60mm Projector Headlights and Halos Installed (Page 1/4)
Asterix OCT 06, 12:48 AM
I have installed the latest buckets I got from ProjectorRetrofit (Hairballrm on this forum) in my 1986 Fiero GT. His new style mounts the buckets to the underside of the lids and they are lifted by paddles which replace the stock Fiero buckets. I got the buckets and paddles from Hairballrm along with the uninstalled Hella 60mm (two low beam, two high beam) and installed 60mm (inside dia) halos that I found on the internet. I attached the halos to the face of each Hella with 3M all-weather double-sided tape then sealed with epoxy all around. I specifically wanted the halos as daytime running lights to make my Fiero more visible during the day. They certainly make it more noticeable, especially by Bimmer owners! The projectors are a wonderful bonus that substantially improve nighttime vision. I will post more photos later.


Lid height with the 60mm Hellas with halos is just over 3" at lid bottom, about 3.7" at the top.





As I wanted separate control over halos as running lights, I "separated" them from the stock running light circuit by modifying the light switch bezel and installing two light switches. This annotated photo describes the functions of each switch. For daytime "halos on" I leave the "running lights" switch on the bottom switch set "on" so the halos automatically turn on when I raise the buckets with the top switch. Hairballrm customized and installed the wiring for me.



Fiero recently repainted wth Cadillac Black Sapphire Poly and Subaru Greystone Metalic aero accent.

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Raydar OCT 06, 12:10 PM
Very cool!
I'm doing the regular 6060s. Am looking forward to their arrival.

I chose to not use the halos, since I'm more interested in the function than the "flash".
But that's just me. They still look great!
CheshireGrin OCT 06, 01:10 PM
I am wanting to do this exact same set up for wiring and am currently waiting on a set of 60s and am very excited.
Asterix OCT 06, 08:08 PM
The halos were not installed for "flash" but are specific to being seen during the day by others on the road. IMO, the stock running lights, down low and inset, are just not visible enough to others on the road so the halos are my solution to being seen. If there is any "flash" it is just a bonus to the practicality. Yah, the "flash" does help aid the practical intent. Works for me!
Raydar OCT 07, 12:21 AM
Please don't think I was talking down the halos. That's not the case.
I just don't run with lights on in the daytime. Still like the "flat" hood with the headlight doors closed.
Tony Kania OCT 07, 11:17 AM
Looks great!

I got to see this car at this years Northwest Fierofest. Pictures here do not do her justice. The color is out of this world perfect. This car has come a long way, and it really does show it.

Tony
Asterix OCT 07, 11:01 PM
Hey Tony, thanks for the compliments, great to see you at the FFest. More new photos coming up.
Asterix OCT 07, 11:23 PM

3M all-weather double-stick tape used to mount the halos to the projectors, J-B Kwik epoxy seals the deal.


J-B Kiwk and electrical tape secure the electrical leads.


Projectors and halos mounted in one of the buckets.


Halos only ...


Projector lows on.

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CheshireGrin OCT 08, 11:57 PM
Any way you could post a wiring diagram for your setup?
CheshireGrin OCT 08, 11:58 PM
Also looks so good its been my wallpaper for my phone for about 2 weeks now.. Love to show it to people to explain what lights I am so stoked about.