My first DIY- HID bulb replacement
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So i guess all DIY's start this way. I went to a speed shop to buy some different color HID bulbs for my lows and a kit for my fogs. The low's were replacement bulbs and they wanted $175 for the bulbs and $75 to install. The fog light kit they said was $120 and install of $80. So $450 bucks to change my lights!!!!
I wanted to slap those guys just for GP. Anyway today (sunday) while the giants were playing i got my ebay kit and replacement bulbs for my low's and got to work. All i needed was a screw diver and a metric 10mm socket wrench. BTW which cost a total of $130. And this is how it went....
First I started on the passenger side since was easiest to get to, and i could look how things were so i know how to put them back after i'm done. I took of the covers with the screw driver. There's a round twist off cap you take off to get to the lights.
![](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/phillysphinest1/car%20pics/IMAGE_122.jpg)
When you twist it off this is how it looks.
![](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/phillysphinest1/car%20pics/IMAGE_123.jpg)
There are two small clips holding the bulb harness in place. There very easy to pull out. They are like tabs and you just pull them down.
![](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/phillysphinest1/car%20pics/IMAGE_125.jpg)
Here is the bulb removed.
![](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/phillysphinest1/car%20pics/IMAGE_124.jpg)
A small twist and pull and actual bulb comes right off.
![](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/phillysphinest1/car%20pics/IMAGE_127.jpg)
Just replace with the new ones, test and put it back just the way you found it!!![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
And the other side. Pull the covers off and use the socket to move these pieces out of the way. The arrows are pointing to where the screws are.
![](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/phillysphinest1/car%20pics/IMAGE_126.jpg)
Once you have enough room its the exact same process!!
The fogs were done by me & one of my boys. We didnt take pics because it was tooo hot under the car. But it was too easy and took less than an hour.
So i saved money and got the satisfaction of DIY. Damn i feel like i can conquer the world now!!!!![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
And the finished product
![](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/phillysphinest1/car%20pics/IMAGE_128.jpg)
I'll take night shots later. But whaddya think??
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First I started on the passenger side since was easiest to get to, and i could look how things were so i know how to put them back after i'm done. I took of the covers with the screw driver. There's a round twist off cap you take off to get to the lights.
![](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/phillysphinest1/car%20pics/IMAGE_122.jpg)
When you twist it off this is how it looks.
![](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/phillysphinest1/car%20pics/IMAGE_123.jpg)
There are two small clips holding the bulb harness in place. There very easy to pull out. They are like tabs and you just pull them down.
![](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/phillysphinest1/car%20pics/IMAGE_125.jpg)
Here is the bulb removed.
![](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/phillysphinest1/car%20pics/IMAGE_124.jpg)
A small twist and pull and actual bulb comes right off.
![](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/phillysphinest1/car%20pics/IMAGE_127.jpg)
Just replace with the new ones, test and put it back just the way you found it!!
![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
And the other side. Pull the covers off and use the socket to move these pieces out of the way. The arrows are pointing to where the screws are.
![](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/phillysphinest1/car%20pics/IMAGE_126.jpg)
Once you have enough room its the exact same process!!
The fogs were done by me & one of my boys. We didnt take pics because it was tooo hot under the car. But it was too easy and took less than an hour.
So i saved money and got the satisfaction of DIY. Damn i feel like i can conquer the world now!!!!
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
And the finished product
![](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e299/phillysphinest1/car%20pics/IMAGE_128.jpg)
I'll take night shots later. But whaddya think??
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nice thanks!
any chance u can give a description of the DIY for fogs? would u recommend I get the slim ballasts or go with the normal size ballast for fogs? Is there enough space in there to tuck and tape a normal sized ballast ?
any chance u can give a description of the DIY for fogs? would u recommend I get the slim ballasts or go with the normal size ballast for fogs? Is there enough space in there to tuck and tape a normal sized ballast ?
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Can you give us the Model, K rating and possibly the eBay Seller for both sets of lights? What difference do you notice? I am probably most interested in the fog light change right now, but will appreciate your DIY when one of the bulbs burns out of my 2001. Thanks for the pics
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Can you give us the Model, K rating and possibly the eBay Seller for both sets of lights? What difference do you notice? I am probably most interested in the fog light change right now, but will appreciate your DIY when one of the bulbs burns out of my 2001. Thanks for the pics
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I like the look of the 20000k's. And believe it or not it shines brighter than you might think. Everything and i mean everything reflective GLOWS in the night. I have no problems seeing anything. But thats just me.
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You do realize the higher you go in K (ie. 20K) you lose visibility and you get more light dispersion. As the "K" goes up, the lumen/brightness decreases. It will get "bluer" as you go up which your eyes perceive to be brighter.
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We need some night time shots ![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I've seen many Honda Civics and the likes with some really blue looking xenon and it pretty annoying to look at. It looks super bright within the first 20 feet or so, then the brightness somehow drops off to the point a regular headlight would brighter. I hope yours is not that blue.
Also, I need to confirm if I'm reading this correct, you have a 20K color temp? It starts to get blue after 10k and at 12k it really shows.
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I've seen many Honda Civics and the likes with some really blue looking xenon and it pretty annoying to look at. It looks super bright within the first 20 feet or so, then the brightness somehow drops off to the point a regular headlight would brighter. I hope yours is not that blue.
Also, I need to confirm if I'm reading this correct, you have a 20K color temp? It starts to get blue after 10k and at 12k it really shows.
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