jaytrey

what's up guys. I just signed the papers on my 09 xb. I have some parts that I want installed (myself this time) anyone got time to help me out since i don't know much about DIY stuff.

I am currently in Ellicott City. Let me know if you want in. I'd love to see what you did with your rides!

jaytrey

no one around this neck of the woods?

Hannibal

I am not too far from you... what are you looking to install?

jaytrey

-D3 into stock HU.
-Avox jukebox which connects into the cigarette lighter
-Amp and Subs
-6000k hid digital kit

how far are you?

Hannibal

I am in Hampstead, about 30 mins or so away.

Not sure how much help I would be with the audio stuff as I have not messes with that too much.

I have only had my ride for about 2 weeks. Threw some floor mats in and put on a carbon shifter, eyelids are on the way.

jaytrey

Well, If you're up for a challenge and talk xb;s you're more than welcome to check it out

Hannibal

When you planning on the install? I might have to swing by and check it out. Might be able to bring someone who was into the whole car stereo scene.

Are the HIDs plug and play?

jaytrey

yea they are, at least, they better be!

I am planning on the install either this weekend or next.

Hannibal

Cool I will check back with you later in the week to see whats up. I'll have to check with the wife to make sure she doesn't have anything planned.

jaytrey

thanks bro, any help would be appreciated as i feel like i am in the kitchen with car parts

sigh

jaytrey

Lookin to install nf210's springs....anyone have any experience with this or any of the equipment?

I am a newbie when it comes to this and i would really try to avoid goin to the shop and shell out 150.

hit me up. Thanks!

zgoo

When the weather gets better i can help with the springs, thats if you want to wait until then xD. HID is really easy to install, probably like 20 minutes if that long. What setup are you looking to have as far as amp and subs goes? in-dash, amp and sub install its not hard, just gotta take time to get it done right the first time (i did all my stereo install when i had my rsx before) btw, i work at goodyear in ellicotty city.

jaytrey

oh wow, that's really close. i live right next to the arby's. what;s your name. i may take you up on that offer if it could save me a few. can i pay u in beers?

zgoo

hey, my name is zechariah. just pm me with things you wanna do and i will see when i can help you with the install. i can probably use few of shop's tools too xD.

jaytrey

anyone get slammed with the weather today?

only had my car for 4 days and SNOW...shiiieeett...

how u guys holdin up?

Hannibal

I leave for work early so I was already at work by the time it got bad, and by the time I came home all the roads were good. I am ready for SPRING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BTW I saw you put your HIDs in, how are you liking them and what kit did you go with?

jaytrey

i went with a kit that i found on clubxb.com

hid digital kit for 88 dollars. he was giving ppl a special that were members. so that was pretty sweet. they look good man, but i had some issues with them...

1. yesterday i turned them on and only one showed up. (at 10 am) but anytime after that they both came on. so i duno wtf that is about.

2. i felt that they were showing really really wide, most of the people said that is normal, and one person said that i installed them wrong. so i have no idea what he is talking about. i didn't do anything with the adjustment. all i did was put it in. so i duno how i could have installed them wrong.

any ideas?

Hannibal

No ideas that I can think of off the top of my head. I have never messed with them myself, but plan on picking up a kit.

They might seem wide because we have projector headlights which light up the road better than conventional headlights, once you throw some HIDs on there it just makes it that much more pronounced.

jaytrey

I haveto say, they are WIDE!...really wide/bright.

i was afraid they were gonna get me pulled over.

zgoo

you might have to adjust them to bring them closer to the middle but HID does have wider area so i wouldnt worry about it so much. my hids are wider than the stock bulbs as well. did you install your in dash yet?