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Austinsedz · 11-10-2011, 05:00 PM

Sorry to be a bit of a troll and make my first post a simple question but I'd appreciate the help.

Im in the process of ordering a 9003/H4 35w 6000k HID kit for a s14 Zenki.

I read that some cars (mostly jap cars) don't have a thick enough gauge of wire to run HID's and so using a HID wiring harness is necessary to prevent them from shutting off or flickering.

Do the s14 models have sufficient wiring to avoid having to order the extra wire kit. I know it's only 15 bucks more but money is money.

(buying my stuff from ddmtuning.com)

*fliprayzin240sx* · 11-11-2011, 10:23 AM

I've done both. I've run my HIDs on the stock wiring with no relay and never had any issues doing that for over 6 yrs. On my last 2 cars, I've run relays just for shits and giggles. Honestly, wont hurt to run relays.

ultramagnus · 11-15-2011, 04:43 PM

on my 1st 510 i had to make a harness w/ relays, on my S13 i just decided to hardwire my HID's into the head light harness. I had to do it on my 510 because of the old wires and not enough amps on the system to power up the HID's so i gave it it's own 12v source. After rewiring the 510 6 months ago i decided to change up the headlight relays and re-do 90% of the electrical in the car now the HID's are hardwired as well drawing it from the new headlight relay.

11-10-2011, 05:00 PM	#1
Austinsedz Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Burlington Age: 33 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Harness required to run HID ballasts? Sorry to be a bit of a troll and make my first post a simple question but I'd appreciate the help. Im in the process of ordering a 9003/H4 35w 6000k HID kit for a s14 Zenki. I read that some cars (mostly jap cars) don't have a thick enough gauge of wire to run HID's and so using a HID wiring harness is necessary to prevent them from shutting off or flickering. Do the s14 models have sufficient wiring to avoid having to order the extra wire kit. I know it's only 15 bucks more but money is money. (buying my stuff from ddmtuning.com)

11-11-2011, 10:23 AM	#2
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I've done both. I've run my HIDs on the stock wiring with no relay and never had any issues doing that for over 6 yrs. On my last 2 cars, I've run relays just for shits and giggles. Honestly, wont hurt to run relays. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

11-15-2011, 04:43 PM	#3
ultramagnus Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Honey Combhideout So.Cal Posts: 501 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	on my 1st 510 i had to make a harness w/ relays, on my S13 i just decided to hardwire my HID's into the head light harness. I had to do it on my 510 because of the old wires and not enough amps on the system to power up the HID's so i gave it it's own 12v source. After rewiring the 510 6 months ago i decided to change up the headlight relays and re-do 90% of the electrical in the car now the HID's are hardwired as well drawing it from the new headlight relay. __________________ "Consistency is Victory"