Nick1657615219 Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Does anyone know of a HID install guide or write up that anyone has done? I have an 08 LGT. Thanks Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJ60 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Same question here. Found one for 2010, but I'm looking for '05+. Especially interested in pics of where/how you mounted the hardware. Just received my Xtreme kit from Xenon Expert. [FONT=Comic Sans MS][B][I]"Sweep the leg!" - Sensei Kreese, Karate Kid [/I][/B][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnAWD Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I did my hid swap per a writeup here on lgt.com. Search is your friend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiden Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 If you are looking to perform a full retro-fit, you can't go wrong with this write-up from MiniStiGuy: http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56028 Do note that there is some trimming required for the 08+ headlamps (just so you are not suprised like I was... there is some pictures later in the thread showing the trimming required for the 08+). However, the results are well worth it! Squid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJ60 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I did my hid swap per a writeup here on lgt.com. Search is your friend... I did search. The closest to what I'm looking for is this: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124057&highlight=HID+install Again, it was for a 2010. I was hoping for pics indicating how people mounted their HID hardware (i.e. ballast, relay, etc) on a 2005-2008. I'll be installing an Xtreme kit. I would greatly appreciate a pic of where/how you mounted the parts, johnAWD. [FONT=Comic Sans MS][B][I]"Sweep the leg!" - Sensei Kreese, Karate Kid [/I][/B][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayRez33 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 http://www.pimpmyauto.com/Legacys/H7%20HID%20kit%20install.htm I used this....the hardest part is finding a spot to mount the ballast Just look for a place where they will be completely out of the way from any moving pieces and make sure they are very secure as you dont want them to fall of as you drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leke Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I did search. The closest to what I'm looking for is this: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124057&highlight=HID+install Again, it was for a 2010. I was hoping for pics indicating how people mounted their HID hardware (i.e. ballast, relay, etc) on a 2005-2008. I'll be installing an Xtreme kit. I would greatly appreciate a pic of where/how you mounted the parts, johnAWD. Full writeup: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69506&highlight=hid Example of mounting location: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107382&highlight=HID+install Another example of mounting location: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113616&highlight=HID+install And another: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112070&highlight=HID+install From what I've seen there isn't really any 'specific' mounting location. The ballasts do get hot so it's a good idea to keep them away from anything that you don't want to melt (ie. loose wires). If you're using a relay, make sure you route it through the engine bay safely and keep it away from any spinning engine parts. Mine is going to run in or around the bumper beam as I do not want any wires showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1657615219 Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Full writeup: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69506&highlight=hid Example of mounting location: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107382&highlight=HID+install Another example of mounting location: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113616&highlight=HID+install And another: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112070&highlight=HID+install From what I've seen there isn't really any 'specific' mounting location. The ballasts do get hot so it's a good idea to keep them away from anything that you don't want to melt (ie. loose wires). If you're using a relay, make sure you route it through the engine bay safely and keep it away from any spinning engine parts. Mine is going to run in or around the bumper beam as I do not want any wires showing. Thank you Thank you Thank you Oh, and Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJ60 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Thank you, JayRez and Leke! [FONT=Comic Sans MS][B][I]"Sweep the leg!" - Sensei Kreese, Karate Kid [/I][/B][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 If you are looking to perform a full retro-fit, you can't go wrong with this write-up from MiniStiGuy: http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56028 Do note that there is some trimming required for the 08+ headlamps (just so you are not suprised like I was... there is some pictures later in the thread showing the trimming required for the 08+). However, the results are well worth it! Squid Thanks for the Bump! OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenon expert Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Full writeup: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69506&highlight=hid Example of mounting location: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107382&highlight=HID+install Another example of mounting location: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113616&highlight=HID+install And another: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112070&highlight=HID+install From what I've seen there isn't really any 'specific' mounting location. The ballasts do get hot so it's a good idea to keep them away from anything that you don't want to melt (ie. loose wires). If you're using a relay, make sure you route it through the engine bay safely and keep it away from any spinning engine parts. Mine is going to run in or around the bumper beam as I do not want any wires showing. Pretty much covers it! Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1657615219 Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 Ok, installed them but the light is pointing in a funky direction. I did not adjust the headlamps, just installed the HIDs. Anyone have a problem with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 take a picture of the beam on a wall from about 10 ft away or so and post it here and we can help you much better. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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