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02-28-2003, 10:55 PM
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96P993,
I hope your headache is not too bad as I did not want you to think I am not appreciative of your efforts. I am very appreciative! I have been in other group buys and certainly want to support these efforts. It is just a little more challenging sometimes.
I eagerly await your install results!
I hope your headache is not too bad as I did not want you to think I am not appreciative of your efforts. I am very appreciative! I have been in other group buys and certainly want to support these efforts. It is just a little more challenging sometimes.
I eagerly await your install results!
03-01-2003, 12:16 AM
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The cutting versus tapping existing lines referred to the pictures of the install on the top of page four.
I inferred that you could cut and rework or tap into existing lines.
I am still awaiting some diy steps and difficulty ratings before offering to join in the purchase. I am afraid I might end up with something that would fit in on Junk Yard Wars rather than the chicago area concours...
I inferred that you could cut and rework or tap into existing lines.
I am still awaiting some diy steps and difficulty ratings before offering to join in the purchase. I am afraid I might end up with something that would fit in on Junk Yard Wars rather than the chicago area concours...
03-01-2003, 01:37 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by grouchy:
<strong>The cutting versus tapping existing lines referred to the pictures of the install on the top of page four.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Those pics are for the foglights - a completely different (& simpler) install than the headlights.
<strong>The cutting versus tapping existing lines referred to the pictures of the install on the top of page four.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Those pics are for the foglights - a completely different (& simpler) install than the headlights.
03-01-2003, 02:08 AM
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While, we have lots of knowledge on HID and vehicles and are CONSTANTLY adding more. This multi-port headlamp system is something unique to only a few vehicles out there, with the other being the VW Golf.
Please bear with us and we will get all the installation information needed shortly. Should it require more work than originally planned, you can always back out. No one is forcing anyone to get in on a group buy, no one took deposits, and there will be no hard feelings or anything else.
Chris stepped up and volunteered to be the test subject here. Guys, I admit I do not have first hand experience with the 993, BUT from what **I** have read and searched on the 993 and HID, my view was that the only modification necessary was cut an exit hole on the plastic headlight housing for the wires. I did this before my first post on this thread and went with the assumption that this was all that was needed. I do not know why the pictured 993 owner decided to cut up his wiring except for the fact that he said he wanted a "cleaner install". Perhaps he wanted less wires? Like I said, let us wait for Chris to get his in. I am sure it will answer most if not all our questions here.
Thank you guys for being patient.
Please bear with us and we will get all the installation information needed shortly. Should it require more work than originally planned, you can always back out. No one is forcing anyone to get in on a group buy, no one took deposits, and there will be no hard feelings or anything else.
Chris stepped up and volunteered to be the test subject here. Guys, I admit I do not have first hand experience with the 993, BUT from what **I** have read and searched on the 993 and HID, my view was that the only modification necessary was cut an exit hole on the plastic headlight housing for the wires. I did this before my first post on this thread and went with the assumption that this was all that was needed. I do not know why the pictured 993 owner decided to cut up his wiring except for the fact that he said he wanted a "cleaner install". Perhaps he wanted less wires? Like I said, let us wait for Chris to get his in. I am sure it will answer most if not all our questions here.
Thank you guys for being patient.
03-01-2003, 10:15 AM
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Hi Guys:
Chris and Eric--thanks for the effort and the information. Sorry--I am going the litronics route, just b/c I like the idea of a kit/part engineered specifically for my car, and b/c I am hapless when it comes to improvisation on DIYs. (Dan lost me on his first post!)
Good luck in your quest for an affordable fix to our sad illumination problem!
Chris and Eric--thanks for the effort and the information. Sorry--I am going the litronics route, just b/c I like the idea of a kit/part engineered specifically for my car, and b/c I am hapless when it comes to improvisation on DIYs. (Dan lost me on his first post!)
Good luck in your quest for an affordable fix to our sad illumination problem!
03-01-2003, 12:22 PM
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Hey everyone...I know many of you are waiting on the DIY and opinions on the kit...I too am still waiting. We actually had an ice storm on Mon and Tues (realize Im in Texas) which delayed UPS so I dont have the kit yet and they wont let me pick it up. I will get it Mon and most likely start the install that evening. I do appreciate the encouragement from some of you. I will keep you posted as soon as I get my hands on the kit
03-01-2003, 11:14 PM
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I noticed the delay too. Sucks that we sent it 3day and it will now arrive the same as if I had sent it Ground. O well. Did you know UPS also uses trains? Chris, youre lucky you didnt get this message on your tracker:
"TRAIN DERAILMENT CAUSED IN-TRANSIT DELAY"
I was shocked to see that on a customer's tracking info!
03-01-2003, 11:52 PM
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I think I'm in for a set of the 4500k kit. Eric, want to come over and work up a DIY? Only problem I have right now, is that my car is still in the shop. Last time I saw it, it was almost ready for painting. Hope to have it back in a couple of weeks, just in time for the Zone2 VIR DE , (with a new RS aero kit).
Todd
, (with a new RS aero kit).Todd
03-02-2003, 07:14 PM
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Keep it up guys.
I'm not knocking what Eric is doing for us (Rennlisters), just trying to clarify on points which I considered to be misleading.
Eric you are correct, the Autolamps install can be fitted within 45 minutes a side, and only requires one 22mm hole to be drilled in the side of the rear lamp cover. This is for the 12v feed & earth to the balast, and the HT to the bulb to pass through.
I would guess the size of the hole for your setup may be smaller, since the cables will be smaller. The limiting factor will be a hole size big enough ot get the connectors through one at a time.
I hope this makes sense.
Chris, good luck with the install.
Cheers,
John.
I'm not knocking what Eric is doing for us (Rennlisters), just trying to clarify on points which I considered to be misleading.
Eric you are correct, the Autolamps install can be fitted within 45 minutes a side, and only requires one 22mm hole to be drilled in the side of the rear lamp cover. This is for the 12v feed & earth to the balast, and the HT to the bulb to pass through.
I would guess the size of the hole for your setup may be smaller, since the cables will be smaller. The limiting factor will be a hole size big enough ot get the connectors through one at a time.
I hope this makes sense.
Chris, good luck with the install.
Cheers,
John.
03-02-2003, 09:35 PM
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ToddB, SURE! Im only 30 min from you 
Do you autocross too? Ill be at all the SCCA events trying to defend my SM2 title I was supposed to goto Summit Point this friday, but not sure if I want to reschedule yet. Thinking about VIR FullCourse end of April as well...
JohnW, that was what I thought!
Here are some pictures of a E36 M3 euro H1 housing w/ multi-port connections and installation guide. It SHOULD be similar to the 993:
<a href="http://www.liteswap.com/h1ingu.html" target="_blank">http://www.liteswap.com/h1ingu.html</a>
Do you autocross too? Ill be at all the SCCA events trying to defend my SM2 title I was supposed to goto Summit Point this friday, but not sure if I want to reschedule yet. Thinking about VIR FullCourse end of April as well...JohnW, that was what I thought!
Here are some pictures of a E36 M3 euro H1 housing w/ multi-port connections and installation guide. It SHOULD be similar to the 993:
<a href="http://www.liteswap.com/h1ingu.html" target="_blank">http://www.liteswap.com/h1ingu.html</a>
