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Need touring HID headlight, can I use Halogen version and swap parts?

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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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Need touring HID headlight, can I use Halogen version and swap parts?

The car was hit in the fender and broke the headlight housing. The reflector part of the headlight is still intact and the HID headlight still lights up. I am having a hard time finding a Touring HID headlight. Can I get the halogen version and swap reflectors and mount the ballast? Or is there going to me modification required?
Old Sep 26, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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If you swap reflectors, in theory, you should be good to go.

Could you take a picture of the back of the housings? I can confirm whether it'll work or not.
Old Sep 27, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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ill see if i can get a pic or get my other headlight out
Old Sep 28, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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I think you'd have to swap those black pieces as well.
Old Sep 28, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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i dont mind needing to swap as long as it does not require "rigging" for it to work
Old Sep 28, 2012 | 02:51 PM
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Anyone have a pic of the back of a halogen '00-'01 I30 headlight?
Old Sep 28, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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here is a better pic of the xenon light

Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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Was taking my headlights apart today to do some orange lenses clearing. Below, are pics of a 01 I30 with non hid headlights. Halogen.



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Finished Product!

Old Sep 29, 2012 | 05:28 PM
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It looks like you'd have to do some hacking
Old Sep 29, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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yup no screw mounts for that bulb housing
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