Head lights
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
From: Rutland VT
Actually I am gathering the supplies to do this. I am going to run the FIA headlights with Bi-xenon's for high/low (with the single projectors), and straight HID/xenon's to be just high's. If you do anything go for a complete OEM setup, not an aftermarket kit. And do alot of research, I have gathered some write-ups and other information on the subject. I don't know of anyone who has done this on a Shark, especially a quad HID setup. 
Good luck, and lemme know if you need any info, I have quite a bit gathered. Kenny
Good luck, and lemme know if you need any info, I have quite a bit gathered. Kenny
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
From: Rutland VT
yeah, those "Plug n Play" kits are, with few exceptions, quite irritating to other drivers. Not to mention most of the actual light is lost due to glare. Best bet is to get a true OEM retrofit setup, look it up on eBay and you'll see plenty, but do plenty of research first. Here is an example of an HID retrofit with a nice clean cutoff on lo beam:
Here it is on high, a real nice setup:
And now a couple bad Plug n Play kits:
HID bulbs in a Halogen housing, notice the glare
Another, notice the hot spots (poor distribution of light):
If you do it right it will be very effective, look really sweet, and stay outta the mind of "Johnny Law".
Here it is on high, a real nice setup:
And now a couple bad Plug n Play kits:
HID bulbs in a Halogen housing, notice the glare
Another, notice the hot spots (poor distribution of light):
If you do it right it will be very effective, look really sweet, and stay outta the mind of "Johnny Law".
Last edited by kmckirryher; Mar 6, 2009 at 09:49 PM.
6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio TX
Kenny -
Those lights look great! I'm rebuilding my '69 and want to do the same thing. What info can you pass along about how to do that while retaining the OEM look and not having to do harness modifications?
Any help would be appreciated!
Kent
Those lights look great! I'm rebuilding my '69 and want to do the same thing. What info can you pass along about how to do that while retaining the OEM look and not having to do harness modifications?
Any help would be appreciated!
Kent
