fred_spitfire
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That's a damn lot of wiring. I'm glad I got the 35W Raptor kit, didn't come with the BS power and grounding kit.
the ground and stuff is the relay i think... needed if you got DRLs.
That's a damn lot of wiring. I'm glad I got the 35W Raptor kit, didn't come with the BS power and grounding kit.
Same here. Lovin it! Will take a few pics of the install.I went with the 35w DDM Tuning Raptor kit in 6000k, I'm very pleased with them.
http://www.ddmtuning.com/products/Raptor_Brand_35W_HID_Kit-102-85.html
What does the extra wiring do for ya if no DRL's?I figure for a lifetime warranty and very nice looking lights, its worth a few extra minutes wiring.
What does the extra wiring do for ya if no DRL's?
Well, I went with the 35w kit. That's less than the oem halogens. We'll see how it works out.What does the extra wiring do?
It protects the stock headlight wiring from the high current draw when the ballasts fire up. For these cars, it's really not a big deal from what I've gathered. I'd rather have spent the extra money and time to have it setup that way to protect the wiring, especially with the 55w kit. A little piece of mind is nice, even if it's not completely necessary.
Honestly the HID's in the factory housings aren't bad at all, I quite enjoy mine. Our housings actually produce a pretty decent cutoff, I've noticed this as I've drived along side a concrete barrier on the highway.
that "BS power and grounding kit" ensures you get good power, and also stops you from frying your factory harness.That's a damn lot of wiring. I'm glad I got the 35W Raptor kit, didn't come with the BS power and grounding kit.
Maybe I'll add it then. Is "BS" the company name that makes it? (boom01)
That's a damn lot of wiring. I'm glad I got the 35W Raptor kit, didn't come with the BS power and grounding kit.
I was kidding about the BS company name but I will check out the ddm, thanks.
You should make a "how to:" on the way you installed your hids
To everyone who has been "BS" ing about the wiring harness - its worth it. So is a little extra wiring work. As mentioned before, the wiring harness is meant to prevent the factory harness from frying. I know it looks like a lot of wires, but read the description - its not really that bad and in reality, they just supply you with too much wire because the car this kit is really meant for has a much larger engine compartment.
I'd take the extra wiring over risking the harness any day. the wiring to the pass side is hidden under my ADP anyway... and I tucked most of it along the factory harness besides...
To everyone who has been "BS" ing about the wiring harness - its worth it. So is a little extra wiring work. As mentioned before, the wiring harness is meant to prevent the factory harness from frying. I know it looks like a lot of wires, but read the description - its not really that bad and in reality, they just supply you with too much wire because the car this kit is really meant for has a much larger engine compartment.
It's really not even all that much work...
Disconnect the neg. terminal from the battery
Attach the positive terminal of the wiring harness to the positive terminal on the fuse box
Attach the harness ground to a ground point on the chassis
Attach the power to the ballasts
Hook the factory harness to the ballasts to provide the "On" signal
Clean up the wiring with zip ties or electrical tape to keep it out of the way.