HID lighting
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HID lighting
So.. ive been thinking about the HID upgrade for a while, and recall seeing posts which listed decent kits on flebay for around the 150's. I did a seach today and found quite a few, but just over 100. they even say "proven by CF members".
are these the same kits that others have installed? why so cheap?
I know that ive read the 6000k are the whitest and the brightest, but i was thinking about the 8000's. i like the hint of blue, but dont want to sacrifice a whole lot of brightness.
those of you that have switched.. what did you go with and what do you think of them? Thanks. Dave
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are these the same kits that others have installed? why so cheap?
I know that ive read the 6000k are the whitest and the brightest, but i was thinking about the 8000's. i like the hint of blue, but dont want to sacrifice a whole lot of brightness.
those of you that have switched.. what did you go with and what do you think of them? Thanks. Dave
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Not sure if its the same guy I bought from, but I got hit with $50 shipping and handling.
Anyway, a PIA to install, the bulbs were hard to get seated. The stock bulbs have the 90deg bend and the wiring socket on the bulb which gives you a little leverage to turn the bulb. These do NOT and I had to get a very small set of pliers on it to turn them so they would seat. Next each bulb has its own ballast, and mounting it is a big hassle, I still have not fully installed mine...
But, WOW do they light up. I've only had them on for three days and it is great. No on coming cars have flashed me yet so I'm thinking they are aimed right. They are a HUGE improvement, a lot more than I expected, and the light pattern is a lot better than I expected.
I got the 4300k because I wanted as much light as possible, not sure what they look like on coming yet. They appear to me to be slightly blue though... Maybe its just me LOL
Not sure about bulb life, that could be a killer.
Anyway, a PIA to install, the bulbs were hard to get seated. The stock bulbs have the 90deg bend and the wiring socket on the bulb which gives you a little leverage to turn the bulb. These do NOT and I had to get a very small set of pliers on it to turn them so they would seat. Next each bulb has its own ballast, and mounting it is a big hassle, I still have not fully installed mine...
But, WOW do they light up. I've only had them on for three days and it is great. No on coming cars have flashed me yet so I'm thinking they are aimed right. They are a HUGE improvement, a lot more than I expected, and the light pattern is a lot better than I expected.
I got the 4300k because I wanted as much light as possible, not sure what they look like on coming yet. They appear to me to be slightly blue though... Maybe its just me LOL
Not sure about bulb life, that could be a killer.
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I've been reading so much about these here that I decided to just go ahead and do it. A seller with that many feedbacks and 100% rating says alot. Thanks to all the other posters for the ballast mounting threads. Cant wait to get them!
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i bought the 8000k bulbs from a forum vendor and i love the hell out of them.. much brighter than stock and an awesome blueish color that i knew would look awesome with my black vette
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thanks for all the input. i will certainly look into them, however i do like a slight hint of blue. not for any kind of show reason, but just because i love the way it looks from an oncoming vehicle.
and too the guy above this post, i would love to go for the best set on the market, but im afraid my budge wont all for almost a grand on new lights. maybe someday, ha.
thanks for all the input. i will certainly look into them, however i do like a slight hint of blue. not for any kind of show reason, but just because i love the way it looks from an oncoming vehicle.
and too the guy above this post, i would love to go for the best set on the market, but im afraid my budge wont all for almost a grand on new lights. maybe someday, ha.
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someday yes, they look awesome! but for now I'll stick to my current HID's. the problem I have with the projector is the high cost is only the beginning. they only come with 4300k bulbs, which are far too yellow according to my eyes. I like 6000k at a minimum. so in order to get the lgiht that I want I have to buy the expensive projectors, then spend more money to replace the bulbs with 6000k's. it also looks like the projectors have halogen high beams on them. I could be wrong, but that's what it looks like. which means I would need to buy another HID kit for those. it gets expensive fast!
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FWIW I have the $1000 HIDs on my 99 and I just installed the HIDs from djmotorsports ( forum vendor) picked them up for $259 shipped on the girlfriends 02...
to be honest the $1000 have the advantage as far as they have the clear lens and projector housing where the ones I just bought use the stock housing so the light is projected differently.
in a side by side comparison the difference is NOT worth the $700...
don't get me wrong I love my HIDs but if I had to do it again I would save the $700 and buy some clear lenses...
that being said...anyone know where I can get clear lenses for her 02??
to be honest the $1000 have the advantage as far as they have the clear lens and projector housing where the ones I just bought use the stock housing so the light is projected differently.
in a side by side comparison the difference is NOT worth the $700...
don't get me wrong I love my HIDs but if I had to do it again I would save the $700 and buy some clear lenses...
that being said...anyone know where I can get clear lenses for her 02??
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I also have DJmotorsport HID's in both my C5's for over a year now and they have been perfect. 
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http://www.intellexual.net/hid.html Here is the link again to a DESCRPITION of Xenon lighting.
Mods do not delete this as it is merely a DESCRITION/TUTORAIL....geez