HIDs

[CO_SVT]

Does anyone know if you can install the factory HIDs onto a non HID car? I'm sure you can, but I guess what I'm asking is how hard is it to do?

 

[Torch10th]

Yes, it's possible. However if you're looking at OEM equipment, it's more expensive then just getting it on the car to begin with.

 

[CO_SVT]

Yes, it's possible. However if you're looking at OEM equipment, it's more expensive then just getting it on the car to begin with.

Problem is finding the car with the options I want, in the color I want. I found several that had the Brembo in Silver but no HIDs which is why I was asking. Thought about having the dealership install before I buy it...:shrug:

 

[Torch10th]

Problem is finding the car with the options I want, in the color I want. I found several that had the Brembo in Silver but no HIDs which is why I was asking. Thought about having the dealership install before I buy it...:shrug:

That wouldn't really save you on cost.

I think if you go with some of the aftermarket stuff you can retrofit the non HID housings and save some coin.

The brunt of the cost in changing over to the OEM setup is the fact that the headlight housings cost so much.

Have you considered ordering a 2013? All models in 13 up come with HID's and would also allow you to get the exact vehicle you want.

Having just gone through the replacement process, I know that '12 inventory isn't all that great right now.

 

[turka]

I did it on mine. I paid $940 for both HID headlights on eBay brand new with pigtails, shipped.

It's not a simple process that's for sure and most dealers I went to didn't know how to do it either.

Read my post HERE for links on how we did it.

Hope this helps. HID's are well worth the hassle over non-HID headlights though, night time driving is much better :thumbsup:

 

[SaleenGT2001]

i have about $400 in my retrofit and i think it looks 100 times better than stock HID's

my HID retrofit w/ stock halogen housing

 

[DWalker]

i have about $400 in my retrofit and i think it looks 100 times better than stock HID's

my HID retrofit w/ stock halogen housing

+10000!

Those black housings look a million times better than the OEM HIDs silver housing, I'm so glad my '13 will have the black housing!

 

[CO_SVT]

That wouldn't really save you on cost.

I think if you go with some of the aftermarket stuff you can retrofit the non HID housings and save some coin.

The brunt of the cost in changing over to the OEM setup is the fact that the headlight housings cost so much.

Have you considered ordering a 2013? All models in 13 up come with HID's and would also allow you to get the exact vehicle you want.

Having just gone through the replacement process, I know that '12 inventory isn't all that great right now.

Honestly, I don't really like the hood on the '13, the front is ok but overall I like the '11-'12 better.

I will look into the retro fit most likely

 

[yuke175]

shoot me a pm or email [email protected] if you would like a retrofit done.

 

[kona12]

id say stay with stock housing and put in HIds and call it a day save the $. OEM projectors output with HIDs is much greater that the aftermaket projectors but much costly.

 

[ViciousJay]

just wait till next year and watch it go down in price due to it being a standard option

 

[kingnut]

i have about $400 in my retrofit and i think it looks 100 times better than stock HID's

my HID retrofit w/ stock halogen housing

i like it. mean looking setup.

 

[StevenStarke]

You can also get the stock HID headlight housings and then buy a non rebased HID kit for a halogen equipped car. That way you'll get regular HID bulbs that will fit right into the housings, but will plug and play into the halogen wiring harness. I'll be selling mine soon!!