My Civics HID DIY Installation - Page 7

TurboGC8 · 03-31-2007, 10:59 PM

so to do this to the fogs also you would have to purchase an additional kit with bulbs for the fogs?

or does anyone think the 8000's would look good with the yellow euro style fogs??

HondaFREAK · 04-01-2007, 01:08 AM

yeah you'd need to get another PnP kit for your fogs.

asndragonboii · 04-02-2007, 10:39 PM

Do the instructions tell how to install the relay?

Orient Express · 04-02-2007, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asndragonboii

Do the instructions tell how to install the relay?

Do you mean installing a Xenon retrofit for fog lamps? If someone has to ask a question like that, then doing a Xenon fog lamp is well beyond their capabilities. I would recommend that you stay with the halogen lamps for your fog lamps.

Sznaps · 04-03-2007, 12:01 AM

I have an kinda off-topic question, but are 6000k Hid's illegal? what is the realistic chance of getting in trouble for them?

kkim388 · 04-03-2007, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sznaps

I have an kinda off-topic question, but are 6000k Hid's illegal? what is the realistic chance of getting in trouble for them?

LOL... all aftermarket kits are illegal, no matter what the color temp.

Sznaps · 04-03-2007, 12:06 AM

Whats the reality in getting caught or in trouble? Do many get caught? or is it a slim chance?

***GETxERxDONE*** · 04-03-2007, 12:38 AM

if you get cought..u unlpug it and stick in the regular bulbs..get it signed off and plug all back.

TurboGC8 · 04-03-2007, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GETxERxDONE

if you get cought..u unlpug it and stick in the regular bulbs..get it signed off and plug all back.

for $5 +/- inspection fee + waiting in long lines.

also one more question. are you supposed to plug just the one stock harness into the relay adaptor, and then leave the passenger side one out of the system all together?

HondaFREAK · 04-04-2007, 12:29 AM

yeah, that's what I did..works fine

philster2003 · 04-04-2007, 10:20 AM

O.E.

Thanks for the great writeup, it was very helpful in the installation of my HID's

asndragonboii · 04-04-2007, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orient Express

Do you mean installing a Xenon retrofit for fog lamps? If someone has to ask a question like that, then doing a Xenon fog lamp is well beyond their capabilities. I would recommend that you stay with the halogen lamps for your fog lamps.

No. I mean for the HID headlights... The one you installed in the first post of this thread

dozr · 04-04-2007, 02:37 PM

Just installed the 4300k's in my 07 TW Sedan... Looks great!

Thanks for the DIY!

Orient Express · 04-04-2007, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asndragonboii

No. I mean for the HID headlights... The one you installed in the first post of this thread

Sorry, I misunderstood. No relay harness is necessary for the 8th Gen Civic. Essentially you unplug the old bulb and remove it, then plug the wire from the lights into the Ballast, and the new bulb gets plugged into the Ballast.

Just add 2 things in addition to my original post.

1. Make sure the Ballast is installed with the recessed electrical connector pointed down. This is to prevent accumulation of moisture in the connector.

2. Spray some spray lithium grease in the connector to further weatherproof it.

asndragonboii · 04-04-2007, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dozr

Just installed the 4300k's in my 07 TW Sedan... Looks great!

Thanks for the DIY!

Post some pics!

asndragonboii · 04-04-2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orient Express

Sorry, I misunderstood. No relay harness is necessary for the 8th Gen Civic. Essentially you unplug the old bulb and remove it, then plug the wire from the lights into the Ballast, and the new bulb gets plugged into the Ballast.

Just add 2 things in addition to my original post.

1. Make sure the Ballast is installed with the recessed electrical connector pointed down. This is to prevent accumulation of moisture in the connector.

2. Spray some spray lithium grease in the connector to further weatherproof it.

Thanks. I would still like to install the relay just because. Does it come with instructions on how to install the relay?

TurboGC8 · 04-04-2007, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asndragonboii

Thanks. I would still like to install the relay just because. Does it come with instructions on how to install the relay?

not really but just refer to post 130 for clearification.

My Civics HID DIY Installation

Orient Express · 04-05-2007, 09:45 PM

Leave the relay harness in the box, you don't need it, especially "just because"!.

And no the kit does not include instructions. It is a generic relay harness kit, and as rule of thumb for its installation is that if it is not obvious how to install the harness, you should leave it well enough alone.

All you will do is introduce something into the equation that gives you more chance of having problems later on. You will gain no advantage to duplicating the OEM harness and its safety systems.

TurboGC8 · 04-07-2007, 09:42 PM

installed last night, lookin good. I went with the 8000K.
and i did use the provided extra fuse and relay wiring.

and a photoshop i did of a concept im thinkin about.

HFP lip in black and suspension, and some Dragwheels, 16" or 17" gold spokes with polished lip.

TurboGC8 · 04-07-2007, 11:40 PM

simple wiring diagram for using the relay and fuse kit.
if you want to use this in the original post feel free so people dont have to search all the way to the 14th page to see this diagram.

and here is a video of my the headlights i took.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qp-A1Hpyp4

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Sznaps Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 78 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Legality? I have an kinda off-topic question, but are 6000k Hid's illegal? what is the realistic chance of getting in trouble for them?

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Orient Express Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 267 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Save yourself the pain Leave the relay harness in the box, you don't need it, especially "just because"!. And no the kit does not include instructions. It is a generic relay harness kit, and as rule of thumb for its installation is that if it is not obvious how to install the harness, you should leave it well enough alone. All you will do is introduce something into the equation that gives you more chance of having problems later on. You will gain no advantage to duplicating the OEM harness and its safety systems.

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TurboGC8 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 61 Luke Watkins iTrader: 0 / 0%	installed last night, lookin good. I went with the 8000K. and i did use the provided extra fuse and relay wiring. and a photoshop i did of a concept im thinkin about. HFP lip in black and suspension, and some Dragwheels, 16" or 17" gold spokes with polished lip.

04-07-2007, 11:40 PM	#140 (permalink)
TurboGC8 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 61 Luke Watkins iTrader: 0 / 0%	simple wiring diagram for using the relay and fuse kit. if you want to use this in the original post feel free so people dont have to search all the way to the 14th page to see this diagram. and here is a video of my the headlights i took. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qp-A1Hpyp4

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