HID Headlight Bulbs / HID Projector Retrofit

[Spurshot]

It wasn't that hard and I didn't have to bake the headlights since the cover in the back is huge.you can remove the factory projector thru there...

The factory projector is holding by 4 #20 torx screws..

You need to drill the 2 bottom hole of the new projector to be able to match up with the factory location and yes you do need couple washers and longer screws..

 

 

He talked about it, but it doesn't apply to your reflector headlight assembly. You'll need to bake it, split it open, auger out the back of the reflector and either epoxy in the reflector, or if you're lucky you might be able to run some screws thru the plastic reflector. So, no. There are no 'standard' screw patterns for what you'd need to do. It's much more 'homey' than that. I recommend poking around the HID Planet forum for a while to get an idea of what it would take. The method needed is similar to most other reflector type headlight retrofits.

Edited September 15, 2014 by spurshot

[block8head]

Read it. A dude replaced a Silverado headlamp assembly that had OEM projectors with FX-Rs, so he didn't cut anything nor talk about how that part of the procedure went. The electrical stuff doesn't phase me, it's the cutting and then mounting the new projector. My lamps are reflector housings, so I'm not entirely sure how I'm going to get the projectors to mount. Are the mounting holes standard and match up or will I also need to fabricate some kind of a mount?

For the reflector housing ,watch this video to have an idea of how it done..

 

[Zasker1]

New Member here,,,,

 

2014 SCrew SLE, Iridium metallic

 

I have read this entire Thread over and over again, unfortunately there are so many variations of the HID modifications, it becomes confusing as to which parts to buy. That being said, I have only owned my truck for 22hrs but am ready for new headlights, it only took one hr of night driving (last night) to make that decision.

 

I am getting ready to order my parts for the HID upgrade, not full retrofit, can someone validate that the below list of parts is accurate:

KIT: 9012: MORIMOTO Elite HID System:

• Ballasts - 3Five DSP
• Harness Type - HD Relay 9012, do I want the Canbus or HD relay? (Probably a good idea to order an extra)
• Bulbs – 3Five 4,300
• Capacitor Link
• Extra Set of Bulb's (better to have local than be SOL)

My questions:

Is this the best kit for just the upgrade?

For the Harness Type, do I want the HD Relay or Canbus, is unclear in the posts

 

Do I need to order any special Relay Adapters or am I good to go?

 

I just ordered a set of these for Fog's, will these color match the HID bulbs I selected or should I cancel my Amazon order and get a different Fog bulb?

Putco 250001W Optic 360 H16 High Power LED Fog Lamp Bulb

[GMC-AT]

take a look at this page- get what I got for my Sierra http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/152762-hid-headlight-bulbs-hid-projector-retrofit/page-32

[Spurshot]

This is a factory Sierra projector (one) with a Morimoto 3Five (35 watt) kit installed. Pretty decent beam pattern for a non-HID projector, IMO. There are better beam patterns from some of the better HID projectors, but this isn't bad for a kit conversion.

 

 

[JaronM3]

Here is some progress on my headlights. Fastheadlights LLC is performing the install of the FX-R Stage III Kit and the RGB Halos.

 

 

[Spurshot]

That's pretty trick. What/when do you use that?

 

I think it'll get you in big trouble in a hurry if you do that stuff on the road. There are laws in every state about flashing lights for emergency vehicles only.

[Mike1220]

That's pretty trick. What/when do you use that?

 

I think it'll get you in big trouble in a hurry if you do that stuff on the road. There are laws in every state about flashing lights for emergency vehicles only.

There are also color limitations. On the front of vehicles you can only legally ride around with white or amber lights. However, most cops won't worry unless you are causing trouble. Or atleast around where I live Edited September 16, 2014 by Mike1220

[Mike1220]

Here is some progress on my headlights. Fastheadlights LLC is performing the install of the FX-R Stage III Kit and the RGB Halos.

 

 

 

Where did you get the halos from? And how are they controlled. I am thinking of getting some RGB halos and getting my light bar so that it can have a multicolor back glow. Have seen one guy on Instagram who had his LED DRLs retrofitted so that they would change color with the halos and he had a 50" light bar that did the same.

[ChrisNJ]

Fixed it......the way the Harness was wired from Morimoto the factory Harness wiring needed to be reversed. I put my meter on the red and black and it read -12v......flipped wiring and no more buzzing.

Can you elaborate on what exact wires need to be reversed? I've had my Mirimoto kit in for a few months, and sometimes the relays buzz and sometimes they don't. But I would like to try reversing what you did to see what happens. Thank you.

[GMC-AT]

would anyone over 20 years old really want headlights in those colors?

[bdbake01]

Hooks those up to an arduino, have them slowly pulsing ala Iron Man arc reactor style, but subtle. Cool light show for a cruise in.

 

Add a mic and have the truck react "angrily" when someone speaks bad about it. Lights turn red brighten up.

 

Add a motion sensor and make it turn sad (green?) when people walk away.

[JaronM3]

would anyone over 20 years old really want headlights in those colors?

I am 35, 16 year Navy Chief! I like the look and my kids will love this. It's a parking lot mod, if I drive, I will either turn them off or use only the white color. Life is too short to be serious all the time.

[Mike1220]

I am 35, 16 year Navy Chief! I like the look and my kids will love this. It's a parking lot mod, if I drive, I will either turn them off or use only the white color. Life is too short to be serious all the time.

I'm 18 and I realize it's way to short to always be serious. Thanks for your service man!

 

Also where did you get the halos? I have been considering getting some.

 

I plan to open my headlights sometime in the next few months once I get a full weekend free. I plan to do halos, paint all the chrome black, and retrofit some better projectors

[JaronM3]

I'm 18 and I realize it's way to short to always be serious. Thanks for your service man!

 

Also where did you get the halos? I have been considering getting some.

 

I plan to open my headlights sometime in the next few months once I get a full weekend free. I plan to do halos, paint all the chrome black, and retrofit some better projectors

Fast headlights LLC did my head lights. I went to there site and told them what I wanted. They are good guys and do quality work. They did the HID projector retrofit as well. You might be able to google the halo company and order them by size. I'm sure they know which halos fit per car/truck model because it's pretty popular in the mod if you want to do it install urself. I'll reach out to fastheadlights as well and let you know.