How to install HID's through the wheel well. (DIY w/pics)

[zerodeefex]

don't want to resurrect this old thread for no reason, but I was wondering if anyone had any pics of their HID aftermarket drop in kit from 25+ feet away at oncoming driver height? What I'm worried about is that without projectors the cutoff isn't really there for these aftermarket kits and there will be horrible glare for oncoming traffic.

[LongBeachCoupe]

I was worried about that too... thats why im gonna get eyelids off ebay... it will control the spray of the light.

[Oside3.5]

don't want to resurrect this old thread for no reason, but I was wondering if anyone had any pics of their HID aftermarket drop in kit from 25+ feet away at oncoming driver height? What I'm worried about is that without projectors the cutoff isn't really there for these aftermarket kits and there will be horrible glare for oncoming traffic.

I'll take some pics of my setup after I get off of work tonight Zero, from that distance.

[generic808]

I don't have pics right now but I'll try to get some up. My kit doesn't have any glare like some do. It really does look factory, actually, better than factory.

[LongBeachCoupe]

Which of the EBAY 'cheap' HID sets were PLUG-PLAY... no splicing or switching required?my local guy wont match the prices.

[zerodeefex]

I don't have pics right now but I'll try to get some up. My kit doesn't have any glare like some do. It really does look factory, actually, better than factory.

Thanks for the write-up, btw. I really like your detailed steps! I'll look into your X-lite kit. Does the altima have some kind of cut-off to prevent glare? I don't know how you avoid it without that.

[zerodeefex]

BAD DEAL i got a 2 ton jack and 2 2ton stand from NAPPA for $35.00.

The $50 kit from autozone actually comes with 2-ton floor jack, jack stands, chocks, creeper and wheel lug wrenches. Not bad for $50!

[rjdmmfl1]

Which of the EBAY 'cheap' HID sets were PLUG-PLAY... no splicing or switching required?my local guy wont match the prices.

LBC,

the Xentek HID kit was plug and play! like these...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW

[generic808]

The $50 kit from autozone actually comes with 2-ton floor jack, jack stands, chocks, creeper and wheel lug wrenches. Not bad for $50!

Does that come with a cup of coffee too?

[zerodeefex]

Does that come with a cup of coffee too?

and a pat on the rump. And, if you order in the next two hours, they'll throw in a free silicone oven mitt!

[toronto07altima]

I don't have pics right now but I'll try to get some up. My kit doesn't have any glare like some do. It really does look factory, actually, better than factory.

Hey Generic808,

I'm new to the forum and I apologize if this has been asked a million times already.

Where did you get your HID kit and how much did you get it for? I've been looking on ebay and can't seem to find it. I'm in Toronto, Canada and would like to get these for my car.

Do you know if others in this forum have installed the same kit as you did? Did they also have the same success? I read one guy was having problems, but I think he got it resolved.

Thanks for your help man.

[generic808]

I got mine from a local distributor for $120 I believe (forgot already), but I know someone was selling them on ebay for less than $100. The only problem I had--which a lot of people with aftermarket kits do--was the wiring. It was reversed so I just soldered it correctly. I have a friend who got the same kit with no problems at all. It should be a plug-and-play deal but I guess I just had bad luck. It wasn't a big deal though.

[LongBeachCoupe]

I just ordered the Xentec ones on ebay... 75 each delivered... PURE PLUG n PLAY... no switching required

[generic808]

Hopefully. You never know with these cheap kits, really. It's no big deal if it is backwards anyway because it's a simple fix. Good luck with your installation.

BTW what temp did you get? 5000K I hope.

[toronto07altima]

I got mine from a local distributor for $120 I believe (forgot already), but I know someone was selling them on ebay for less than $100. The only problem I had--which a lot of people with aftermarket kits do--was the wiring. It was reversed so I just soldered it correctly. I have a friend who got the same kit with no problems at all. It should be a plug-and-play deal but I guess I just had bad luck. It wasn't a big deal though.

Thanks for the reply guys.

Generic808, so you had to switch the wires but your friend bought the same kit and didn't have to? I have a bid on ebay right now for the same kit that you purchased (5000K). How did you know that the wires had to be switched around? I'm just wondering if I'm going to have do some trial and error, or is there a way to tell that the wires are good, or if they need to be switched around.

Also, can you recommend the propper fog lamp bulbs that will look good with the 5000K's? I read on this forum that some H11 bulbs will ruin the lens. Which bulb do you recommend that is almost the same colour as the 5000K that won't damage my lens?

Thanks again for your great DIY post and support.

A.

[generic808]

It all depends on the harness supplied with your kit. Mine wouldn't allow me to connect to my factory harness because of a clip blocking the way. I guess I could've shaved off that clip, and ended up taping the harness together, but I wanted to do it right. I just reversed the orientation of the harness and soldered the wires back. It's no big deal, took me less than 10 minutes.

Your fogs are H11 bulbs. If you go with HID h11's, it will not melt your lens or housing. I believe you probably read one of my previous posts where I mentioned that my gf had 65 watt halogen bulbs in her car and her lens melted a little. True HID kits run at 35 watts I believe, so you won't have to worry about heat. When you go with high-wattage aftermarket halogens, then it's a gamble.

[toronto07altima]

Has anyone in this forum installed higher wattage halogen fog lamp bulbs to replace the existing dull ones? I don't want to put in these bulbs if they are going to cause problems. Please let me know.

Thanks.

[Oside3.5]

don't want to resurrect this old thread for no reason, but I was wondering if anyone had any pics of their HID aftermarket drop in kit from 25+ feet away at oncoming driver height? What I'm worried about is that without projectors the cutoff isn't really there for these aftermarket kits and there will be horrible glare for oncoming traffic.

Here ya go Zero, I have the xenonlink.com HID kit 6000K. Very nice kit; ballast are robust and have built-in ignitors, only downside is that they don't include the female connector which mates with the OEM harness. I love the light output, diamond white with a subtle hint of blue...though you can't tell from the front windshield view. All I can say is its a HUGE difference from stock, yet still has that OEM look.

[stefanenyce808]

Hello, I have been trying to locate this setup you have on you car, but unable to find it. Where did you pick up your set and how much does it usually go for? Thanks and advance.

[vi3t89]

hahaha generic808 you were right the lights were easy to install well not for me lol took me about 2 and a half hours to figure it out in the freezing cold but i got it done !! ill post pics later im running the 6000k McCulloch kit and boy it looks nice

[mikemart]

vi3t89,

Just curious about where you chose to mount your ballasts? Did you see where I mounted mine?

They are sweet, aren't they?

[vi3t89]

lols i saw your pictures i put them exactly where you put them easiest spot and oh yeah their sweet worth every dollar i spent

[ducz24]

good write up

[LongBeachCoupe]

Hey guys i just got my xentec today.. i ordered 2, they sent 1... ill wait till the other gets here to do the install with the fogs and eyelids

[generic808]

Good luck with the installation. You're going to love it when you "see the light" (pun intended)

[Absolute Zero]

I have my HID kit arriving tomorrow (Apexcone 35watt 6000k) and I wanted to know from you guys that already have them, I know it isn't good to turn your lights on and off quickly and repeatedly (I had the Apexcone 55watt 4500k kit installed on my Mazda6), so could you cover up the light sensor for the auto lights with electrical tape so that the auto position is now always on? I've seen a thread about it before, but I don't even know what the search criteria would be. Thanks

[Absolute Zero]

*bump

[generic808]

Why don't you just do it the old fashioned way by turning it on and off manually? That's what I do.

[BlackNWhite]

^I think it's because the AUTO comes before the ON portion on the stalk. So when you're OFF and want to move from on... you gotta pass the 'auto' on the stalk. So for the split second you pass 'auto' the lights will turn on then turn off when you move from there. I think that's his point.

Anyways... on a better note... I GOT MY HIDs today. They were sitting on my porch when I got home. You're right Generic... The ballasts look like they SHOULD last a gooooood while.

Hopefully will install Sunday. It's raining all week and I don't have the garage space to do this. Looks very straight forward.

[Absolute Zero]

^I think it's because the AUTO comes before the ON portion on the stalk. So when you're OFF and want to move from on... you gotta pass the 'auto' on the stalk. So for the split second you pass 'auto' the lights will turn on then turn off when you move from there. I think that's his point.

Exactly my point, someone please chime in if they have a cure.

Also, congrats on getting your hids in... mine were supposed to be in today, but now won't be in until Friday