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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 11:33 AM
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Lamp kit?

Has anyone ever ran this? Hard hard is it to install.. Any help would be great..

http://www.parts4euro.com/piaa-540-x...-kit-p-48.html
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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I've installed a dozen sets of driving lights on GEN1s ... some factory sets, some non-factory. How much auto electrical work have you done b4? The more you understand basic automotive electrics the better

You'll need to:
- drill a few holes for the mounting brackets.
- install a relay
- run wires from the engine compartment to the pass' compartment
- install a switch in the dash

you don't need special tools but a power drill for making holes will be needed . . . a crimping tool to attach good wire connectors is a very handy thing

having someone help you is better . .

if you are near Space Coast Florida I can help ... PM me

use search and you'll find many threads on this project . .

IME PIAA kits are usually pretty good. If this one includes the OE brackets it would be pretty easy . . .
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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No harder than any other kit. However, with all the HID and LED options availalble nowadays, I'd never again install conventional halogen lighting.

I'm giving serious consideration to mounting a pair of these:

http://www.clearwaterlights.com/infopg_krista.html

or these: http://www.clearwaterlights.com/infopg_erica.html

Or if you want HID: http://www.bajadesigns.com/products/...nch-hid-lights or http://www.bajadesigns.com/products/...nch-hid-lights
 
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