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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 11:55 PM
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Hi,
I just installed HID kits for my low beam and fog lights. Everything went smooth (although I lost a couple pieces of tools by dropping into engine bay LOL) except that I don't have the right pieces of metal to hold my H7 bulb. I know I can take out the holder from my OEM harness and cut it, but I don't wanna do that. So temporarily I hold my bulbs with paper clips , I know, don't judge me.

Well, and now I came across this website selling exactly what I need.
http://hidconcept.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=87

But 12.99 for 2 pieces of small metal and $5 shipping to my address!!
I don't feel like paying around 20 bucks to just get those...

So can someone give me some advices or places where I can get those for cheap... like a few bucks (I know I'm a cheap guy LOL)
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 01:28 AM
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Ahahaha, how much are you willing to pay for them

I actually have two that are unused now since I have quad projectors.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 04:25 AM
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Thats odd.

I didnt need any extra pieces when I installed my HIDS. The bulbs fitted like stock and I used the metal retaining clips for the wires.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 06:57 AM
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I cut my clips and couldn't get them to fit right. I took my car to a shop in NJ and they said I did not need to cut the clips. I then needed new clips which cost me $10 ($5 each).
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 09:53 AM
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Nah, you do need to cut the clip to allow the wires to fit through.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Luxurytax
Thats odd.

I didnt need any extra pieces when I installed my HIDS. The bulbs fitted like stock and I used the metal retaining clips for the wires.
How did you get the wires inside the hole of the clip without cutting it?


Originally Posted by nomis_nehc
Nah, you do need to cut the clip to allow the wires to fit through.
+1000000
EXACTLY!!
So Simon, would you mind giving away your clips? LOL jk...
How much I'm willing to pay? Like 10 bucks at most hehe...
btw, I'm saving up for orion rings and installation fees to have it installed with you but it won't happen anytime soon as my brother recently got into an accident and his car(e39) doesn't have full coverage so I have to borrow (more like give away) him money to buy another car ((
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Gizzler
How did you get the wires inside the hole of the clip without cutting it?



+1000000
EXACTLY!!
So Simon, would you mind giving away your clips? LOL jk...
How much I'm willing to pay? Like 10 bucks at most hehe...
btw, I'm saving up for orion rings and installation fees to have it installed with you but it won't happen anytime soon as my brother recently got into an accident and his car(e39) doesn't have full coverage so I have to borrow (more like give away) him money to buy another car ((
Lol. That's fine. They're just sitting on my counter.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 11:02 AM
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he made them fit without cutting the clip. I think he cut the washer thing.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Ok. I guess I might pay a visit to orange county next weekend, I'll let you know first though.
Also wanna talk with you about mods


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Lol. That's fine. They're just sitting on my counter.
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