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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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I have a 08 scion tc and I just got some 6000k HIDS and the H11 bulbs I got freakin wont fit? any one else have this problem and knows how to fix it. I mean they look like they should fit it just seems like the plastic is to thick to twist in to place and keep the light from popping out.
Old Jan 2, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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u mean they wont twist in to the slot and keep falling out?
Old Jan 2, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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yes it seems the plastic might be to thick is my only reasoning behind it....
Old Jan 2, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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most kits come with a white/clear spacer on the base of the bulb.... take that off and it should fit. Thats what i had to do with mine
Old Jan 2, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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that stupid spacer!!! ill have to go try it
Old Jan 2, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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i had the same prob with my 08 they advertise the hids wrong and theyr for the 05 to 07 model all i did was gorilla glue a lil around the where the slot goes so it holds it into place niger rigged yes but only way i could seem to get them to fit
Old Jan 2, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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i tried the lil white spacer also but it still wasnt too secure
Old Jan 3, 2009 | 12:13 AM
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Try changing the rubber o-ring, use the one from your stock bulb.
I have an 05 and had to switch them out - afterwards they fit perfect!
Old Jan 3, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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Ok so I tried the white spacer...that dosent work. I tried inverting the red bushing...and that still didnt work. So I removed the red bushing completely and now it fits but its not SUPER secure..so i might add glue or do what Sci Cosis did and switch out bushings Thanks guy ill post pics later
Old Jan 3, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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gorilla glue never fails

6 monthes n still holding up tight
Old Jan 3, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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Ima industrial velcro the ballast's...the passenger side right there under the light and on the driver side for now right by the intake. Whew they look good! its like driving with the sun, bye bye halogen POS's. Thank you guys for all you guys help I appreciate it.
Old Jan 3, 2009 | 01:55 AM
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use the washer that was on stock bulb and they will fit perfect.
Old Jan 3, 2009 | 03:07 AM
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What ever you do just make sure the headlight gets sealed back up. Dont want it to fog up on ya
Old Jan 3, 2009 | 04:56 AM
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Once I took off all the plastic from my HID bulbs they fit in just fine. Make sure the o-ring is all the way back and it hasn't floated up on the bulb at all.
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