Figured since the majority of ZHPs shipped with the plastic bowl Xenons, we'd eventually need this thread. The idea is that we can list our solutions to the problem, as well as info about the burnt bowls (symptoms, etc). I plan to add pictures and more info as it's acquired.

Personally, I went with the Lightwerkz FX-R retrofit due to time constraints, otherwise I would have done the retrofit myself. The parts are $135 from their website, and to have them do the conversion is $500 for parts, labor, and return shipping. The turn around took about 5 days (happened over a weekend), and the results were impressive. i had gotten used to the weak output of my 6 year old ZKWs and was absolutely blown away by the FX-Rs. There is just no comparison. My only complaint is the shape of the cutoff isn't like the stock European specification. Its closer to a JDM type cutoff. (More vertical, Pictures to come).

That said, I'd like to see what others have done to remedy the burnt bowl issue. Post Away