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Old 08-01-11, 02:57 PM
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Default Install assistant with aftermarket HID in bay area
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I just recently bought the HID kit from xenondepot to install in my 06 IS250 non-HID headlights. I'm afraid of approaching this myself and I don't have a drill to drill the hole on the dust cover of the headlight. Anybody here interested in doing or helping me out with the install? I can pay in beer and burritos or if you want to do the whole install you can send me a quote!

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Where are you located? I might be able to help you out with installing them if you're in south bay. Are you running a relay harness too, or just the kit?
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Where are you located? I might be able to help you out with installing them if you're in south bay. Are you running a relay harness too, or just the kit?
ooo im located in the east bay, but I don't mind traveling for some help with this! The kit already comes with a relay apparently, so i guess my answer would be yes
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im from the east bay.. i might be installing some on mine this weekend if the package arrives lol.. ive done it on my past 2 cars... so maybe i can help... never tried it with a relay though... lol
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Originally Posted by Adik
im from the east bay.. i might be installing some on mine this weekend if the package arrives lol.. ive done it on my past 2 cars... so maybe i can help... never tried it with a relay though... lol
oh cool. I've read that having the relay would prevent it from fires or anything. I think its the same as a usual install except with a relay in the line. Maybe we can do the install together this weekend? do you have any tools? I just don't have a drill to drill the hole
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I have yet to see a HID kit catch on fire.

PM me if you are in the San Francisco area. LED guy to the rescue!
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u basically just need a power drill... well u really dont.. since ur gonna have straps... my only problem is installing it for the fogs... i dont fit under the car.. haha
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BTW, I recommend sealing the rubber grommet to prevent moisture buildup. I didn't seal mine, and I had some moisture built up inside after a while. LMK if you need help, I might be able to come up depending on how far you are (and if I'm free)
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Originally Posted by Adik
u basically just need a power drill... well u really dont.. since ur gonna have straps... my only problem is installing it for the fogs... i dont fit under the car.. haha
I thought you have to drill behind the dust cap?

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BTW, I recommend sealing the rubber grommet to prevent moisture buildup. I didn't seal mine, and I had some moisture built up inside after a while. LMK if you need help, I might be able to come up depending on how far you are (and if I'm free)
I have some extra silicone sitting around at my house...just gotta find the gun to squeeze it out!
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What in CA are you located?

For the headlights you'll need to drill. Foglights you do not.
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east bay, specifically hayward the kit is sitting in front of me right now, tempting to attempt the install, but i don't have a drill or a silicone gun
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just got mine today... lol.. hey led guy arent u the guy who changes the leds inside the car?
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Originally Posted by tedward88
east bay, specifically hayward the kit is sitting in front of me right now, tempting to attempt the install, but i don't have a drill or a silicone gun
Get the equipment before you start. You don't want to risk moisture in the headlights!

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just got mine today... lol.. hey led guy arent u the guy who changes the leds inside the car?
Yes i am!
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my hid kit came with the rubber silicone thingy... it was a pain to install... taking out the intake and some more other stuffs... i wanted to help but a shop in alameda did help me for free...

@led guy pm me ur pricing
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Originally Posted by Adik
my hid kit came with the rubber silicone thingy... it was a pain to install... taking out the intake and some more other stuffs... i wanted to help but a shop in alameda did help me for free...

@led guy pm me ur pricing
so you got them in? I really want to get mine in, but the only thing that's really holding me back still is the drilling part + silicone part.
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