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BFxenon.com · 10-11-2009, 11:10 PM

How-To: Install BFxenon Bi-Xenon HID lights

When installing BFxenon HID lights, for your safety, please remember to remove the battery terminal / negative lead to the battery before connecting any high voltage parts.

Step 1: Remove factory lights from the factory housing

Step 2: Install HID bulb or Locking clip (on some applications) by lining up the channel locks, pushing it into the housing, and twisting.

Step 3: Run the wiring harness to both sides for measuring purpose

Step 4: Connect the female terminals on the harness to the ballast

Step 5: Connect the small trigger wire from the harness to the bulb and the positive and negative lead off the ballast to the bulb (see step 4 for picture)

Step 6: Connect the OEM female headlight connector to the OEM style connector on the harness

Step 7: Attach the ground wire and positive battery lead, re-attach the positive battery connection and turn everything on. This is just to ensure everything lights up properly before you secure the ballasts and wires.

Step 8: Secure the HID ballast within the range of the wiring harness. Some recommended location are; firewall, cold air intake housing (if metal), radiator mounting brace, front bumper brace, etc. (Some of these may not be the best option for every vehicle)

Step 9: Secure all the loose wiring away from any moving parts and out of the way of extreme heat.

Step 10: Enjoy your BFxenon HID headlights!

For more information or suggestions on how to make these instructions better, please contact: Sales@BFxenon.com

Check your wiring:

*GTAHVIT* · 10-11-2009, 11:18 PM

Nice write up.

Can you give us some shots of the lights in action... before and after maybe?

Thanks,

BFxenon.com · 10-12-2009, 02:00 PM

Before:

After:

Looking out at night:

EAkrish · 10-12-2009, 02:40 PM

will your lights disable the DRLs?

themossman · 10-12-2009, 02:43 PM

So you're doing xenon WITHOUT projectors??? Isn't that illegal/dangerous?

BFxenon.com · 10-12-2009, 04:09 PM

No they will not

Quote:

Originally Posted by EAkrish

will your lights disable the DRLs?

They lights are as illegal as window tint. Due to the fact these are coming in factory vehicles more and more, you are less likely to get pulled over for having HIDs unless you were to run something more than 8000K.

Our bulbs keep the factory OEM focal points as to not generate as much glare as some of the other brands. Our lights are quite a bit brighter and the light they project is much more clear and plesant on the eyes. I would say they are more beneficial than dangerous!

Quote:

Originally Posted by themossman

So you're doing xenon WITHOUT projectors??? Isn't that illegal/dangerous?

xpanda305x · 11-15-2009, 10:31 PM

they wont melt the housing?

BFxenon.com · 11-16-2009, 12:39 AM

no! definitely not... our HIDs actually burn cooler than the factory halogen bulbs.

caverman · 11-18-2009, 12:21 AM

What brand are these lights?

So there are only 2 ballasts even though this does both high and low beam?

Are the fog lights basically the same thing for install? Unplug the wiring, twist out the light, twist in the new one, re-attach wiring?

BFxenon.com · 11-18-2009, 01:31 AM

1. BFxenon

2. Yes

3. Yes, Yes... for the non-RS models, that is the correct.

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

What brand are these lights?

So there are only 2 ballasts even though this does both high and low beam?

Are the fog lights basically the same thing for install? Unplug the wiring, twist out the light, twist in the new one, re-attach wiring?

joehasmith · 11-21-2009, 06:50 PM

Will the daytime running lights work with your HID?

BFxenon.com · 11-23-2009, 04:55 PM

yes

sixty9fordkiller · 12-03-2009, 03:26 PM

i guess some people are a little confused about installing HID kits on non HID equipped cars

ive had them on my 96 impala and 05 tahoe for years without a problem

for my camaro, im gonna replace the factory HID's (which are about 4300K im guessing), to possibly a 6500K bulb when i get around to it. HID's give any car a distinctive characteristic at night. Gotta have those!

purplhaizcraz3 · 12-04-2009, 12:30 PM

I have absolutely zero experience doing any electrical work on a vehicle like this so would you recommend me having them installed professionally or should it still be easy enough to DIM?

BFxenon.com · 12-05-2009, 12:52 AM

I would actually suggest trying it yourself before you take it to someone to get installed. Everything plugs in so there is almost nothing you can do wrong.

We have very knowledgable technical assistance if you are having trouble with the install. But, it is almost as easy as changing a light bulb. Literally!

cyberbro · 12-05-2009, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BFxenon.com

No they will not

They lights are as illegal as window tint. Due to the fact these are coming in factory vehicles more and more, you are less likely to get pulled over for having HIDs unless you were to run something more than 8000K.

Our bulbs keep the factory OEM focal points as to not generate as much glare as some of the other brands. Our lights are quite a bit brighter and the light they project is much more clear and plesant on the eyes. I would say they are more beneficial than dangerous!

So that would be yes, they are illegal?

BFxenon.com · 12-05-2009, 03:02 PM

legality would be based on location and local regulatory laws. They are not legal in CA... neither is window tint. But you are almost never hassled for window tint if it is a moderate tint. Just like your lights... stick with a 6K or 8K and you should be fine

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberbro

So that would be yes, they are illegal?

SS Mike · 12-07-2009, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BFxenon.com

legality would be based on location and local regulatory laws. They are not legal in CA... neither is window tint. But you are almost never hassled for window tint if it is a moderate tint. Just like your lights... stick with a 6K or 8K and you should be fine

In my experience, I have never been pulled over in any of my vehicles that had after market HID kits. I have been pulled over while the lights were installed and turned on, but no mention of them was made. I always make sure to adjust my headlights when installing these kits, just to make sure not to draw any unnecessary attention to myself. I've also always used 8000k or 6000k kits or lower, because usually the green, or purple ones get noticed more. Good looking kit btw BFxenon!

grip750 · 12-28-2009, 07:48 PM

Can you then put the halo lights in after those. Or can you put halos in without even putting the HID lights

Coop · 12-28-2009, 07:57 PM

So which one should I get for a 1SS (non RS) car? I do not want something that will blind an oncoming car?

BFxenon.com · 12-28-2009, 08:09 PM

The Halo kits we sell are completely separate from the HID. So you can add them with or without the lights

Quote:

Originally Posted by grip750

Can you then put the halo lights in after those. Or can you put halos in without even putting the HID lights

BFxenon.com · 12-28-2009, 08:10 PM

If you do not have the RS package and you already have housings in the fog light holes, you will need this kit:
http://www.bfxenon.com/Chevy_Camaro_...id-camarof.htm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coop

So which one should I get for a 1SS (non RS) car? I do not want something that will blind an oncoming car?

Coop · 12-28-2009, 08:21 PM

Ok that is for the Fogs but which one for the headlights? Will 6000k be good enough without blinding folks?

BFxenon.com · 12-28-2009, 09:38 PM

8000K seems to be easier on the eyes due to the slight hue of blue.

mike12345 · 12-29-2009, 09:10 PM

Who makes the bulbs in your kit, Sylvania or philips?

10-11-2009, 11:10 PM	#1
BFxenon.com Plug and Play HID Source Drives: Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: So. Cal Posts: 356	How-To: Install BFxenon HID Headlights (Non-RS) How-To: Install BFxenon Bi-Xenon HID lights When installing BFxenon HID lights, for your safety, please remember to remove the battery terminal / negative lead to the battery before connecting any high voltage parts. Step 1: Remove factory lights from the factory housing Step 2: Install HID bulb or Locking clip (on some applications) by lining up the channel locks, pushing it into the housing, and twisting. Step 3: Run the wiring harness to both sides for measuring purpose Step 4: Connect the female terminals on the harness to the ballast Step 5: Connect the small trigger wire from the harness to the bulb and the positive and negative lead off the ballast to the bulb (see step 4 for picture) Step 6: Connect the OEM female headlight connector to the OEM style connector on the harness Step 7: Attach the ground wire and positive battery lead, re-attach the positive battery connection and turn everything on. This is just to ensure everything lights up properly before you secure the ballasts and wires. Step 8: Secure the HID ballast within the range of the wiring harness. Some recommended location are; firewall, cold air intake housing (if metal), radiator mounting brace, front bumper brace, etc. (Some of these may not be the best option for every vehicle) Step 9: Secure all the loose wiring away from any moving parts and out of the way of extreme heat. Step 10: Enjoy your BFxenon HID headlights! For more information or suggestions on how to make these instructions better, please contact: Sales@BFxenon.com Check your wiring: Last edited by BFxenon.com; 05-13-2010 at 10:51 AM.

10-11-2009, 11:18 PM	#2
GTAHVIT Moderator Drives: #22 Tom Henry Racing 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 16,116 View My Garage	Nice write up. Can you give us some shots of the lights in action... before and after maybe? Thanks, __________________ So much more to do... PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

10-12-2009, 02:40 PM	#4
EAkrish Scout Sniping Drives: 2010 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 810	will your lights disable the DRLs? __________________ Eric Previous Car:1SS/CGM 6MT w/ Sunroof & FACTORY BLUETOOTH!!!: New Era OTR, Steeda Short Shifter, Ported TB, Stg 2 ported intake manifold, Fasterproms, Poor man down pipes, MBRP 3" Exhaust!!! Now I drive a F150 Supercrew

10-12-2009, 02:43 PM	#5
themossman Apprehensive Optimist Drives: '10 SS/RS SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX Posts: 1,093	So you're doing xenon WITHOUT projectors??? Isn't that illegal/dangerous? __________________ Ordered 10/13/08 -----> Delivered 6/15/09----->Modified 6/30/09 Current Summary: Engine:Phase One-(All work by Vengeance Racing): Custom Cam, AR Headers, ported throttle body, ported intake, custom tune, dual valve springs, hardened push rods, under drive pulley, thermostat, Vararam CAI, C5R timing chain, catch can, breather, MagnaFlow Sport Axle Back Suspension: Pfadt Sport Sway Bars, Pfadt drop springs Other: MGW Shifter, Custom Paint my build journal ---->http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30057

11-16-2009, 12:39 AM	#8
BFxenon.com Plug and Play HID Source Drives: Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: So. Cal Posts: 356	no! definitely not... our HIDs actually burn cooler than the factory halogen bulbs. __________________

10-12-2009, 02:00 PM	#3
BFxenon.com Plug and Play HID Source Drives: Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: So. Cal Posts: 356	Before: After: Looking out at night:

11-15-2009, 10:31 PM	#7
xpanda305x GAS AINT CHEAP ! >:( Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 1,054 View My Garage	they wont melt the housing?

11-18-2009, 12:21 AM	#9
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,949	What brand are these lights? So there are only 2 ballasts even though this does both high and low beam? Are the fog lights basically the same thing for install? Unplug the wiring, twist out the light, twist in the new one, re-attach wiring? __________________ -1969 SS Convertible (real SS with factory A/C) Mariner Blue - 350/5-speed. Owned since November 1985. *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/Gloss White Extended stripes \| Magnaflow X-pipe/Muffler Delete \| Halltech CAI \| MGW w/Race Knob \| Spohn Del-Sphere Trailing Arms \| Hotchkis \| AAC Bi-Xenon

11-21-2009, 06:50 PM	#11
joehasmith Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 37 View My Garage	Will the daytime running lights work with your HID?

11-23-2009, 04:55 PM	#12
BFxenon.com Plug and Play HID Source Drives: Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: So. Cal Posts: 356	yes __________________

12-03-2009, 03:26 PM	#13
sixty9fordkiller bowtie junkie Drives: 2010 Camaro M6 LS3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 94	i guess some people are a little confused about installing HID kits on non HID equipped cars ive had them on my 96 impala and 05 tahoe for years without a problem for my camaro, im gonna replace the factory HID's (which are about 4300K im guessing), to possibly a 6500K bulb when i get around to it. HID's give any car a distinctive characteristic at night. Gotta have those! __________________ MBRP EXHAUST, AIRAID CAI, SCT X3 CUSTOM TUNE BY JANNETTY

12-04-2009, 12:30 PM	#14
purplhaizcraz3 Drives: 2010 2LT CHEVY CAMARO BABY!!!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glencoe Posts: 397	I have absolutely zero experience doing any electrical work on a vehicle like this so would you recommend me having them installed professionally or should it still be easy enough to DIM?

12-05-2009, 12:52 AM	#15
BFxenon.com Plug and Play HID Source Drives: Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: So. Cal Posts: 356	I would actually suggest trying it yourself before you take it to someone to get installed. Everything plugs in so there is almost nothing you can do wrong. We have very knowledgable technical assistance if you are having trouble with the install. But, it is almost as easy as changing a light bulb. Literally! __________________

12-28-2009, 07:48 PM	#19
grip750 Drives: 2SS Victory Red Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FL Posts: 71	Can you then put the halo lights in after those. Or can you put halos in without even putting the HID lights

12-28-2009, 07:57 PM	#20
Coop Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lawton/Fort Sill, OK Posts: 728	So which one should I get for a 1SS (non RS) car? I do not want something that will blind an oncoming car? __________________ 2010 Camaro 1SS Inferno Orange Roto Fab CAI IOM painted, MBRP Cat Back Exhaust, Barton Industries Short Shifter, Clear Image Headers, Vector Motorsports Tuned

12-28-2009, 08:21 PM	#23
Coop Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lawton/Fort Sill, OK Posts: 728	Ok that is for the Fogs but which one for the headlights? Will 6000k be good enough without blinding folks? __________________ 2010 Camaro 1SS Inferno Orange Roto Fab CAI IOM painted, MBRP Cat Back Exhaust, Barton Industries Short Shifter, Clear Image Headers, Vector Motorsports Tuned

12-28-2009, 09:38 PM	#24
BFxenon.com Plug and Play HID Source Drives: Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: So. Cal Posts: 356	8000K seems to be easier on the eyes due to the slight hue of blue. __________________

12-29-2009, 09:10 PM	#25
mike12345 Drives: 2010 camaro 1LT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI Posts: 90	Who makes the bulbs in your kit, Sylvania or philips?

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