HID Reverse Lights Done The Right Way

[DenaliAK]

The wiring on that was minimal and still pretty much PNP, though...lol. When I get my tax money, I may hit you up for the full-on "help me do this" PM.

Did you have to mod the taillights themselves at all? I guess that's my first question. Not clear on how you made two bulbs fit in one socket....

 

[gdddup]

very clean install

 

[oakrdrs187]

Did not Mod the tail lights in any way, no holes, no drilling, nothing, just screw down mounting brackets. The special bulb is both lights in one

Shot of my toggle switch/button setup

 

[DenaliAK]

Ok, now I'm seriously considering this. I don't have money for new projects.

Damn you.

 

[DenaliAK]

I do have a request. I'd like to be able to judge the actual output, which is notoriously hard to capture with a camera in front of the lights. Could you maybe back up to a wall at night and with 15-20 feet between your truck and the wall, take pics of the output on the wall with each bulb?? That would really help illustrate how bright it is.

Also, where'd you get the switch panel on your dash?

I took a look at the website because I was having the hardest time visualizing this bulb...how can one light be both halogen and HID?!? It made no sense....I get it now.

 

[oakrdrs187]

Switch panel is custom out of ABS plastic.
As soon as night falls im gonna get some output shots for you, this projects budget should be set at about $100-$125 Hid included.

 

[DenaliAK]

Switch panel is custom out of ABS plastic.
As soon as night falls im gonna get some output shots for you, this projects budget should be set at about $100-$125 Hid included.

Thanks, man. Sent you a PM as well. I will probably give this project a whirl once I get my tax return, but need more details on how you wired everything...switches, relays, etc.

Those lights are on sale on vvme right now, too....25% off. They are like $61.00 for the 55w kit, if anyone is interested.

 

[oakrdrs187]

Thanks, man. Sent you a PM as well. I will probably give this project a whirl once I get my tax return, but need more details on how you wired everything...switches, relays, etc.

Those lights are on sale on vvme right now, too....25% off. They are like $61.00 for the 55w kit, if anyone is interested.

Dont buy the 55w kit for this mod, I dont think the small housing will hold up.

Do you know how to use a relay?

 

[DenaliAK]

I'll figure it out...

For the flashing lights, is that a function of the relay or the button itself? Not sure how it knows to flash....

 

[DenaliAK]

For the flashing lights, do you just repeatedly hit the button?? I'm still unclear on that portion.

The guy that helped with my TSX's is on-board with helping me do this, so it's just a matter of time now.