Lighting Help H1 HID conversion
#1
Lighting Help H1 HID conversion
Hello! My name is Brady James and I live in the San Gabriel Valley area.
I am terrible when it comes to electric and wiring so that is why I am here.
I would like to convert my H1 fog lights to HID and have read about it on here but dont feel comfortable cutting and splicing wires and botching up my system.
From what I have read its a medium sized job and I know the G35 Driver community is rich with talent, especially in the Los Angeles area.
If anyone would be willing to help me do the conversion I would be more than willing to negotiate a price.
Please PM me if this is feasible for you and lets work something out. I cant wait to get the HID fog light conversion.
Thank you!
Brady James
I am terrible when it comes to electric and wiring so that is why I am here.
I would like to convert my H1 fog lights to HID and have read about it on here but dont feel comfortable cutting and splicing wires and botching up my system.
From what I have read its a medium sized job and I know the G35 Driver community is rich with talent, especially in the Los Angeles area.
If anyone would be willing to help me do the conversion I would be more than willing to negotiate a price.
Please PM me if this is feasible for you and lets work something out. I cant wait to get the HID fog light conversion.
Thank you!
Brady James
#2
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Being you said H1 FOGS to HID I assume you have a coupe with projectors or a sedan with Xenon headlamps already? Please clarify.
Typically the upgrade involves removing the headlights (yes, you need to do this), changing the bulb to an HID bulb made for reflectors, and then cutting new holes for wiring in the plastic cover plate. Finally, you have to find a place to mount the ballast near the headlamp.
Get us more info we can't read your mind. Thanks.
Typically the upgrade involves removing the headlights (yes, you need to do this), changing the bulb to an HID bulb made for reflectors, and then cutting new holes for wiring in the plastic cover plate. Finally, you have to find a place to mount the ballast near the headlamp.
Get us more info we can't read your mind. Thanks.
#3
Being you said H1 FOGS to HID I assume you have a coupe with projectors or a sedan with Xenon headlamps already? Please clarify.
Typically the upgrade involves removing the headlights (yes, you need to do this), changing the bulb to an HID bulb made for reflectors, and then cutting new holes for wiring in the plastic cover plate. Finally, you have to find a place to mount the ballast near the headlamp.
Get us more info we can't read your mind. Thanks.
Typically the upgrade involves removing the headlights (yes, you need to do this), changing the bulb to an HID bulb made for reflectors, and then cutting new holes for wiring in the plastic cover plate. Finally, you have to find a place to mount the ballast near the headlamp.
Get us more info we can't read your mind. Thanks.
Ive been browsing the conversion kits on ebay but am unsure of their quality and lifespan. Any recommendations on a quality conversion kit would be much appreciated too.
Ive searched the forum and have read a couple of DIY but my electric/wiring skills and knowledge suck. I am more mechanical minded.
2006 G35 6MT
#5
What exactly is the difference in cost and which one is more expensive? I suppose I would like the lights that are more functional and practical even though all lights matching looks cool.
Last edited by bradyjames; 11-18-2015 at 08:19 PM.
#7
Good to know. From what I have seen the HID conversion uses the small ballasts. Is it possible to use the larger ballast for the HID fog lights?
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#9
this will be super simple. I suggest you get a set of Kensun HID's with the slim digital A/C ballast. Phenomenal performance for a great price. The ballast are filled with a resin so they are 100% waterproof. Fire-up time is pretty good too for being aftermarket.
Also get an H1 relay harness, since HID ballasts consume more power than halogen, and have been known to melt wires, do weird things with the ecu on certain cars (Especially Chryslers and their damn TIPM)
Everything is plug n play, except you have to run the power to from the harness to the battery. No biggie. You can get all this for only $70.
HID kit-
Relay harness-http://www.amazon.com/Zenex-Single-Beam-Relay-Harness/dp/B00GEIIQ26/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1447975527&sr= 1-2&keywords=h1+relay+harness
Also get an H1 relay harness, since HID ballasts consume more power than halogen, and have been known to melt wires, do weird things with the ecu on certain cars (Especially Chryslers and their damn TIPM)
Everything is plug n play, except you have to run the power to from the harness to the battery. No biggie. You can get all this for only $70.
HID kit-
Amazon.com: Kensun HID Xenon Conversion Kit "All Bulb Sizes and Colors" with "Slim" Digital Ballasts - H1 - 6000k - 2 Year Warranty: Automotive
Relay harness-http://www.amazon.com/Zenex-Single-Beam-Relay-Harness/dp/B00GEIIQ26/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1447975527&sr= 1-2&keywords=h1+relay+harness
#11
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It melts the wires if the draw is too high, so typically lower wattage HID's are a better choice to save watts of energy and create a safety margin.
That kit will do you fine, but make sure it is says reflectors and not projectors thanks .
The ballast types they mention are essentially blah, but remember fogs like brights are something you really want to work when you need them to, so sometimes a warm up time could be annoying.
That kit will do you fine, but make sure it is says reflectors and not projectors thanks .
The ballast types they mention are essentially blah, but remember fogs like brights are something you really want to work when you need them to, so sometimes a warm up time could be annoying.
#15
I have no problem using a relay and going with a 35 watt or 55 watt kit. Any one who could help me with the install locally?