Installing H.I.D. Kits

[WIRED06]

Whats up everyone...I just got an H13 HID Kit for my 07' GT500, When I attempted to install them, the instructions were wanting me to drill out the back of my lamp housing. Which I am not too thrilled on doing. I have been looking around at different Kits and reading some of the instructions which are telling me to do the same thing. Is this normal for getting HIDs in a mustang? Does anyone know of any other HID kits that will not require this? Also to be virtually "plug and play"?

 

[Stangtuner]

That is very strange. Why are they asking you drill out the back of the headlight?

 

[WIRED06]

Yea I really dont understand it...I attempted the install anyway, and it seemed that the actual HID bulb wouldnt lock into the housing. I wanted to trim the ring of the bulb to lock it, but did not, knowing it would void my refund for the kit... I dont know, im lost...i want to get a refund, but I am worried that getting a different kit may be the same situation...

 

[Gallagher]

wat kind of HID kits are there.... mine i puirchased are SIMPLE and ive done a million hids ktis in all diffrent cars.. should be a ballast a bulb and everything kinda hooks up to existing wires ( mayb a little splicing nothing hard ) .. but as far as the balast goes ( if thats wat there asking u to moutn or drill into ur headlight ) u can mount that anywhere

 

[MSgt46270]

I wouldn't drill it out. Remove the stock bulb and see if your HID bulb will go in and lock in place. Post pictures of what you have and your housing too.

 

[Gallagher]

Ya assuming u bought the right kit the new hid bulb should just lock right in.. they make the bulbs to replace ur stock ones and jsut lock right in..

 

[echoinsilence]

you shouldn't have to drill anything, if they're wanting you to drill a hole to mount the bulb then buy a different kit, thats crazy

 

[Stangtuner]

Wired, You have a Message...

 

[dubba07]

wat kind of HID kits are there.... mine i puirchased are SIMPLE and ive done a million hids ktis in all diffrent cars.. should be a ballast a bulb and everything kinda hooks up to existing wires ( mayb a little splicing nothing hard ) .. but as far as the balast goes ( if thats wat there asking u to moutn or drill into ur headlight ) u can mount that anywhere

What brand is the kit you got? If he has to get a new kit it would be good for him to know where to start looking.

 

[Gallagher]

I bought mine of xenon.com clearly they are known for ther elights thats why i went with them... u can DEF find a cheaper kit but that is a well known site for ther eheadlights and offer warrenties and there lights are great!

 

[grampa_stang]

Dang. There's a group buy that's going on right now. We need more people though. They're guaranteed for life..bulbs and ballasts. 35w or 55w 5K - 10k. Very reputable company. They're a forum sponsor too...well on another Mustang site anyways. No drilling either.

 

[Mylilpony]

talk to Todd at RetroSolutions (They are in CT... try to google them, if you cant find them I have his info at home... PM me).

Myself and a few friends with mustangs are running his kits and are VERY satisfied. That drilling stuff would scare me, and I wouldnt do it.

 

[grampa_stang]

^^^Yup...that's where the group buy is from.

 

[Mylilpony]

^^^Yup...that's where the group buy is from.

great customer service.

I run his 55W 6000K kit and couldnt be happier.

 

[WIRED06]

Thanks alot everyone, I appreciate all of the info. I will for sure be sending this kit back. And thanks for the suggestions on a new kit, all of them look alot better than the one I am sending back...Thanks...

 

[dustland]

Wheres the group buy on the HIDs cant seem to find it?

 

[grampa_stang]

Dustland, I PM'd you the website since it's probably not polite to post it here. We're still short though...need a few more people.

 

[Jonwang822]

grampa can u pm me the site for the group buy too? im interested

 

[Starfire]

nm... Doubt the buy is still going on.

 

[kyoshosp2]

dam i was looking for a good kitt.