Installed the HIDs in the high-beam reflector, what a process that was...
Good thing the harness inside the capsule comes apart, you can remove
the piece you grab to twist in, to leave just the two-prong socket for
tucking in! I did not know I only got a 35watt kit, not happy, so got to
get a 55watt kit...
It's not easy to install either. You need to take the bulb out, then the
metal clip under it. Slide (force) the HID H7 wires through the clip, and glue the bulb base
on to the metal clip. I used 5-min epoxy, then light it on fire to cure it fast.
Worked like a charm, everything is in, and working, but the hi-beams are
not as bright as I wanted, but are comparable to the 55-watt halogen, even
with the 35-watt kit.
The epoxy will break apart if you want it to, but I used enough to fasten it
together. It is also harder to twist in the bulb with just the metal clip,
because the plastic base on the HID is thicker than the metal base of the
OE bulbs, but it's a much tighter and firmer clamp down when twisted
in right.
The ballast plugs into the two pronged plug that is left after removing the
wing-nut like base to it, it's like a cap on top of the plug, pretty neat.
I will try and do the LEDs tomorrow, if not to cold out... I bring it all inside
to retrofit and epoxy, then plug it all in when done. I will need to round out
the clip to fit the LED shaft into it. The LED has the same metal base as
the OE bulb, so it won't be as tight twisting in, but will still need epoxied.
The drivers for the LEDs are twice as small as he slim ballasts, so they can
go inside the capsule.
If you do not epoxy the bases on to those metal clips, it's nearly impossible to
get them to twist in, because the HID or LED will just flop around on
you. Adhering it will keep it all together for a nice fit. I used a dab at
180 degrees apart, and it will pull apart if needed. Burning it just makes
it cure and harden faster...