Well, the lack of aftermarket support for headlights has been a disappointment to say the least. I was considering importing a set of Euro headlights, and putting an HID kit in them. Even then, I'd still be using an inferior light setup than a true retrofit. Plus the cost alone is staggering, $500+ for the headlights plus shipping from across the pond, then add in an HID kit and it's pushing $700, no way.
So I took it upon myself to start a proper retrofit. I went with a Morimoto Mini H1 7.0 HID kit, with 4500k bulbs and mini gatling gun shrouds. I did want the DRL similar to the Euro lights so I also ordered a pair of 18" LED switchback strips.
As I've discovered from starting this, it's all about having patience and the right tools and mode of attack. Baking them gets it started but a heat gun is a necessity to keep the permaseal pliable. So after probably 6 hours of work I'm at this stage:
Yep, only got one opened so far. Reason being, I wanted something to practice on so I bought a junked light from eBay, which was in really good shape minus the upper mounting tab. It's ok though, I learned how to open the headlight and wouldn't get too upset if I broke anything. I'm still waiting on the retrofit kit to show up, but I can install it on this one and take my time then just swap the reflector body into my actual headlights when I'm ready. That way I wont rush to get it done so I'm not missing a headlight.
More pics to come when my shipment arrives sometime this coming week.
So I took it upon myself to start a proper retrofit. I went with a Morimoto Mini H1 7.0 HID kit, with 4500k bulbs and mini gatling gun shrouds. I did want the DRL similar to the Euro lights so I also ordered a pair of 18" LED switchback strips.
As I've discovered from starting this, it's all about having patience and the right tools and mode of attack. Baking them gets it started but a heat gun is a necessity to keep the permaseal pliable. So after probably 6 hours of work I'm at this stage:
Yep, only got one opened so far. Reason being, I wanted something to practice on so I bought a junked light from eBay, which was in really good shape minus the upper mounting tab. It's ok though, I learned how to open the headlight and wouldn't get too upset if I broke anything. I'm still waiting on the retrofit kit to show up, but I can install it on this one and take my time then just swap the reflector body into my actual headlights when I'm ready. That way I wont rush to get it done so I'm not missing a headlight.
More pics to come when my shipment arrives sometime this coming week.