DIY GS Retrofit Instructions
04-18-07, 05:33 PM
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It's not hard to remove the bumper. I did it numerous times when i was working on my turbo.
There are 2 10mm screws on each side that are accessible through the wheel well. Unscrew the fogs, disconnect the bulbs. Then you have 2 screws near the headlights on each side and your almost done. Go underneath and pop off all the plastic bolts holding the cover underneath. I believe that was it. I'm going off of memory here.
Its not that hard takes about 15-20 mins tops. You do need a long ratchet extension though.
I also did the NON-HID to HID conversion, but I used heavy duty harness wires with relays to power the ballast. If you know basic wiring it should be a piece of cake.
There are 2 10mm screws on each side that are accessible through the wheel well. Unscrew the fogs, disconnect the bulbs. Then you have 2 screws near the headlights on each side and your almost done. Go underneath and pop off all the plastic bolts holding the cover underneath. I believe that was it. I'm going off of memory here.
Its not that hard takes about 15-20 mins tops. You do need a long ratchet extension though.
I also did the NON-HID to HID conversion, but I used heavy duty harness wires with relays to power the ballast. If you know basic wiring it should be a piece of cake.
Do you know where I can find directions on how to make a heavy duty harness, or at least buy one?
04-19-07, 04:39 AM
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Mod this one a little bit, you should be fine
http://www.xenondepot.com/product.php?product_id=50
Dont install HID system with out the relay
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http://www.xenondepot.com/product.php?product_id=50
Dont install HID system with out the relay
GL
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I realized I am asking some real noob questions here. I think I was just confusing myself over cutting up the HID reflectors bowls vs the Halogen reflectors bowls for my retrofit. Thanks for your help guys. 
I finally got my HID headlight assemblys in the mail yesterday
. One of them came with a autoleveling module???? I know I can't use this feature on my NON HID car. Now I just really have to decide what projectors to get, and what bulbs to use.
What would you guys say would be some good projectors to use for my first retrofit? Should I just dive in and get the LS 430 projectors and hope I don't ruin them, or should I get something a little less expensive like the TSX projectors?
I finally got my HID headlight assemblys in the mail yesterday
. One of them came with a autoleveling module???? I know I can't use this feature on my NON HID car. Now I just really have to decide what projectors to get, and what bulbs to use. What would you guys say would be some good projectors to use for my first retrofit? Should I just dive in and get the LS 430 projectors and hope I don't ruin them, or should I get something a little less expensive like the TSX projectors?
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