# 09 civic Si headlight retrofit
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034
**Category:** Builds
**Created:** [March 22, 2010, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034 "2010-03-22T08:04:56Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)
#### Post date: [May 17, 2010, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/21 "2010-05-17T13:37:53Z")
nice to see someone actually take the time to install hids right around here.
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### Author:  [@DrunkieTheBear](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DrunkieTheBear)
#### Post date: [May 17, 2010, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/22 "2010-05-17T18:52:56Z")
Say no to illegal HID abuse.
Looks good so far, I was the first ever 04+ Grand Prix to do a retro, ended up basically rewiring my entire lighting system, with relay setups as well.
Good choice on the shrouds those will look awesome. How are you testing your projectors?
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### Author:  [@justin2386](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justin2386)
#### Post date: [May 17, 2010, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/23 "2010-05-17T19:53:00Z")
how much did the projectors run ya? just out of curiosity…and how big are they? diameter wise…
seems like a fun little project…wanna make me some? hahahaha :lol
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### Author:  [@Kicklow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kicklow)
#### Post date: [May 17, 2010, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/24 "2010-05-17T19:54:17Z")
will those fit in my em1?
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### Author:  [@justin2386](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justin2386)
#### Post date: [May 17, 2010, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/25 "2010-05-17T22:05:51Z")
im thinkin about pickin these up and modding them into a set of lights…
[http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380101834905&crlp=1\_263602\_263622&ff4=263602\_263622&viewitem=&guid=183a33031220a0b582d54225ff84ada7&rvr\_id=&ua=M\*S%3F&itemid=380101834905#ht\_514wt\_1069](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380101834905&crlp=1_263602_263622&ff4=263602_263622&viewitem=&guid=183a33031220a0b582d54225ff84ada7&rvr_id=&ua=M*S%3F&itemid=380101834905#ht_514wt_1069)
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### Author:  [@4ADAM12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4ADAM12)
#### Post date: [May 18, 2010, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/26 "2010-05-18T01:58:46Z")
> [@Picture of Dawn - forget the poll.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picture-of-dawn-forget-the-poll/31967/48):
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> Say no to illegal HID abuse.
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> Looks good so far, I was the first ever 04+ Grand Prix to do a retro, ended up basically rewiring my entire lighting system, with relay setups as well.
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> Good choice on the shrouds those will look awesome. How are you testing your projectors?
I have not fired them up yet, but I will be using a relay harness when I mount them for aiming. Which reminds me, I still need to find a place to do my aiming. I need 25’ of level ground with a flat wall.
> [@justin2386"](#):
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> how much did the projectors run ya? just out of curiosity…and how big are they? diameter wise…
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> seems like a fun little project…wanna make me some? hahahaha :lol
I think I payed $175 shipped for the entire TSX headlights, then I resold them after I robbed them of the projectors for $50 so $125 for the pair. I’m not sure what the spec are on them but they are Acura TSX clear lens projectors.
> [@fs 1988 katana 600 gsx basket case](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1988-katana-600-gsx-basket-case/32035/2):
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> will those fit in my em1?
No but if you buy the parts I could maybe build you a set of your own.
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### Author:  [@Johawk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johawk)
#### Post date: [May 18, 2010, 3:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/27 "2010-05-18T03:34:01Z")
> [@F&F3-Tokyo Drift Redux](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-f3-tokyo-drift-redux/32052/3):
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> I have not fired them up yet, but I will be using a relay harness when I mount them for aiming. Which reminds me, I still need to find a place to do my aiming. I need 25’ of level ground with a flat wall.
My driveway is perfect.
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### Author:  [@sweetred\_si](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sweetred_si)
#### Post date: [May 19, 2010, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/28 "2010-05-19T07:30:37Z")
> [@7/8/07 taste of buffalo](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-8-07-taste-of-buffalo/32044/2):
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> im thinkin about pickin these up and modding them into a set of lights…
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> [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380101834905&crlp=1\_263602\_263622&ff4=263602\_263622&viewitem=&guid=183a33031220a0b582d54225ff84ada7&rvr\_id=&ua=M\*S%3F&itemid=380101834905#ht\_514wt\_1069](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380101834905&crlp=1_263602_263622&ff4=263602_263622&viewitem=&guid=183a33031220a0b582d54225ff84ada7&rvr_id=&ua=M*S%3F&itemid=380101834905#ht_514wt_1069)
if you are going to do a retro you should go with a OE xenon projector like the OP not a halogen
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### Author:  [@justin2386](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justin2386)
#### Post date: [May 19, 2010, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/29 "2010-05-19T13:10:40Z")
the projector i posted was out of a benz…so im pretty sure they were xenon…
but i found diff projectors intead…so yeaaaa…lol
LMK if you wanna build me a set…thats cool w/ me…haha
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### Author:  [@4ADAM12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4ADAM12)
#### Post date: [May 19, 2010, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/30 "2010-05-19T17:35:10Z")
> [@F&F3-Tokyo Drift Redux](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-f3-tokyo-drift-redux/32052/5):
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> My driveway is perfect.
I would also need access to an oven, an outlet, and someone to help me drink some beers!
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### Author:  [@4ADAM12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4ADAM12)
#### Post date: [May 19, 2010, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/31 "2010-05-19T17:46:04Z")
> [@7/8/07 taste of buffalo](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-8-07-taste-of-buffalo/32044/2):
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> im thinkin about pickin these up and modding them into a set of lights…
>
> [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380101834905&crlp=1\_263602\_263622&ff4=263602\_263622&viewitem=&guid=183a33031220a0b582d54225ff84ada7&rvr\_id=&ua=M\*S%3F&itemid=380101834905#ht\_514wt\_1069](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380101834905&crlp=1_263602_263622&ff4=263602_263622&viewitem=&guid=183a33031220a0b582d54225ff84ada7&rvr_id=&ua=M*S%3F&itemid=380101834905#ht_514wt_1069)
those use H7 bulbs, H7 are halogen.
Check this site out, they have all you need.
[http://store.theretrofitsource.com/index.php](http://store.theretrofitsource.com/index.php)
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### Author:  [@4ADAM12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4ADAM12)
#### Post date: [May 23, 2010, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/32 "2010-05-23T19:46:11Z")
So here it is! after nine hours they are finally finished. I still have to adjust my height but that a simple adjustment. I would also like to thank my father for all of his help today. Thanks for looking!
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### Author:  [@DrunkieTheBear](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DrunkieTheBear)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2010, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/33 "2010-05-24T01:55:02Z")
Nice cutoff and that looks awesome dude
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### Author:  [@4ADAM12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4ADAM12)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2010, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/34 "2010-05-24T06:44:08Z")
> [@Exhaust Tickets?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/exhaust-tickets/32148/2):
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> Nice cutoff and that looks awesome dude
Thanks! I didn’t need to make any rotational adjustments while aiming. I guess I drilled the mounting holes pretty accurately.
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### Author:  [@evokilla](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/evokilla)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2010, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/35 "2010-05-24T08:48:17Z")
wow nice dude looks great
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### Author:  [@DrunkieTheBear](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DrunkieTheBear)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2010, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/36 "2010-05-24T10:07:30Z")
> [@WTH: Someone to help paint tonight $10 Indoors](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-someone-to-help-paint-tonight-10-indoors/32122/10):
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> Thanks! I didn’t need to make any rotational adjustments while aiming. I guess I drilled the mounting holes pretty accurately.
I was right on with my Driver’s side…my passenger side is just slightly slanted but nothing bad, I aimed it a little lower to make up for it so I don’t blind anyone
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### Author:  [@GermanPSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GermanPSI)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2010, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/37 "2010-05-24T13:02:26Z")
Looks like its supose to be there, Great work man
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### Author:  [@4ADAM12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4ADAM12)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2010, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/38 "2010-05-24T14:45:47Z")
A couple real pics this time, no cell phone crap!
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### Author:  [@evokilla](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/evokilla)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2010, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/39 "2010-05-24T15:32:26Z")
wow dude that really looks good…how much to do mine???
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### Author:  [@4ADAM12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4ADAM12)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2010, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/09-civic-si-headlight-retrofit/251034/40 "2010-05-24T15:42:56Z")
> [@Can State Park Police issue Speeding Tickets? LMAO!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-state-park-police-issue-speeding-tickets-lmao/26512/24):
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> wow dude that really looks good…how much to do mine???
Thanks man! I wouldn’t mind helping you out, but I don’t want to be responsible if I screw someone elses lights. If you do want to try this yourself, do your research, and take your time. Let me know if you have any question, I’ll be more than happy to help.
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