Kouki headlights...need specific help for those who have used the oven-method

[TurDz]

I have my headlamps taken apart now, and I've removed any rubber components from the headlamp assemblies so they won't melt in the oven. But, I still have two things that I need to remove but can't.

First, I need to remove the low beam H1 harness that's attached to the black plastic headlamp housing. This connects with red/black wires to the actual clip that holds the H1 bulb in place. Anyone know how to take this out? The way it mounts is very simple, it just slides into a flat plastic piece, but it won't budge for me.

Second, I can't remove the high beam rubber gasket/weatherstrip circular section. Can this even be removed or is it part of the housing assembly itself? It surrounds the opening of the high beam bulb cutout on the back of the headlamp.

thanks! have a good thanksgiving everyone!

[DRFT]

one quesiton, why are you taking them apart?

[TurDz]

I got some advice from a good reference source so please DISREGARD my thread! I will delete it tonite.

DRFT...pics will be ready in a few days if my install goes in without a hitch.

[TurDz]

and youre in Sac? you should come to the next Davis meet..I think we're havin BBQ and stuff. no set date yet...just wanted to let you know :)

[OptionZero]

Hope your install goes well so you know how to do mine even better when i scrounge up some cash!

damn tickets and insurance...

[DRFT]

i will try to make it to the next meet. when is it?

[TurDz]

I don't think it'll be anytime soon. I mean, it's going to be freezing soon. Maybe on a good day early next year :)

[TurDz]

hey, I don't really want to make it a big thing, but here's what I did. This is why I asked about opening the headlights ;)

stock projector unmounted, ece e46 mounted:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid91/p963266de10611c3bd96ef30175165bf9/fa68ca98.jpg
sheild to hide scews, etc:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid91/p720cc749f0d001c74a4a58b720e37428/fa68ca90.jpg

last but not least, racoon eyes ;)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid91/pd9dd591d5ed059c595a72df2aab28328/fa68ca8e.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/214000-214999/214239_117_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/214000-214999/214239_118_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/214000-214999/214239_119_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/214000-214999/214239_120_full.jpg

there's much tweaking that needs to be done, but overall I'm pretty happy.

[NZO]

Hmmmm, I think I may have to come over and take a look at those badboys :D Nice work

[SimpleS14]

hmmmmmmmmm


very nice work....



overall from a scale of 0-10 (10 being hard as fuck) how would you rate this conversion for D.I.Y?


I say you should paint your corners, they are easier to take apart than the headlights.

[TurDz]

Originally posted by 95KoukiS14
hmmmmmmmmm


very nice work....



overall from a scale of 0-10 (10 being hard as fuck) how would you rate this conversion for D.I.Y?


I say you should paint your corners, they are easier to take apart than the headlights.

Seriously, compared to what others do @ hidforum.com, this rates at about a 4-6, 4 being for ppl who are very experienced with taking things apart, putting things back together. I have a hard time with that, so it was about a 6 for me. Definately not plug and play, BUT the most plug and play out of most cars out there since we have projector housings.

NZO, I saw you yesterday pulling into Safeway ;)

Also, I got a lot of help from two other ppl who did this mod.

[SimpleS14]

I would definately give this a try after putting money into other parts of my car. Prepare to get PMed like a MoFo in the future. :)

[CoasTek240]

lookin good

[silvia14]

is it xenon or bi-xenon?

[TurDz]

Originally posted by silvia14
is it xenon or bi-xenon?

low beam xenon. a few reasons why:

- bi-xenon motors will make it a pain to fit them inside the housing
- single xenon is nearly plug and play, as long as you drill the holes correctly
- we have separate, and very decent high beams.


but, for those who want to try bixenon retros, be my guest. I'm sure it's doable, it's just you'll probably have to trim the chrome fittings around the projector.

[silvia14]

do u have the trim rings on them? doesnt look like it in the pics

[NZO]

Originally posted by TurDz

NZO, I saw you yesterday pulling into Safeway ;)


Aha man where were you? Next time you gotta wave and yell like a dork :p We gotta have a meet soon or something cuz I want to see them and talk to you about the whole thing since I have an extra set of lights to play around with.

[TurDz]

Originally posted by silvia14
do u have the trim rings on them? doesnt look like it in the pics

no trim rings. It's tough to get them unless you buy the whole bmw housing or get lucky with a seller. anyway, these are audi tt e-codes.

Originally posted by silvia14
Aha man where were you? Next time you gotta wave and yell like a dork We gotta have a meet soon or something cuz I want to see them and talk to you about the whole thing since I have an extra set of lights to play around with.

I was facing safeway from valdora, haha. anyway, it's really simple man. all you gotta do is drill four new holes essentially. I'm not too much of a handy man and I'm a perfectionist, so it took me longer.

[DRFT]

what projectors are you using?

[TurDz]

Originally posted by DRFT
what projectors are you using?

look right above your post. I said Audi TT e-codes. (same as E46)

[s14xman]

Man id be scurred to take apart my headlights. If i had two pairs like christian i might doit though. Anyways great mod!!

[Fastback180]

Originally posted by TurDz
Kouki headlights...need specific help for those who have used the oven-method


:rofl:

(me and bobby laughing our asses off *i'm at work*)

:doh:


Sorry Turdz, it's a george/pallone thing. :D

[240Driver39]

hmm...dont really like how it looks, but good work nehow..