HID Install

[H2 007]

Just some pics I took today of the HID install I did today. I haven't been a big fan of the bug eye look projector HID's so I figured for $89 shipped I'd give these a try and see how they go. So far they seem to be OK.

I also did some testing with line voltage at the factory headlight plug. Some of the kits recommend a separate relay harness if the voltage is low. Other vehicles I've had have shown up to a 2 volt difference at the light socket .vs at the battery. The H2 was exactly the same voltage at the headlight as it was at the battery.

Figured I'd post some pics for others that may be interested in doing the same mod. Total time was about 15 minutes.

Factory #1

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q275/sbrennan007/Web%20Pics/Factory.jpg

Factory left, HID right

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q275/sbrennan007/Web%20Pics/HIDRight.jpg

HID #1

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q275/sbrennan007/Web%20Pics/HIDFull.jpg

HID #2

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q275/sbrennan007/Web%20Pics/HID.jpg

Install before #1

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q275/sbrennan007/Web%20Pics/DSCN3240.jpg

Install before #2

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q275/sbrennan007/Web%20Pics/DSCN3241.jpg

HID Install #1

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q275/sbrennan007/Web%20Pics/DSCN3242.jpg

HID Install #2

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q275/sbrennan007/Web%20Pics/DSCN3243.jpg

HID Install #3

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q275/sbrennan007/Web%20Pics/DSCN3244.jpg

HID Install #4

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q275/sbrennan007/Web%20Pics/DSCN3245.jpg

[tower]

Nicelt done and the light output looks much better. Enjoy!

[MVR 155]

Are they the bi models with both high and low beams.... Where did you get those for $89 shipped???? Sounds like a killer deal, are they plug and play as well??
Looks great....sorry for all of the questions.

[H2 007]

They are the single, non high beam type. I never use high beams to begin with and I've heard with these you'd use them even less. Total plug and play also. 15 minute install total.

I got them off of eBay after doing quite a bit of research. Found some good HID articles that indicated that most of these kits are produced by the same companies and some just sell them for more.

One article had a review of a kit that was $100 and a kit that was $600. They were the exact same thing, inside and out with a different label stuck on them.

Here's the link to the eBay seller. Another deciding factor was that this guy has a 100% feedback rating with over 2300 feedbacks.

http://stores.ebay.com/JAPANIMPORTSHOP888

[HummBob]

Very Cool!! I'd like to see a night pic!!

[sanfoja]

They are the single, non high beam type. I never use high beams to begin with and I've heard with these you'd use them even less. Total plug and play also. 15 minute install total.

I got them off of eBay after doing quite a bit of research. Found some good HID articles that indicated that most of these kits are produced by the same companies and some just sell them for more.

One article had a review of a kit that was $100 and a kit that was $600. They were the exact same thing, inside and out with a different label stuck on them.

Here's the link to the eBay seller. Another deciding factor was that this guy has a 100% feedback rating with over 2300 feedbacks.

http://stores.ebay.com/JAPANIMPORTSHOP888

Cool lead! Was going to go the Xenarc full replacement route but $89 vs $439 might just sway me, plus these do look nice!! Still happy with them??

Thx,
Joe

[H2R]

Very Cool!! I'd like to see a night pic!!
Me too!, but first I got to open another Fosters.:iagree: :popcorn: :beerchug:

[porschett]

They are the single, non high beam type. I never use high beams to begin with and I've heard with these you'd use them even less. Total plug and play also. 15 minute install total.

I got them off of eBay after doing quite a bit of research. Found some good HID articles that indicated that most of these kits are produced by the same companies and some just sell them for more.

One article had a review of a kit that was $100 and a kit that was $600. They were the exact same thing, inside and out with a different label stuck on them.

Here's the link to the eBay seller. Another deciding factor was that this guy has a 100% feedback rating with over 2300 feedbacks.

http://stores.ebay.com/JAPANIMPORTSHOP888

I had the singles, took them out and replaced with the Bi=Xenon.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-CONVERSION-KIT-Bi-Xenon-9003-H4-9004-9007-H13-Hi-Lo_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ36476QQihZ011QQitemZ 320161097883QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

SOOOOOOOOOO much happier with hi-beams!!:jump:

P.S. When it gets dark, I'll take a pic and post it.

[lonePalm]

Man! look how nice and clean that looks under the hood.....Mine looked that way before I started wheelin.:giggling:
Anyways looks good I'm very happy with mine, Did you leave the reflective bucket inside the light housing?

[Cesardajr]

One question, if one of the bulbs burns out, can you just get another replacement bulb or do you need a whole new unit with ballast?
if you can just change out the blub, where do you get it and what would the replacement blub cost?:confused:

[porschett]

Here's the difference, Low and High Beam!

[j e f f x o 6 x]

those are nice porschett, what K value is that? 6000k?

[porschett]

those are nice porschett, what K value is that? 6000k?

Good eye! In response to the other question, the bulbs are under warrenty for 13 months, after that $ 25.00.

Love the lights, BEST improvement I've made to the truck !!!!!!!!!!!!

[sanfoja]

Good eye! In response to the other question, the bulbs are under warrenty for 13 months, after that $ 25.00.

Love the lights, BEST improvement I've made to the truck !!!!!!!!!!!!

Look great! So no problems using these bulbs in the stock headlights. Had read a couple of things that said they headlights were not made for use of these type bulbs, but was thinking probably just more marketing hype to get you to buy a complete changeout kit.

[porschett]

Look great! So no problems using these bulbs in the stock headlights. Had read a couple of things that said they headlights were not made for use of these type bulbs, but was thinking probably just more marketing hype to get you to buy a complete changeout kit.

No problems after 6 months. The whole install took 45 mintues (I'm anal retentive of how things are done) and it was a simple plug & play!

[MONSTERMATT]

ok, lemme get this strait , u are running the bulbs that came with the kit??? what if you were to run the piaa or other blue bulbs sold in the auto stores and all over ebay????? thanks, im just wonderin cuz i got this kit in transit to my door right now, oh and by the way, NICE FIND!!!!

[porschett]

ok, lemme get this strait , u are running the bulbs that came with the kit??? what if you were to run the piaa or other blue bulbs sold in the auto stores and all over ebay????? thanks, im just wonderin cuz i got this kit in transit to my door right now, oh and by the way, NICE FIND!!!!

Yup, the kit came complete. I tried the PIAA bulbs from AutoZone, thought they sucked! If anyone wants them let me know, you can have them for the cost of shipping.

[sanfoja]

No problems after 6 months. The whole install took 45 mintues (I'm anal retentive of how things are done) and it was a simple plug & play!


Ordered mine last night, can hardly stand the wait to put them in...also ordered a Jet Chip and TB Spacer, will have fun while the wife is on travel next week :)

[MONSTERMATT]

Just installed these today they seem reaiily bright during the day even, are these pissing people off , are they thinking you have high beams on????

[pteam]

I have the HIDs and almost never get flashed, if you have them aimed right they wont be in peoples eyes and people can tell in 1 second that theyre higher end lights / HID and 99% of people dont flash you. If you have them aimed incorrectly (too high) you will get flashed often. In fact I get flashed more with my HIDs I installed in my Porsche than in my H2, which means I probably need to lower the alignment in the porsche a bit.


Just installed these today they seem reaiily bright during the day even, are these pissing people off , are they thinking you have high beams on????

[porschett]

I have the HIDs and almost never get flashed, if you have them aimed right they wont be in peoples eyes and people can tell in 1 second that theyre higher end lights / HID and 99% of people dont flash you. If you have them aimed incorrectly (too high) you will get flashed often. In fact I get flashed more with my HIDs I installed in my Porsche than in my H2, which means I probably need to lower the alignment in the porsche a bit.

Agree, check alignment. I have them from the factory in my Porsche, and I rarely get flashed. Of course, I don't hardly ever take her out of the garage, she's a QUEEN with 1200 miles on her!

[MONSTERMATT]

so ill check the alignment, now how do i go about getting the drl 3157's to match these hid's cuz they dont look anything like the lights i just out in THANKS

[sanfoja]

Ordered mine last night, can hardly stand the wait to put them in...also ordered a Jet Chip and TB Spacer, will have fun while the wife is on travel next week :)


An update, got the HID kit installed http://stores.ebay.com/YOUR-ONLINE-CAR-PARTS-RESOURCES_REAL-HID-CONVERSION-KIT_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ17QQftidZ2QQtZkm. I got the Bi-Xenon kit for $198.22 delivered, very fast shipping got it in 2 days.

Fairly easy install, instructions were actually comical...overseas translations :) But basically all you need is the wiring diagram. I'm a mechanical engineer so sparky stuff isn't natural for me but this is basic. I installed similarly to H2 007, mounted ballasts next to headlight housings and controller on front edge of engine compartment. Just have to be aware of where you can attach the grounds (used two existing holes) and wire length to connect to battery (used lug directly from battery under engine compartment fuse box cover. I will say the lights are much whiter and brighter just don't expect a huge difference in throw distance because you are using the stock headlight houses and lenses so projection is the same albeit more "lit up". Looks a 1000% better than stock though. May just have to put a set of these on my Z3 3.0 (also burgundy), next time the wife goes out of town (I mean her Lexus isn't the only one who deserves HID lights)

Also, installed the Jet Stage 1 performance module, very simple install and like others I had to do a major trim job on the ECM cover, but used a coping saw to cut out ~1.25"x7" section off the side (basically the whole side) and cleaned it up with a utility knife. Very quick and smooth cut. The chip makes shifts more crisp, revs higher before shifting, "kicks down" quicker and easier, overall all smoother feel and power seems more linear not peaky. Bottom line I LIKE it. Don't know about MPG change, too early to tell will followup later after a few tankfuls of gas, so next week :)

NOW, the Jet throttle body spacer...THIS IS NOT FIT WITH A STOCK INTAKE TUBE, the spacer forces the tube forward far enough to interfere with the radiator fan. So got an RMA from Autoanything and returning it tomorrow. Now that I have read more on the spacers may have been a waste of $100 anyway, guess I will put that toward an intake (leaning toward Volant box and Airaid MIT, with stock MAF...thoughts anyone?? Don't want a really loud and obnoxious roar when I stomp it (which I have a tendency to do). I have a K&N FIPK on my Yukon and it seems to be more noise than anything else. BTW, anybody installed a electric fan kit on your H2? that was the single biggest improvement I made to my Yukon, unhooking that HP draining clutched fan. Wow, how about starting a completely non-HID thread right here in one post...sorry.

Okay, that's it...now off to fix those rattling A-pillars and that buzzing aspirator in the ceiling :)

:beerchug: