TwoTone Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Anyone that's installed the kit from Retrofit Source have pictures? I'm ordering the kit and just want to get prepped. Would be nice to see where others mounted things and how you ran your wires. Alos if you needed anything extra. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedaykin Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 1. Remove front bumper and then headlights. It's far easier this way. 2. Remove halogen bulbs, install HID bulbs. 3. Install the wiring harness, wire up the relays to battery, plug the adaptor into factory headlight plug for trigger. Tidy up installation. 4. Put together front end, adjust the headlights and then enjoy driving around, blinding everyone on the road including yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 1. Remove front bumper and then headlights. It's far easier this way. 2. Remove halogen bulbs, install HID bulbs. 3. Install the wiring harness, wire up the relays to battery, plug the adaptor into factory headlight plug for trigger. Tidy up installation. 4. Put together front end, adjust the headlights and then enjoy driving around, blinding everyone on the road including yourself. Fail Troll Fail. I've seen the cut offs for HIDs in our projectors- they are clean and sharp unlike putting HIDs in a reflector, so no I won't be driving around blinding others. As far as the rest, no shit. I was asking for pics from people that had done it so I would have some ideas going into the install on where things fit nicely. Would save some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikcity Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I actually did this and will post some pics up tomorrow as well as some general tips. Overall extremely satisfied with the product and have had no problems over the past 1.5 years. Sent from my LG-H900 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikcity Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Also fedaykin, these projectors are designed for hids and have the proper spread and cut off to be just as illuminating (maybe better) than stock hids. You do however have to make sure you've aimed them properly. I got some pretty mad reactions from people right when I installed them but nobody flashes me anymore. Sent from my LG-H900 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikcity Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 As a matter of fact there are tons of threads that show you how it's done. You can even look through my profile I may have posted about it or submitted a thread even. Sent from my LG-H900 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 As a matter of fact there are tons of threads that show you how it's done. You can even look through my profile I may have posted about it or submitted a thread even. Sent from my LG-H900 using Tapatalk Yes, I know. The reason I posted was I was looking for one specifically about this kit. Since other kits may have different harness lenghts etc.. and trying to weed through the longer generic ones would be really time consuming looking for this specific kit. Almost every project I've done in life you learn things that you'd do different- why not ask first to avoid those if I can. Found your thread, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedaykin Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Wait, did you say a halogen projector is better at being a xenon projector than a xenon projector? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Wait, did you say a halogen projector is better at being a xenon projector than a xenon projector? No a called you a troll because of your stupid comment about blinding people. Our low beams are projectors, when a HID is installed in them it has a nice clean cut off like it should. It's not the same as slapping a HID kit into a reflector housing. I'm not one of those jackasses. I want HIDS in my Flex and that's going to require a complete retro fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conducks Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I have Xenon low beam projectors from factory. JDM life. But I'm gonna install some HIDs for my high beams, they're still halogen vs my LED fogs, LED park lights and Xenon low beams, it's kinda annoying to have, dear I say it, "Old fashioned" coloured headlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cww516 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 You'd be much better served by LEDs or whiter-looking halogens. HIDs in a projector housing designed for halogens will be pretty good (could be better, the arc in a HID bulb peaks in the middle where filaments sit pretty flat, so there's some loss of efficiency there), but in a reflector housing, they'll just blind the shit out of everyone on the road, including you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedaykin Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Also fedaykin, these projectors are designed for hids and have the proper spread and cut off to be just as illuminating (maybe better) than stock hids. You do however have to make sure you've aimed them properly. I got some pretty mad reactions from people right when I installed them but nobody flashes me anymore. Sent from my LG-H900 using Tapatalk Okay bro. But, I did not realise this thread was in a 5th gen sub forum, so you have me there. Also, go park your car next to a factory HID equiped 5th gen, then compare (look at) the projectors to your halogen with xenon bulb projector. Side question, do you guys (US) get auto levelling and washer jets with factory HIDs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conducks Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Okay bro. But, I did not realise this thread was in a 5th gen sub forum, so you have me there. Also, go park your car next to a factory HID equiped 5th gen, then compare (look at) the projectors to your halogen with xenon bulb projector. Side question, do you guys (US) get auto levelling and washer jets with factory HIDs? They don't get washer jets I don't think. I think they have manual levelling on a scroller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 Side question, do you guys (US) get auto levelling and washer jets with factory HIDs? Does it matter? Just a heads up , the Flex Limited that has HIDs and it designed to carry a ton of stuff doesn't have either one. So just because it's required where you live, doesn't make it required here. I'm the first one to give people shit about putting HIDs in a reflector, but you're off base on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedaykin Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Does it matter? Just a heads up , the Flex Limited that has HIDs and it designed to carry a ton of stuff doesn't have either one. So just because it's required where you live, doesn't make it required here. I'm the first one to give people shit about putting HIDs in a reflector, but you're off base on this. Cool story bro. Thanks for answering my question. I'm still waiting for you to go compare your H7 HID kit in halogen projector with a D2S projector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 Cool story bro. Thanks for answering my question. I'm still waiting for you to go compare your H7 HID kit in halogen projector with a D2S projector. Done with you troll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 You'd be much better served by LEDs or whiter-looking halogens. HIDs in a projector housing designed for halogens will be pretty good (could be better, the arc in a HID bulb peaks in the middle where filaments sit pretty flat, so there's some loss of efficiency there), but in a reflector housing, they'll just blind the shit out of everyone on the road, including you. I disagree, already spent more than the H7 kit on good, bright halogens. I'm sure your familiar with their very short life span. LEDs, I'll wait til I hear from more people that have them and get snow. My understanding is most of the heat is dissipated through the heat sinks in the rear, therefore doesn't heat up the front of the housing as much. It's important in areas you get freezing rain to keep the ice from forming on the headlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedaykin Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Done with you troll Did you get the 6,500K bulbs? They work great in the snow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 Did you get the 6,500K bulbs? They work great in the snow... Do you plan to contribute to the board or just be a ******* asshole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 For anyone that may be considering the kit, here is are some pictures to give some ideas. I was able to get the relays and DS ballast next to the fuse box http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo254/TheOriginalTwoTone/20160206_162008.jpg The PS ballast was on the strut tower http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo254/TheOriginalTwoTone/81639094-3c2d-44e8-bd45-fede3e0c1806.jpg Just ran the wire across the back. http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo254/TheOriginalTwoTone/20160206_162024.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 They don't get washer jets I don't think. I think they have manual levelling on a scroller I believe the BRZ has this but haven't seen one in a legacy, maybe the new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstik Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Do you plan to contribute to the board or just be a ******* asshole? this is the H7 kit from TRS, this one or is the "retro quick kit", this one I don't see why one is SOO much more expensive than the other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 this is the H7 kit from TRS, this one or is the "retro quick kit", this one I don't see why one is SOO much more expensive than the other The retroquick kit comes with bi-xenon projectors. That's the biggest difference I see between the two kits My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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