This is what could be considered one of the lesser-known modifications. Although it is widely heard of, few actually attempt to install a kit themselves. It is a tricky process requiring cutting and new connections, but the return is well worth it. This step by step guide should help anyone considering the ApexCone H1 kits.

Electric Drill

3/4" Diameter Drill Bit + Assorted Smaller Ones

Electrical Terminal Crimpers

Needle-Nosed Pliers

(Pre-Existing) Headlights Accepting H1 Type Bulb

ApexCone H1 HID Kit

Female 1/4" Spade Receptacle (Shrouded Kind)

First, remove the rear caps of the headlights. Some needle-nosed pliers should have the circular connector attaching the brown wire off quite easily (I was able to do it by hand). You will need to crimp on spade connectors where needed to the wires inside the housing. Note, this is only necessary if you wish to continue using this housing. Otherwise, you can skip it and install the spade terminals onto the wires on the car after snipping off the original connector. Make SURE to get the red wire hooked up to the positive lead, and the black one to the ground. In the housing, the brown wire is the ground, and the yellow is the +12V source. Again, make SURE that the red wire on the HID's goes to the +12V source, and the black one to ground. If you fail to do so, there is a good chance that your kit may fry! Also make sure you have the female spade receptacles with the plastic shrouding on them for added protection from short circuits.

Once you have made satisfactory connections, look at how it must go together. The rubber grommet included with the wiring will need to sit in the back of the cap if you choose to keep it. This will require a 3/4" diameter hole to be drilled in the cap. Start with a small bit and do it in 4-6 steps. This will reduce the chances of shattering the plastic, having something fly around in your hands, and all around makes life easier. Once you have done so, install the grommet in the cap. I opted to hot-glue the spade connections to the inside to prevent them from flopping around. This way, I can continue to use the OEM connectors and have things look tidier. You will also notice that the wiring loom from the new HID bulb prevents the cap from going back on all the way. You have three options. One is to abandon the cap. Two is to hot-glue it in place as I did for a temporary fix. The third option is to machine a custom adapter to extend the back of the cap which I will do as soon as I have time.

Finally, install things under the hood. The ballasts have adhesive pads on their bottoms, and it is VERY sticky. This can likely cause damage to the paint if you ever wanted to relocate them. Before finalizing anything, make sure the lights work with everything hooked up. If they do, then go ahead and finalize the install. The ballasts are a bit conspicuous, but unless you take the car to shows it will not matter. I also took a picture of the HID bulb next to the original H1 bulb. It looks to me like the light-emission sources are pretty well lined up. It is also evident that things work properly in the picture comparing the output of the two sources below. You must make SURE that you have projector-style headlights before installing HID lights. If you do not, you will be blinding other drivers and become a rolling hazard for everyone else. Do NOT install HID lights on a car without projector headlights!

Although installation can seem a bit hairy, it is well worth it. The light output from this kit is far superior to the original bulbs, and it remains in the same pattern as before. This is crucial to driving safely as it will help to avoid blinding other drivers. Doing that would defeat the entire purpose of this modification (although admittedly, HID lights look very nice too).