Im thinking about buying those projectors on ebay, the ones that are basiaclly the whole headlight housing, they dont come with directions, are they plug and play pretty much or does this require any wire splicing and all of that..
Don't you mean "9007"? (assuming you have a '97 like in your profile).
When I first clicked the link you sent me and the page popped up, it already had stuff filled in and that's why i asked about that info, but glad I now know it's 9007 for when I order it, I know I have the right stuff.
In your experience, which iptions should I have then when I'm ready to order besides the shrouds? Celly, I wish you had pics of yours when you did it. Just to verify, the only cutting you did was just the top and bottom of shrouds to get it to slide in? Was thinking of getting these to put the projectors in.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...viewitem=&_trkparms=clkid=3393978083695712276
Plus is the HID kit from the link you sent me to where each HID harness hooks into the factory headlight plug, or is it the "Y" kit to where the whole kit plugs into the driver's side headlight plug? Hope that made sense.
In your experience, which iptions should I have then when I'm ready to order besides the shrouds? Celly, I wish you had pics of yours when you did it. Just to verify, the only cutting you did was just the top and bottom of shrouds to get it to slide in? Was thinking of getting these to put the projectors in.
Plus is the HID kit from the link you sent me to where each HID harness hooks into the factory headlight plug, or is it the "Y" kit to where the whole kit plugs into the driver's side headlight plug? Hope that made sense.
Another question is how does it actually mount within the housing to stay sturdy? Is that what the adapter plate is for? Just to make sure I pick the right options when I order. I need the 9007 Adapter Plate and 9007 Wiring harness? Plus do the shrouds screw into the projector or snap into place on it?
The shrouds "snap" onto the projector, but definitely use some Epoxy or something; I would hate to have them fall off and have to reopen the housings. (Read quite a few of these stories over on HIDPlanet)
The shrouds sort of snap in but aren't really secure. There are four screw holes which allow you to screw them into the projector from behind. Mine didn't come with screws, but I had plenty of smallish ones around. Hit a hardware store. I wouldn't use epoxy in case you did need to go back in for whatever reason. Also, as part of test fitting, I did remove the shrouds more than once. Use epoxy and you're SOL. I wouldn't use something permanent like glue. My shrouds aren't going anywhere.
the MH1 using the Mini GG is different
The MGG just kinda slips over tight, I wouldn't even say it snaps on. The 4 screws are intended to hold it on, not the friction of the tight fit...
I didn't think the MH1 application was the same. I figured you'd know the difference.
I wouldn't expect the shroud to stay put without the screws.
We need more pics of people doing this step by step
Hey Brad,
If you use a relay harness, the DRLs become low-beams. If you have a low beam DRL and get a "bulb out warning", we unfortunately advise against using an HID kit.
Thanks Brad!
Andrew @ TRS
I am doing a swap almost identical to Celly's and the parts are on the way! Going with the Morimoto Mini D2S Stage III Mini Morimoto 35W with E55R shrouds and Phillips 85122+ bulbs. Sorry for copying you but this looks like the best way to get a decent and proper HID light without major surgery to the housing.
Thanks to Celly and others who provided the motivation to tackle this.
My only question is about DRL's (daytime running lights) which my vehicle is equipped with. I asked The Retrofit Source about this and this is the response I received.
Where is the DRL module located?
I am doing a swap almost identical to Celly's and the parts are on the way! Going with the Morimoto Mini D2S Stage III Mini Morimoto 35W with E55R shrouds and Phillips 85122+ bulbs. Sorry for copying you but this looks like the best way to get a decent and proper HID light without major surgery to the housing.
I will try and document things for all those interested.
Thanks to Celly and others who provided the motivation to tackle this.
My 1996 housings are very dull and the light output is very poor compared to anything newer and especially the wife's Flex that has factory HID's.
My only question is about DRL's (daytime running lights) which my vehicle is equipped with. I asked The Retrofit Source about this and this is the response I received.
On my 1996 limited with the message centre will I get a bulb out scenario with this kit?
Did you ever do the retrofit?