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Finally got the Xenon Depot HID lows installed

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Old 11-22-11, 12:09 AM
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Default Finally got the Xenon Depot HID lows installed

After having them delivered to me in Sept, I finally got around to installing them yesterday. I have the fogs left to do, but might wait until warmer weather. It was tough working in cold weather with a wind blowing. Installation took approx 45 min. Overall I'm very happy with the product and I can't wait until I install my 5k fogs. Plus looking into replacing the DRLs now.

First of all, the kit was delivered quite quickly to me. They sent it by Canada Post Parcel, which I had an issue with Canada Post. Canada Post decided in all their wisdom to leave my package outside, so anyone opening my storm door would be able to steal it. Normally they take it to the local depot.

I spoke to Steve on the phone and he was quite knowledgeable. He even fixed my order and added my discount codes so I saved money.

The kit itself is fairly easy to put together. Comes with gloves, all the parts and an instruction booklet. I also used their installation video posted on youtube for reference. Most people should have all the tools you need. Drill plus bit (i used a step bit), wrench set, screw driver. If you want your wires to be neat and tidy, you can also buy more zip ties, perhaps the 4" ones or you can buy those wire tubes.

Here are a few pics I snapped tonight in the windy wet weather of the 5k's. I had the fogs on as a comparison. The fogs are the PIAA Extreme white plus 4000k. Sorry no pics of the engine compartment and where I tucked the wires. Too damn cold and wanted to finish asap.
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Old 11-22-11, 12:15 AM
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Looking good. 5000k is my favorite color for headlights. Out of curiosity, where did you mount your ballasts?
Old 11-22-11, 12:41 AM
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They seem to look pretty good. Seems a bit bluish tinge for a 5000K.
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Thanks guys!

Originally Posted by kumquatism
Looking good. 5000k is my favorite color for headlights. Out of curiosity, where did you mount your ballasts?
Passenger side underneath the intake box. After taking the box out, there was a metal part, guessing the frame? Driver side was against the larger of the black plastic casings.

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They seem to look pretty good. Seems a bit bluish tinge for a 5000K.
Might be the conditions I took them in. Last pic had some glare.
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Originally Posted by ddhleigh
Thanks guys!



Passenger side underneath the intake box. After taking the box out, there was a metal part, guessing the frame? Driver side was against the larger of the black plastic casings.



Might be the conditions I took them in. Last pic had some glare.

Looks good OP, i got 5k too!

After they've been on for a while, the blue kinda goes away
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Hey was this the Extreme or Volt kit?
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Nicely done.
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I always run and recommend 5000k. Good choice. You should change your city lights to white LEDs. Makes it look a lot cleaner.
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I would say depends on brand and since different brand colors look different.

I use Philips Ultinon 6000K and the color it gives out is like pure white with no hint of other colors than the color it is giving off.
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Originally Posted by jtmoney21
Hey was this the Extreme or Volt kit?
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