I was looking in to changing my Xenon bulbs to a higher kelvin temp. Like the PIAA D2S bulb. I was going crazy if I get thoese bulbs am I able to install them myself without problems? I got answers from my friend and the dealership that I need to have it taken care of by professionals.

You would jack up the front, then take off the liner inside the wheel well, behind the light.

A big cover screws off the back of the headlight, then just twist out the old, and in with the new.

If you're good, and use a stubby screwdriver, about twenty minutes for both sides.


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You would jack up the front, then take off the liner inside the wheel well, behind the light.

A big cover screws off the back of the headlight, then just twist out the old, and in with the new.

If you're good, and use a stubby screwdriver, about twenty minutes for both sides.


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I was looking for a DIY thread for removing Xenon bulbs from the headlight but found nothing. And one thing I get worried about is if I break any of the assembly in the headlight and it would cost me $900. Do I need to worry about breaking anything by installing the PIAA Super Cobalts?

i've changed mine, first time was hard, second time was really easy, if this is ur first time doing this i would recommend taking off your tires so it would give you plenty of room to look at the headlight lock and not break it as it happened to me, just a personal tip, but other than that u should be fine.

i suggest getting good brand replacement bulbs. either philips or orsam. i used cheap d2s bulbs and the plug got fried. good thing it wasn't too bad

Those bulbs will do you well, and you can do it yourself just be careful with them. DO NOT touch the bulb under any circumstances, as I hear with the HIDs if you touch the bulb you ruin it. Otherwise, use care and you can install them no problem.

So did you get them installed? I just got a set off Piaa's site. I'll do a DIY :)

So did you get them installed? I just got a set off Piaa's site. I'll do a DIY :)

Yes I did install them. And I must say it's worth every penny. :ylsuper:

hey if you dont want to remove the wheels, just take off the front bumper than you can do some RB screens at the same time

Laserkei, sounds great man. I cant wait till SS9!!!

N rider89, I might do that when my lights come in:)

I changed mine to 8000K and love 'em. I just jacked up the front end and went in through the wheel well. The first one was frustrating, however once you do it they become super easy.
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ya, I'm thinking about changing my bulbs to the dark blueish color soon...

white's great n'all but I raise my HID's so that I can see everything... Sometimes it gets in other drivers eyes... I think changing to dark blue with 3/4th's the brightness would stop the other drivers from flashing their brights in my face...

Keef,
Actually a higher light color would definitely not be the solution for you if you are saying that you can't see with the OEM 4200K bulbs. The higher up the color band you go the less light output you get. Additionally, despite my 8000K lights putting out less light, I think they're pretty bright with OEM alignment. You're still going to get high beamed by oncoming traffic.

If I were you I would aim them where they were supposed to be. I've never had a problem overdriving my headlights with this car.

Laserkei, sounds great man. I cant wait till SS9!!!

N rider89, I might do that when my lights come in:)

I'll take pics of the bulbs already installed so you can see how it looks.

Cool. Let me know what I'm in for :mdrmed:

Keef,
Actually a higher light color would definitely not be the solution for you if you are saying that you can't see with the OEM 4200K bulbs. The higher up the color band you go the less light output you get. Additionally, despite my 8000K lights putting out less light, I think they're pretty bright with OEM alignment. You're still going to get high beamed by oncoming traffic.

If I were you I would aim them where they were supposed to be. I've never had a problem overdriving my headlights with this car.

the higher temp you go, the less light you get? wow, interesting...

so if i want brighter headlights, what do i get?

^He just said If you get 8000k they will put out less light if you want more light get 4000k
;)

^He just said If you get 8000k they will put out less light if you want more light get 4000k
;)

I say 6600k.

I just got some Piaa 4000K bulbs man I cant wait :)

I just got some Piaa 4000K bulbs man I cant wait :)

You don't have HID equipped headlights on your 8?

I have a stock lights but I want something brighter or lights that are more white

OK I just got my ups today and will be installing my lights tonight :) I'll take pix asap and post them.

My lights look like ass :( I need hids.

lol, I want to change my stock lights.. -- Hm..

dude...itz easy man! you dont even have to jack up the car, just turn the wheels to the opposite direction of the one that you're working on. then take off the wheel well, and you'll see it!

oh..btw...make sure you unplug the battery!

You would jack up the front, then take off the liner inside the wheel well, behind the light.

A big cover screws off the back of the headlight, then just twist out the old, and in with the new.

If you're good, and use a stubby screwdriver, about twenty minutes for both sides.


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Why do you have to jack the car up?

The first page of this thread has scared me enough about changing my own headlights...

True that. I'll just go to my dealer or w/e.
I need to buy the headlights 1st though. Heh..

yep, just bought some 10000K bulbs... I'll post some photo's within the week!

10000K? Wow those probably aren't very bright. Probably pretty purple too eh?

probably aren't very bright for HIDs, but they'd still work more or less. PURPLE!