Cedia Headlights

[phatmitz]

Before I got these headlights I checked on this forum to see if anyone had posted pics regarding the install of these lights. There is some text about it but no pics. Well since I got lights in for the wife's car I will try and put up a tutorial on what is needed. I got these lights from ebay and it only took 7 days to get here in Nor-cal from Taiwan. They look even better in person than in the pics. The sellers store is
http://stores.ebay.com/Rapidcustoms-Lighting-and-More

I paid 230 for these ones. I know that this model of lancer is not very popular anymore but I figured I'd post any ways. Here's pics I took this morning.

[SlvrOz117]

do you know how to install them?
do a write up if u can
ill be getting these in a few weeks
nice pickup

[bcollinstex]

Originally Posted by phatmitz

I know that this model of lancer is not very popular anymore but I figured I'd post any ways.

Tell whom ever said that to DIAF.

[phatmitz]

Yeah my wife goes to school in SF so I have wait till she comes home this weekend. I will do a write up on how to install these lights, including all the parts needed. Just have to find the sockets for the city lights and for the turn indicator on bottom. I even got new wheels for her car so I'll be putting them on too. Kinda curious to see how these wheels will look since its going on a 03 munich silver es. This will be the 3rd set of wheels going on this car.

[phatmitz]

These are the bulbs that I will be using. H1 for low beams and 9005 for high beams had to get the yellow high beams just like that look

[phatmitz]

I checked the other thread about install the JDM headlights and found out that the headlights that I ordered did not have the adapters needed to hold the H1 bulbs in the socket. I am currently trying to get these parts. I have contacted the manufacturer of these lights but, have received no response yet. Any way I posted some questions in the other thread found here How to Install JDM Headlights

[phatmitz]

Well got the wheels on the wifey's car. Rota Torque 16x7 40 offset w/ 205/45/16 Nexxen tires.
Now I have to lower it.

[phatmitz]

Well here we go with the tutorial. Finally got all the parts together. Thanks for all the info OZR lancer and 4no. Couldn't have done it without your help.

before








After removing 3 bolts carefully remove headlight. Disconnecting the headlight, frt blinker, and the connector for the frt marker light. Shown is back of stock headlight






Next you want to make a note of socket cut outs on back of stock headlights




When you compare the stock headlight sockets to the Cedia headlight sockets you can see that cedia headlight are missing an extra cutout for both marker and blinker






My solution is simple but not so elegant. Just cut the socket to fit the bulb holders. I did this using only a box cutter very carefully. I found out that the black plastic on the back of the headlight is very soft, so take care when trimming.




Next I prepared my city light holders. I bought some 194 bulb holders from Autozone for $3.99ea and 194LL bulbs for $3.99 a pr. I modified the bulb holders by removing a little plastic under the lugs of the holders.








I connected the city light holder to the wire for the marker lights. Since its a low wattage application I decided to solder my connection.


First test of marker and city lights


Installing the headlights is pretty straight forward. Just install in reverse order of removal. Just remember to hook up blinker and marker/city light connectors. First test fit of both lamps


Blinker operational test


Since I was using a headlight harness I decided to test to make sure connections correct.


Installed harness and routed wires. Decided on using a common ground for high and low beams. Red wires in frt are the grounds.




Since it was getting dark did a functional test. City/marker lights on


Fogs lights on, those are Hella FF50 lights with Mtec yellow bulbs 2500k


Headlights on low beam, Mtec bulbs 5000k


All lights on, high beam bulbs are Nokya 9005 yellow 2500k. Reason for the color, really foggy in Daly City.


Just low beams only


Tail lights DEPO evo VII replica


If any one has noticed the substantial bumper damage in the pics, that is thanks to all inconsiderate drivers in SF.
Well thats it hope you enjoyed the show!!!

[phatmitz]

For more info like where to get parts and headlights check here
How to Install JDM Headlights

[Jehuty]

That looks aweseome dude, all this for your g/f's car I can't wait till my g/f gets her accord so I can do the same

[phatmitz]

This is my wife car, dont think I'd spend that much on a GF's car.

[OZR_Lancer]

niiice

[phatmitz]

Thanks for your help OZR. Got a question for you, what type of light pattern does your light put out? On my wifes car the low beam pattern does not seem to be even. Has some hot spots, which kinda bother me. It looks like I have to take the headlights off again, cuz I cant get to the adjusters. Seems like there is too much plastic blocking the adjuster. I will take pics later.

[OZR_Lancer]

my left side seems uneven to the right, but it lights up the road ok.. still the lows arent bright enough

not much of a big deal.. but i prolly need to realight the lights though..

oh and yw phatmitz

[schang_18]

dude, i've got those too, their crappier, but they look nicer than the oem lights