HID Install

[H2 007]

Just some pics I took today of the HID install I did today. I haven't been a big fan of the bug eye look projector HID's so I figured for $89 shipped I'd give these a try and see how they go. So far they seem to be OK.

I also did some testing with line voltage at the factory headlight plug. Some of the kits recommend a separate relay harness if the voltage is low. Other vehicles I've had have shown up to a 2 volt difference at the light socket .vs at the battery. The H2 was exactly the same voltage at the headlight as it was at the battery.

Figured I'd post some pics for others that may be interested in doing the same mod. Total time was about 15 minutes.

Factory #1



Factory left, HID right



HID #1



HID #2



Install before #1



Install before #2



HID Install #1



HID Install #2



HID Install #3



HID Install #4

[tower]

Nicelt done and the light output looks much better. Enjoy!

[MVR 155]

Are they the bi models with both high and low beams.... Where did you get those for $89 shipped???? Sounds like a killer deal, are they plug and play as well??
Looks great....sorry for all of the questions.

[H2 007]

They are the single, non high beam type. I never use high beams to begin with and I've heard with these you'd use them even less. Total plug and play also. 15 minute install total.

I got them off of eBay after doing quite a bit of research. Found some good HID articles that indicated that most of these kits are produced by the same companies and some just sell them for more.

One article had a review of a kit that was $100 and a kit that was $600. They were the exact same thing, inside and out with a different label stuck on them.

Here's the link to the eBay seller. Another deciding factor was that this guy has a 100% feedback rating with over 2300 feedbacks.

http://stores.ebay.com/JAPANIMPORTSHOP888

[HummBob]

Very Cool!! I'd like to see a night pic!!

[sanfoja]

Originally Posted by H2 007

They are the single, non high beam type. I never use high beams to begin with and I've heard with these you'd use them even less. Total plug and play also. 15 minute install total.

I got them off of eBay after doing quite a bit of research. Found some good HID articles that indicated that most of these kits are produced by the same companies and some just sell them for more.

One article had a review of a kit that was $100 and a kit that was $600. They were the exact same thing, inside and out with a different label stuck on them.

Here's the link to the eBay seller. Another deciding factor was that this guy has a 100% feedback rating with over 2300 feedbacks.

http://stores.ebay.com/JAPANIMPORTSHOP888

Cool lead! Was going to go the Xenarc full replacement route but $89 vs $439 might just sway me, plus these do look nice!! Still happy with them??

Thx,
Joe

[H2R]

Originally Posted by HummBob

Very Cool!! I'd like to see a night pic!!

Me too!, but first I got to open another Fosters.

[porschett]

Originally Posted by H2 007

They are the single, non high beam type. I never use high beams to begin with and I've heard with these you'd use them even less. Total plug and play also. 15 minute install total.

I got them off of eBay after doing quite a bit of research. Found some good HID articles that indicated that most of these kits are produced by the same companies and some just sell them for more.

One article had a review of a kit that was $100 and a kit that was $600. They were the exact same thing, inside and out with a different label stuck on them.

Here's the link to the eBay seller. Another deciding factor was that this guy has a 100% feedback rating with over 2300 feedbacks.

http://stores.ebay.com/JAPANIMPORTSHOP888

I had the singles, took them out and replaced with the Bi=Xenon.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-C...spagenameZWDVW

SOOOOOOOOOO much happier with hi-beams!!

P.S. When it gets dark, I'll take a pic and post it.

[lonePalm]

Man! look how nice and clean that looks under the hood.....Mine looked that way before I started wheelin.
Anyways looks good I'm very happy with mine, Did you leave the reflective bucket inside the light housing?

[Cesardajr]

One question, if one of the bulbs burns out, can you just get another replacement bulb or do you need a whole new unit with ballast?
if you can just change out the blub, where do you get it and what would the replacement blub cost?

[porschett]

Here's the difference, Low and High Beam!

[j e f f x o 6 x]

those are nice porschett, what K value is that? 6000k?

[porschett]

Originally Posted by j e f f x o 6 x

those are nice porschett, what K value is that? 6000k?

Good eye! In response to the other question, the bulbs are under warrenty for 13 months, after that $ 25.00.

Love the lights, BEST improvement I've made to the truck !!!!!!!!!!!!

[sanfoja]

Originally Posted by porschett

Good eye! In response to the other question, the bulbs are under warrenty for 13 months, after that $ 25.00.

Love the lights, BEST improvement I've made to the truck !!!!!!!!!!!!

Look great! So no problems using these bulbs in the stock headlights. Had read a couple of things that said they headlights were not made for use of these type bulbs, but was thinking probably just more marketing hype to get you to buy a complete changeout kit.

[porschett]

Originally Posted by sanfoja

Look great! So no problems using these bulbs in the stock headlights. Had read a couple of things that said they headlights were not made for use of these type bulbs, but was thinking probably just more marketing hype to get you to buy a complete changeout kit.

No problems after 6 months. The whole install took 45 mintues (I'm anal retentive of how things are done) and it was a simple plug & play!

[MONSTERMATT]

ok, lemme get this strait , u are running the bulbs that came with the kit??? what if you were to run the piaa or other blue bulbs sold in the auto stores and all over ebay????? thanks, im just wonderin cuz i got this kit in transit to my door right now, oh and by the way, NICE FIND!!!!

[porschett]

Originally Posted by MONSTERMATT

ok, lemme get this strait , u are running the bulbs that came with the kit??? what if you were to run the piaa or other blue bulbs sold in the auto stores and all over ebay????? thanks, im just wonderin cuz i got this kit in transit to my door right now, oh and by the way, NICE FIND!!!!

Yup, the kit came complete. I tried the PIAA bulbs from AutoZone, thought they sucked! If anyone wants them let me know, you can have them for the cost of shipping.

[sanfoja]

Originally Posted by porschett

No problems after 6 months. The whole install took 45 mintues (I'm anal retentive of how things are done) and it was a simple plug & play!

Ordered mine last night, can hardly stand the wait to put them in...also ordered a Jet Chip and TB Spacer, will have fun while the wife is on travel next week

[MONSTERMATT]

Just installed these today they seem reaiily bright during the day even, are these pissing people off , are they thinking you have high beams on????

[pteam]

I have the HIDs and almost never get flashed, if you have them aimed right they wont be in peoples eyes and people can tell in 1 second that theyre higher end lights / HID and 99% of people dont flash you. If you have them aimed incorrectly (too high) you will get flashed often. In fact I get flashed more with my HIDs I installed in my Porsche than in my H2, which means I probably need to lower the alignment in the porsche a bit.

Originally Posted by MONSTERMATT

Just installed these today they seem reaiily bright during the day even, are these pissing people off , are they thinking you have high beams on????