813 Motoring HID kit FTW

racer_x · 07-09-2008, 02:44 AM

I got one of their 10,000K HID kits for the D2R 2004 STi. Installation was simple and straightforward, and I am VERY impressed with the result. Visibility is improved, the look is baller (but still classy), and overall Matt was great and easy to work with. They've scored a 10 out of 10 with me in this transaction!

Installation for the 04 STi:

Since we already have HIDs on the 04/05s, you have to first remove the stock ballast (or, as I did, leave the stocker in place and just remove the oem bulb and socket, in order to maintain the weather-tight seal). Then, the round screw-on cover that goes over the stock bulb has to be removed and notched, just enough to wriggle the wiring from the new bulb through. After this, I used blue permatex (because I was in a pinch and needed it to cure quickly). I'm going to re-do it with black for a more discreet look, but you get the idea

A closeup of the seal job -- you don't want any water in there!

Once that's done, you've just got to use clamp-type wire splicers to splice into the oem power and ground that normally runs to the stock ballast. Remember to remove the power plug from the oem ballast; I sealed mine with a lot of electrical tape for safety. By doing it this way and not cutting any wires, it's a fully-reversible install. The finished product takes only a couple of hours (at most) to achieve, and in my opinion looks fantastic!

Since I have the orange reflectors removed, but retain the stock white/yellow bulb, the new color contrast looks sick! The pictures here make the light look a lot brighter than it looks when you're standing there looking at it. Also, the camera steals some of the color...

Crisp beam pattern, GREAT light output (I'm really surprised as I expected the light output to go down)

Thanks a lot guys!

LDadrenaline · 07-09-2008, 03:17 AM

got my 6ks from them and they are great

racer_x · 07-09-2008, 03:58 AM

yeah, the 10ks are really not overly blue at all; I don't think I'd ever get pulled over for them, but they look awesome! They do look more blue than the pictures are showing, however!

ugmSTI433 · 07-09-2008, 07:44 AM

Pics look great, Frank! Can't wait to see 'em in person. Do I spy an '05 CGM in the last pic??

cpages2 · 07-09-2008, 09:05 AM

May I ask how much you paid??? I ask because I deal in HID kits for tons of cars, and the clips on your look exactly like my setup.. However I include a rubber seal so when you cut out your ring you dont need to epoxy the wires.. You just pop in the rubber gromet and it looks very clean and is water tight.

- Mike

ScOoByDoOd007 · 07-09-2008, 12:25 PM

wow frank way better than those stock HID's... Im glad u got them on with no problems cant wait to see them next time we meet!

ScOoByDoOd007 · 07-09-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cpages2

May I ask how much you paid??? I ask because I deal in HID kits for tons of cars, and the clips on your look exactly like my setup.. However I include a rubber seal so when you cut out your ring you dont need to epoxy the wires.. You just pop in the rubber gromet and it looks very clean and is water tight.

- Mike

super digital ballast kits from us our $149.99... our kits also come with the little rubber grommet around the wires.. I don't know if he just rather not of used it or felt that the epoxy was a better choice..

(Mini Kits are $199.99)

^^here is a pic of our mini ballast kit(frank got our super digital kit no difference except for the smaller ballast), but as you can see in the pic theres the grommet at the end of the wires on the bulbs.

almost forgot we run group buys all the time here on TR for either kits
Group Buy Thread

racer_x · 07-09-2008, 12:41 PM

lol you beat me to it... yeah, mike, I could have used the grommet, but the way that I cut the cover wasn't grommet-friendly, and it wouldn't have been as perfect a seal as I wanted. I opted for silicone in order to be on the safe side of safe

really nice mod, though... with the 04/05 STi's coming with HID's from the factory, I never really thought about upgrading them until I saw how nice matt's were. I'm glad I did -- these are way more my taste than the stock white HIDs

ScOoByDoOd007 · 07-09-2008, 12:57 PM

frank now ur g/f just needs to go out and get some nice shots of them.

racer_x · 07-09-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ScOoByDoOd007

frank now ur g/f just needs to go out and get some nice shots of them.

haha I know... she's a brat, though, so she probably won't.

**JonLGT** · 07-09-2008, 02:19 PM

I had 10Ks in my fog lights and head lights in my WRX and wasnt too crazy about the color/brightness. I still think my 6Ks have too much color and not enough light output.

ScOoByDoOd007 · 07-09-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JonLGT

I had 10Ks in my fog lights and head lights in my WRX and wasnt too crazy about the color/brightness. I still think my 6Ks have too much color and not enough light output.

well what kits are you using?? stock hids or a kit "like" ours?

racer_x · 07-09-2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonLGT

I had 10Ks in my fog lights and head lights in my WRX and wasnt too crazy about the color/brightness. I still think my 6Ks have too much color and not enough light output.

Really? It had to have been something to do with the kit because, in my opinion, these things are brighter than my mercedes' projectors, my stock HIDs, and my audi projectors. The color is awesome, too... I'm going to get better pictures tonight or tmrw.

specVmatt · 07-09-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by racer_x

haha I know... she's a brat, though, so she probably won't.

lol your just mad because she wouldnt let you install the hid's the other night. at least my gf keeps her somewhat busy to make time for the cars.

07-09-2008, 02:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
racer_x vroom psshh. Car: 04 STincredible My TRGarage Sarasota, FL : 430289975	813 Motoring HID kit FTW I got one of their 10,000K HID kits for the D2R 2004 STi. Installation was simple and straightforward, and I am VERY impressed with the result. Visibility is improved, the look is baller (but still classy), and overall Matt was great and easy to work with. They've scored a 10 out of 10 with me in this transaction! Installation for the 04 STi: Since we already have HIDs on the 04/05s, you have to first remove the stock ballast (or, as I did, leave the stocker in place and just remove the oem bulb and socket, in order to maintain the weather-tight seal). Then, the round screw-on cover that goes over the stock bulb has to be removed and notched, just enough to wriggle the wiring from the new bulb through. After this, I used blue permatex (because I was in a pinch and needed it to cure quickly). I'm going to re-do it with black for a more discreet look, but you get the idea A closeup of the seal job -- you don't want any water in there! Once that's done, you've just got to use clamp-type wire splicers to splice into the oem power and ground that normally runs to the stock ballast. Remember to remove the power plug from the oem ballast; I sealed mine with a lot of electrical tape for safety. By doing it this way and not cutting any wires, it's a fully-reversible install. The finished product takes only a couple of hours (at most) to achieve, and in my opinion looks fantastic! Since I have the orange reflectors removed, but retain the stock white/yellow bulb, the new color contrast looks sick! The pictures here make the light look a lot brighter than it looks when you're standing there looking at it. Also, the camera steals some of the color... Crisp beam pattern, GREAT light output (I'm really surprised as I expected the light output to go down) Thanks a lot guys!

07-09-2008, 03:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
LDadrenaline Wagoneer Car: 2006 Subaru WRX Wagon My TRGarage Tampa : 35210708	got my 6ks from them and they are great

07-09-2008, 03:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
racer_x vroom psshh. Car: 04 STincredible My TRGarage Sarasota, FL : 430289975	yeah, the 10ks are really not overly blue at all; I don't think I'd ever get pulled over for them, but they look awesome! They do look more blue than the pictures are showing, however!

07-09-2008, 07:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
ugmSTI433 Classy STI Driver Car: '07 STI Limited My TRGarage Sarasota, FL : 26647833	Pics look great, Frank! Can't wait to see 'em in person. Do I spy an '05 CGM in the last pic??

07-09-2008, 09:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
cpages2 PWN5 J00 Car: 2007 BMW 335i & 2006 Evolution IX My TRGarage Pinellas Park, FL : 445952129	May I ask how much you paid??? I ask because I deal in HID kits for tons of cars, and the clips on your look exactly like my setup.. However I include a rubber seal so when you cut out your ring you dont need to epoxy the wires.. You just pop in the rubber gromet and it looks very clean and is water tight. - Mike

07-09-2008, 12:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
ScOoByDoOd007 -- www.813Motoring.net -- Car: 02 wrx wagon My TRGarage Tampa : 214181646	wow frank way better than those stock HID's... Im glad u got them on with no problems cant wait to see them next time we meet!

07-09-2008, 12:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
racer_x vroom psshh. Car: 04 STincredible My TRGarage Sarasota, FL : 430289975	lol you beat me to it... yeah, mike, I could have used the grommet, but the way that I cut the cover wasn't grommet-friendly, and it wouldn't have been as perfect a seal as I wanted. I opted for silicone in order to be on the safe side of safe really nice mod, though... with the 04/05 STi's coming with HID's from the factory, I never really thought about upgrading them until I saw how nice matt's were. I'm glad I did -- these are way more my taste than the stock white HIDs

07-09-2008, 12:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
ScOoByDoOd007 -- www.813Motoring.net -- Car: 02 wrx wagon My TRGarage Tampa : 214181646	frank now ur g/f just needs to go out and get some nice shots of them.

07-09-2008, 02:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
JonLGT Dutch Rudder Car: Subaru Legacy GT Limited My TRGarage LWR : 2147483647	I had 10Ks in my fog lights and head lights in my WRX and wasnt too crazy about the color/brightness. I still think my 6Ks have too much color and not enough light output.