Can anyone explain the process, i've never installed lights in my life.. especially not ones with ballasts.

Do i have to remove the bumper or just put it on a hoist/jack?

 

pull bumper, mount ballasts, follow wiring instructions included with the kit, and enjoy lol. really not bad

 

If you aren't installing a relay you can just go through the wheel well. Both sides can be done in like 10 mins. The bulb itself should have 3 connectors for the ballast, and then 1 additional connector for your stock harness. Then just find a place to mount the ballasts and you're good.

 

all i have in the box are 2 ballasts, 2 bulbs and some wires. it should be easy to mount the ballasts right?

 

Yeah that's the easiest part. Just get some double sided tape. I stuck mine on the metal frame beside the headlight

 

alright ill TRY to do it myself, probably going to end up messing it up haha, did you do it without a hoist?

 

haha well good luck. It's pretty hard to mess it up so you should be fine. And yep, just crank your wheel all the way to the right to get access to the left wheel well, and obviously the opposite way for the other wheel well. No need to lift the car. The only thing you'll struggle with is the limited space to do everything, but it can still be done with some patience.

 

hey man any luck ? i installed mine the same way through the wheel wells in under 15 mins.

 

Im going to try tommorow hopefully see how that goes, i got some quotes from 360 and defcon they both said $60.. Ridiculous ..

 

I tried to run a 55w kit in the fogs, it keeps blowing fuses...just bought a relay kit hopefully that'll solve the issue.

 

my kit from hidextra came with relays wired to each ballast already

 

55w? Careful, you don't want anything to melt...

 

Good to know! Just ordered 35w ballasts.

 

 

lol

 

bro did you get the fogs done ? lolz

 

i might give you a text in the next week or so, and ill probably need to buy a jack lol. i'm not down to pay $60 for just installed HIDs.

probably have to mission to pickering

 

haha no worries bro let me know and you dnt need a jack dont worry about that lolz . also when i shift from park to drive or reverse theres a slight jerk... am i the only one or are others facing the same thing ?

 

Thats normal when you're switching, just don't do it when you're still reversing and put it into drive, vise versa.

I think thats normal for all cars isn't it

 

oh ok now i feel better or else i was thinking oh great my tranny lolz

 

If that doesn't solve ur issue then switch to a 35w slim ballast hid kit. I'm assuming ur using a 15-20amp fuse..

 

its an easy diy.you dont need a jack.you only need to steer your wheel to the left and right.and move the fenderliner a bit.thats what i did.i installed mine november last year.the only hardest part is when i inserted the bulbs coz it was cold outside lol then last sat i removed my bumper to put a yellow film on my fogs

 

Good info regarding the transmission jerk

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/p-d-hesitation-jerk-then-normal-831034/

 

take bumper off, it makes for a easier and cleaner job. Taking the bumper off may seem intimidating at first, but its really simple. Theres a video of it on youtube somewhere as well.
My Hid fogs should be arriving next week. Going to install them along with daytime drls

 

I dont wanna mess up and then end up tearing a clip or something. Ive never done this before haha

 

Just do it man. I took mine off by myself for the first time 2weeks ago. And it was a piece of cake. If u start now you'll b done ina couple hours. The clips r real tough and won't break.

 

Try it out

 

if your coming tomorrow ill be there.

 

You must have some special clips cause 3 of mine snapped when I was taking off my rear bumper. Be careful with them OP if you do decide to take the bumper off. I haven't done it yet, but I'm assuming it's similar to the rear bumper, just with more bolts, clips and screws. It's an easy job, the only thing you'll break are the clips haha

 

Is going to going to be a TL Project Sunday Meet?

 

If you guys wanna make this a project ill be happy to make this an experience

 

I got no problem helping out

 

little tipsy tonight are we, abrieluno?

 

A little bit lol! Me and Bankz stayed up till 2 in the morning doing a modification on his car

 

hahaha im down :P btw whats the plan for tomorrow guys ? are we still meeting at D&B?

 

fawk never again

 

Yes we are

 

What'd you guys do on Bankz car so late?

Guy doesn't have a progress thread on the 3G board yet haha

 

It's a secret

 

We started a little late, family first before our projects, it looked like it was a simple thing but we didn't expect something like this to have a little problem,