Well, since this is an old thread...

The problem isn't so much with the power output, the power draw, etc. The issue with converting a halogen reflector to an HID bulb is the light pattern that is emitted by the bulb. It's very different from a halogen to an HID bulb. This frequently causes glare and "hot spots" that can creat major issues for oncoming traffic or during inclement weather like fog. Additionally, converting a halogen light by simply changing the bulb doesn't include the auto-level feature found on OEM lights to prevent glare from bothering oncoming traffic. There's more to it than just a simple blub/ballast change.

 

Neb, I know lots of people have done this conversion. There should be a way to do it. Do the wires interfere with the mounting socket, or do they simply hang out the back?

 

Dennis,
My problem is how to secure the HID bulb? the HID bulb has 2 wires solder to the end, going to the balast. The exisiting halogen bulb plugs into a socket then gets screwed onto the housing. Everything else is plug and play, but I am just trying to figure out how I can hold that new bulb onto the headlight housing.

Do you know what i mean?

 

I do know what you mean. I'm surprised that the new HID bulb didn't come with a base that would screw into your OEM assembly... it almost sounds like something is missing...

 

Do you have pics of your new HID bulbs? Almost seems like you didn't get the rebased versions.

 

Photo 1 is the stock bulb in OEM socket.

In picture 2 is the picture of the HID bulb VS Halogen bulb in the socket.

Pict 3 is when the HID bulb is inserted into the assembly, but I have no way to secure it, since the socket the bulb was attached to would not fit here.

Pict 4 Is the socket that actually holds the bulb there.

I am not sure if I can somehow modify this socket to use as a holder. Alot of cars have a spring loaded clip to hold the bulb to the assembly, but looks like the 996 does not and have a specific socket the bulb is inserted into and then screwed onto the assembly.

any ideas? HID kits have been installed on 996s... how is everyone doing it?

 

Ah it seems to be similar situation when I retrofitted HIDs on my mom's car. I had to reuse the factory socket holder and modify it by drilling the back of them.

 

Ok, I decided to retrofit the kit today. I used some foam pad I had, cut out a U shape piece, about 7 of them per bulb. Then used a thing wire to wrap around each tabs on the side to hold the bulb into the socket. It's solid, no movement at all. I do not want to destroy the socket and this is completely reversible.

I then had to drilled a small hole in the back panel to feed all the wires through, with ballast mounted on the frame of the car with double sided tape. The ballast and all the wires would not go fit inside the assembly.

 

Glad you got it to work. How much of a difference do you notice with the HIDs? I would imagine it's pretty significant.

 

It is huge difference, my headlight before was so dim, probably needed new bulbs.

 

What do you think of these? My lights are pretty dim and I was thinking of upgrading to these? Are these an upgrade or are they going to look bad?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290694726861...84.m1438.l2649

 

I am not too crazy about the led, especially the ones around the low beam. But to each their own. There was some discussion about these headlights before, do a search.

 

That's looks like a pain. MKIs have the spring clip that holds the xenon or halogen bulbs.

 

I just did the conversion and the bulbs are an exact fit for the H7 base. They fit in the opening with the tab. It sounds like you are not using the correct HID bulb. The whole job took 30 minutes.

 

MM.. do you have a pict of where you got the kit? what does yoru bulb look like? Mine is shaped like an H7 bulb, but I have a socket for the bulb to go into, is your assembly spring loaded?