I bought a car with part of the JDM front-end. I recently got my hands on some HIDs (from a J-spec ITR which might or might not have AC) and the (left/US Driver's side) headlight does not fit into the headlight location on the radiator support due to the AC lines.

Does anyone know of a JDM front-end installed on an Integra where the use of the AC was retained? I would like to know if there are different (steel) lines available or if they can be re-formed (using a blow torch or something of the like) to fit below the HID ballasts. Thanks for any replies, but I would prefer only people who have done this conversion or have talked to those who have (to keep down on the hear-say).

 

The specific lines I'm referring to are the two lines to/from the "receiver/dryer" unit (which both connect back to the condenser).

BTW - my intention is to keep stock use of the AC if possible.

 

I'm sure you could just bend them out of the way gently.

 

I haven't tried bending them because they appear to be made of steel or aluminum. Also, the warnings in the manual for spilled AC coolant are pretty nasty (like it's corrosive and the mist it creates is very bad for for the eyes/skin).

 

The AC lines are pretty thick since they have to hold very high pressures in the system. They will be pretty hard to bend, but it is doable and your risk of breaking it is none if you move it slowly and gently.

 

Yea, there actually very flexible and if you go slowly like shmoo the life saver said you won't break the line, they also got that foam over them to stop the coolant from flying everywhere, well mine do.

 

my ac fit fine when i had it in...i took it out though