Installing HID into H7 (non-HID) Housing

[calicoastin]

Hi All,

This is my introduction into the Mazda world. I recently purchased an '07 CX-7 FWD for my wife and was looking into updating the stock halogens to HID's. I know there are factory HID housings available but If I can get similar results from an aftermarket kit then that's what I would prefer.

1st, I'm comfortable working on cars. Have updated headlights on a previous car I had (1996 Impala SS) and love working under the hood of my '03 540i. Now, I have researched this upgrade (HID into H7 housings) and have come across 2 options.

Option A: Get an aftermarket H7 HID kit.
Option B: Get an aftermarket D2s kit and buy H7 - d2S adapters.

I've read about a spacer that's required when installing either of these options but I have not seen any pics of these spacers. What would be the best of these 2 options in order to get the best output. I'm sure if I go with the D2S kit I would buy 851212+ bulbs since I would prefer output vs color.

Can someone provide me with their first-hand experience of this upgrade?

Thanks in advance for any information.

 

[SGT_OKINAWA]

Go with Option A: Get an aftermarket H7 HID kit. And forget about the adapters etc. it'll be a risk you don't want to take.

So what did you end up doing?

Peace!

 

[Project_dog]

im going to do a install this weekend. ill let you know how it goes.

 

[SGT_OKINAWA]

Great! Hope it goes well, and look forward to some pictures of the install and results.

Peace!