Welcome to the 2GNT Forum! Interested In Advertising with 2GNT?
Home | Site Background| Info&Specs| Mods & Tech Info | CAPS | Part Reviews | Donate | 2GNT Stickers |
Search Printer-friendly copy 2 Users in Chat
Top 2GNT Technical Interior/Exterior topic #102405
View in linear mode

Subject: "Cheap HID's" Previous topic | Next topic
2GNT_95eclipseDec-26-08 12:26 AM
Member since Sep 16th 2008
38 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102405, "Cheap HID's"




          

I found these Cheap HID's on www.wholesalehid.com/views.asp?hw_id=515
I ordered a pair, Has anyone else bought these before?
Thier 10k so their a blue hue,
$88 for HID's? cant beat that.
They retail for 300 and i signed up to be a member for free and got the $88 price.
I hope I found a bad ass deal, and not got pushed over....

Originally posted by 740 turbo brick
What the fuck? Your car "whistled" and some idiot thought it was turbocharged? Jesus Christ..

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Replies to this topic
RE: Cheap HID's, 740 turbo brick, Dec-26-08 11:26 AM, #1
RE: Cheap HID's, Flipboi89, Dec-26-08 08:00 PM, #2
      RE: Cheap HID's, 2GNT_95eclipse, Dec-26-08 10:53 PM, #3
      RE: Cheap HID's, 740 turbo brick, Dec-27-08 12:54 AM, #4
           RE: Cheap HID's, shuwa29, Dec-27-08 11:22 AM, #5
RE: Cheap HID's, eclipse982nrRST, Dec-27-08 07:09 PM, #6
RE: Cheap HID's, 2GNT_95eclipse, Dec-27-08 07:39 PM, #7
      RE: Cheap HID's, 740 turbo brick, Dec-27-08 11:30 PM, #8
           RE: Cheap HID's, 2GNT_95eclipse, Dec-28-08 12:49 AM, #9
                RE: Cheap HID's, azdave, Dec-29-08 08:10 AM, #10
                RE: Cheap HID's, AdministratorStar Turbo Talon, Dec-29-08 08:46 AM, #11
                RE: Cheap HID's, 740 turbo brick, Dec-29-08 12:55 PM, #14
                RE: Cheap HID's, eclipse982nrRST, Dec-29-08 09:35 AM, #12
                RE: Cheap HID's, 740 turbo brick, Dec-29-08 12:51 PM, #13
                RE: Cheap HID's, 740 turbo brick, Dec-29-08 12:56 PM, #15
                     RE: Cheap HID's, 740 turbo brick, Dec-29-08 01:03 PM, #16
                          RE: Cheap HID's, 2GNT_95eclipse, Dec-30-08 02:42 AM, #17
RE: Cheap HID's, 2GNT_95eclipse, Jan-03-09 10:15 PM, #18
RE: Cheap HID's, 740 turbo brick, Jan-03-09 10:40 PM, #19
      RE: Cheap HID's, 740 turbo brick, Jan-03-09 11:01 PM, #20
      RE: Cheap HID's, freelancefool, Jan-04-09 02:56 PM, #22
           RE: Cheap HID's, 740 turbo brick, Jan-04-09 03:05 PM, #23
                RE: Cheap HID's, freelancefool, Jan-04-09 10:16 PM, #24
      RE: Cheap HID's, foggy45, Jan-04-09 02:11 PM, #21
           RE: Cheap HID's, 2GNT_95eclipse, Jan-06-09 11:40 PM, #25
                RE: Cheap HID's, DanKid, Jan-09-09 10:18 PM, #26
                RE: Cheap HID's, 740 turbo brick, Jan-09-09 10:44 PM, #27
                     RE: Cheap HID's, RoninEclipse2G, Jan-10-09 09:55 AM, #29
                          RE: Cheap HID's, Teamner947, Jan-18-09 10:53 AM, #35
                RE: Cheap HID's, Flipboi89, Jan-11-09 01:19 AM, #30
                     RE: Cheap HID's, RoninEclipse2G, Jan-11-09 05:10 PM, #31
RE: Cheap HID's, scorpo86, Jan-10-09 03:05 AM, #28
RE: Cheap HID's, 2GNT_95eclipse, Jan-11-09 11:26 PM, #32
      RE: Cheap HID's, 740 turbo brick, Jan-11-09 11:30 PM, #33
RE: Cheap HID's, Teamner947, Jan-18-09 10:48 AM, #34
RE: Cheap HID's, scorpo86, Jan-19-09 09:35 PM, #36
      RE: Cheap HID's, Flipboi89, Jan-19-09 10:04 PM, #37
           RE: Cheap HID's, 97AllMtr, Jan-21-09 04:26 AM, #38
                RE: Cheap HID's, 740 turbo brick, Jan-22-09 01:17 PM, #39

740 turbo brickDec-26-08 11:26 AM
Member since Jun 09th 2008
831 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102526, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 0




          

SharpHID.com had a winter sale, $80 shipped for 35W HID kits. 55W was like $120 shipped. I just got the 8000K set yesterday, Holy shit I love them. There is NOTHING you cant see at night. Mine are white with a hint of blue. You will probably need to adjust your headlights though. The 2gb headlights actually have a very nice cutoff line. So if you point them down a little, you should keep stray light out of other drivers eyes.


95 Eclipse GS: 10.5:1, Crower 2's and MSII
186 WHP - 150 WTQ
14.697 @ 93.85 MPH......Gone, but not forgotten
99 420A Avenger: Given to my sister
99 GS OZ: Sold
03 Evo 8: Family Car with balls

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
Flipboi89Dec-26-08 08:00 PM
Member since Oct 06th 2007
392 posts,
Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102527, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 1




          

Originally posted by 740 turbo brick
SharpHID.com had a winter sale, $80 shipped for 35W HID kits. 55W was like $120 shipped. I just got the 8000K set yesterday, Holy shit I love them. There is NOTHING you cant see at night. Mine are white with a hint of blue. You will probably need to adjust your headlights though. The 2gb headlights actually have a very nice cutoff line. So if you point them down a little, you should keep stray light out of other drivers eyes.


How long you had these for and what watt you got? I may need to buy these asap.



Car Status: P0140 o2 circuit number bank 1 sensor 2 Cel. Ill fix it tomorow lol.

Estimated mileage on engine: 15,xxx

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
2GNT_95eclipseDec-26-08 10:53 PM
Member since Sep 16th 2008
38 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102529, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 2




          

I was able to get mine for 88 shipped and their 35W. Ill post an update to when I get them and how they perform.

Originally posted by 740 turbo brick
What the fuck? Your car "whistled" and some idiot thought it was turbocharged? Jesus Christ..

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
740 turbo brickDec-27-08 12:54 AM
Member since Jun 09th 2008
831 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102530, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 2




          

Originally posted by Flipboi89
Originally posted by 740 turbo brick SharpHID.com had a winter sale, $80 shipped for 35W HID kits. 55W was like $120 shipped. I just got the 8000K set yesterday, Holy shit I love them. There is NOTHING you cant see at night. Mine are white with a hint of blue. You will probably need to adjust your headlights though. The 2gb headlights actually have a very nice cutoff line. So if you point them down a little, you should keep stray light out of other drivers eyes.
How long you had these for and what watt you got? I may need to buy these asap.


So far 2 days, 35Watt 8000K slim ballast kit. Since I re aimed my headlights more downward I havent gotten flashed. First night I pissed alot of people off...


95 Eclipse GS: 10.5:1, Crower 2's and MSII
186 WHP - 150 WTQ
14.697 @ 93.85 MPH......Gone, but not forgotten
99 420A Avenger: Given to my sister
99 GS OZ: Sold
03 Evo 8: Family Car with balls

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
shuwa29Dec-27-08 11:22 AM
Member since Mar 15th 2002
2301 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102532, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 4




          

i got slim ballast 6000k hid's from xenonexpert.com for my bike. he's a vendor on 600rr.net. fair prices as well.

later

2GNT #1865
2006 Yamaha YZF R6 (Blue/Black)
2005 Honda CBR 600 RR (Blue REPSOL)
2003 BMW 325I Premium/Sport Package
2003 Honda CBR 600 RR (sold)
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS (sold)
Shuwa's links:
http://www.facebook.com/Shuwa29
http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/shuwa29/



DarkOne> but we all have that inner ricer that is just dying to come out sometimes...

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

eclipse982nrRSTDec-27-08 07:09 PM
Member since Mar 16th 2004
6314 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102533, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 0


          

Fuck, for $88 shipped, I would give them a try and I think I will after I see how yours are. Post pics when you get them installed.

-MIKE-

Stroked 2.2L

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
2GNT_95eclipseDec-27-08 07:39 PM
Member since Sep 16th 2008
38 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102534, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 6




          

definately, i looked and they ony had the 35W kits on sale. and +1 for a chrome finish on the ballast shell lol

Originally posted by 740 turbo brick
What the fuck? Your car "whistled" and some idiot thought it was turbocharged? Jesus Christ..

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
740 turbo brickDec-27-08 11:30 PM
Member since Jun 09th 2008
831 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102535, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 7




          

Second pic is with my halogen high beams on.








And a video. They arent really as blue as they seem in the video though.


95 Eclipse GS: 10.5:1, Crower 2's and MSII
186 WHP - 150 WTQ
14.697 @ 93.85 MPH......Gone, but not forgotten
99 420A Avenger: Given to my sister
99 GS OZ: Sold
03 Evo 8: Family Car with balls

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
2GNT_95eclipseDec-28-08 12:49 AM
Member since Sep 16th 2008
38 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102536, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 8




          

damn those are prwtty blue and there only 8k, I ordered 10K. i hope that there not too blue...

Originally posted by 740 turbo brick
What the fuck? Your car "whistled" and some idiot thought it was turbocharged? Jesus Christ..

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
azdaveDec-29-08 08:10 AM
Member since Nov 25th 2003
694 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102539, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 9


          

Originally posted by 2GNT_95eclipse
damn those are prwtty blue and there only 8k, I ordered 10K. i hope that there not too blue...



Yes, 10K will be quite blue. I would never get anything over 6K since the higher the color temp of the bulb the lower the lumens output will be.

DDM tuning sells a nice digital HID kit for $62 delivered. I've used three of them since last fall for fog/driving light installs with no issues.

http://www.ddmtuning.com/ap55wwesa.html

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                    
AdministratorStar Turbo TalonDec-29-08 08:46 AM
Member since Oct 21st 2003
8331 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102540, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 10




          

These are the HID's that install into your factory housings correct? I remember asking some time ago and everyone told me not to both and instead I should buy a 300 factory kit from a mercedes and retrofit them into my housings....needless to say I have better things to do with my time.

You guys are happy with the light output? Is it worth the extra money or labor? How expensive are the bulbs if you need to replace one?

I was told the higher the size, (6000k, 8000k) the hotter the bulb will get and anythign above 8000k stood a real good chance of damaging your housings, is that true?

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                        
740 turbo brickDec-29-08 12:55 PM
Member since Jun 09th 2008
831 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102543, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 11




          

Originally posted by Star Turbo Talon
These are the HID's that install into your factory housings correct? I remember asking some time ago and everyone told me not to both and instead I should buy a 300 factory kit from a mercedes and retrofit them into my housings....needless to say I have better things to do with my time. You guys are happy with the light output? Is it worth the extra money or labor? How expensive are the bulbs if you need to replace one? I was told the higher the size, (6000k, 8000k) the hotter the bulb will get and anythign above 8000k stood a real good chance of damaging your housings, is that true?


Yeah these ones you just plug into your harness and put in the housings. But bcause of some polarity issue on eclipses, you have to unplug the bulb to ballast connection and turn it 180* to reverse the polarity and make them work.

I only have the 35W kitt and I am VERY happy with the light output. Its also easy to control where it goes with even the stock housings. I got my kit from SharpHID.com, they have lifetime replacement on bulbs and such. And even if it doesnt cover them, its only like $35 for new bulbs. Ive driven with my lights on for hours at a time and the bulbs/ballasts were barely warm, so I know at least the 35W kit will not damage the housings.


95 Eclipse GS: 10.5:1, Crower 2's and MSII
186 WHP - 150 WTQ
14.697 @ 93.85 MPH......Gone, but not forgotten
99 420A Avenger: Given to my sister
99 GS OZ: Sold
03 Evo 8: Family Car with balls

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                    
eclipse982nrRSTDec-29-08 09:35 AM
Member since Mar 16th 2004
6314 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102541, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 10


          

Originally posted by azdave
Originally posted by 2GNT_95eclipse damn those are prwtty blue and there only 8k, I ordered 10K. i hope that there not too blue...
Yes, 10K will be quite blue. I would never get anything over 6K since the higher the color temp of the bulb the lower the lumens output will be. DDM tuning sells a nice digital HID kit for $62 delivered. I've used three of them since last fall for fog/driving light installs with no issues. http://www.ddmtuning.com/ap55wwesa.html


Wow thats nice. You have used these before huh, are they decent quality? Thinking maybe I will pick these up and do the 55w upgrade for an extra 15 bucks.

-MIKE-

Stroked 2.2L

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                    
740 turbo brickDec-29-08 12:51 PM
Member since Jun 09th 2008
831 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102542, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 10




          

Originally posted by azdave
Originally posted by 2GNT_95eclipse damn those are prwtty blue and there only 8k, I ordered 10K. i hope that there not too blue...
Yes, 10K will be quite blue. I would never get anything over 6K since the higher the color temp of the bulb the lower the lumens output will be. DDM tuning sells a nice digital HID kit for $62 delivered. I've used three of them since last fall for fog/driving light installs with no issues. http://www.ddmtuning.com/ap55wwesa.html


I saw some vids of your car on youtube. The remote start/delayed HID lighting thing was pretty awesome. Thats an amazingly clean 2g you have there.


95 Eclipse GS: 10.5:1, Crower 2's and MSII
186 WHP - 150 WTQ
14.697 @ 93.85 MPH......Gone, but not forgotten
99 420A Avenger: Given to my sister
99 GS OZ: Sold
03 Evo 8: Family Car with balls

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
740 turbo brickDec-29-08 12:56 PM
Member since Jun 09th 2008
831 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102544, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 9




          

Originally posted by 2GNT_95eclipse
damn those are prwtty blue and there only 8k, I ordered 10K. i hope that there not too blue...


I just read this on the DDM site.

"Our 55w HID kits are 40% brighter than the standard 35w kits.The 55W system ballasts are about 1 cm longer than the 35W ballasts. 55w kits tend to wash out some of the color of the HID bulb due to the light output( for example, a 55w 8000k will look similar in color to a 35w 6000k kit)."


95 Eclipse GS: 10.5:1, Crower 2's and MSII
186 WHP - 150 WTQ
14.697 @ 93.85 MPH......Gone, but not forgotten
99 420A Avenger: Given to my sister
99 GS OZ: Sold
03 Evo 8: Family Car with balls

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                    
740 turbo brickDec-29-08 01:03 PM
Member since Jun 09th 2008
831 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102545, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 15




          

Ok, now I have a question for you guys. I want to get a set of HIDs for my high beams too. So I can drive with the low beams to not blind people, and still get the amazing distance of these bulbs with the high beams. Should I get 35W for those also, or bump up to a 55W kit?


95 Eclipse GS: 10.5:1, Crower 2's and MSII
186 WHP - 150 WTQ
14.697 @ 93.85 MPH......Gone, but not forgotten
99 420A Avenger: Given to my sister
99 GS OZ: Sold
03 Evo 8: Family Car with balls

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                        
2GNT_95eclipseDec-30-08 02:42 AM
Member since Sep 16th 2008
38 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102652, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 16




          

if your just going to use them for the highbeams, go for the 55w kit

Originally posted by 740 turbo brick
What the fuck? Your car "whistled" and some idiot thought it was turbocharged? Jesus Christ..

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

2GNT_95eclipseJan-03-09 10:15 PM
Member since Sep 16th 2008
38 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102725, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 0




          

ok i got the package yesterday and i made sure to take some pics.

when it arrived those were the goodies inside^^

everything came all bubble wrapped^

when your installing the bulbs make sure that you cur a hole in the little saucer of pain and doom as i call it^

when the bulbs are put in and the dishes are tightened down, pull the little grommet out until its flush^

after the ballasts are mounted and everything is installed i tried to turn on the HID's and nothing worked!!!! I was like WTF? So I uninstalled, re-installed and uninstalled again thinking i was doing something wrong. i looked online and i found out from DSMtuners.com that mitsu fucked up on the polarity of the light plugs when our cars were manufactured. i swapped the polarity on the plugs and installed the kit for the 3rd time and they finally worked. this is the final result

the headlight housings have a nice cutoff line and there a big difference from stock

i would have posted more final pics but it actually started raining out here in SoCal

Originally posted by 740 turbo brick
What the fuck? Your car "whistled" and some idiot thought it was turbocharged? Jesus Christ..

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
740 turbo brickJan-03-09 10:40 PM
Member since Jun 09th 2008
831 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102726, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 18




          

Nice. I was actually very suprised at the 2gb headlight cutoff line. Id just fine tune your headlight aim to get the best out of them and keep them out of peoples eyes. What did you end up using to get the whole in the cover? I havent gotten around to that yet.


95 Eclipse GS: 10.5:1, Crower 2's and MSII
186 WHP - 150 WTQ
14.697 @ 93.85 MPH......Gone, but not forgotten
99 420A Avenger: Given to my sister
99 GS OZ: Sold
03 Evo 8: Family Car with balls

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
740 turbo brickJan-03-09 11:01 PM
Member since Jun 09th 2008
831 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102727, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 19




          

And on a side note, I just spent the rest of my paycheck on a 55w 8000k high beam kit.


95 Eclipse GS: 10.5:1, Crower 2's and MSII
186 WHP - 150 WTQ
14.697 @ 93.85 MPH......Gone, but not forgotten
99 420A Avenger: Given to my sister
99 GS OZ: Sold
03 Evo 8: Family Car with balls

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
freelancefoolJan-04-09 02:56 PM
Donating 2GNT member
765 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102729, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 20




          

High beams are generally a bad idea. The way that HID bulbs work is the ballast steps up the voltage a lot when you first turn the lights on. Somewhere around the 23kV range. That is why when you see someone first turn HIDs on they are really bright and flicker. After a few seconds the voltage drops. It will stress the bulbs and ballast if you are turning the beams on and off a lot.

My Blog

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
740 turbo brickJan-04-09 03:05 PM
Member since Jun 09th 2008
831 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102730, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 22
Jan-04-09 03:07 PM by 740 turbo brick



          

I figured as such. But I live out in the sticks and very rarely pass a car out there. So I should be able to leave them on for periods of time.

What exactly is the k in that voltage? Does that equal like 23,000 volts or something? I heard it was outrageously high.


95 Eclipse GS: 10.5:1, Crower 2's and MSII
186 WHP - 150 WTQ
14.697 @ 93.85 MPH......Gone, but not forgotten
99 420A Avenger: Given to my sister
99 GS OZ: Sold
03 Evo 8: Family Car with balls

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                    
freelancefoolJan-04-09 10:16 PM
Donating 2GNT member
765 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102731, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 23




          

Yes, the startup voltage to get the salt that is in the bulb to gas out requires about 23000 volts. It's a low amperage so it won't kill you, but it will hurt.

My Blog

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
foggy45Jan-04-09 02:11 PM
Member since Dec 28th 2003
1032 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102728, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 19




          

Originally posted by 740 turbo brick
What did you end up using to get the hole in the cover?


i used a 1" spade bit then used a Metal De-Buring tool i hade in the shop to make the edges a nice even taper with no sharp edges. looks real clean (eventhough its covered by the HiD wire grommet)

______________________________________
______________________________________
"Don't fear the weapon, fear the soul of the warrior using it."
"My CEL only goes off when i remove my battery."

Best sum up of working on a 2GNT
DR1665- "#5. Spike that motherfucker on the garage floor and grab a beer. You deserve it."


Ahhhh Priceless . . .
eclipse982nrRST "its actually lightish red"
RoninEclipse2G "yeah, they already have a color for that... it's called PINK"

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
2GNT_95eclipseJan-06-09 11:40 PM
Member since Sep 16th 2008
38 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102739, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 21




          

So, its been a few days since I have had mine installed...
I absolutely totally love them.
Its like a night and day difference.
They were 100% worth it.

Originally posted by 740 turbo brick
What the fuck? Your car "whistled" and some idiot thought it was turbocharged? Jesus Christ..

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
DanKidJan-09-09 10:18 PM
Member since Oct 29th 2004
480 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102741, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 25




          

Have any of you ever tried installing one of these HID kits on a set of ebay projector headlights? I know AZDave did it but he took the whole projector assembly apart and retrofitted a factory HID kit from another car. I have some projectors with the clear lens and want to know if it's worth installing one of these kits in them or if the shape of the projector lights will just drown out the HID light output.

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                    
740 turbo brickJan-09-09 10:44 PM
Member since Jun 09th 2008
831 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102742, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 26




          

I cant remember where I saw it but I heard the projector housings for our cars make the HIDs pretty much useless. The beam was more scattered than with the stock housings, and the light output was terrible. That was all Ive heard though, maybe it was a fluke or a bad set of headlights or even bulbs. Id do some more digging.


95 Eclipse GS: 10.5:1, Crower 2's and MSII
186 WHP - 150 WTQ
14.697 @ 93.85 MPH......Gone, but not forgotten
99 420A Avenger: Given to my sister
99 GS OZ: Sold
03 Evo 8: Family Car with balls

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                        
RoninEclipse2GJan-10-09 09:55 AM
Donating 2GNT member
2745 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102748, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 27




          

Originally posted by 740 turbo brick
I cant remember where I saw it but I heard the projector housings for our cars make the HIDs pretty much useless. The beam was more scattered than with the stock housings, and the light output was terrible. That was all Ive heard though, maybe it was a fluke or a bad set of headlights or even bulbs. Id do some more digging.


the projector housings are pretty useless to begin with. the beam pattern is so narrow that they don't do much good at all, HID or regular bulbs. Unless you retrofit some OEM projectors from like a BMW or something like AzDave did.

Erik P.
Official 2GNT thread Hijacker
Some say that he's driven over more Covenant than he's shot, and that his grenades aren't where you'd expect them to be...
All we know is, He's not The Stig... But he is The Stig's Spartan cousin!

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                            
Teamner947Jan-18-09 10:53 AM
Donating 2GNT member
3168 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102784, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 29




          

I agree. I bought some aftermarket projector lights when I still had my 2G, they sucked. Maybe there are better ones on the market today, but I still think that the stock 97-99 housings are probably the best you can get.


2016 WRX STi Limited (current)
2001 A4 1.8tqms (donated)
1991 GVR4 #1933 (sold)
old.dsmregistry.com/detail.php?carid=218 (dismantled)

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
Flipboi89Jan-11-09 01:19 AM
Member since Oct 06th 2007
392 posts,
Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102755, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 25




          

Originally posted by 2GNT_95eclipse
So, its been a few days since I have had mine installed... I absolutely totally love them. Its like a night and day difference. They were 100% worth it.


88 dollars? That sounds sketchy..



Car Status: P0140 o2 circuit number bank 1 sensor 2 Cel. Ill fix it tomorow lol.

Estimated mileage on engine: 15,xxx

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                    
RoninEclipse2GJan-11-09 05:10 PM
Donating 2GNT member
2745 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102756, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 30




          

Originally posted by Flipboi89
88 dollars? That sounds sketchy..


yeah, but at that price you could buy a few sets and still not be too annoyed

Erik P.
Official 2GNT thread Hijacker
Some say that he's driven over more Covenant than he's shot, and that his grenades aren't where you'd expect them to be...
All we know is, He's not The Stig... But he is The Stig's Spartan cousin!

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

scorpo86Jan-10-09 03:05 AM
Member since Nov 08th 2006
282 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102744, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 0




          

I just bought a pair and i hope they are good. they are form ebay for the same price. i cant wait to try them

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
2GNT_95eclipseJan-11-09 11:26 PM
Member since Sep 16th 2008
38 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102759, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 28




          

from ebay?? now that might be sketchy imo. who is the seller and what is their rep?

Originally posted by 740 turbo brick
What the fuck? Your car "whistled" and some idiot thought it was turbocharged? Jesus Christ..

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
740 turbo brickJan-11-09 11:30 PM
Member since Jun 09th 2008
831 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102760, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 32




          

Ive heard nothing good about Ebay HID kits..


95 Eclipse GS: 10.5:1, Crower 2's and MSII
186 WHP - 150 WTQ
14.697 @ 93.85 MPH......Gone, but not forgotten
99 420A Avenger: Given to my sister
99 GS OZ: Sold
03 Evo 8: Family Car with balls

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Teamner947Jan-18-09 10:48 AM
Donating 2GNT member
3168 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102783, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 0




          

I just picked up the 5000k conversion kit for the H7 from here
http://www.vvme.com/product/detail-20023.html

4300k seemed too yellow, 6000k seemed too blue, but that's just my taste I guess. They sell them all the way up to 15000k, which must be such a ricer look.

$81 shipped. I remember the days when HID conversion used to be $300+


2016 WRX STi Limited (current)
2001 A4 1.8tqms (donated)
1991 GVR4 #1933 (sold)
old.dsmregistry.com/detail.php?carid=218 (dismantled)

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
scorpo86Jan-19-09 09:35 PM
Member since Nov 08th 2006
282 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102791, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 34




          

i put them in and they look awsome. i they would look even better with the halo lights, my stock lights are dingy. here is the item on ebay. they are really nice.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/XENON-HID-CONVERSION-KIT-ECLIPSE-DODGE-NEON-SRT-4-VIPER_W0QQitemZ280301240394QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item280301240394&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
Flipboi89Jan-19-09 10:04 PM
Member since Oct 06th 2007
392 posts,
Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102792, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 36




          

Thanks for all of these good sites. I mean less then a hundred isnt so much I can afford it. Ive been waiting to buy an hid kit for awhile.



Car Status: P0140 o2 circuit number bank 1 sensor 2 Cel. Ill fix it tomorow lol.

Estimated mileage on engine: 15,xxx

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
97AllMtrJan-21-09 04:26 AM
Member since Jul 20th 2007
175 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102796, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 37




          

http://www.mobilehid.com

This company is great!

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
740 turbo brickJan-22-09 01:17 PM
Member since Jun 09th 2008
831 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#102807, "RE: Cheap HID's"
In response to Reply # 38




          

Holy shit.. I just installed my 55w high beam kit. They make my 35w lows look like chicken shit. They are so rediculously bright. Im also very glad I went 35w low because this surely would kill peoples eyes. Im ecstatic about the light output though. Cant wait to try them out tonight.


95 Eclipse GS: 10.5:1, Crower 2's and MSII
186 WHP - 150 WTQ
14.697 @ 93.85 MPH......Gone, but not forgotten
99 420A Avenger: Given to my sister
99 GS OZ: Sold
03 Evo 8: Family Car with balls

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Top 2GNT Technical Interior/Exterior topic #102405 Previous topic | Next topic
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.2
Copyright 1997-2003 DCScripts.com

I generated this page in 0.14908409118652 seconds, executing 12 queries.