ACA pop up projector question
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I don't see why you can't just install H9 bulbs, most people want to get the full advantage of the projectors and get the HIDs.
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Plus, if you use the stock halogen bulbs, your lighting will be reduced because the ACA projector design. The halogen low beams will have nothing to reflect off of as they do with the OEM housing.
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Is this better then your factory lights? I'd have to say yes, because the factory lights have a horrible pattern and a ribbed type lens that distorts light far worse than any projector.
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where did you find the HID's for $45.00?? i was asking because i purchased the ones without the HIDS and was wondering if you had to run all those new wires for the holegon bulbs or just swap out the lenses but i dont think regular bulbs will work in the new lenses. Whats the difference in the h9 bulbs? Are they more powerfull then the sylvania ultras. As far as why get them without the HIDS, just look at them compaired to the stock lenses and that answers that question lol.
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I did, I was informed that I could go HID if I wanted to after installation. I install the stock bulbs and made the adjustments, the output are great as is, for me there was no need to go HID.. I love what it does with the 9005 and H9 or 9006 bulbs.
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What exactly do you need directions for? HID wiring is very simple; most of the kits are plug and play with only a power (headlight signal) and ground wire hookup. Any of us here would be glad to help out if you need it.
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where did you find the HID's for $45.00?? i was asking because i purchased the ones without the HIDS and was wondering if you had to run all those new wires for the holegon bulbs or just swap out the lenses but i dont think regular bulbs will work in the new lenses. Whats the difference in the h9 bulbs? Are they more powerfull then the sylvania ultras. As far as why get them without the HIDS, just look at them compaired to the stock lenses and that answers that question lol.
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The ACA lights bought off ebay do not come with directions, but Toque has a really nice thread on the install , great pics too
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-housings.html
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I just have the non hids but they still came with two sets of wires and looms. i thought i would be just changing my lenses out and keeping the same bulbs as stockbut the h9 isnt like my 9006 sylvania ultra and those dont want to fit the sockets. ok this is a
DUMB moment for me lol I am a glass man not a electrician but ill find out the anwers cause i cant pay a machanic to hook them up when i know i can do it once i figure out how lol i figured i would hook my stock bulbs back up and then if i dont like them ill go with the HIDS. One step at a time
DUMB moment for me lol I am a glass man not a electrician but ill find out the anwers cause i cant pay a machanic to hook them up when i know i can do it once i figure out how lol i figured i would hook my stock bulbs back up and then if i dont like them ill go with the HIDS. One step at a time
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by far one of the better hid company's. ive used there products for the past few years in several of my cars.
also. be careful putting hid's in for your high beams, turning them on/off quickly is very bad for them.
also. be careful putting hid's in for your high beams, turning them on/off quickly is very bad for them.
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Doing this WILL shorten their lives if used on the inside (high beam) position, plus they are slow (like all HIDs) to fire off and come up to full brightness.Also, the "high-beam" side of the ACAs use a reflector not a projector lens. A reflector is not designed or engineered for HIDs.
Anyone wanting HIDs for their high beams need to be using a bi-xenon design in a projector lens in all 4 positions. Light Cannons with bi-xenons in all 4 positions will give a TON of lighting on high beams for those that just have to be able to burn bumper stickers off traffic in front of them.
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I would avoid DDM tuning HID kits. I used them for a brief time and their kits had a higher than average failure rate in testing. Returning them was a PITA as well.
The Modified ACA headlights I sell can do this.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...in-chrome.html
Bingo! Doing this WILL shorten their lives if used on the inside (high beam) position, plus they are slow (like all HIDs) to fire off and come up to full brightness.
Also, the "high-beam" side of the ACAs use a reflector not a projector lens. A reflector is not designed or engineered for HIDs.
Anyone wanting HIDs for their high beams need to be using a bi-xenon design in a projector lens in all 4 positions. Light Cannons with bi-xenons in all 4 positions will give a TON of lighting on high beams for those that just have to be able to burn bumper stickers off traffic in front of them.
Doing this WILL shorten their lives if used on the inside (high beam) position, plus they are slow (like all HIDs) to fire off and come up to full brightness.Also, the "high-beam" side of the ACAs use a reflector not a projector lens. A reflector is not designed or engineered for HIDs.
Anyone wanting HIDs for their high beams need to be using a bi-xenon design in a projector lens in all 4 positions. Light Cannons with bi-xenons in all 4 positions will give a TON of lighting on high beams for those that just have to be able to burn bumper stickers off traffic in front of them.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...in-chrome.html
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I would avoid DDM tuning HID kits. I used them for a brief time and their kits had a higher than average failure rate in testing. Returning them was a PITA as well.
The Modified ACA headlights I sell can do this.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...in-chrome.html
The Modified ACA headlights I sell can do this.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...in-chrome.html
Funny thing is, I was actually wondering about this very thing George, but since I hadn't seen any comments or discussion from you regarding doing this to the ACAs, I just figured it would not be very feasable really, whereas I know the Light Cannons would be much easier since all 4 units are already projectors.
So, would a bi-xenon in the inner location on the ACAs require a projector lens "transplant" of some sort? That would be very sweet. Any customers do this yet?
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My ACA projectors came in with H9 bulbs for the low side. Are these HID bulbs or is it a halogen. My kit didnt come with any ballasts. I purchased mine without the HID's and i was thinking they would come thru-with regular 9006 bulbs
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Excellent.
Funny thing is, I was actually wondering about this very thing George, but since I hadn't seen any comments or discussion from you regarding doing this to the ACAs, I just figured it would not be very feasable really, whereas I know the Light Cannons would be much easier since all 4 units are already projectors.
So, would a bi-xenon in the inner location on the ACAs require a projector lens "transplant" of some sort? That would be very sweet. Any customers do this yet?
Funny thing is, I was actually wondering about this very thing George, but since I hadn't seen any comments or discussion from you regarding doing this to the ACAs, I just figured it would not be very feasable really, whereas I know the Light Cannons would be much easier since all 4 units are already projectors.
So, would a bi-xenon in the inner location on the ACAs require a projector lens "transplant" of some sort? That would be very sweet. Any customers do this yet?