i was looking at getting the golden/yellow HIDs, are those street legal? and also what would it cost shipped to 85308.
Thanks!
Sent you a PM partner :)
does anyone have any of the custom colors in the 08 projectors? i just want to see the color output thanks!
Hopefully someone can chime in and show you a picture partner :)
08ButterflytC
04-20-2009, 09:46 PM
hopefully
davedavetC
04-21-2009, 03:39 AM
hey pat i think im due for a phone call.... i get out of work at 3 tomorrow.... EASTERN STANDARD TIME!! i hope you didnt forget about us here....
you're coming back soon arent you?
TCBABY22
04-22-2009, 12:37 PM
Thanks for the custom color purple it looks sick on the tc.
Fast shipping great customer service.
08ButterflytC
04-22-2009, 07:21 PM
damnit! why couldnt you have an 08 lol
has no one gotten a custom color for the new projectors yet?? no one??
operatic
04-22-2009, 10:17 PM
hey pat i think im due for a phone call.... i get out of work at 3 tomorrow.... EASTERN STANDARD TIME!! i hope you didnt forget about us here....
you're coming back soon arent you?
Whoa whoa whoa, back the bus up buddy. First of all, you need to give me an update on certain car related
Thanks for the custom color purple it looks sick on the tc.
Fast shipping great customer service.
No problem partner :) Enjoy em!
I have had 6000k for about 6 months or so and to me and my friends my 6k has a slight yellow light that is at the bottom right of my headlight. I don't believe its anything thats faulty with the bulb but I want to upgrade bulbs to something more blue. So i'm thinking i wanna go with 8k; possibly 10k :eyebrow: So i'll be ordering some bulbs probably soon. If you want; i can give you some pics of my 6k and see what you think if i can get a good picture of the yellow-ness. lol
operatic
04-25-2009, 01:08 PM
10,000k will definitely not have any yellow in it what so ever partner.
operatic
04-27-2009, 06:47 PM
Bringing it up for some HIDs!!!
dwaine
04-28-2009, 12:35 AM
Pm'ed you back
operatic
04-30-2009, 08:08 PM
hit you back partner
dwaine
04-30-2009, 09:26 PM
didn't get it :(
operatic
05-02-2009, 06:37 PM
Sent it again :)
operatic
05-03-2009, 01:41 AM
PMd everyone back :)
operatic
05-03-2009, 12:26 PM
up up up
chokingvictimr
05-03-2009, 01:29 PM
are these able to be put into xa's? are really unfamiliar when it comes to lighting and is this going to screw up my wiring at all, burnouts? if so bi-xenon kit cost?
operatic
05-04-2009, 01:02 PM
Yes sir, if you were to get an H4 kit it would be a plug and play application for ya :) It won't screw up your wiring, so you do not need to worry about that. The bi-xenon costs $270.
TCBABY22
05-04-2009, 03:45 PM
aight i wanna get a custom deep blue hid foglights ship to 33309...but i need to get some fogs 1st. do one size fit all or what???
operatic
05-05-2009, 12:33 PM
If you get the OEM style like so you'll need a 9006 kit.
http://ssuperstore.com/images/tc-fog-light-grille_(1).jpg
If you get the VRD or JDM style you'll need an H3 kit
https://www.xtralights.com/ProductImages/foglights/normal/LFTC05OEM.jpg
operatic
05-06-2009, 08:05 PM
bump; all orders shipped out.
chokingvictimr
05-07-2009, 12:40 AM
Humpday bump; all orders shipped out.
i don't know if my last message got lost...but it was for 2006 scion xa, and looking to for 10k thinking i'm ready to order
operatic
05-07-2009, 12:41 PM
Sent you a PM partner :)
operatic
05-07-2009, 01:27 PM
You in the Galleria area of Houston and want to come pick up a kit? Give me a call at 832-428-3669 names Pat, just remember to say you're from Honda-Tech
Or swing on by, our shop is located at 14522 Auto Park Way, 77083
chokingvictimr
05-08-2009, 01:05 AM
Payment sent! hopefully it made it to you ok.... paypal didn't send me a payment received verification :nails:
operatic
05-08-2009, 03:39 PM
Na you'll be all set partner, don't worry :)
chokingvictimr
05-09-2009, 01:12 AM
i woke up and there was a beautiful UPS box at my door! f%$#*@# santa clause has come!!!!! hahaha can't wait to install these
operatic
05-09-2009, 03:11 AM
Haha, enjoy em partner :)
08ButterflytC
05-10-2009, 09:04 PM
still no one with a custom color in the 08 projectors....?
that sucks :(
Antihero
05-11-2009, 06:24 AM
hey i bought a conversion kit awhile back from you with 35 watt ballasts and i was wondering if the 50 watt ballast would make them alot brighter, my lights seem so dark specially compeared to all the new cars with stock HIDs even some with halogen lights seem brighter than mine i have 4300 k bulbs too, got any suggestions? thanks
ar4434
05-11-2009, 11:58 AM
i had asked about the orange ones a while ago. Can you plz repost the pick of how they look like?
operatic
05-11-2009, 12:10 PM
Not to many people use custom colors, but man when you do, everyone knows its you coming.
08ButterflytC
05-11-2009, 07:12 PM
i just dont wanna pay the extra 20 if im not positive that im gonna see purple when i can just get some 10 or 12k and blind everyone with semi purple lol
warnerc
05-11-2009, 09:55 PM
just ordered by 50w 8k's cant wait !
operatic
05-12-2009, 03:16 AM
Oh trust me when I say that the purples are going to be very purple.
Here are the orange HIDs again partner, they come out more of a peach color on some on cars.
http://www.3bspecialties.com/customercars/OrangePeach/ML500a.jpg
08ButterflytC
05-12-2009, 05:59 PM
those are on projectors??
ar4434
05-12-2009, 06:08 PM
ok, i hope they look alil darker when i get them bcuz im going to use them on my fogs, do they come in h3?
Aurora
05-13-2009, 02:49 AM
Hey 08ButterflytC, how you doing girl! Trust me when I say Operetic will take care of you. If you want HID's that flip people off when they cut you off, he'd probably find them, hahaha.
But yeah, I've seen the purple ones Operetic sells on an 09 xB2 in Vegas.....WOW, I thought he ran over Barney and his blood got on the headlights!
Hey Operetic, how you been bro?
Dam262a
05-13-2009, 12:16 PM
ok, i hope they look alil darker when i get them bcuz im going to use them on my fogs, do they come in h3?
they might come out darker, since it wont be coming out a projector... plus bro i know how to make it darker just gotta get some vinyl
operatic
05-13-2009, 11:03 PM
those are on projectors??
Yes, that is a Mercedes Benz ML500 headlight.
ok, i hope they look alil darker when i get them bcuz im going to use them on my fogs, do they come in h3?
Yes we can get them in H3 partner :)
Hey 08ButterflytC, how you doing girl! Trust me when I say Operetic will take care of you. If you want HID's that flip people off when they cut you off, he'd probably find them, hahaha.
But yeah, I've seen the purple ones Operetic sells on an 09 xB2 in Vegas.....WOW, I thought he ran over Barney and his blood got on the headlights!
Hey Operetic, how you been bro?
Been good partner :) Staying busy, hows your secret project going? :)
tcday
05-13-2009, 11:08 PM
how much for just bulbs h11 8k shipped to 07047
ppiech2
05-15-2009, 04:22 AM
hey operatic, interested in getting another kit from you. It is for my motorcycle, so i would only need one bulb and ballast, H3, 3000k. How much?
operatic
05-15-2009, 02:49 PM
how much for just bulbs h11 8k shipped to 07047
$60 shipped for a pair partner.
hey operatic, interested in getting another kit from you. It is for my motorcycle, so i would only need one bulb and ballast, H3, 3000k. How much?
For just 1 bulb and ballast it would be $80 shipped.
operatic
05-16-2009, 01:01 PM
Bringing it up for some HIDs
ar4434
05-16-2009, 11:48 PM
thanks for the good service dude, im awaiting the orange hids
operatic
05-19-2009, 09:30 PM
No problem partner, you'll be seeing your kit within 9-13 business days :)
ar4434
05-20-2009, 02:13 AM
dude i got the kit already!! Wow can i say amazing service!!! Ill post picks up when i put them on this weekend.
Dam262a
05-20-2009, 02:21 AM
wow that was quick^^
looks like i have to come tomorrow to the hang out :doh:
operatic
05-21-2009, 04:51 AM
Enjoy em partner :)
Aurora
05-21-2009, 06:17 AM
Been good partner :) Staying busy, hows your secret project going? :)
That's good bro. Yeah, the project is going slow. I was supposed to get hooked up with some Mercedes E55 projectors, but that fell through so now it's at a standstill. I need some projectors but don't want to pay a fortune. hehe.
operatic
05-22-2009, 03:08 AM
I hear ya partner, don't worry things will come around for ya :)
operatic
05-23-2009, 05:04 PM
Bringing it up for some HIDs
08ButterflytC
05-23-2009, 05:52 PM
ah you lowered the price and i still have no money
suckage lol
cobb
05-24-2009, 03:34 AM
Hey Op, long time no hear. Been enjoying my lights. I read one time you said to disable DRLs when going to hids. Since I have the relay kit, is there any hard? I like DRLs, just do not want to burn anything out or blind on coming drivers. Thanks.
operatic
05-24-2009, 07:00 PM
We actually have DRL modules now so you can keep your DRL's and continue to run HIDs :) They are an added $20 for them.
operatic
05-25-2009, 02:10 AM
up up up
operatic
05-26-2009, 02:23 AM
Bringing it up for some HIDizzles
operatic
05-27-2009, 07:11 PM
PMd everyone back :)
cobb
05-28-2009, 03:49 AM
Hey, can someone else other than Op help explain me the drl hid mod?
I have 4300k 35 watt low, 3000k 50 watt high hids with relay kits for the 09 xb, it will will fit the insight 2010 model.
My insight has drls, which I do not want to loose, however I do not want to burn out my highs or blind on coming drivers. What do you think of the drl module?
THanks.
operatic
05-29-2009, 08:43 PM
Bringing it up for some HIDs
08ButterflytC
05-31-2009, 02:40 AM
i will definitly be getting some before the end of summer :)
i can promise that especially after the rain i drove thru last night and couldnt see crap...thought i was gonna die lol
DirtBagTC
05-31-2009, 01:52 PM
Pm'ed you Operatic
operatic
06-02-2009, 08:13 PM
Hit you back partner
LittleBahamutGTR
06-03-2009, 12:29 AM
I am very interested in your HID, I still have some questions though.
My car is a 2009 Scion tC.
1. Which harness will I need? Relay or Plug and Play?
2. Are the custom color only in 4300K?
3. Is there an alternative payment instead of using paypal?
I am interested in a custum deep blue HID, but still not sure if I want 4300K or 6000K for best output.
Sorry, I am still new to the HID world. PM soon.
operatic
06-04-2009, 08:55 PM
1.) Plug and play.
2.) Yes
3.) Sure you can use credit card over the phone or send a check or money order if you wish.
Also we use 4300k for all custom colors so that way they are as bright as possible. Here is an example for ya.
http://www.3bspecialties.com/products/lighting/hid/compare/4kvscc.jpg
davedavetC
06-05-2009, 12:13 PM
pat, please gimme a call today, i found out that your brother has your phone and you have your brothers, but i dont have your brothers number :P
the mrs. is lookin for a set of HIDs for her Lancer GTS (2009) and i need bulbs for my tC. gimme a call por favor.
and i feel bad cus i kinda left a dirty message for you on your cell phone to realize that your brother had the phone :shock:
ar4434
06-08-2009, 02:52 PM
let me tell you the orange with an orange film overlay looks amazing!! Will post picks this weekend
Dam262a
06-08-2009, 10:33 PM
let me tell you the orange with an orange film overlay looks amazing!! Will post picks this weekend
well if i see u tonight, i'll get pics tonight,
operatic
06-09-2009, 01:57 PM
*bump*
Pat left this message on his desk for Dave; "Send water and toilet paper."
davedavetC
06-09-2009, 02:14 PM
hahaha, pat call me dood.
operatic
06-09-2009, 03:07 PM
Sorry sorry I called you today but you did not pick up!!!!
davedavetC
06-09-2009, 08:03 PM
when?
davedavetC
06-09-2009, 08:03 PM
do you have your phone or do you still have your brothers?
jwaggz82
06-10-2009, 02:29 AM
so over 160 pages - anybody have any issues with melting harnesses or water getting into the ballasts?
davedavetC
06-11-2009, 05:12 AM
i've had 3 kits since 06 (i think pat refresh me) and no problems, no melting harnesses, no watter in ballasts.
pat call me, i need to speak with you, all personal mixed with a little business. and anna is getting upset that you havent called me :P
operatic
06-12-2009, 02:51 AM
Nothing has melted from our kits.
And dave I will call tomorrow around lunch time :)
davedavetC
06-12-2009, 04:54 AM
you better, call before 3 est, i have an interview at best buy.
operatic
06-13-2009, 03:12 AM
Crap I forgot to call, just call me tomorrow man :) Or I'll call you :)
davedavetC
06-13-2009, 02:34 PM
call me, idk if you have your phone or your brothers
operatic
06-14-2009, 04:33 AM
call me, idk if you have your phone or your brothers
It's Sunday baby, if I don't pick up it's because I'm on a boat with my flippy flops :)
Aurora
06-14-2009, 04:47 AM
Sup Pat, how have you been? I'm still working on my retrofit. I'm hoping it will come out nice. Looks like H11's and H7's.
operatic
06-16-2009, 01:23 AM
Sweet deal man, just hit me up whenever you're ready :)
Hey op, setup me with the drl module for your 50 watt hids on the relay kit with 3000k bulba.
Hey, do you have any ballasts smaller than 35 watts? I need to save a little power with my hybrid and these are just too freaking bright for low beams. Infact, the halopgen beams are bright enough as is on this insight for low beams.
Dam262a
06-19-2009, 04:25 AM
yea he bought the custom orange hid's from here,
ar4434
06-19-2009, 04:45 AM
And i love them!!! Sam thanks again for the picks bro, lovem
operatic
06-19-2009, 05:27 AM
Damn those are freaking nice :)
Aurora
06-19-2009, 08:00 AM
Arean't they though! Yeah, I'm going to hit you up OP when I'm all said and done. I might have you start the harness when I'm in the process of sealing everything up, that way when I'm "done done", everything will be ready to ship out.
operatic
06-23-2009, 05:57 AM
Don't fret, I've been doing a lot of those harnesses lately it seems like :)
jwaggz82
06-23-2009, 02:47 PM
i havent read about any harness issues lately- but i have been on the forum for years now and there used to be a few. who knows what setup they were running
operatic
06-23-2009, 03:55 PM
No harness issues, just a lot of custom harnesses being made lately for people with retrofits :)
cobb
06-24-2009, 04:23 AM
Thats a no on the smaller ballasts? Does the drl module dim the high beams or does it just smooth out the ripples from the drl circuit in most cars to make them light at full brightness?
Hey op, setup me with the drl module for your 50 watt hids on the relay kit with 3000k bulba.
Hey, do you have any ballasts smaller than 35 watts? I need to save a little power with my hybrid and these are just too freaking bright for low beams. Infact, the halopgen beams are bright enough as is on this insight for low beams.
operatic
06-29-2009, 01:23 PM
Ya, thats a negative on ballast in less wattage than 35w. But as for the DRL module it makes it so the HIDs do not flicker when your DRL's are active. Also the HIDs will still be on at full brightness.
How much for a set of 12k headlight bulbs for the projector housings? I think the bulb size is H11. I also need harnesses that plug into the H11 bulb on one end and the other end can simply be the two wires.
Thanks,
JOE
guitarguru44
07-09-2009, 12:09 PM
^and to add to that do you think 8k or 12k is more of a problem with them cops. I dont want anything too blue like 10k. I want a purple tint and I think the 8k might be better. I don't want the 12k if they are really purple. I basically want whichever one won't get me pulled over as much.
operatic
07-09-2009, 02:09 PM
I sent you a PM on the price. As for the color choice, when there in a projector housing you can get away with it very easily :) Mos of the time they'll think it's factory.
Aurora
07-10-2009, 03:36 AM
Hey Bro, haven't forgotten about you. Still finishing things up on my retrofit so we're looking at about another month, maybe 2 before I'm ready for HID's.
PM me if you got a moment.
guitarguru44
07-10-2009, 11:34 AM
ok.. I ended up ordering the 12k and sent the paypal payment for the H11's. If they give me any trouble then I will abandon all color and go with a 6k later on down the road...
Oh and don't forget the plug and play harnesses as I need those for sure.
operatic
07-10-2009, 01:33 PM
You'll be seeing everything shortly partner :)
operatic
07-10-2009, 01:35 PM
New price, $100 shipped for a kit!!!
guitarguru44
07-10-2009, 02:03 PM
Sweet. I wish the rest of my purchases would go as smoothly as these HID bulb and kits purchases.
operatic
07-10-2009, 11:13 PM
Thanks for the compliment :)
operatic
07-13-2009, 07:24 PM
Monday mid-day bump!
operatic
07-14-2009, 12:21 PM
*Bump*
Seriously, I need a big fireplace or something. At the very least it would help dispose of some of the extra fireworks.
operatic
07-15-2009, 01:15 PM
bumpin it up for some HIDs!!!
operatic
07-20-2009, 03:12 AM
PM's answered, orders being packed for Monday :)
operatic
07-21-2009, 02:15 AM
up up up
operatic
07-21-2009, 09:33 PM
PMd everyone back :)
gliven
07-24-2009, 01:48 AM
How long are they going to stay at this price? I'm looking to order a set by the middle of august with a relay harness for my xb.
guitarguru44
07-24-2009, 01:37 PM
How much for one 35 watt ballast shipped to 08882. And will it arrive on Sat?
Thanks, JOE
Aurora
07-30-2009, 01:12 AM
Hey Joe, tried to PM you but it said you're maxed out.
How you doing? I'm in Oregon right now with a splitting headache. :cry:.
But hey, I was wondering, are you able to make adapters? Like making a 194/168 female socket into a 7440 female socket, and a 7440 female socket into a 194/168 female socket?
all4degame
07-30-2009, 01:29 AM
I'm going 3 years on this kit with the original bulbs! Great kit. I only had one bad ballast which was replaced under warranty. I'm starting to have troubles again with the older ballast igniting. With the price being so cheap, I might just have to pick up another set for replacement. :)
Aurora
07-30-2009, 04:06 AM
Hey fellow Sciko!
Yeah, I'm going to get myself one of his as soon as my headlights are done!!
dubd16
07-30-2009, 06:19 AM
This seller/company is one company I like the most out of alot here on scionlife, there is great customer service, excellent product, and quick shipping, ive gotten so many even too many comments on my headlights, soon foglights also, and the color isnt as annoying, but very crisp and shines really far, you can see your headlights ahead of atleast 3 cars over a span of a 1/4 mile a little less, but yes, this is a good company
operatic
07-30-2009, 02:47 PM
Thanks for the support partner :)
ACiDTc
07-30-2009, 07:21 PM
pat, who do i talk to about replacement bulbs? one of my yellow bulbs is fading to a light yellow/green situation.
davedavetC
07-30-2009, 08:14 PM
i <3 operatic
all4degame
07-30-2009, 10:49 PM
Thanks for responding to my phone call so quickly to get my shipping address fixed! Hope to get it here tomorrow to replace my current kit!
Aurora
08-03-2009, 02:42 AM
Hey Operetic, where are you at bro?
operatic
08-03-2009, 01:04 PM
Still here, super busy lately, easiest way to get a hold of me is via Phone :) 832-428-3669
operatic
08-04-2009, 02:43 AM
PMd everyone back :)
davedavetC
08-04-2009, 04:31 AM
<3
operatic
08-04-2009, 01:46 PM
Bringing it up for some HIDs!!!
operatic
08-05-2009, 12:31 PM
PMd everyone back :)
operatic
08-06-2009, 01:15 PM
Bringin it up for some HIDs
Aurora
08-07-2009, 05:36 AM
Hit you back via email Operatic. Guy named Hanh (sp) I believe.
BUMP for HID's!!!
Smithlink
08-07-2009, 11:26 PM
Hey Operatic,
I have been looking to buy some HID's for my new Anzo headlights and it looks like you would be a great person to buy them from.
I don't drive a Scion, I drive a 1999 F150 with the aftermarket Anzos so I don't know what type of kit to get.
I'm thinking it might be the H1 kit but am not sure.
Do you know which one I would need?
Thanks,
David
Aurora
08-08-2009, 01:57 AM
Bump
PM'd you.
Dam262a
08-08-2009, 03:26 AM
damn i need money for new hids :(
Aurora
08-08-2009, 05:32 AM
damn i need money for new hids :(
Ditto!!
operatic
08-10-2009, 01:49 PM
Hey Operatic,
I have been looking to buy some HID's for my new Anzo headlights and it looks like you would be a great person to buy them from.
I don't drive a Scion, I drive a 1999 F150 with the aftermarket Anzos so I don't know what type of kit to get.
I'm thinking it might be the H1 kit but am not sure.
Do you know which one I would need?
Thanks,
David
If you pull out your low beam bulb it'll say what type of bulb it is. Say if it is an H1, then you would just need an entire H1 kit. If the bulbs an H7 just buy an entire H7 kit. That's it partner :)
operatic
08-13-2009, 04:24 PM
PMd everyone back :)
operatic
08-13-2009, 07:35 PM
Bringing it up for some HIDs
davedavetC
08-14-2009, 03:16 AM
hey pat :)
operatic
08-14-2009, 02:37 PM
Haven't forgotten about you, just been busy lately :)
davedavetC
08-14-2009, 04:31 PM
i know, i was just saying hi :)
operatic
08-18-2009, 01:12 PM
Wadd up :) You should come visit sometime.
And I PMd everyone back.
karatekidd
08-18-2009, 05:15 PM
Hey Operatic,
I'm thinking of ordering a kit for my new 08+ projectors. All I need is the 9006 Ballasts and the H11 bulbs right?
I own an 05 tC...let me know please. Thanks.
davedavetC
08-19-2009, 03:34 AM
Wadd up :) You should come visit sometime.
And I PMd everyone back.
i would love to, but no $$ right now.
also any updates? i've been dying to hook up annas ride :P
operatic
08-19-2009, 02:07 PM
Workin on it :)
davedavetC
08-20-2009, 03:59 AM
awesome! thanks bro, i love you (no homo, lol me and pat go back like atari!)
operatic
08-21-2009, 02:02 PM
haha, funny. PMd everyone back
operatic
08-23-2009, 12:56 AM
up up up :)
operatic
08-23-2009, 11:58 AM
up up up :)
davedavetC
08-23-2009, 10:03 PM
bump for my home town homie 8)
operatic
08-25-2009, 12:40 PM
thanks for the bump D :)
davedavetC
08-25-2009, 12:44 PM
no problem P
operatic
08-26-2009, 01:50 PM
up up up :)
operatic
08-27-2009, 12:33 PM
up up up
operatic
08-29-2009, 01:25 PM
Bringing it up for some HIDs!
bikerdude1550
08-29-2009, 05:08 PM
Ok I'm a newbie to the hid stuff and I know I want some I also want the "angle eyes"/Halo lights for my 07tC What do I have to buy to get both in one light ? Take it easy on a newbie please I know to ya'll this is a dumb question but I don't know and need ya'lls help:bow:
I ordered a 9006 kit, but I THINK I need H11 bulbs for my 2008-10 headlights?
I'm 'retrofitting' these headlights onto my 2005 tC....
Thanks for the help!
BTW, I'll need a 8K Kit (I didn't send you that originally)
operatic
09-02-2009, 01:01 PM
Ok I'm a newbie to the hid stuff and I know I want some I also want the "angle eyes"/Halo lights for my 07tC What do I have to buy to get both in one light ? Take it easy on a newbie please I know to ya'll this is a dumb question but I don't know and need ya'lls help:bow:
"angel eyes" and "Halo's" are sort of the same thing, different name. A lot of the times the easiest way to get the halos in the headlights is to just buy a set of aftermarket headlights like such as....
http://shop.3bspecialties.com/images/1239976597436707591063.jpeg
Or, if you want to keep your stock style housing, you order generic halo rings, bake open your housing, and mount them. (Usually a fair amount of work, some glue, a lot of praying you don't shatter the halos.)
Either way, it's all about preference and what you want to do. To be honest, I'm a little over the halo thing. I do like the color matched headlights though. To each their own :)
karatekidd
09-03-2009, 02:02 PM
Check you email please. Just wanted to check on my order I placed on Monday/Tuesday.
operatic
09-03-2009, 11:49 PM
Hit you back partner :)
operatic
09-04-2009, 02:18 PM
up up up :)
karatekidd
09-04-2009, 02:48 PM
Sent you another email, thank you for checking in on everything.
davedavetC
09-07-2009, 03:44 AM
patttttttttttttt :)
operatic
09-08-2009, 04:43 PM
daaaaaaaaaveeee
up for some HIDs
BZinn1
09-09-2009, 12:01 AM
hey Pat,can you just sell ballst or only whole kits,my set from Mobile finally lost a ballast after 2 years and seem he is not in business....honestly i would rather just buy a whole kit from you as the cost is great......let me know.....Brian
davedavetC
09-09-2009, 03:03 AM
daaaaaaaaaveeee
up for some HIDs
hey pat what time do you go on your lunch break tomorrow, i wanna hear your voice lol
CSUnited14
09-09-2009, 04:06 AM
CREEEEEEEEPY but here is a bump
davedavetC
09-09-2009, 05:23 PM
CREEEEEEEEPY but here is a bump
lol
j3rron
09-10-2009, 02:32 AM
hey, im just wondering about the Ballast details. Says that some cars require higher wattage ballast? I have a 09 Tc. Will the 35W ballast work just fine?
Aurora
09-10-2009, 05:52 AM
I think you can go either 35W or 55W. It shouldn't differ too greatly. I personally just prefer the less Wattage use of my battery.
Cabana
09-11-2009, 02:28 PM
What is the advantage of each of the ballasts?
Also, does a 2007 tC require a plug and play harness or a relay harness?
siupo128
09-11-2009, 09:57 PM
Money sent on wed through paypal. order #5566. Have you ship it out yet? thanks
operatic
09-12-2009, 01:11 PM
35w ballast is what most everyone uses. If you want to be even brighter then the 50w option is there.
dat411kid
09-12-2009, 02:56 PM
What a pleasant surprise.
After ordering a set of HID's for my spec about 2 years ago I could not have been more happy with them unfortunately though its time had passed. So i need another set. I log on here and I see your right at the top of Sponsored sales, After 2 years your still on top. Mind you i'm coming over from the nissan boards just so I can be fortunate enough to get your HID's lol.
Bump it up for awesome vendor.
Will be placing my second order from you real soon.
davedavetC
09-12-2009, 03:26 PM
35w ballast is what most everyone uses. If you want to be even brighter then the 50w option is there.
would these be better for tinted headlights? and are they compatible with the bulbs i already have patttttt??????? why have you not told me this before!?! how much for a set of 50w ballast for my low beams?
Cabana
09-12-2009, 03:55 PM
So the 50w makes them brighter, but lowers the temperature 1000k?
What about the plug and play vs relay? Not sure what I need.
Cabana
09-13-2009, 08:03 PM
Anyone? Bueller?
Aurora
09-14-2009, 03:36 AM
PM'd you Operetic.
BoostedJay
09-14-2009, 08:21 PM
Just ordered my Kit!! Barely beat the deadline lol. Can't wait til yall ship it to memphis!!
operatic
09-15-2009, 04:26 PM
So the 50w makes them brighter, but lowers the temperature 1000k?
What about the plug and play vs relay? Not sure what I need.
Yes that is correct. As for the plug and play vs relay, most people opt for the plug and play as it is just easier to install.
Cabana
09-15-2009, 11:04 PM
I ended up ordering one with a relay yesterday after reading about the benefits of that over plug and play.
BoostedJay
09-16-2009, 12:17 AM
Just put mines in. It's teh hawtness
Aurora
09-16-2009, 03:18 AM
Hey Pat,
Ok, so is it still $100 for an HID kit?
5000k w/ H11 bulbs but connects into a 9006 harness, if I'm explaining that right.
rhythmnsmoke
09-16-2009, 12:27 PM
I just picked up some headlights and they fit H1 bulbs in it. I already have H1 bulbs in the headlights, but I have no ballast.
I am looking to get an HID kit with H1 bulbs in the 6000k. Ready to buy now.
davedavetC
09-17-2009, 02:05 PM
pat bump for ya.
can you give me a call today? when are you coming back home? wareham misses you.
rhythmnsmoke
09-17-2009, 04:18 PM
Bump for a response to my question.
bob_sagat
09-18-2009, 06:52 AM
i just placed my order for h4 6k's.
Cabana
09-18-2009, 04:44 PM
So...how long do these normally take to arrive? Haven't gotten any response to my PMs.
Cabana
09-21-2009, 02:17 PM
Still no response, what is going on? I ordered a week ago.
Halcyon
09-21-2009, 02:39 PM
^ditto..
rhythmnsmoke
09-21-2009, 02:43 PM
^^Guess I won't be ordering then.
Cabana
09-21-2009, 04:42 PM
coincidentally, they were just delivered
operatic
09-28-2009, 02:53 PM
Sorry, been working on backorders for the last couple weeks because we had a couple local shops completely inhale an entire shipment. That and this is the first chance I've had to get to any of the forums in about a week :|
Should be out of this mess by the end of this week since we've got shipments trickling in throughout the week.
operatic
09-29-2009, 01:04 AM
PMd everyone back :)
davedavetC
09-29-2009, 06:05 PM
hey pat.
wareham?
operatic
10-06-2009, 04:58 PM
Is not the place to be :P
bumpin it up
operatic
10-11-2009, 02:53 PM
up up up :)
operatic
10-16-2009, 01:16 AM
PMd everyone back :)
operatic
10-16-2009, 02:57 PM
up up up :)
CSUnited14
10-16-2009, 06:17 PM
bump for u great seller and a great product
TCBABY22
10-26-2009, 03:56 PM
i want foglights kit custom purple how much ship to 33309, its for my apt foglights.
operatic
10-26-2009, 11:28 PM
It is $110 shipped for the entire kit
bBsactoguy
10-27-2009, 08:27 PM
Hey operatic... and specials on buying replacement bulbs for your kits? I need 2 bulbs sooo bad...PM me please :)
operatic
10-27-2009, 09:03 PM
PMd you
bBsactoguy
10-28-2009, 06:09 AM
Hey operatic...PM me back with info on how to get this... Hope to see a package as soon as SATURDAY (if I can put an order in WED hehe)
rhythmnsmoke
10-28-2009, 12:03 PM
So, if we opted for a 35w slim ballast, it would be $130shipped? And how long will these be offered at this price?
operatic
11-04-2009, 05:18 AM
For 35w slims it is actually $110 shipped right now
tCtCtC
11-04-2009, 05:24 AM
Price on a H4 5000k kit w/ a relay harness?
And just to be sure, this is what I need for a 96-98 Civic?
aparreira9586
11-04-2009, 11:57 AM
I dont wanna sound like a jerk but why should I buy from you and not from hidextra, im looking for 2 kits a 9006 3k and a h1 6k
davedavetC
11-04-2009, 03:31 PM
operatic ships over night. and stands by his warranty idk about the other guy but i have 3+ kits from this guy and im happy, i pickin one up for my girl too
operatic
11-07-2009, 04:34 PM
We have been around for awhile compared to other HID vendors that are on here. And throughout it all we are still here. I think that says a lot about the product and the type of business you are dealing with.
Flawlessly
11-10-2009, 01:51 AM
What is the difference between "plug-n-play" and "relay" harness? What's DRL module? Need to clear these before I place my order. Thanks!
davedavetC
11-10-2009, 02:52 AM
plug and play hook up tot he stock harnesses the relay plugs into one of the harnesses and they run off a group of fuses and relays to control power so the harness is less likely to fail...
Flawlessly
11-10-2009, 02:59 AM
so what's DRL module?
XBooster
11-10-2009, 11:25 PM
is it possible to install any ballast to a HID setup??
i'll be buying a headlights with hid bulbs, so i need the rest of the set up.
thanks.
operatic
11-11-2009, 04:27 PM
so what's DRL module?
If your car has Day Time Running Lights (DRL's) than this will allow you to use HIDs and have them work without flickering.
is it possible to install any ballast to a HID setup??
i'll be buying a headlights with hid bulbs, so i need the rest of the set up.
thanks.
As long as they are not OEM HIDs, than you can install any ballast to an HID and it will be plug and play.
BoostedJay
11-11-2009, 06:02 PM
operatic ships over night. and stands by his warranty idk about the other guy but i have 3+ kits from this guy and im happy, i pickin one up for my girl too
Maybe it was my kit, but my ____ing bulb blew out like a week afterwards and he won't replace or give me a discounted price. I didn't want to post on here but he seems like he doesn't want to deal. If he was to explain why then I wouldn't have a problem what-so-ever. But they seemed to have this sorta "____ you and your problem" attitude.
davedavetC
11-11-2009, 10:34 PM
are you sure we're talking about the same company here??? i know operatic personally and i dont believe that he would let something like that happen. i have known him for years now (way back in high school)
BoostedJay
11-11-2009, 10:56 PM
are you sure we're talking about the same company here??? i know operatic personally and i dont believe that he would let something like that happen. i have known him for years now (way back in high school)
Well it wasn't operatic it was his brother who I dealt with. I really wanna fix this problem, because I love their kit. I was planning on ordering 2 more kits actually..
Flawlessly
11-12-2009, 03:29 AM
Just ordered a pair of H11 6000K kit for my 09 xB w/original headlight housing, hoping to install them soon. Oh btw, do we get free overnight shipping?
Flawlessly
11-15-2009, 12:46 AM
bump
Dam262a
11-15-2009, 01:31 AM
I dont wanna sound like a jerk but why should I buy from you and not from hidextra, im looking for 2 kits a 9006 3k and a h1 6k
operatic ships over night. and stands by his warranty idk about the other guy but i have 3+ kits from this guy and im happy, i pickin one up for my girl too
x2 i've had mine for a couple years or more lost count.. and the warranty is awesome.
i'ma about to get me another kit soon
yo operatic (http://scionlife.com/forums/member.php?u=160553)
how much for green kit? got any in stock for me not to wait :pray:
amp0804
11-16-2009, 03:23 AM
I have a 9006 HID kit with 4300k. I just purchased 08 projector headlights because i smashed the front of my car so i got those instead of 07 stock. I need H11 bulbs now to use in the new headlights. Is this something your able to supply me with. Is it a 2 wire connection so I can just plug them right into my ballast that is already there?
karatekidd
11-17-2009, 03:50 PM
Do H3 bulbs fit VRD/APT fogs?
If so, I'll need a kit in 3K temp. Operatic.
BTW, Operatic is an awesome seller....this will be my 5th kit. I had a kit for my 05 headlights, my cousin's VW, my Dad's Infiniti SUV, and my current set for my 08 projectors.
karatekidd
11-20-2009, 01:56 AM
Any reply guys?
I'd like to order these soon.
preapty
11-30-2009, 07:02 PM
PM'd Operatic...One of my bulbs is messed up, either from shipping or not throughly checked before shipping. Please respond. Thanks
Are you serious? Gtfo of this thread andmake your own. Douche bag
Dam262a
12-01-2009, 11:28 PM
wtf.. what a douche:flame:
rhythmnsmoke
12-02-2009, 02:33 PM
That's was a bit of a BS move now wasn't it
cessblood
12-02-2009, 03:21 PM
^^x2.
aznaflacattack
12-05-2009, 12:17 AM
So i got one of these kits about a year ago and the bulb on my passenger side is not making a tight seal when i lock it in. any suggestions?
Maguyver
01-04-2010, 02:49 AM
I've had these on my xb for over 2 years now and they work perfect this the best kitt out there and the comunication was awsome
operatic
01-04-2010, 04:26 AM
Ok, I know it's been a while since I've posted anything so here's the skinny on what's been going on for month.
1) Pat had to move back to Mass to handle some necessary odds and ends. Nothing severe, but a big enough issue that he had to head north. For the mean time you're stuck with the tech support guy, Hanh. Hi :)
2) I couldn't find the threads >_<
Ironically, I could find the PM's though. Seriously the best way to get a hold of me is to email. I see emails regularly. I check PMs and threads once a day.
3) Still fully operational, just a little overwhelmed right now. That and I just got Left 4 Dead 2... Can't play online though, which is a major disappointment.
4) Still sorting out the LEDs, because right now, what we get in is enough to keep us going on a Business-to-Business level, but really not enough to keep a consistent stock for the online crowd. So, sometime around February, we're gonna redo how we stock them so that we can maintain them online. Also going to really be picky about which LEDs we stock online because I've seen some that consistently work great, some that don't, some that are just way too expensive.
5) We're messing with more of the CCFL angel eyes and LED angel eyes. Seriously looking into doing some custom LED angel eye jobs, but it's gonna take some hammering to get it done.
6) I've been messing with these PnP bi-xenon projectors. Had a guy want me to put a set into an '03 Kawasaki ZX9R, and they came out pretty decently. I literally had these installed in about 5 minutes. Took me longer to cook the housing open. I think the hardest part about the whole setup are the proprietory bulbs and all the necessary wiring.
I've got that one done, there's a Cobalt headlight I've gotta do next, and then after that I'm trying to find an '03 Ranger headlight, with the little projector in the corner to see if it will fit in the housing. Otherwise, he's getting a set of stock housings.
That's it, that's the last month in a nutshell. I'm liking these PnP projectors to be honest. Not a huge fan of cracking open headlights but it's part of the gig and it is the only reason I'm using my oven. Brought the Kawasaki headlight to another shop that wanted to check them out, and against a wall about 15 feet away, the high beams hold up pretty well. The test shot was from about 4-5 feet away from the wall. Kind of working with the space I have because it's freezing and I don't have a good outside wall at the moment.
Ya so the whole kit just stoped workin tonite :( idk why it's cold and late I belive it's still under warente ne way to check
kettamina1000
01-10-2010, 01:35 AM
Ya so the whole kit just stoped workin tonite idk why it's cold and late I belive it's still under warente ne way to check
operatic
01-10-2010, 10:25 AM
Ya so the whole kit just stoped workin tonite idk why it's cold and late I belive it's still under warente ne way to check
PM me with your email address. If it's completely out, usually it's a relay harness issue but I gotta look up your invoice to see what I'm looking at.
operatic
01-14-2010, 03:49 AM
PM'd everyone and fired out today's tracking numbers.
operatic
01-19-2010, 04:24 AM
This was originally done for the Chevy Cobalt guys, but it was documented decently enough that I figured I would share. For what it's worth, doing a Scion TC or XB, shouldn't be that much different.
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Here it is. The third easiest method of installing projectors, into Cobalt headlights. If you can bake apart your headlights to paint the insides black, you can install a set of bi-xenon projectors.
Before we even start. Take your headlights off and see if they'll fit in your oven. If they don't. Find someone with an oven that you can use. If you can't find someone, explain to your wife that now would be a great time to buy a bigger oven.
For all you guys who wanted the ability to revert the headlights back to stock, tough noogies. If it was an H4 housing, this wouldn't be an issue. Not the case here. You will have to drill the reflector cap on a 9007 application.
Tools:
1 ) An oven that will fit your headlights. (You may laugh about this, but they almost didn't fit mine.)
2 ) A couple flat head screw drivers.
3 ) T15 torx screwdriver.
4 ) Big enough table to work on.
5 ) Catch can for the small screws.
6 ) Razor
7 ) Precision screwdriver set.
8 ) Drill.
9 ) 1/2-inch drill bit.
10) Tube of threadlocker
11) Tube of anti-seize (never-seize)
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 200-degrees F. (It's a big word and I don't have spell check.) Once it's dinged at 200-degrees, set the oven to BAKE. Gently toss the headlights into the oven, then set a timer for 15-18 minutes.
Step 2:
Remove the headlights from the oven and furiously attempt to remove the glue from the seams and pry the headlights open. I went with the idiot savant method of scraping the seams, and finding an edge to squeeze a flat head screwdriver into. Then worked my way around the edges using a razor to slice through the gunk as I separated the headlight lens from the backing.
My separation method looked like this about half way through.
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2086_240.jpg
(The big picture) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2086_240.jpg)
Step 3:
Ok, this leaves us with a table full of gunk, a lens, and the headlight itself. If you're feeling chippy, take off the outter shroud. There's three torx screws holding it in. (See picture) Unscrew and then pull apart. Now when I was doing this, the glue dried back up again.
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2088_240.jpg
(Another big picture) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2088_800.jpg)
These weren't virgin headlights, so there was some excess around the edges, which is why the outter shroud stuck. I just tossed them back in the oven for 5 more minutes. Then I pulled the outter shroud apart. If you want to paint them, now is the time to do it.
You should have this hot mess when you're done.
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2089_240.jpg
(Deshrouded headlight) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2089_800.jpg)
Step 4:
As for the reflector cap, you've got two choices. Break the reflector cap or unscrew it. Breaking it is easier in my opinion. Simply bend it up and down till it pops. But if you absolutely want to unscrew it...
I basically jammed a screwdriver between this post (see picture), and applied pressure to pop the reflector cap up. I had to do the same thing on the other side. Technically there's three posts, but I felt it was unnecessary to go that far. You may feel otherwise. If you're feeling too much at this point, ease off the meds.
I started by jamming a screwdriver here, and popping the reflector cap up:
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2090_240.jpg
(Pivot number 1) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2090_800.jpg)
Then repeating the same, on the other side:
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2091_240.jpg
(Pivot number 2) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2091_800.jpg)
At this point, you can use the torx screw to unscrew the reflector cap:
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2092_240.jpg
(Another big picture) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2092_800.jpg)
Save the reflector cap in a jar.
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2093_240.jpg
(Another big picture) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2093_800.jpg)
Step 5:
You're going to need a hole in the reflector shield to run the high beam/angel eye wires. So grab one of the projectors. You'll need to remove the HID bulb out of it. The hold-down for the 9007 projector bulb is literally a small piece of metal and a tiny screw. Try not to lose either of them.
Picture of said screw and hold down clip:
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2053_240.jpg
(Another big picture) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2053_800.jpg)
Once you've taken the projector HID bulb out, unscrew the locking screw and remove the indexing ring and lock washer. You'll want to insert the projector into the housing at this point to see where you're going to have to drill through the headlight. Find a good spot, and punch a hole through. I used a 1/2-inch drill bit and then ovaled it out to fit the connector through.
Step 6:
At this point, you can drop the projectors into the housing. Insert the projectors through the front, slip the bi-xenon/angel eye connector through the new hole, drop the the bulb indexing ring, lock washer, and then locking ring on the back side of the projector.
DO NOT TIGHTEN THE LOCKING BOLT YET. I know, you're tempted to crank down on that little fella like you're last name is Gotti, but believe me. Hand tighten it first, but not all the way yet.
If you absolutely do not want this projector coming out, for the love of god, threadlocker.
When I was done, I had something like so:
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2094_240.jpg
(Front side of projector installed) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2094_800.jpg)
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2095_240.jpg
(Back side of projector installed. Minus the rubber sealing boot.) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2095_800.jpg)
Step 7:
Insert the projector HID bulb and screw it back in place.I'm really going to recommend never-seize or anti-seize on the screw. Call it a hunch, but it would be a massive pain if that nut decides to rust.
Step 8:
Wire up the relay harnesses onto the car. (See picture) Why you're doing this now, will be explained in the next step.
I know it's an H4/9003 harness. But the setup is almost identical to the 9007's. That and I already did the white out job on this one and it's labeled.
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/sProjector_Wiring_Harness.jpg
(Projector bi-xenon harness.) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Projector_Wiring_Harness.jpg)
Step 9:
Now we found this one out by a happy accident. Put the headlights on the car and get the lights aimed BEFORE you put the lens back onto the headlights. There's a little play in the rotation of the projectors, so you'll want to aim them vertically, then rotate them to get a level cut off line. Once you have them where you like them, crank down on that locking nut as hard as you can. Then verify that your hard work hasn't rotated again.
Just to warn ya, those little projectors get toasty.
Step 9:
That's it. Bring the headlights back in. Put the lenses back on and reseal them like there's no tomorrow.
The finished product looked a lot like this:
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2096_240.jpg
(Low Beams) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2096_800.jpg)
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2101_240.jpg
(Had the flash on for this one.) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2101_800.jpg)
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2104_240.jpg
(Flash off for this one.) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2104_800.jpg)
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2110_240.jpg
(Head on shot) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2110_800.jpg)
Attempting to answer a few questions before they come up...
- The projectors have an opening behind the shroud, so that the housing backlights itself. So all the flash-off shots, were how they really came out in person.
- They were 6000k HID Bulbs. They looked white to me in the housing and projector.
- The projectors use a propriety bulb. Each version (H1, H7, 9004/9007, 9005/9006) use their own specific bulb. I have no clue what the actual turn around time is on just the bulbs themselves.
- The ballasts use amp connectors, so if you have ballasts already, you don't need to worry about it.
- The HID bulb stays lit when you hit the high beams. No stutter, no flicker.
- Estimated time: About 35 minutes per headlight for the projector install itself. Add time for the wiring harnesses and adjustments. If you can bribe a friend to run both wiring harnesses while you're baking the headlights, you can shave an hour off the install time.
- Compared to the last two projector retrofits I've done (2000 Navigator and a '93 SC400), this was a walk in the park.
-----------
You asked for it. Here it is. The third easiest method of installing projectors, into Cobalt headlights. If you can bake apart your headlights to paint the insides black, you can install a set of bi-xenon projectors.
Before we even start. Take your headlights off and see if they'll fit in your oven. If they don't. Find someone with an oven that you can use. If you can't find someone, explain to your wife that now would be a great time to buy a bigger oven.
For all you guys who wanted the ability to revert the headlights back to stock, tough noogies. If it was an H4 housing, this wouldn't be an issue. Not the case here. You will have to drill the reflector cap on a 9007 application.
Tools:
1) An oven that will fit your headlights. (You may laugh about this, but they almost didn't fit mine.)
2) A couple flat head screw drivers.
3) T15 torx screwdriver.
4) Big enough table to work on.
5) Catch can for the small screws.
6) Razor
7) Precision screwdriver set.
8) Drill.
9) 1/2-inch drill bit.
10) Tube of threadlocker
11) Tube of anti-seize (never-seize)
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 200-degrees F. (It's a big word and I don't have spell check.) Once it's dinged at 200-degrees, set the oven to BAKE. Gently toss the headlights into the oven, then set a timer for 15-18 minutes.
Step 2:
Remove the headlights from the oven and furiously attempt to remove the glue from the seams and pry the headlights open. I went with the idiot savant method of scraping the seams, and finding an edge to squeeze a flat head screwdriver into. Then worked my way around the edges using a razor to slice through the gunk as I separated the headlight lens from the backing.
My separation method looked like this about half way through.
<img src="http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2086_240.jpg"</img>
(The big picture) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2086_240.jpg)
Step 3:
Ok, this leaves us with a table full of gunk, a lens, and the headlight itself. If you're feeling chippy, take off the outter shroud. There's three torx screws holding it in. (See picture) Unscrew and then pull apart. Now when I was doing this, the glue dried back up again.
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2088_240.jpg
(Another big picture) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2088_800.jpg)
These weren't virgin headlights, so there was some excess around the edges, which is why the outter shroud stuck. I just tossed them back in the oven for 5 more minutes. Then I pulled the outter shroud apart. If you want to paint them, now is the time to do it.
You should have this hot mess when you're done.
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2089_240.jpg
(Deshrouded headlight) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2089_800.jpg)
Step 4:
As for the reflector cap, you've got two choices. Break the reflector cap or unscrew it. Breaking it is easier in my opinion. Simply bend it up and down till it pops. But if you absolutely want to unscrew it...
I basically jammed a screwdriver between this post (see picture), and applied pressure to pop the reflector cap up. I had to do the same thing on the other side. Technically there's three posts, but I felt it was unnecessary to go that far. You may feel otherwise. If you're feeling too much at this point, ease off the meds.
I started by jamming a screwdriver here, and popping the reflector cap up:
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2090_240.jpg
(Pivot number 1) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2090_800.jpg)
Then repeating the same, on the other side:
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2091_240.jpg
(Pivot number 2) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2091_800.jpg)
At this point, you can use the torx screw to unscrew the reflector cap:
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2092_240.jpg
(Another big picture) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2092_800.jpg)
Save the reflector cap in a jar.
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2093_240.jpg
(Another big picture) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2093_800.jpg)
Step 5:
You're going to need a hole in the reflector shield to run the high beam/angel eye wires. So grab one of the projectors. You'll need to remove the HID bulb out of it. The hold-down for the 9007 projector bulb is literally a small piece of metal and a tiny screw. Try not to lose either of them.
Picture of said screw and hold down clip:
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2053_240.jpg
(Another big picture) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2053_800.jpg)
Once you've taken the projector HID bulb out, unscrew the locking screw and remove the indexing ring and lock washer. You'll want to insert the projector into the housing at this point to see where you're going to have to drill through the headlight. Find a good spot, and punch a hole through. I used a 1/2-inch drill bit and then ovaled it out to fit the connector through.
Step 6:
At this point, you can drop the projectors into the housing. Insert the projectors through the front, slip the bi-xenon/angel eye connector through the new hole, drop the the bulb indexing ring, lock washer, and then locking ring on the back side of the projector.
DO NOT TIGHTEN THE LOCKING BOLT YET. I know, you're tempted to crank down on that little fella like you're last name is Gotti, but believe me. Hand tighten it first, but not all the way yet.
If you absolutely do not want this projector coming out, for the love of god, threadlocker.
When I was done, I had something like so:
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2094_240.jpg
(Front side of projector installed) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2094_800.jpg)
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2095_240.jpg
(Back side of projector installed. Minus the rubber sealing boot.) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2095_800.jpg)
Step 7:
Insert the projector HID bulb and screw it back in place.I'm really going to recommend never-seize or anti-seize on the screw. Call it a hunch, but it would be a massive pain if that nut decides to rust.
Step 8:
Wire up the relay harnesses onto the car. (See picture) Why you're doing this now, will be explained in the next step.
I know it's an H4/9003 harness. But the setup is almost identical to the 9007's. That and I already did the white out job on this one and it's labeled.
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/sProjector_Wiring_Harness.jpg
(Projector bi-xenon harness.) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Projector_Wiring_Harness.jpg)
Step 9:
Now we found this one out by a happy accident. Put the headlights on the car and get the lights aimed BEFORE you put the lens back onto the headlights. There's a little play in the rotation of the projectors, so you'll want to aim them vertically, then rotate them to get a level cut off line. Once you have them where you like them, crank down on that locking nut as hard as you can. Then verify that your hard work hasn't rotated again.
Just to warn ya, those little projectors get toasty.
Step 9:
That's it. Bring the headlights back in. Put the lenses back on and reseal them like there's no tomorrow.
The finished product looked a lot like this:
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2096_240.jpg
(Low Beams) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2096_800.jpg)
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2101_240.jpg
(Had the flash on for this one.) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2101_800.jpg)
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2104_240.jpg
(Flash off for this one.) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2104_800.jpg)
http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2110_240.jpg
(Head on shot) (http://www.3bspecialties.com/Projectors/Cobalt_Install/IMG_2110_800.jpg)
Attempting to answer a few questions before they come up...
- The projectors have an opening behind the shroud, so that the housing backlights itself. So all the flash-off shots, were how they really came out in person.
- They were 6000k HID Bulbs. They looked white to me in the housing and projector.
- The projectors use a propriety bulb. Each version (H1, H7, 9004/9007, 9005/9006) use their own specific bulb. I have no clue what the actual turn around time is on just the bulbs themselves.
- The ballasts use amp connectors, so if you have ballasts already, you don't need to worry about it.
- The HID bulb stays lit when you hit the high beams. No stutter, no flicker.
- Estimated time: About 35 minutes per headlight for the projector install itself. Add time for the wiring harnesses and adjustments. If you can bribe a friend to run both wiring harnesses while you're baking the headlights, you can shave an hour off the install time.
- Compared to the last two projector retrofits I've done (2000 Navigator and a '93 SC400), this was a walk in the park.
operatic
01-26-2010, 12:37 PM
*Yawn*, It's Tuesday a bump *yawn*
operatic
01-31-2010, 08:55 PM
*bump*
frankyhg
02-04-2010, 05:16 AM
how much is a pair of H7 bulb (6000k) shipped ?
Dam262a
02-08-2010, 12:27 PM
i bought a new kit, cant wait :D
niran916
02-11-2010, 07:07 AM
I don't come on here often although I just wanted to give operatic a bump, my HID's are going two years strong!!! :bow::bow::bow:
rhythmnsmoke
02-12-2010, 11:53 PM
I'm ready to order a custom kit 3k/Yellow to just replace the stock headlight bulbs for the 06 tC. Without looking though 175 pages worth, give me the skinny on where I should be ordering.
Dam262a
02-15-2010, 07:14 PM
custom colors take 2 weeks to ship right? -_- the wait is killing me
Dam262a
02-23-2010, 07:35 PM
Trying to get a hold of you, Haven't received my HID's been 2 weeks and few days going crazy O.O