Grog

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Quick question... please excuse my HID noobiness:



Got these just today. This was all that I was expecting, however, another user (paiman.soror, further up the page) got something like this when he received his HIDs:



Am I missing something? I bought these HIDs assuming that they'd just pop right in and replace the stock ones. Do they? I feel like I just did something stupid...

Anyway, I got my running light LEDs as well and I'm gonna try installing those later tonight by going through the wheel well.

pbjose397

No that is all you need. The only reason you need all that harness is if you don't currently have HID lights. Be careful with the clips inside the headlight housing when you replace them. They can be a bit tricky.

Grog

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I have a base model that didn't come with HIDs. Guess that means I can't use these? Ugh...

Guess I should figure out how to return these. Maybe I should just buy the harness since I already have these? I would imagine the harness is crazy expensive, though... didn't really plan on spending $100 on lights.

Also, are there any LED alternatives to the stock halogen headlights? Am I stuck with these crappy lights unless I upgrade to HIDs?

xShinka666x

what is a good replacement bulb for the stock fog lights for a nice bright white color instead of the yellowish color, and how easy are they to swap out

paimon.soror

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As far as i know you cant just buy the harness because they wont plug into those lights. Your going to need the ballasts as well as the H7 -> HID conversion harness which has the bulb hardwired to it. You will need to return those/sell them and grab the conversion kit from V-leds.com (the H7 conversion kit, I got the premium package which is why it came in a pretty box like that btw)

AJRx892

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check the first page and youll find some

Grog

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Installed my running lights a few hours ago!

I got the right side in through the fender, and thought I would be able to do the same with the left side, but NOPE, some stupid thing in the engine bay made it impossible. So, after a while I worked up the nerve to take my front bumper off for the first time. It was much, much easier than I thought it would be and I can finally rest knowing that I can take it off and put it back on whenever I need to in the future.





All I need now are HIDs, or some kind of LED alternative for the headlights...

Rotary-RX8

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Damn those parking lights are bright. Which ones are they ?? Same ones as Aipex ?

The Reverend

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led's for headlights no es bueno you need an hid kit in there

Calmstorm

Should be. That's the difference I saw using these:

5K super-eyezorching LEDs

Be aware that these are just STUPID bright for interior use. I ordered a pair of red ones, and I can only use the passenger light at night - the driver's side is blinding.

Pretty cool.

And as for parking lights, they turn them into functional lighting. Not enough to see by, but enough to be seen by. From far away. Seriously.

Oh - and I put them in from above, without removing the bumper. It requires long fingers. Borrow a set if you don't have them. My son's worked perfectly.

Grog

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Aipex, could you, or anyone else really, direct me to the right HID conversion kit to match my running LEDs? I think 6000k is the temp that gives the slight blue tint. I'm looking at this one:

http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-HID/H...25405-1-2.html

Will this work? Or is there a better conversion kit to go with? Is swapping regular bulbs with HIDs a difficult install?

paimon.soror

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Thats a good one, the one i bought is http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-HID/H...25406-1-2.html

They are both basically the same except the one i got has some more fancy shmancy looks to it but who cares its not like anyone sees it haha. Highy recommend their hid kits!

Aipex8

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Yep, that's the kit you want. Choose 6000K Diamond Blue.

Fierce_Unleashed

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For the turn signals, do you need a resistor on all 4 bulb lines?

Tamas

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One resistor per side should be sufficient.

Fierce_Unleashed

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any specific location?

paimon.soror

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Find a location on the frame under the hood. Make sure it is on metal and not near plastic they get super hot

Fierce_Unleashed

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I tried one on the back lights, didn't work out very well. I'm not too sure what i did wrong to be honest since i did follow v-leds instructional video.

Aipex8

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These are best installed in the rear, as there is a great spot right next to the taillight that you can install them. If you pull the trunk lining back, you'll see that there is a cavity there so nothing heat sensitive will be close to them.

I'm sorry you are having problems, Fierce, I will take some pics of mine as soon as I get my car back. It's in the shop getting a reman installed though, so it may be another week. You could post pics of your installation, maybe I'll be able to spot the problem.

Fierce_Unleashed

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Yea, when i get a chance i will post a pic. I'm quite busy so i'm putting this project on hold for a few days, but i do appreciate all the help you guys are offering.

dntsan

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Dang, I was going to jump on the sale but the headlights and parking lights are already sold out.

eug

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I went with the 5k color temp. Not a perfect match for the stock HIDs, but close enough:

Fierce_Unleashed

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Very nice eug! its pretty close in color.

Rotary-RX8

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^ I wanted the 5ks HIDs. I wanted something not too white but not too blue as well. But based on your pics i think they are a bit too white for me. I might go with the 6ks.

eug

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If you were referring to my pics, then the HIDS are stock, not 5k.

All 6k is pretty nice though.