I just bought some HIDs (5000k) that were pretty much plug and play. I paid $170 I think for em.
The only permanent modification I had to make was a big hole in the plastic covers behind the lights.
Tools required; just a dremel or a hacksaw. Since I want to make a few permanent modifications as possible, I just ended up dremeling the leads that came with the XD kit so that they would fit into the factory crimps exposed inside the stock covers.
These things were just a little too big. Sanded them down a bit and they fit just fine! After removing them from the plastic plug housing of course.
I just drilled straight into the back of the covers and sanded the rest out. In retrospect I made the hole a little too big. Start small I guess! I'll have to use some sealant on the loose fit.
Put the grommet here and taped over the leads.
There was barely any room for the bulb in front of the grommet. The wire was pulled as short as possible..
I fit the ballasts in the turn signal space as suggested by somebody else here.
After shot.
They were pretty useful 2 nights ago up in the mountain when I was driving back at night.
They are super bright and almost blinding when directly looking at them. Our projectors have 2 little "sign illuminators" above the cutoff that are probably stupidly bright to look into. I've been very conscious of the line and it's not in anybody's face. Unfortunately the mod to remove them requires baking... The pattern is alright; I saw a true retrofit post here recently that had an amazing pattern. it's a bit spotty, but no doubt bright and clear.
I would probably go for the 4300k next time. The 5000k is "pure white" I had read, but it's feels kinda blue.
As far as lighting is concerned, I now want some overhead lights that aim up and to the sides a bit. The high beams barely did anything at this point : )
The only permanent modification I had to make was a big hole in the plastic covers behind the lights.
Tools required; just a dremel or a hacksaw. Since I want to make a few permanent modifications as possible, I just ended up dremeling the leads that came with the XD kit so that they would fit into the factory crimps exposed inside the stock covers.
These things were just a little too big. Sanded them down a bit and they fit just fine! After removing them from the plastic plug housing of course.
I just drilled straight into the back of the covers and sanded the rest out. In retrospect I made the hole a little too big. Start small I guess! I'll have to use some sealant on the loose fit.
Put the grommet here and taped over the leads.
There was barely any room for the bulb in front of the grommet. The wire was pulled as short as possible..
I fit the ballasts in the turn signal space as suggested by somebody else here.
After shot.
They were pretty useful 2 nights ago up in the mountain when I was driving back at night.
They are super bright and almost blinding when directly looking at them. Our projectors have 2 little "sign illuminators" above the cutoff that are probably stupidly bright to look into. I've been very conscious of the line and it's not in anybody's face. Unfortunately the mod to remove them requires baking... The pattern is alright; I saw a true retrofit post here recently that had an amazing pattern. it's a bit spotty, but no doubt bright and clear.
I would probably go for the 4300k next time. The 5000k is "pure white" I had read, but it's feels kinda blue.
As far as lighting is concerned, I now want some overhead lights that aim up and to the sides a bit. The high beams barely did anything at this point : )
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