XenonDepot HID Install Guide

[harmandeol]

Im having problems getting to the passenger side bulb. I can not seem to get it out. There was no problem replacing the driver side. Any help would be appreciated guys!


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[insole23]

i clicked on the little link with xenon depot and it went to kbcars or something iono. lol i ordered off there.

[smcdreamz]

J/k. I just woke up and didn't know this had 4 pages >.>

[Dethred]

Has anyone had this problem yet? Weird glare from only one HID.

I need pics but I can't take any yet (dead memory card).

[cbr600rr2]

unplugged i live in bergen county i would appreciate the help with the installs i bouvght 3 kits for me headlights hi beam and low beam and my fog lights. i installed my fg lights on my own. call me 201-697-6043 mike

[Ghetto2315]

Hmmm I may be in need of help as well in terms of isntalling my kit I got from KB

[fa5_4lyfe]

thanks man good DIY

[buddhasgift2you]

is it just me or do i not see pictures for this DIY?

[ll_TW_Si_ll]

Originally Posted by buddhasgift2you

is it just me or do i not see pictures for this DIY?

no pics for me either... maybe this thread is somewhat old and the pics have been removed since?

[Bandit03]

look at the op, it says 2005

[PullRedHandleToEject]

This is not a complete write up as I don't think one is necessary as so many people have written one up I think just the pictures is needed with a few comments.
It is not a complex install. Thanks to the kit. It really is plug and play. Thank you again Xenon Depot ( KB car stuff).

Pulling the car apart is the hardest part of this job.
Knowing how to pull the car apart with out damaging it is important.
So if you have a little mechanical knowledge, you will be able to do this job. If not ask a friend.
Again its not that hard.

I forewarned my wife that I will have to pull the new car apart.
I should have had a camera ready when she came out to look at the car. The look at her face was priceless.


Before


Body clips. Simple but be gentle.


Under body clips for the bumper and covers. There are lots of these ( about 30 or so) Some are longer so pay attention to these when you pull them out. The longer ones go where there are 2 or 3 pieces clip together.


I mounted the balasts here. One on the left, one on the right side.
Remember to put a cable tie around the balast when you mount it. I forgot. Hopefully the sticky stuff will hold it.


Headlight removed. You cant hide anything behind it...just remember there isnt much room. Some of the wiring can go here to keep it hidden but not a lot. If you put too much here , the light may not go back in place and if something is pushing up against it, over time the mounts may break.


Headlight fitted


Relay and ground. I hid these as best I could with out going crazy on it. PLaces are limited but looks nice regardless.


Left side balast mount. Now would have been a great time change the horrible horn.


Comparison between Halogen high beam and HID low beam.
It looks like its candle powered. Driving around is a pleasure but I can't help look at every ones elses lights and think how crap they look.
Do yourself a favor and get an HID kit.




I will eventually get a fog light kit when XENON DEPOT ( KB Car stuff) get them. HURRY!!
All up the install took us several hours. I have not touched a new car apart so the little clips were new to me and making sure everything was hidden and mounted safely was a priority. SO was not breaking or scratching anything.

We took plenty of time making sure nothing was going to rattle and everything looked pretty much factory.

The only picture I forgot to take was of the harness that I hid along the factory harness under the front radiator support.
The fuses were hidden under the middle just below the hood catch. You have to really look to see it.
I will post a few more tonight when the wife gets home with the car.


HUGE thanks to my mate Mike who helped with the install and also provided his garage to shield us from the nasty sun and also for the cold beer to aid us keep our cool.

Thank you to all the guys who give advise on HID installs (or anything) and to Steve from Xenon Depot for his help on HID's and for supplying a great kit at a great price.

If anyone needs more photos or has any questions please feel free to ask.
PRHTE.

[XenonDepot]

Great Post!! THank you so much for taking the time to post such a detailed review.

I am glad to hear that you are happy with the product. Is the wife happy as well? Happy wife = Happy Life =)

Steve

[PullRedHandleToEject]

She is very happy. We were driving home and comparing all the cars that didnt have and HID lighting to cars that did. When other cars came past us, their lights on the road disappeared next to ours.
Also I found the lights are not blinding other drivers. Its right where the original halogens pointed. Though the right light points a little higher than the left. I can't change that as I dont see anything to adjust them up or down, left or right and the whole headlight is fixed mounted.
It's not a major issue but I can tell just slighty that it is higher than the left.

[XenonDepot]

Glad to hear it!

Your right headlight will always be brighter than the left as it comes like this from the factory so that you do not blind oncoming traffic =)

Steve

[PullRedHandleToEject]

Thanks Steve.
You need to write a book on lighting.

PRHTE

[Young Gunna]

For my install i used the same spot as above but did not remove my light.... From the top left you can see that i grounded on the headlight mounting bolt between the 2 washers. This screw is grounded on the bare metal threads on the frame.

Behind this bolt is a ledge that is perfect for mounting the igniter for the HID kit. I used 2 sided tape and a 14inch ziptie around it to secure verywell.

Behind the silver bumper is a flat area with 2 holes where i routed another 14inch ziptie to secure the relay and used 2sided tape as well.

Below that i mountd the balast. ( there are 2 large holes in this area right above one another) I routed a 14inch ziptie through it and secured the ballast with this and 2sided tape.



The drivers side is mounted the exact same way however instead of the washer fluid being in the way it was the air filster box of the SI. Both sides also use individual relays



The positive connector is run from passenger side light above the radiator brace mounted with zip ties and is hidden by the radiator cover


At the battery i have most of my slack for the power its the only thing seen from my hid kit everything else is completely clean in my engine bay (Just how i wanted it ) i will hide the slack a little better later on.

Overall i would give this install a 5 out of 10. Hardest part was rmoving the bumper and thoes clips across the bottow where a biotch to remove. I broke 2 of them. I would recomend buying replacements before hand and replacing them with brandnew ones when when reinstalling. once off it took maybe 45 min to install and maybe a 2 on the difficulty scale. Tip*** when installing the relay into the stock headlight connecter play with the wires on the relay connector as you are pluging in the connector because the have a bit of play which will prevent the connector from connecting properly. (Confusing but youll know what i mean if you run into this during install)

With the location i have i used (grounding etc) i have no humming through the speakers with any source of my radio with the key in all psitions and with the car running. Also i have no flickering at all and both headlights cut on with no problems. hope the pic helps. Also notice how nothign is mounted on or near the crash sensor on either side. VERY IMPORTANT

[XenonDepot]

Thank you so much for taking the time to post pictures. I hope you are happy with the end product =)

Steve

[rocqqa]

lol nice write up sir

[Baisa 11Bravo]

my driver side bulb went out last night while driving home from indy. on the xenondeput website it says to check the fuse on the wire harness. just curious if that fuse could be bought locally.

[XenonDepot]

Hey Baisa,

Did the fuse go out?

Steve