Xenon Depot Volt HID kit: fog light installation...
10-28-08, 10:41 PM
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Xenon Depot Volt HID kit: fog light installation...
It took a while, but I finally upgraded from fog light overlays to actual HID bulbs. 
First and foremost, a big thanks to Steve of Xenon Depot for providing a superb product that was easy to install and exceeded my expectations.
Second, another big thanks to Tommy of Music Box in South El Monte, CA. He helped install the HID kit, and model the installation process below.
Xenon Depot has a new product, Volt HID Digital+ Kits. It's a high quality product that can be found on their website: Xenon Depot description of Volt HID Digital+ Kits. Volt HID Digital+ ballasts are the smallest and lightest ballasts manufactured today. This new ultra-slim design will enable the product to be used in a wider variety of applications.
INSTALLATION IS EASY!!!
Photos were taken while the car was lifted, for better views.
First, the passenger side:
Remove the bottom covers behind the bumper below the fog lights. One panel with three screws on the passenger side; two panels with four screws total on the driver side. Remove the original bulbs from the fog light housing. The original bulb housing is orange.
Note that with this kit, the positive and negative inputs need to be switched. That can easily be done by removing the prongs from the connector and switching it. The kit is a simple plug-and-play that you install between the bulb and bulb housing. No wiring harness required.
Next, attach the one end of the HID ballast to the bulb housing. Connect the HID bulb wire to the ballast and you have a pretty long wire loop. The HID bulb goes into the fog light housing.
For security and the least amount of possible water contact, the ballast was zip-tied to the top of the front brake air dam (a tunnel from the front air dam to the wheel well).
The same process goes for the driver side.
First and foremost, a big thanks to Steve of Xenon Depot for providing a superb product that was easy to install and exceeded my expectations.
Second, another big thanks to Tommy of Music Box in South El Monte, CA. He helped install the HID kit, and model the installation process below.
Xenon Depot has a new product, Volt HID Digital+ Kits. It's a high quality product that can be found on their website: Xenon Depot description of Volt HID Digital+ Kits. Volt HID Digital+ ballasts are the smallest and lightest ballasts manufactured today. This new ultra-slim design will enable the product to be used in a wider variety of applications.
INSTALLATION IS EASY!!!
Photos were taken while the car was lifted, for better views.
First, the passenger side:
Remove the bottom covers behind the bumper below the fog lights. One panel with three screws on the passenger side; two panels with four screws total on the driver side. Remove the original bulbs from the fog light housing. The original bulb housing is orange.
Note that with this kit, the positive and negative inputs need to be switched. That can easily be done by removing the prongs from the connector and switching it. The kit is a simple plug-and-play that you install between the bulb and bulb housing. No wiring harness required.
Next, attach the one end of the HID ballast to the bulb housing. Connect the HID bulb wire to the ballast and you have a pretty long wire loop. The HID bulb goes into the fog light housing.
For security and the least amount of possible water contact, the ballast was zip-tied to the top of the front brake air dam (a tunnel from the front air dam to the wheel well).
The same process goes for the driver side.
10-29-08, 02:05 PM
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Not sure, but someone must be getting a kickback!
This has been posted twice elsewhere!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=388385
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=388429
This has been posted twice elsewhere!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=388385
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=388429
10-29-08, 02:37 PM
#7
It's not a commercial...
I wanted to post this for both 2IS Forums (since I used my IS350) as well as a general global Lighting topic (hence it's in the Lighting Forum).
I didn't just get the fogs for myself. I wanted to give everyone the education so that it makes life easier for all of us.
No need to be sad. 
I always show my appreciation to those who help me mod my car. Steve and Tommy took good care of me, and I just want to publically thank them.
I wanted to post this for both 2IS Forums (since I used my IS350) as well as a general global Lighting topic (hence it's in the Lighting Forum).
I didn't just get the fogs for myself. I wanted to give everyone the education so that it makes life easier for all of us.
I always show my appreciation to those who help me mod my car. Steve and Tommy took good care of me, and I just want to publically thank them.
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10-30-08, 01:59 PM
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Nice Job. Steve is the man. I ordered several HID kits from him. Including 2 sets for my 2GS. I should have taken some before and after pics. I get a lot of compliments for putting HID's in the fogs. Help me send a few people Steve's way. In my opinion, the biggest sign of appreciate is sending referrals to someone (STEVE!) who provides excellent products and service.
11-01-08, 08:47 PM
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Commercial or not, this is precisely what I am looking for.
After all, they are a preferred supplier, are they not?
What color temperature is the bulb, 4300k?
After all, they are a preferred supplier, are they not?
What color temperature is the bulb, 4300k?
11-05-08, 09:10 AM
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I'm interested in getting this product. However I read the following about the MITEC brand.
Exclusively for Lexus Automobiles.
• Special Ballasts
• No Computer Error Message
• Special Adaptors - Direct Fit
• No Bulb Cutting Needed
• Absolutely Error Free
• 100% Compatible with Lexus Onboard Computer
So I wanted to make sure Xenon Depot is on par as well with what MITEC states. And if I broke any rules talking about another brand...I will take this down if someone advises me.
Thanks
Exclusively for Lexus Automobiles.
• Special Ballasts
• No Computer Error Message
• Special Adaptors - Direct Fit
• No Bulb Cutting Needed
• Absolutely Error Free
• 100% Compatible with Lexus Onboard Computer
So I wanted to make sure Xenon Depot is on par as well with what MITEC states. And if I broke any rules talking about another brand...I will take this down if someone advises me.
Thanks
