Yeah, it's relatively easy to get to the bolt except for the wire loom clamp. That thing is a PITA. Once you have that free it's two nuts and you can remove the fuse box to access the 12+ bolt.
I've checked my diagrams and I think all I need to do to get the dash indicator working is put a jumper across the driver's side headlight connector. I need to see if I have the correct size StaKons, if not I'll try to get that done tomorrow and report back.
Last edited by chiefmg; 01-06-2012 at 06:09 PM.
It took me a little while to get to this (thank a bad cold), but over the past two days I've messed around a bit with trying to get my high beam indicator working. Originally I tried just putting a jumper wire in on the driver's side connector but got nothing (because I forgot I had blown the fuse while installing the HIDs). Tried finding some replacements but apparently 15 amp mini fuses are in high demand. Finally got some and had a brain flash to test my theory using one of the stock headlight bulbs. Got everything set up, the bulb lit up but there is still no indicator on the dash. Time to dive back into my wiring diagrams...
you can buy this from the retrofit source: http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...oducts_id=4649Originally Posted by phrenetiK
I sent mx-p5 the old headlights back so I'm not sure where to source a boot now...but looks like i need one..
On a side note, i also did this with the Minimoto D2s and wasnt too happy with how far back they sit. a lot of the lower part of the beam would reflect off the front chrome shroud. If anyone else decides to do this with these projectors, i suggest they find a way to shim the projectors closer to the lens to mitigate this effect.
i changed it out for the s2K setup instead:
Last edited by RetroModern; 01-23-2012 at 08:05 PM.
That's because the D2S is roughly 1/2" shorter than the Mini H1, which makes a significant difference. I haven't seen that issue with the MH1s.
S2K setup looks interesting, post a how-to for it, options are good.
I've got a lot less horsepower - luckily they are Japanese horses - usually in better shape and more motivated.
ahh i didnt know that. however, i dont think half an inch longer is going to solve the reflecting problem since it had to be shimmed forward at least another 2" or so to clear the shroud.
sure, next time i do another set, ill take more pics. this time i just wanted to get it done so i didnt take too many.
Good writeup and to actually see it in person. This is something I'm going to try to get done shortly
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I just started trying to do this on a spare set of headlights with the same parts, and when I put the projectors in the shroud is touching the bottom. Do I have to sand/cut the bottom down to get it to not be sitting on it there or is it just not a big deal?
Nope, that's fine and normal. They should be just resting on the stock reflector, so not a lot of pressure.
I've got a lot less horsepower - luckily they are Japanese horses - usually in better shape and more motivated.
Awesome, I just left them that way. Everything is all done now, I'm insanely happy with the results. Just need to get rid of my stupid DRL's turning them on all the time lol.
Just an FYI, I replaced the missing covers, I didn't realize he sent them back
As to his shrouds, he wanted the graphite shrouds which do not have screw mounting holes
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