SHO HID Change
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Here's a link to the install of my vled switchbacks.... I know you're looking for headlights and not turns.... But it may give you some idea of access. Think you can do it without dropping the front bumper (see bad Mike's thread on doing that if necessary). The passenger side is tight but removal of the IC to TB pipe would be easier than the bumper. BTW my '13 came with HIDs. Anyway, here's the link. hope it helps.
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,1730.msg22650/topicseen.html#msg22650
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,1730.msg22650/topicseen.html#msg22650
Ryan02Stang
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You actually lose a little visibility going to a 6000k. Peak visibility is 4300k-5000k...
For anybody wanting to do this I will say this now it is a major PITA.
Getting the power cable off the ballast is a trick. You have to remove it first before you even touch the bulb as you will need all the leverage you can get.
Having small hands and wrist are a big plus. A 8yo kid would be about the right size.
Driver side you need to remove air box which is the easiest part of the whole thing.
It took me about an hour and I had both in but with one big problem. The light fixture on the driver side broke when I turned it to tight. At first I thought I didn't have it in the socket but later realized the ballast had broken away from the bulb and now I have a bulb only in the lens and have to take the car to the dealership to see if they can remove the lens and get the bulb out. I ordered a new bulb so I'll have them install it when the get it out.
Getting the power cable off the ballast is a trick. You have to remove it first before you even touch the bulb as you will need all the leverage you can get.
Having small hands and wrist are a big plus. A 8yo kid would be about the right size.
Driver side you need to remove air box which is the easiest part of the whole thing.
It took me about an hour and I had both in but with one big problem. The light fixture on the driver side broke when I turned it to tight. At first I thought I didn't have it in the socket but later realized the ballast had broken away from the bulb and now I have a bulb only in the lens and have to take the car to the dealership to see if they can remove the lens and get the bulb out. I ordered a new bulb so I'll have them install it when the get it out.
$420 to fix everything. No parts needed. $140/hr labor
Add in Tranny flush and my day out the door was $653. ugh!
They also said I need new rear pads and rotors. 1-2mm left on pads. Another $450 when I have that done.
Is it me or is there no such thing as being able to turn rotors anymore. The OEM are thin from the beginning. I guess every ounce they cut the get better MPG ratings.
Add in Tranny flush and my day out the door was $653. ugh!
They also said I need new rear pads and rotors. 1-2mm left on pads. Another $450 when I have that done.
Is it me or is there no such thing as being able to turn rotors anymore. The OEM are thin from the beginning. I guess every ounce they cut the get better MPG ratings.
Bring it in to Ford and rotors will get milled down to nothingness. It's usually the pads that need changing anyway, to aftermarket. And ceramics are hard on rotors unless the rotors are high-carbon material. But for what the OEM parts cost is, pretty good value, I'd think.
ZSHO said:Think it comes with a two year warranty on parts and labor,also you might want to look into getting a brake fluid system flush while your there,why not kill two birds with one stone,(no harm on the bird of course). Z
You sound like a Service Writer. They also wanted me to do a Fuel System Flush. To do all 3 it would cost $750.
In no way am I doing the flush, not at $149. I run top tier gas and SeaFoam through my system every 6 months or so.
If you feel that way It Is, What It Is . Zjpeckinp said:ZSHO said:Think it comes with a two year warranty on parts and labor,also you might want to look into getting a brake fluid system flush while your there,why not kill two birds with one stone,(no harm on the bird of course). Z
You sound like a Service Writer. They also wanted me to do a Fuel System Flush. To do all 3 it would cost $750.
In no way am I doing the flush, not at $149. I run top tier gas and SeaFoam through my system every 6 months or so.
I probably should have added a smiley face after the service writer part.ZSHO said:If you feel that way It Is, What It Is . Zjpeckinp said:ZSHO said:Think it comes with a two year warranty on parts and labor,also you might want to look into getting a brake fluid system flush while your there,why not kill two birds with one stone,(no harm on the bird of course). Z
You sound like a Service Writer. They also wanted me to do a Fuel System Flush. To do all 3 it would cost $750.
In no way am I doing the flush, not at $149. I run top tier gas and SeaFoam through my system every 6 months or so.
Its all Good and best of luck to ya. Zjpeckinp said:I probably should have added a smiley face after the service writer part.ZSHO said:If you feel that way It Is, What It Is . Zjpeckinp said:ZSHO said:Think it comes with a two year warranty on parts and labor,also you might want to look into getting a brake fluid system flush while your there,why not kill two birds with one stone,(no harm on the bird of course). Z
You sound like a Service Writer. They also wanted me to do a Fuel System Flush. To do all 3 it would cost $750.
In no way am I doing the flush, not at $149. I run top tier gas and SeaFoam through my system every 6 months or so.
shweetpickens
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Can anyone comment on HOW you get the bulb out of the hadlight housing? It doesnt feel like it is supposed to twist. I gave up and put everything back together but im not giving up for good.