H-1? H-4? HIDs?
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From: Crystal Cove Ca
I have been looking for a simple do it yourself HID install but their all either broken links or are only some of the steps...can someone point me in the direction to a simple DIY slim ballast HID install?
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I searched a number of threads on the board and this one is the best for these slim kits that fit in the headlight bucket. I didn't want to modify anything on the car that I couldn't reverse so it was the perfect solution. If this link doesn't work, p.m. me and I'll figure it out. It should open on page 3 then look at posts 45 through 57. I am not running any in-line fuses as the new generation kits draw less current than the original Halogen system. I got the yellow bullet connectors from Ace Hardware and decent wire strippers have a crimping tool built into the handle (excuse if you know this already, I didn't).
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...et-hids-3.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...et-hids-3.html
Last edited by JPP; Nov 2, 2009 at 05:54 PM.
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try these
www.sharphid.com
They have the slim ballasts and no problems to date. I have them in all my vehicles and so does my brother.
www.sharphid.com
They have the slim ballasts and no problems to date. I have them in all my vehicles and so does my brother.
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JPP:
Thank you so much! That was the prefect diy i was looking for.....finished the first headlight in 40 mins and the second one in 10 mins. After a quick run through the canyon I am so glad I got this, huge improvement
Thank you so much! That was the prefect diy i was looking for.....finished the first headlight in 40 mins and the second one in 10 mins. After a quick run through the canyon I am so glad I got this, huge improvement
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I did an install with HI/LOW, 4x55W with 2 power relays for the ballasts, directly mounted to the battery.
www.elfer-gtr.de
Look on the left side, it says "Forum" then click onto
"Porsche 993 - Technikecke - Luftgekühlt"
drop down to the page 3 or 4, it's title is:
"Einbau 4x55Watt"
The link wouldn't work if I post it in here. It'll always start the home page and not at the article itself.
The pics will pretty much show you everything you might want to ask.
The only thing you don't see is the extension cables from the ballast to the burners. I used silicone shielded wires with super seal connectors.
Any questions, PM me.
The light output is incredible.
This conversion was done for show purpose only and was afterwards removed!
www.elfer-gtr.de
Look on the left side, it says "Forum" then click onto
"Porsche 993 - Technikecke - Luftgekühlt"
drop down to the page 3 or 4, it's title is:
"Einbau 4x55Watt"
The link wouldn't work if I post it in here. It'll always start the home page and not at the article itself.
The pics will pretty much show you everything you might want to ask.
The only thing you don't see is the extension cables from the ballast to the burners. I used silicone shielded wires with super seal connectors.
Any questions, PM me.
The light output is incredible.
This conversion was done for show purpose only and was afterwards removed!
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