Lets talk HID
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The lens I bought was already blacked out, and I since have powder coated the rings, etc so it looks a lot better. I'll try and find some more shots I took from when I installed.
The retro kit is kinda iffy, as when sometimes the relay will stick on or off. The first one I had the relay would stick on when you turned the lights off, and now this one sometimes the right headlight won't turn on when cold, I have to turn it on and off a few times. I guess i'll have to build my own relay using high quality parts.
I have a 280z also with a kit a company sells, and it does look like its out of this world, I wish they would look more normal, but you have to take the high output light vs stock appearing in some cases. Here where I live, lots of wildlife on the road, dark streets, etc so its worth it!
The lens I bought was already blacked out, and I since have powder coated the rings, etc so it looks a lot better. I'll try and find some more shots I took from when I installed.
The retro kit is kinda iffy, as when sometimes the relay will stick on or off. The first one I had the relay would stick on when you turned the lights off, and now this one sometimes the right headlight won't turn on when cold, I have to turn it on and off a few times. I guess i'll have to build my own relay using high quality parts.
I have a 280z also with a kit a company sells, and it does look like its out of this world, I wish they would look more normal, but you have to take the high output light vs stock appearing in some cases. Here where I live, lots of wildlife on the road, dark streets, etc so its worth it!
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That looks so great, I cant wait to get the retrofit source kit, im gonna go D2S though because I think it'l be easier to buy replacement bulbs for that. Have you had to replace the bulbs yet? Or have you not had them that long?
That looks so great, I cant wait to get the retrofit source kit, im gonna go D2S though because I think it'l be easier to buy replacement bulbs for that. Have you had to replace the bulbs yet? Or have you not had them that long?
Mephisto
These trucks are cursed
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tech9 thanks for posting the pics, however i didn't describe what i was asking for properly haha...
i meant pics of the front of your truck during the day from about 20ft away without the lights on... just want to see if the projector is really noticeable with everything blacked out.
tech9 thanks for posting the pics, however i didn't describe what i was asking for properly haha...
i meant pics of the front of your truck during the day from about 20ft away without the lights on... just want to see if the projector is really noticeable with everything blacked out.
burmeister
Today forecast High Winds
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do they make led bulbs for the instrument panels?
do they make led bulbs for the instrument panels?
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I just saw a thread on here for that actually ill link it... hang on
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=79530
Go 3/4 of the way down the page
I just saw a thread on here for that actually ill link it... hang on
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=79530
Go 3/4 of the way down the page
Blazin_Jason
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There is a really simple easy way to keep the low beams on. For me I just jumped the low beam wire at the switch on the column. I soldered the low beam wire to basically bypass the high beam switch. The high beams still operate as normal, but the lows remain on always. No extra relays or caps, and no worry that the lights go out when you want high beams.
There is a really simple easy way to keep the low beams on. For me I just jumped the low beam wire at the switch on the column. I soldered the low beam wire to basically bypass the high beam switch. The high beams still operate as normal, but the lows remain on always. No extra relays or caps, and no worry that the lights go out when you want high beams.
V8 Sonoma GT
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6000K HID's BiXenon (high and low) in Autopal E-Code style housings, the top pic shows just the headlights under the vegas strip
6000K HID's BiXenon (high and low) in Autopal E-Code style housings, the top pic shows just the headlights under the vegas strip
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I was thinking an HID relay harness (I have a few) and a diode. Two triggers both high and low beam.
So either low or high will turn on low beam and the high beam switch will control the flapper in the projectors.
I was thinking an HID relay harness (I have a few) and a diode. Two triggers both high and low beam.
So either low or high will turn on low beam and the high beam switch will control the flapper in the projectors.
Turbotoyz
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Turbotoyz
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So I drove my truck around last night with new setup and its almost too damn bright. After the install I was lighting the tops of trees. I have since aimed the headlamps down and I'm pretty sure its still not enough. I have the CIBIE headlamp housings (has a big E in the center, supposed to be Euro and cut down on glare???) and it still seems to have too much glare. I guess I'll just drive it around and see what happens.
So I drove my truck around last night with new setup and its almost too damn bright. After the install I was lighting the tops of trees. I have since aimed the headlamps down and I'm pretty sure its still not enough. I have the CIBIE headlamp housings (has a big E in the center, supposed to be Euro and cut down on glare???) and it still seems to have too much glare. I guess I'll just drive it around and see what happens.
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I had the same problem as you, even with shields. I ripped the whole shit out and researched how to do it right. Its unfortunately the most expensive route.
See post 31.
I had the same problem as you, even with shields. I ripped the whole shit out and researched how to do it right. Its unfortunately the most expensive route.
See post 31.
Blazin_Jason
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Those reflector housings you used with the shields is very very similar to what I had installed. I'll admit though, your output is better than mine was with that type of setup. About as good as you can get with reflector type housings. Doesn't look too blinding either... looks like a decent option for those on a constrained budget. Did those shields come with those housings? Or were they a separate piece that was added in with the D2S?
Those reflector housings you used with the shields is very very similar to what I had installed. I'll admit though, your output is better than mine was with that type of setup. About as good as you can get with reflector type housings. Doesn't look too blinding either... looks like a decent option for those on a constrained budget. Did those shields come with those housings? Or were they a separate piece that was added in with the D2S?
Blazin_Jason
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Those aren't mine. It sounds like he has a shield for the bulb, as well as the standard one in the conversion housing. I'm running FX-R's with oem bulbs/ballasts.
Those aren't mine. It sounds like he has a shield for the bulb, as well as the standard one in the conversion housing. I'm running FX-R's with oem bulbs/ballasts.