HID Swap
#1
HID Swap
wassup.
i live in the nyc area and just bought 2001 headlights so i can swap out my 2002 Xenons.
i have way too much stress driving around flushing and going out at night b/c i'm afraid of my lights getting jacked. 2 Max's had their headlights from my block alone, so i decided to prevent the problem and invest in a pair of 2001 headlights.
i was wondering if anyone has done this, and has a write up of how to do it. basically what i'm worried about is which wires i have to connect to what, and if it's basically a plug and play operation.
is there a difference in voltage or current that i have to worry about etc.
thanks guys
~eddie
i live in the nyc area and just bought 2001 headlights so i can swap out my 2002 Xenons.
i have way too much stress driving around flushing and going out at night b/c i'm afraid of my lights getting jacked. 2 Max's had their headlights from my block alone, so i decided to prevent the problem and invest in a pair of 2001 headlights.
i was wondering if anyone has done this, and has a write up of how to do it. basically what i'm worried about is which wires i have to connect to what, and if it's basically a plug and play operation.
is there a difference in voltage or current that i have to worry about etc.
thanks guys
~eddie
#2
Re: HID Swap
Originally posted by EddiexAhn
wassup.
i live in the nyc area and just bought 2001 headlights so i can swap out my 2002 Xenons.
i have way too much stress driving around flushing and going out at night b/c i'm afraid of my lights getting jacked. 2 Max's had their headlights from my block alone, so i decided to prevent the problem and invest in a pair of 2001 headlights.
i was wondering if anyone has done this, and has a write up of how to do it. basically what i'm worried about is which wires i have to connect to what, and if it's basically a plug and play operation.
is there a difference in voltage or current that i have to worry about etc.
thanks guys
~eddie
wassup.
i live in the nyc area and just bought 2001 headlights so i can swap out my 2002 Xenons.
i have way too much stress driving around flushing and going out at night b/c i'm afraid of my lights getting jacked. 2 Max's had their headlights from my block alone, so i decided to prevent the problem and invest in a pair of 2001 headlights.
i was wondering if anyone has done this, and has a write up of how to do it. basically what i'm worried about is which wires i have to connect to what, and if it's basically a plug and play operation.
is there a difference in voltage or current that i have to worry about etc.
thanks guys
~eddie
i'm not sure about the voltages myself since i think the efficency of the HIDs allows them to draw something like 35w while the halogens will draw 65w ? someone check me on that. so going from 2k to 2k2 was simple since the stock wiring allowed a greater load. however, if i recall correctly, the wiring harnesses for the 2k2 and the 2k were the same guage, so you may be ok. if not, it should just be a matter of a relay or two.
and it's not plug n play. you'll have to splice wires. but it's not that bad. like i said, just tedious work. i hope you also bought the harness cuz the 2k2 harnesses won't fit/work properly with the 2k2 lights.
good luck.
#4
Problem here is that many people have asked about this reverse procedure, I would be able to help better if someone emailed me the EL section of the 2k2 ESM so I can do the reverse engineering for you.
Dixit
Dixit
#6
Originally posted by TimW
I need to get rid of my 2k lights... just taking up room in my attic
I need to get rid of my 2k lights... just taking up room in my attic
#8
thanks guys. big john, i'll email u with the 2k2 EL section. all i need is your email
i haven't gotten the headlights yet, i basically just ordered it from a local shop.
timW if your headlights are in perfect condition, i might buy them off u if it's cheaper than what i'm getting it for.
thanks guys.
~eddie
i haven't gotten the headlights yet, i basically just ordered it from a local shop.
timW if your headlights are in perfect condition, i might buy them off u if it's cheaper than what i'm getting it for.
thanks guys.
~eddie
#11
Originally posted by EddiexAhn
thanks guys. big john, i'll email u with the 2k2 EL section. all i need is your email
i haven't gotten the headlights yet, i basically just ordered it from a local shop.
timW if your headlights are in perfect condition, i might buy them off u if it's cheaper than what i'm getting it for.
thanks guys.
~eddie
thanks guys. big john, i'll email u with the 2k2 EL section. all i need is your email
i haven't gotten the headlights yet, i basically just ordered it from a local shop.
timW if your headlights are in perfect condition, i might buy them off u if it's cheaper than what i'm getting it for.
thanks guys.
~eddie
#14
Originally posted by EddiexAhn
haha. i didn't know there was a difference.
whats the difference between the AE, 2001, and 2000?
just wonderin.
haha. i didn't know there was a difference.
whats the difference between the AE, 2001, and 2000?
just wonderin.
and yeah, i agree with tim. if you're gonna spend cash for these lights, get the AE. they look much better.
#18
Originally posted by EddiexAhn
i'll take the AE lights if they cost the same.
i'll take the AE lights if they cost the same.
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