This was very helpful. However, you sort of skipped the part about plugging in the ballast and re-using the ballast-to-bulb cable (and bulb) from the original unit. I figured it out, but it took some head scratching.
Installed a set 2 weeks ago. Followed video but omitted the HID Ballast swap as the Apex are full LED, the back is a solid black plastic (no Ballast 4-screw opening as shown in the video) and there's no electrical connections to the ballast. Also, didn't remove the front bumper entirely, just dropped it down a few inches and that was sufficient to make uninstall/install process simpler. Unlocking/locking with the FOB activates the Low/High Beam Shutter with a rather loud "clunking" sound. Watching RUclips videos for a GTR Carbide LED headlight install, they activated the Shutter with FOB Unlock/Lock as well. My concern is long-term over-use of the Shutter mechanism and possible premature failure. I do like the look as they're close to Mori's and about $600. CAD less expensive.
On my 2011 base coupe, the fender liners were attached with plastic push pins, not screws. A cheap panel removal tool set really came in handy. Total time to get the bumper off was about 30-40 minutes assuming you have all of the tools handy.
I don't know if it was just my car or not but the ballast off of my 05 Corvette did not fit these headlights and I had to order a pair of ballasts off of eBay to go on.
super video ! une question, at 7" you say that the ballast must be recovered you take it apart and unplug it from the old headlight, but you put it back in the new headlight without plugging it in? Is this normal? How does it work in the new headlight? Thanks
I installed these in my 08 . I did have to super theyglue both black wires permanently in your copular. Kept sliding out when coupling it to the factory harness.
The D1S bulbs fit just fine. I. just swapped the bulbs over from my stock headlights. You need to remove the retaining plate that's held on to the bulb base by two small torx screws.
This was very helpful. However, you sort of skipped the part about plugging in the ballast and re-using the ballast-to-bulb cable (and bulb) from the original unit. I figured it out, but it took some head scratching.
Had the exact same issue 🤦🏼♀️
Help me out with that too please
Installed a set 2 weeks ago. Followed video but omitted the HID Ballast swap as the Apex are full LED, the back is a solid black plastic (no Ballast 4-screw opening as shown in the video) and there's no electrical connections to the ballast. Also, didn't remove the front bumper entirely, just dropped it down a few inches and that was sufficient to make uninstall/install process simpler.
Unlocking/locking with the FOB activates the Low/High Beam Shutter with a rather loud "clunking" sound. Watching RUclips videos for a GTR Carbide LED headlight install, they activated the Shutter with FOB Unlock/Lock as well. My concern is long-term over-use of the Shutter mechanism and possible premature failure. I do like the look as they're close to Mori's and about $600. CAD less expensive.
On my 2011 base coupe, the fender liners were attached with plastic push pins, not screws. A cheap panel removal tool set really came in handy. Total time to get the bumper off was about 30-40 minutes assuming you have all of the tools handy.
why do the ones on your website look different? there is an extra LED bar on the inner portion of the headlamp?
Most awesome video...they should all be like this!!
I don't know if it was just my car or not but the ballast off of my 05 Corvette did not fit these headlights and I had to order a pair of ballasts off of eBay to go on.
Killer video! Amazing job walking through what is a bit more of a process then I'm used to just to change headlights lol = )
super video ! une question, at 7" you say that the ballast must be recovered
you take it apart and unplug it from the old headlight, but you put it back in the new headlight without plugging it in? Is this normal? How does it work in the new headlight? Thanks
Great video man, probably the best I’ve seen on this topic. Thanks and great job!
I installed these in my 08 . I did have to super theyglue both black wires permanently in your copular. Kept sliding out when coupling it to the factory harness.
Really great instruction, top notch!
how do you adjust the height? I just installed mine, theyt look great but one is way too high?
How do these compare to morimoto headlights?
So are these finally available?? Wanted these ever since the owner of that vette posted it on Facebook showing em off!
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I have the signature series and it says D1S bulb fits but it doesnt fit the connector
hey did it work out?
Did you ever resolve this issue? I am also looking at buying the signature series
The D1S bulbs fit just fine. I. just swapped the bulbs over from my stock headlights. You need to remove the retaining plate that's held on to the bulb base by two small torx screws.
@@xnadave that was a tight squeeze omg I hated that
can you create something for porsche 987.1 with a 4dot design? and have the 4dot be turn signal + drls ?
Where can you purchase these
This video completely leaves out the part where you have to plug in the parts inside the new headlight 😂 if you buy these, do not forget to do that!
What a hole