Retro Solutions HIDs installed

jdgleason · Aug 13, 2011

Hey guys,
Got my retro HIDs from Jason (G racing) installed this weekend! The quality of the kits is unreal. The harnesses for the lights are well thought out and complete. This is exactly what I wanted for a set up! Driving with them is a night and day difference (pun intended). I got their 55 watt 6000K for heads and fogs. Here are some pics.

The harness for the headlights

Fog bulb

Picture of the ballast brackets on the passenger side

Both Ballasts mounted on the passenger side

New bulb in the housing and the harness connected to the ballast

Headlight ballast on the driver side

Power tap on passenger side battery

Headlight and fog ballasts on driver side (view from the bottom). The headlight ballast is pointed with wires up.

All done!

G Racing · Aug 13, 2011

Looking good!!!

jdgleason · Aug 13, 2011

Maybe you oughta put some pictures in this thread too

oke: lol thanks again buddy!

PTSUPERD · Aug 13, 2011

Tommorow for mine. Looks great!!!

G Racing · Aug 13, 2011

jdgleason said:
Maybe you oughta put some pictures in this thread too oke: lol thanks again buddy!

I tried to take some tonight with my phone but it had too much glare in it. These lights are awesome at night. I can see soooooo much better.

jdgleason · Aug 13, 2011

That's no lie!

Spatel23 · Aug 13, 2011

Great review and install JD!

Glad you finally got some HIDs.

Heavyhaul · Aug 13, 2011

Those look good man! How much were they?

G Racing · Aug 14, 2011

Here are a few pics from mine today

And a little extra

David S. · Aug 14, 2011

how hard is the install? I'm really close to pulling the trigger on these.

would the fogs work if I have an aftermarket bumper with fogs even though they're not stock size?

tensixniner · Aug 14, 2011

It's plug n play. Very easy. You won't regret getting them, awesome visibility.

As for your fogs just get a set that matches the bulbs your using.

Call retro solutions if you have questions, they are pretty helpful.

David S. · Aug 14, 2011

tensixniner said:
It's plug n play. Very easy. You won't regret getting them, awesome visibility.

As for your fogs just get a set that matches the bulbs your using.

Call retro solutions if you have questions, they are pretty helpful.

I really need the HID's, especially with 35% windshield

G Racing · Aug 14, 2011

David S. said:
how hard is the install? I'm really close to pulling the trigger on these.

would the fogs work if I have an aftermarket bumper with fogs even though they're not stock size?

It's all plug and play. Just mount the balasts, install the bulbs, connect the wires and enjoy. As for the aftermarket fogs just get the ones to match that bulb.

6.0dirtworker · Aug 14, 2011

Digital really is the only way to go.

jdgleason · Aug 14, 2011

Thanks guys! It is a big difference driving at night. I love how they look

yeehaw · Aug 14, 2011

i love how wide they seem to shine on the back roads

redx · Nov 24, 2011

Only had one qualm with these, when they put the ring terminals on, or any crimp for that matter on the harness they crimped over the insulation of the wire having poor contact. I ended up lengthening both harness's(they were too short to keep a "clean" look) and crimping all new terminals on.

Otherwise, great kits, light output is great. I opted for 4300k, i do lots of highway driving and blue hid's make me want to vomit lol.

EvilTwins · Nov 25, 2011

The retro kit is top notch. I was pleased to learn that the Retro "headquarters" is right arround the corner from my house. I can get ther faster thru the woods on my 4 wheeler. Good guy to deal with.