HOW TO: Install halo headlights - Page 4

PhantomLover007 · 09-16-2009, 11:17 AM

Got ya. Cool. Thanks Sean. I'm gonna see about getting the SS Ultras for my projectors then.

PhantomLover007 · 09-17-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSRacer

weird, my lows are a nice strait line. I don't think you can just swap H3's in as I think they are longer.

Popped out the drivers side and found out why I have the check mark pattern...

The light body is level, but the inside that holds the bulb in is canted... Poor QC if I must say so myself...

I'm thnking that I might be able to fix it by filing it down a bit. I can't turn it to the right position unfortunately.. If the filiing doesn't work, I'll be forced to take the thng apart and I'm kinda skittish on doing that..

Lamech · 09-20-2009, 11:04 PM

I found a great video

on the installation of these particular headlights.

It does not include the LED wiring however, still trying to find that.

Has anyone had experience with HIDs in these housings? I would like to know if they will not dmg the headlights and if they project the light correctly.

RPO3 · 09-20-2009, 11:06 PM

Great vid

Lamech · 09-20-2009, 11:14 PM

If anyone can find a vid on the LED wiring that would be perfect. I have a general idea on what to do, but I plan on using HID kits so I am not 100% sure at this time.

2000 GT Coupe · 09-21-2009, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lamech

If anyone can find a vid on the LED wiring that would be perfect. I have a general idea on what to do, but I plan on using HID kits so I am not 100% sure at this time.

At the end of the vid he mentions the halo and led connection vid.

They are fairly simple, and straight forward though.
The bulb that he took out you will connect your leds to that. I cut and spliced in retrospect I would have rather bought or made a plug in adapter though.

And the Halo's I ran out to a relay then connected up to a switch.

jaketuff · 09-21-2009, 02:27 PM

All right... so I installed the DRL Kit and always run high beams on for my current HIDs, basically ---- do the new projectors use both high and low beams???

So the wiring I am missing now is basically power to the highs?

Thx!

jaketuff · 09-21-2009, 08:30 PM

Cut the **** out of the headers panel... Fitment is fine. But I am not sure if one of my ballasts or HID Lights or both are shot on one side... Spent too much time on this already and now the parts are shoddy???!!!! Arrgggh.

OUT

jaketuff · 09-23-2009, 03:32 PM

Got 'em done... aiming may be ****ty. ****s are fun!!!!

GAGT_99 · 10-23-2009, 12:06 AM

I have a quick question. Can the customgrandam.com projectors handle a 6000k HID kit w/out melting? Can they be converted to HID at all? I'm not liking the low beam projectors, they aren't bright enough. I run around with high beams on all the time, aimed low, of course. I will sell this set and buy a new set if I have to. I would rather buy new tails & the Xenon HID conversion (if possible w/ out melting) instead of a whole new set of headlamps.

I'm gonna swap out the H1 bulbs to the SS Ultra bulbs and see if that helps first.

GAGT_99 · 11-05-2009, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAGT_99

I have a quick question. Can the customgrandam.com projectors handle a 6000k HID kit w/out melting? Can they be converted to HID at all? I'm not liking the low beam projectors, they aren't bright enough. I run around with high beams on all the time, aimed low, of course. I will sell this set and buy a new set if I have to. I would rather buy new tails & the Xenon HID conversion (if possible w/ out melting) instead of a whole new set of headlamps.

I'm gonna swap out the H1 bulbs to the SS Ultra bulbs and see if that helps first.

Anyone?

2000 GT Coupe · 11-05-2009, 08:53 PM

I am fairly sure people have put them in those housings, I dont have those housing but I am running 6000k HID's with no ill effects.

GAGT_99 · 11-06-2009, 10:52 AM

I went to DDM Tuning and I get two options here. 35w and 55w kits. I understand the 55w is a longer bulb. What are you running? I want to go 55w @ 6000k if it won't melt. This is my only worry. David from customcrandam.com emailed me and told me to get a H3 HID kit. If you suggest the DDM kits I will go with them.

Let me know if you have 35w or 55w and which one you think I should go with.

Thanks bro!

GAGT_99 · 11-06-2009, 10:53 AM

I think I am the ginnea pig for the guys who bought the customgrandam.com projectors. My luck, they will melt. LMAO!

2000 GT Coupe · 11-06-2009, 02:30 PM

I only have the 35w in mine, I wanted the 55w but didnt see it when I ordered.
I would guess it gets hotter, but I think the housing can still handle it. Though if you sit in heavy traffic most of your drive and live in a warmer area it may make a difference.

GAGT_99 · 11-06-2009, 05:37 PM

I live in Pittsburgh and I sit in traffic sometimes coming home from work. I'll probably stick with the 35w for now. I'll grab up the DDM 35w if you think they are worth it. Anyone here using the Xenon kits? Are they worth it?

2000 GT Coupe · 11-06-2009, 08:14 PM

The DDMTunning kits are worth it, there not that expensive either really.

icecats87 · 01-15-2010, 09:45 PM

Hey i have the one with the HID's built in and when i plug everything up/suppose to be plug and play the hids do not work

Atomicpunk · 01-29-2010, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icecats87

Hey i have the one with the HID's built in and when i plug everything up/suppose to be plug and play the hids do not work

i have the same problem. does anyone know whats going on here? i plug in the "plug and play" connector, but the low beams will not light up. however, when i switch to high beams, the high beams come on. i checked both sides and they do the same thing. the low beam is a long H1 bulb and the high beam is the shorter H1 bulb.
does anyone know what im doing wrong? any help would be appreciated

2000 GT Coupe · 01-29-2010, 05:56 PM

probably have the pos and neg switched around, these cars use a strange pos ground type headlight it seems.

09-20-2009, 11:06 PM	#64
RPO3 BayBeee AKA: Ron Join Date: May 2008 Location: Daytona Beach, FL. Age: 23 Posts: 892 Vehicle: 2004 Grand AM GT Sedan	Great vid __________________

09-21-2009, 08:30 PM	#68
jaketuff GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Westchester, NY Age: 32 Posts: 2,013 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Coupe	Cut the **** out of the headers panel... Fitment is fine. But I am not sure if one of my ballasts or HID Lights or both are shot on one side... Spent too much time on this already and now the parts are shoddy???!!!! Arrgggh. OUT Last edited by jaketuff; 09-22-2009 at 10:13 PM.

09-23-2009, 03:32 PM	#69
jaketuff GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Westchester, NY Age: 32 Posts: 2,013 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Coupe	Got 'em done... aiming may be **ty. s are fun!!!! __________________ 2000 Pontiac Grand Am GT Coupe Magnacharger SC February 2003 N-body of the Month 14.34 @ 93.38MPH Eaton SC, No ported heads, No Juice! -RETIRED March 2010 w/165k- 2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe : Bone Stock 2004 Pontiac GTO : Mild Mods, and Tuned ... 13.1 @ 107.5 PB 1992 Mustang LX** : TT, 351, IC, Alky, Gears - 400HP/500lbs-ft ... MONSTER

10-23-2009, 12:06 AM	#70
GAGT_99 GAGT - Newbie AKA: Don Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 21 Vehicle: 1999 GAGT Coupe	I have a quick question. Can the customgrandam.com projectors handle a 6000k HID kit w/out melting? Can they be converted to HID at all? I'm not liking the low beam projectors, they aren't bright enough. I run around with high beams on all the time, aimed low, of course. I will sell this set and buy a new set if I have to. I would rather buy new tails & the Xenon HID conversion (if possible w/ out melting) instead of a whole new set of headlamps. I'm gonna swap out the H1 bulbs to the SS Ultra bulbs and see if that helps first. Last edited by GAGT_99; 10-23-2009 at 12:16 AM.

11-05-2009, 08:53 PM	#72
2000 GT Coupe Made the move :D AKA: Gene Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 925 Vehicle: 00 Grand Am GT1 Coupe	I am fairly sure people have put them in those housings, I dont have those housing but I am running 6000k HID's with no ill effects. __________________ 2000 Grand Am GT1 Camaro brake upgrade Goodridge G-Stop SS brake lines MP Racing CAI and tuned PCM LED tails Projector's with HID's Lowered 18" Rims

09-20-2009, 11:04 PM	#63
Lamech GAGT - Member AKA: Barry Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 115 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT	I found a great video on the installation of these particular headlights. It does not include the LED wiring however, still trying to find that. Has anyone had experience with HIDs in these housings? I would like to know if they will not dmg the headlights and if they project the light correctly.

09-20-2009, 11:14 PM	#65
Lamech GAGT - Member AKA: Barry Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 115 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT	If anyone can find a vid on the LED wiring that would be perfect. I have a general idea on what to do, but I plan on using HID kits so I am not 100% sure at this time.

09-21-2009, 02:27 PM	#67
jaketuff GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Westchester, NY Age: 32 Posts: 2,013 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Coupe	All right... so I installed the DRL Kit and always run high beams on for my current HIDs, basically ---- do the new projectors use both high and low beams??? So the wiring I am missing now is basically power to the highs? Thx!

11-06-2009, 10:52 AM	#73
GAGT_99 GAGT - Newbie AKA: Don Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 21 Vehicle: 1999 GAGT Coupe	I went to DDM Tuning and I get two options here. 35w and 55w kits. I understand the 55w is a longer bulb. What are you running? I want to go 55w @ 6000k if it won't melt. This is my only worry. David from customcrandam.com emailed me and told me to get a H3 HID kit. If you suggest the DDM kits I will go with them. Let me know if you have 35w or 55w and which one you think I should go with. Thanks bro!

11-06-2009, 10:53 AM	#74
GAGT_99 GAGT - Newbie AKA: Don Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 21 Vehicle: 1999 GAGT Coupe	I think I am the ginnea pig for the guys who bought the customgrandam.com projectors. My luck, they will melt. LMAO!

11-06-2009, 02:30 PM	#75
2000 GT Coupe Made the move :D AKA: Gene Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 925 Vehicle: 00 Grand Am GT1 Coupe	I only have the 35w in mine, I wanted the 55w but didnt see it when I ordered. I would guess it gets hotter, but I think the housing can still handle it. Though if you sit in heavy traffic most of your drive and live in a warmer area it may make a difference. __________________ 2000 Grand Am GT1 Camaro brake upgrade Goodridge G-Stop SS brake lines MP Racing CAI and tuned PCM LED tails Projector's with HID's Lowered 18" Rims

11-06-2009, 05:37 PM	#76
GAGT_99 GAGT - Newbie AKA: Don Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 21 Vehicle: 1999 GAGT Coupe	I live in Pittsburgh and I sit in traffic sometimes coming home from work. I'll probably stick with the 35w for now. I'll grab up the DDM 35w if you think they are worth it. Anyone here using the Xenon kits? Are they worth it?

11-06-2009, 08:14 PM	#77
2000 GT Coupe Made the move :D AKA: Gene Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 925 Vehicle: 00 Grand Am GT1 Coupe	The DDMTunning kits are worth it, there not that expensive either really. __________________ 2000 Grand Am GT1 Camaro brake upgrade Goodridge G-Stop SS brake lines MP Racing CAI and tuned PCM LED tails Projector's with HID's Lowered 18" Rims

01-15-2010, 09:45 PM	#78
icecats87 GAGT - Member AKA: Dylan Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pueblo,colorado Posts: 218 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am Gt	Hey i have the one with the HID's built in and when i plug everything up/suppose to be plug and play the hids do not work

01-29-2010, 05:56 PM	#80
2000 GT Coupe Made the move :D AKA: Gene Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 925 Vehicle: 00 Grand Am GT1 Coupe	probably have the pos and neg switched around, these cars use a strange pos ground type headlight it seems. __________________ 2000 Grand Am GT1 Camaro brake upgrade Goodridge G-Stop SS brake lines MP Racing CAI and tuned PCM LED tails Projector's with HID's Lowered 18" Rims

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