for halogen bulbs since they produce a lot of heat..?
Correct, the projectors are made for HID xenon bulbs. That's why there is also no ground/- connection on the projector like normal and needed on an H1 halogen bulb base.
how long do you leave the lighthouse in the box to remove the plastic?
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In general, 2 methods are used, with both methods, be careful and patient. Method 1 is using a regular oven. Preheat the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. When ready, switch off the oven and place the headlight inside. Make sure that the headlight is not touching any metal of the oven by placing a cloth over the grid, for example. Leave the headlight in the oven for 10-15 minutes before opening it. If the headlight kit is not yet soft enough, put the headlight in the oven for a bit more time.
Method 2 is suitable for larger headlights that do not fit in a regular oven, or if your lovely wife absolutely does not allow car parts to be baked in her kitchen. A large cardboard box is used where hot air is blown through a heatgun. Make sure that the hot air of the heatgun does not blow directly to the headlight, place the headlight on small elevations so that the air can circulate properly through the box. We use a setting of 300 Degrees Celsius for 12-18 minutes / 1st lowest setting, depending on the size of the headlight.
Led kit is not suggested on glass projector headlight?
Retrofitlab I have a Fiat bravo II year 2007, have OEM glass projector
this is a fantastic tutorial. unfortunately, i have trouble with connecting the solenoid wires coming from the projector. i have already installed Mini H1 Bi-xenon projectors in my only single stock headlights of my Toyota corolla 1998; therefore, i have know idea which part of H1 HID light should i connect the solenoid wire to.
do i need special HID kit to operate with Bi-xenon projector?
All you reply i will appreciate.
thanks in advance.
Could you please help me send a picture of wiring? As you know that H1 hid is a single beam light source, which make me blind about high beam wire output
Oh I see. Thank you so much for your kindness.
no dremel?
the name of this piece 1:28 what is that ? al the phare of care have it ...is for what ?
een doos voor je heteluchtfohn?? verbrand hij dan niet?.... ben zelf ook nog zeer tevreden over mijn projectoren, voldoende licht!
mvg Geert
What is bulb ? H1 ?
I have H7, it does not fit :/
where can we buy the gasket sealant that he installed to closed back the light???? can we put urethane??
We use special headlight butyl www.retrofitlab.com/en/butyl-rubber-sealant.html this butyl can be heated so it becomes soft again, this way it is easier to open the headlight when you want to change the setup or something goes wrong.
Each Lens work High and low beem
Which adhesive tape used at 4:11 ?, please let me know.
Retrofitlab thanks
Awesome for my 147 :P but in my country noone can make it!
***** How can this be done?'m From Greece and I can not imagine how to make our transaction. I will send the lanterns? how?, and what cost there? Sorry for my English.
Olá, tudo bem? Eu recentemente instalei um projetor bixenon com a lâmpada H1 no meu celta, mas como faz para fazer a alta e a baixa? Eu agradeço de coração se vocês puderem me ajudar ou me indicar um site que explique passo-a-passo. Obrigado
Muito Obrigado, mas já consegui fazer aqui =D
hello,I want the name of the sticker during the installation of the glass....thanx
You mean the sealant I think. This is used; www.retrofitlab.com/en/butyl-rubber-sealant.html
butyl mm?
In which website do you buy glue for headlight?
We us this special headlight sealant; www.retrofitlab.com/en/butyl-rubber-sealant.html
Would this kit fit inside the round part of the headlight? I'm planning to order one, but I'm not sure. It's the part where is the high-beam by factory default.
+hi ei Also is it possible to store the inverters and everything inside the headlight cover? Can they create heat so it's an issue? Or do I have to drill a new hole for the cables. Appreciate your answer.
Thank you for the quick reply, I'll consider the Matchbox then! Great video!
What is the temperature in the box and how long does it last?
In general, 2 methods are used, with both methods, be careful and patient. Method 1 is using a regular oven. Preheat the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. When ready, switch off the oven and place the headlight inside. Make sure that the headlight is not touching any metal of the oven by placing a cloth over the grid, for example. Leave the headlight in the oven for 10-15 minutes before opening it. If the headlight kit is not yet soft enough, put the headlight in the oven for a bit more time.
Method 2 is suitable for larger headlights that do not fit in a regular oven, or if your lovely wife absolutely does not allow car parts to be baked in her kitchen. A large cardboard box is used where hot air is blown through a heatgun. Make sure that the hot air of the heatgun does not blow directly to the headlight, place the headlight on small elevations so that the air can circulate properly through the box. We use a setting of 300 Degrees Celsius for 12-18 minutes / 1st lowest setting, depending on the size of the headlight.
What is that adhesive used to reassemble that headlight??
juleiu ygay butyl headlight sealant
what is that black rubber snake you used for sealant?
thanks
how to clean them parabolas and glass (plastic) ??
Very gently with a microfiber cloth.. :)
sorry but the original hight beam is empy?
Correct, we placed the high beam bulb again after the retrofit.