FX-R, TSX or TL projectors? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mrazn · 09-08-2013, 05:16 PM

Hey Guys,

Just need an opinion, i'm planning on retrofitting my head lights and wanted to see what you guys thought about which projector in terms of performance is best.

DIM · 09-08-2013, 06:17 PM

I'm sure @retrosmiths might know more about this.

retrosmiths · 09-09-2013, 12:44 AM

TL > TSX > FX-R

* TL is a huge projector, hard to retrofit in smaller assemblies.

* TL and TSX are both OEM projectors, meaning they have better quality materials.

* TL and FX-R's are bixenons (high and low beams) while TSX is single xenon (low beam only).

* FX-R is currently the best bang-for-the-buck projector. (FX-R = $140, TL = $205, TSX = $220)

* Make sure to get clear lenses (if they're not already included) as it enhances the output greatly.

* If you're going OEM projectors, might as well go OEM with the bulbs and get Osram CBI's.

* If you don't want to deal with much hassle, go with the Retroquick Kit, which includes Mini H1's and a bracket for our headlights. They are great starter projectors, around 75% performance of the FX-R's but straightforward installation.

* Best source for these would be: http://www.theretrofitsource.com. I would also register in their forums: http://hidplanet.com

* I have a current offer right now to retrofit somebody else's headlights as long as they provide me with all materials: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1187257

EDIT:

FX-R Output:

More projector comparison links:

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...-FX-IS-e46-LR3

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...eam-Comparison

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...arison-Outdoor

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...-TL-E55-FX-etc

infinite012 · 09-09-2013, 08:44 AM

If anyone pays $220 for TSX low beam projectors, they're getting ripped a new one. Every single pair of TSX projectors I've bought (even the set that came with the rest of the headlights) has cost less than $150 shipped. The lowest cost pair was in the neighborhood of $90 shipped.

But yes, agreed with retrosmiths on all accounts. TL (bixenon) is best, TSX/new TL (single xenon) is second, and FX-R (bixenon) is third. Easiest option would be the Retroquick solution.

09-08-2013, 05:16 PM	#1
Mrazn Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S, Whiteout Location: Socal Posts: 88 Thanks: 4 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FX-R, TSX or TL projectors? Hey Guys, Just need an opinion, i'm planning on retrofitting my head lights and wanted to see what you guys thought about which projector in terms of performance is best.

09-08-2013, 06:17 PM	#2
DIM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: San Antonio TX / Dyess AFB Posts: 948 Thanks: 26 Thanked 451 Times in 242 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'm sure @retrosmiths might know more about this. __________________

09-09-2013, 12:44 AM	#3
retrosmiths Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Whiteout Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 962 Thanks: 297 Thanked 241 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	TL > TSX > FX-R * TL is a huge projector, hard to retrofit in smaller assemblies. * TL and TSX are both OEM projectors, meaning they have better quality materials. * TL and FX-R's are bixenons (high and low beams) while TSX is single xenon (low beam only). * FX-R is currently the best bang-for-the-buck projector. (FX-R = $140, TL = $205, TSX = $220) * Make sure to get clear lenses (if they're not already included) as it enhances the output greatly. * If you're going OEM projectors, might as well go OEM with the bulbs and get Osram CBI's. * If you don't want to deal with much hassle, go with the Retroquick Kit, which includes Mini H1's and a bracket for our headlights. They are great starter projectors, around 75% performance of the FX-R's but straightforward installation. * Best source for these would be: http://www.theretrofitsource.com. I would also register in their forums: http://hidplanet.com * I have a current offer right now to retrofit somebody else's headlights as long as they provide me with all materials: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1187257 EDIT: FX-R Output: More projector comparison links: http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...-FX-IS-e46-LR3 http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...eam-Comparison http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...arison-Outdoor http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...-TL-E55-FX-etc __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S Last edited by retrosmiths; 09-09-2013 at 01:12 AM.

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09-09-2013, 08:44 AM	#4
infinite012 Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 DGM BRZ Ltd Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 974 Thanks: 294 Thanked 470 Times in 255 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	If anyone pays $220 for TSX low beam projectors, they're getting ripped a new one. Every single pair of TSX projectors I've bought (even the set that came with the rest of the headlights) has cost less than $150 shipped. The lowest cost pair was in the neighborhood of $90 shipped. But yes, agreed with retrosmiths on all accounts. TL (bixenon) is best, TSX/new TL (single xenon) is second, and FX-R (bixenon) is third. Easiest option would be the Retroquick solution.

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