Making JDM headlights functional in usdm ix gsr
Jul 5, 2008, 08:45 AM
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Making JDM headlights functional in usdm ix gsr
Looked all over and every thread ended with no actual answer...
The IX GSR does not come with hids as we all know. So i'm planning on installing jdm evo8 or evo9 headlights. My problem is I don't know exactly what parts you need to make the hids/fogs fully functional. I want to be able to turn the fogs on and off from the cockpit with an oem button. I would also like to be able to adjust the hids from the cockpit, but that's probably pushing it...
Thanks for your help in advance
The IX GSR does not come with hids as we all know. So i'm planning on installing jdm evo8 or evo9 headlights. My problem is I don't know exactly what parts you need to make the hids/fogs fully functional. I want to be able to turn the fogs on and off from the cockpit with an oem button. I would also like to be able to adjust the hids from the cockpit, but that's probably pushing it...
Thanks for your help in advance
Jul 9, 2008, 08:17 PM
#5
Well if you are planning on just getting an aftermarket HID kit for the low beams and fogs than you may be able to wire everything in to work with the OEM switches. I was just suggesting trying to find a IX GSR w/ the SSL package because from what I saw on the thread of converting a non hid evo to run the oem components was more work than it was worth.
Jul 9, 2008, 08:27 PM
#6
Well if you are planning on just getting an aftermarket HID kit for the low beams and fogs than you may be able to wire everything in to work with the OEM switches. I was just suggesting trying to find a IX GSR w/ the SSL package because from what I saw on the thread of converting a non hid evo to run the oem components was more work than it was worth.
So are you reading that i'm talking about swaping out usdm ix headlights for jdm viii headlights w/ fogs? I was thinking that my only real problem was going to be wiring the fogs to work with the oem fog switch from ssl/se/mr evos.... Now you're getting me nervous.
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Jul 9, 2008, 10:02 PM
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It can be done but unless you can source the stock wiring easily, its a PIA. The stock way is the best though. This thread was very useful:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=299721
If wire it yourself, its not too bad. The leveling system is nice but not critical so you can leave it unplugged. For the fogs, wire them to the stock switch with a relay and call it a day.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=299721
If wire it yourself, its not too bad. The leveling system is nice but not critical so you can leave it unplugged. For the fogs, wire them to the stock switch with a relay and call it a day.
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Jul 12, 2008, 12:43 PM
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It can be done but unless you can source the stock wiring easily, its a PIA. The stock way is the best though. This thread was very useful:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=299721
If wire it yourself, its not too bad. The leveling system is nice but not critical so you can leave it unplugged. For the fogs, wire them to the stock switch with a relay and call it a day.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=299721
If wire it yourself, its not too bad. The leveling system is nice but not critical so you can leave it unplugged. For the fogs, wire them to the stock switch with a relay and call it a day.
I wish the guides were more step-by-step...
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