hhr retrofits
 

So I just ordered a retrofit set up from trs and I was wondering if any of you guys had any tips or tricks for making the install easier.

That's rather vague. Retrofit for what?

I have a morimoto kit that I'm planning to install into my hhr ss it's the h1 kit.

Ok, that clarified a bit - so morimoto is either a chef, or HID headlights. I vote for the headlights ;)

Yeah, a few have installed them, and have documented their progress. Just use the SEARCH tool at the top and enter "hid" without the quotes of course, and check out some of the threads/postings. Hopefully you will find some tips etc. as well as pictures of the finished projects.

Keep us posted on how they turn out for you. Interesting stuff.

ps: you might also want to google 'morimoto H1" and check out links like http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...moto-Mini-Tips - also Youtube several videos as well that look interesting, and may be of assistance

Never heard of a retrofit headlight ??:propeller:

I chose to cut them open, and would suggest a good butyl tape to reseal them. the rest is easy.....:thumb:

Have fun with that projector project!!

Stock headlight housings?? Good luck. I tried mine as a practice set (DEPO housings on the HHR) and it was murder. I worked on those things for HOURS....

I finally gave up and just heated the DEPOs. Opened up like butter. The rest was smooth sailing.

My one tip would be to aim your projectors before you install the front of the housings back on (the clear parts). Easier to rotate the projectors if you can grab them.
Just install the headlighs (minus the clear fronts) back in the HHR, then follow the alignment steps to get the cut-off patterns right. Finally, remove the light housings from the car and reinstall the clear fronts.

It's a lot of work, but worth it

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/pict...pictureid=1799

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/pict...pictureid=1803

So should I also invest in some depos or should I cut the stock ones open. I've been looking for a how to to do that but haven't found one. Also for those that cut theres are you having any problems with fogging.

No use a good butyl sealant, it is important.

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/index.php?cPath=31 nice instructions here.


the glue......http://www.theretrofitsource.com/acc...bber-glue.html

That is who I used too. If you are going to use Depo's you can put them in the over at 250 for 7-8 minutes and pull them apart. You will need to cut the OE ones. I used Depo's, more so I could drive the car during the prodject.

Nice to see more retro's on here! I have something new up my sleeve that you all should like...

OP, I would highly recommend getting some new DEPO's just for the sake of sparing yourself from a massive headache. But...they also come with the added cost.

Well I decided after about 10 minutes of reading everyone's horror stories to take the plunge and buy the depos. Lol ill take the extra easy and the smaller headache.

Well kinda forgot about this thread lol. Here are some pictures from my build gonna make a actual build thread tomorrow

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what parts do i need to make this possible. i already has the depos i just need the rest of the parts needed to make this happen. can anybody that has done this post a parts list or redirect me to a post that shows the process.