Spec-D headlights on car

[bobio64]

Originally Posted by Chen

Did you have to do a drl mod to these?

I'm curious as well about this..

[ecko04]

We need a proper review of these

[ST22]

Originally Posted by DarkCard

Friggen white cars, you can pull off almost anything. They look great.

Curious to see them on an asphalt tho

I have these coming in (still awaiting shipment) I'll post some pics on my asphalt when they get here.

[SkAsphalt]

Originally Posted by ecko04

We need a proper review of these

There is one.

[ecko04]

Originally Posted by SkAsphalt

There is one.

No there isn't. There's a quick review that Thomas did, not many pics. A few of the cutoff with H1 bulbs. He stated he didn't take any other pics.

There's there's this thread, the customer whose vehicle Thomas installed them on, with a few glamour shots. No video of them in use. No pics of the cutoff on the car against a wall at night. No night time shots.

I'm looking for a bit more as are other perspective buyers.

[SkAsphalt]

Originally Posted by ecko04

No there isn't. There's a quick review that Thomas did, not many pics. A few of the cutoff with H1 bulbs. He stated he didn't take any other pics.

There's there's this thread, the customer whose vehicle Thomas installed them on, with a few glamour shots. No video of them in use. No pics of the cutoff on the car against a wall at night. No night time shots.

I'm looking for a bit more as are other perspective buyers.

The review basically said they are not worth buying [if your primary concern is actually using them as a headlight] and have the lowest output of any of the lights currently available. If you have the skills and abilities to upgrade them, than maybe they would be good enough. That is what he said - I think that is enough of a review for everyone.

[ecko04]

Originally Posted by SkAsphalt

The review basically said they are not worth buying and have the lowest output of any of the lights currently available. If you have the skills and abilities to upgrade them, than maybe they would be good enough. That is what he said - I think that is enough of a review for everyone.

Yet it's not enough. There's more to it. I spoke with him on the phone and he gave many options as well as stating that half of the units were defective, which could lead to the problems with the set he had. Furthermore, the OP thinks the lights are fantastic so that's two opposite ends of the spectrum.

[SkAsphalt]

Originally Posted by ecko04

Yet it's not enough. There's more to it. I spoke with him on the phone and he gave many options as well as stating that half of the units were defective, which could lead to the problems with the set he had. Furthermore, the OP thinks the lights are fantastic so that's two opposite ends of the spectrum.

Then wait for Ft86SpeedFactory

[STS-V]

So what is the final answer on needing the DRL mod or not?

[ecko04]

I received my Spec-D lights from UPS today. Thanks for the speedy shipping @fteightysix

So here's the low down. I have not installed mine yet but I did some bench testing. I'll post some pics momentarily.

Wires:

Headlamp harness (4 wires)

Red (+12v), Red/Black (Ground) = These toggle the high beam actuator
Blue (+12v), Blue/Black (Ground) = Positive trigger for the low beam headlight. Essentialy these turn the headlight on.

Other 4 remaining wires.

x2 Black (Ground) - x1 ground for the high beam actuator. x1 ground for the LED boomerang, turn signal and low beam headlight.

Yellow (+12v) - Amber turn signal

White (+12v) - LED boomerang

Do you need a DRL mod?

You DO NOT need a DRL mod for these lamps!

Those with the FRS can essentially opt to NOT connect the yellow wire if you don't like the amber within the lamp, after all, you have turn signals in the lower bumper.

For the FRS, if you want the boomerang to remain lit at all times as long as the headlights are on or the parking brake is dropped, you can wire them to the +12v in the turn signal harness. I'll verify which wire this is tomorrow when I complete the install.

The LED boomerang color changes depending on what angle you look at it. I don't believe there is an HID kelvin temp perfect match.

Once I complete the install with my D2S 5K HIDs i'll post more pics.

[Chen]

Originally Posted by ecko04

I received my Spec-D lights from UPS today. Thanks for the speedy shipping @fteightysix

So here's the low down. I have not installed mine yet but I did some bench testing. I'll post some pics momentarily.

Wires:

Headlamp harness (4 wires)

Red (+12v), Red/Black (Ground) = These toggle the high beam actuator
Blue (+12v), Blue/Black (Ground) = Positive trigger for the low beam headlight. Essentialy these turn the headlight on.

Other 4 remaining wires.

x2 Black (Ground) - x1 ground for the high beam actuator. x1 ground for the LED boomerang, turn signal and low beam headlight.

Yellow (+12v) - Amber turn signal

White (+12v) - LED boomerang

Do you need a DRL mod?

You DO NOT need a DRL mod for these lamps!

Those with the FRS can essentially opt to NOT connect the yellow wire if you don't like the amber within the lamp, after all, you have turn signals in the lower bumper.

For the FRS, if you want the boomerang to remain lit at all times as long as the headlights are on or the parking brake is dropped, you can wire them to the +12v in the turn signal harness. I'll verify which wire this is tomorrow when I complete the install.

The LED boomerang color changes depending on what angle you look at it. I don't believe there is an HID kelvin temp perfect match.

Once I complete the install with my D2S 5K HIDs i'll post more pics.

May sound needy. But could you do a DIY of the install? I'm curious about the turn signal.

[ecko04]

Originally Posted by Chen

May sound needy. But could you do a DIY of the install? I'm curious about the turn signal.

I won't do a DIY. There are tutorials and videos out there on how to take the bumper off, remove the headlamp, etc.

I'll take some pics of where I tap for power with the wires that need to be connected. That should be enough to get you going.

[ecko04]

Now with pics from the bench

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=24

[STS-V]

Originally Posted by ecko04

I received my Spec-D lights from UPS today. Thanks for the speedy shipping @fteightysix

So here's the low down. I have not installed mine yet but I did some bench testing. I'll post some pics momentarily.

Wires:

Headlamp harness (4 wires)

Red (+12v), Red/Black (Ground) = These toggle the high beam actuator
Blue (+12v), Blue/Black (Ground) = Positive trigger for the low beam headlight. Essentialy these turn the headlight on.

Other 4 remaining wires.

x2 Black (Ground) - x1 ground for the high beam actuator. x1 ground for the LED boomerang, turn signal and low beam headlight.

Yellow (+12v) - Amber turn signal

White (+12v) - LED boomerang

Do you need a DRL mod?

You DO NOT need a DRL mod for these lamps!

Those with the FRS can essentially opt to NOT connect the yellow wire if you don't like the amber within the lamp, after all, you have turn signals in the lower bumper.

For the FRS, if you want the boomerang to remain lit at all times as long as the headlights are on or the parking brake is dropped, you can wire them to the +12v in the turn signal harness. I'll verify which wire this is tomorrow when I complete the install.

The LED boomerang color changes depending on what angle you look at it. I don't believe there is an HID kelvin temp perfect match.

Once I complete the install with my D2S 5K HIDs i'll post more pics.

Thank you so much for this post. Basically I want the boomerang on whenever the ignition is on, with headlights on or off. Also, do you recommend a relay harness when using a D2S Hid kit?