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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 02:01 PM
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Hi..i'm planning on getting a HID conversion kit (no factory hid on my car)...however, before i make the purchase, i wanna see if i would be able to install it myself...does anyone know where i can find a good installation guide?

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Old Jun 20, 2003 | 02:05 PM
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If you are able to hook up a VCR or DVD to your TV or Home Theater system....then installing an aftermarket HID kit should be a breeze.

I agree that the installation guide from my kit sucked!! I suggest that you lay out the pieces on a table and try connecting it. Pay close attention to the polarity (red to red (+), black to black (-))....regardless if the connectors may fit as some kits have them flipped around.

Lastly, try this thread:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...t=hid+retrofit

I posted pics of my installation there. I hope this helps. Good luck dude!!

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Old Jun 20, 2003 | 06:48 PM
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don't even look at the installation guide that comes with the kit, it's nothing but confusion. i am sure you can find all the answers in this forum. couple of guys have done their installs, all diy, so you'd be fine
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Old Jun 23, 2003 | 09:45 PM
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Originally posted by PHML
If you are able to hook up a VCR or DVD to your TV or Home Theater system....then installing an aftermarket HID kit should be a breeze.

I agree that the installation guide from my kit sucked!! I suggest that you lay out the pieces on a table and try connecting it. Pay close attention to the polarity (red to red (+), black to black (-))....regardless if the connectors may fit as some kits have them flipped around.

Lastly, try this thread:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...t=hid+retrofit

I posted pics of my installation there. I hope this helps. Good luck dude!!

Pete
PHML has some great tips and even better pics on this thread. Helped me out with all my problems. Definately a good thread to look at for installing your HIDs. Thanks again PHML
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 01:12 PM
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Originally posted by GS300Rich
PHML has some great tips and even better pics on this thread. Helped me out with all my problems. Definately a good thread to look at for installing your HIDs. Thanks again PHML
Rich -

Thanks for the kind words. Just wanna help my CL bros!!

I think we can all agree that there is no other Club like this one.

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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 07:55 PM
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Diito. Don't bother with the installation instructions that comes with the kit. I burned my headlight fuses for trying to follow them. Best help you can get it's right here in CL from PHML, rominl and many others that helped me.
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