derffred Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 So, my buddy says he can get lexus xenon bulbs and their "ecu" for free.. should i wire it up or do you think i'll run into problems.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnAWD Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I'll take 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derffred Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 and for the harness... he said " oh no just break down the stock connector in your car and take the male connectors and insert them into the female end of the lexus one....dud its so simple took us like 3 hours..only because you have to realign the projector up because theres a plate between it and the bulb housin...hold on ill send you a pick of the housing and you can look at yours and see how identical they are" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_luv Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 let me do it and I will show you how good it worked. Mr.350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mines Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 for free? its probally stolen from an rx330... Just kidding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 i will pay you $100 + shipping for a set. This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derffred Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 for free? its probally stolen from an rx330... Just kidding nah, he works for lexus and apparently there's a recall for the headlamp housing or something, so for everyone he does, he saves the bulb and ecu instead of throwing them away.. he changed his price from free to 100 lol.. the only thing stopping me is the drive up to NY.. at least 3 hours long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 wait, only oem bulbs and "ecu"? they probably won't work with our projectors w/o mods. This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derffred Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 and for the harness... he said ".dud its so simple took us like 3 hours..only because you have to realign the projector up because theres a plate between it and the bulb housin..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 hmmm.. This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derffred Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 does anyone know what he's talking about? or if i just asked him to ship it.. would anyone be down to help me? i also want to clear my lights.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VXCL Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 the problem is getting the bulbs to secure and focus properly in the h7 bulbs holder. i would not wire them into the stock wiring. spend $50 and build a wire harness. MAYHEM #122/22 STS NNJR SCCA AUTOX4U.COM XENON RETRO GUIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 -1 stock wiring is fine. Everything in the car is on a relay already. Two relays in series makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VXCL Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 The stock system was not designed to have 20-30 amp draw during xenon startup. retro parts are almost always used and most involved in an front end accident. it just takes one defective thing to mess things up. most people will not have a problem, but it will suck for the one who does. spending $50 and isolating the system from your factory wiring is cheap insurance. i would rather do an up/dp install on 6 legacies then have to repair or replace any oem wiring, relays, switches, etc. if you fry anything under the dash good luck with that one. you will also loose DRL function if you dont create a harness. i personally like DRL that way i can run just my headlamps without all the other lights. do what you want. the ignitors don't say high voltage for nothing. xenon ballasts are not toys. i dont think people realize what is actually going on in there. if they decide to go nuts for whatever reason you can bet there will be some damage. thats why it makes sense to isolate them. cliff notes: most will never have a problem not using a new harness, sucks for the one who does, its cheap insurance MAYHEM #122/22 STS NNJR SCCA AUTOX4U.COM XENON RETRO GUIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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