Apexcone 35w H11 HID install (pics)

Red_Devil · 02-04-2009, 02:48 PM

Okay I JUST got them in today after 2 weeks from my order date. Theyre the full size ballast (I am taking pictures right now) and I have size comparisons with my SI key, something most of you should have. The ballasts are all metal and well sealed. First impression of the build quality on this is pretty good so far. I will have pictures of how to install without taking off your bumper (coupe) and where I mounted my full size ballast along with my slim ballasts from months ago tonight. I will update the OP and post a reply when im done with the install. I'll also include pics of lights *off* *low* *low+fog* comparisons.

NOTE: the fogs are reverse polarity so all you need to do is flip the input power cord to the ballast.

Low beams are 55w apexcone slim 5000k

Fogs are 35w apexcone full 5000k

The box

Whats inside

The whole kit, removed the rubber gaskets cause fogs are not a sealed beam

Comparison of size to honda key

Thickness

Backside

Instructions, you really dont need them its pretty straightforward

The bulb

You start by removing the two plugs

Theyre off! Now peeling back the plastic wheel well.

I couldnt get a pic under the car but when working on the driver side you need to take off 3 of those plugs under there and unbolt (10mm) splash guard to bring that plastic piece down so you can reach the foglight and insert the new HID bulb, its much easier this way. counter-clockwise to remove bulb.

Here is where i mounted my slim kit for my lowbeams, right on the resonator with 3M heavy duty mounting tape, the full size ballast for the fogs are mounted on the bumper wall to the left.

Lights off

Lowbeam only

Lowbeam + fogs

5k + 5k

It took me a little bit of time with the driver side since the resonator made it difficult to work around, the passenger side is MUCH easier, all you have to do is peel back the wheel well, no need to unbolt anything underneath, its pretty wide open and will go much quicker on the install.

Red_Devil · 02-05-2009, 02:17 AM

updated OP!

DevilsSi1481 · 02-05-2009, 02:34 AM

lets see some more pics from different angles from the front.

Red_Devil · 02-05-2009, 02:44 AM

Too tired for that! lol

they look like any other HID

ill put them up tomorrow

Red_Devil · 02-05-2009, 08:24 PM

There I put it up! Blind yet?

DevilsSi1481 · 02-05-2009, 09:57 PM

yes! haha looks great.

av911 · 02-06-2009, 04:43 AM

Cutoff looks a little high to me.

PeterKesel · 09-26-2009, 01:48 AM

yes! it looks great.A High Intensity Discharge or HID Kit gives a facelift to your old or new motorbike, car, truck, etc. through better quality illumination to hit the road with great amount of confidence. Choose your preferred HID Kit from HIDOnlineStore.
Hid Kit

joon joon · 09-26-2009, 03:05 AM

there is no cutoff with pnp hid kits in stock reflective housings.. u get a nice clean cutoff with a retrofit

02-04-2009, 02:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Red_Devil Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,775 Ethan iTrader: 0 / 0%	Apexcone 35w H11 HID install (pics) Okay I JUST got them in today after 2 weeks from my order date. Theyre the full size ballast (I am taking pictures right now) and I have size comparisons with my SI key, something most of you should have. The ballasts are all metal and well sealed. First impression of the build quality on this is pretty good so far. I will have pictures of how to install without taking off your bumper (coupe) and where I mounted my full size ballast along with my slim ballasts from months ago tonight. I will update the OP and post a reply when im done with the install. I'll also include pics of lights off low low+fog comparisons. NOTE: the fogs are reverse polarity so all you need to do is flip the input power cord to the ballast. Low beams are 55w apexcone slim 5000k Fogs are 35w apexcone full 5000k The box Whats inside The whole kit, removed the rubber gaskets cause fogs are not a sealed beam Comparison of size to honda key Thickness Backside Instructions, you really dont need them its pretty straightforward The bulb You start by removing the two plugs Theyre off! Now peeling back the plastic wheel well. I couldnt get a pic under the car but when working on the driver side you need to take off 3 of those plugs under there and unbolt (10mm) splash guard to bring that plastic piece down so you can reach the foglight and insert the new HID bulb, its much easier this way. counter-clockwise to remove bulb. Here is where i mounted my slim kit for my lowbeams, right on the resonator with 3M heavy duty mounting tape, the full size ballast for the fogs are mounted on the bumper wall to the left. Lights off Lowbeam only Lowbeam + fogs 5k + 5k It took me a little bit of time with the driver side since the resonator made it difficult to work around, the passenger side is MUCH easier, all you have to do is peel back the wheel well, no need to unbolt anything underneath, its pretty wide open and will go much quicker on the install. Last edited by Red_Devil; 02-05-2009 at 03:32 AM.

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