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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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Default DIY: HID Retrofit in an EK

Hello all,

I decided to do a HID retrofit because besides the cool look I also do a lot of backroad driving and I hate my shitty aftermarket headlights. I had bought them because I wanted projectors (stock output blows). The output on those headlights were OK, but the housing was way too flashy. Anyways, hope you guys find this helpful.

What you'll need:
- D2S bulbs
- D2S projectors (I used a pair from a TL)
- Wiring harness
- ZKW lens or replica clear lens (optional)
- Shrouds (or you can make your own)
- Ballasts (I used a pair from a TL)
- LED rings (optional)
- Flat head and philips screwdrivers and 10mm socket wrench
- Primer and paint (optional)
- Adhesive/glue
- About 7 hours





1) I had to start off with some splicing so my TL projectors can plug into the ballasts without any trouble.







2) I took my stock headlights apart (by putting them in the oven at 375 degrees for 4min each). I had to cut the stock housing to fit the projectors. I used a jigsaw to cut the housing and a drill press to drill a 3.25" hold in the reflector.




















3) Then I tested the projectors in my basement







4) As you can see in this pic, the projectors stuck out too much and wouldn't fit into the car.



5) To fix this, I had to cut into the reflector more which kinda sucked because I didn't want to make a shroud. No, biggie though. Eventually I got it to fit, then I mounted the reflector back to the headlight housing.





6) Now to cover the projector, I had to make a shroud. I used a top piece from those lawn lamps that you can put infront of your house.



7) I used a drill press to drill a hole into it



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