Retro-Solutions HID Kit Installed
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Cargo Master
Joined: May 2010
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From: Snohomish, WA
Ken I didn't do a very good job of describing my situation. Have no problem with battery capacity or head lights when driving. Batteries are about 3 years old and are fine with daily driving. Have had alt checked out in last little while and was OK. Challenge is when only driven a couple of times a week for short distances. Wondered if draw from your new lights was much different from my Silverstars?
My truck will have a slight hard start when it has sat for a week not being run. This comes from the original Motorcraft batteries and I know I am pushing them on borrowed time. I will need to stick in a set before the winter for sure. I would think new batteries would hold for a few weeks with little to no deterioration in power, especially if run for just a short time. It could be grounds as mentioned, or you could have a slight current draw too.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Lower Mainland BC
Thanks for input!
Thanks for suggestions Guys. Have cleaned all post connections again to make sure that wasn't the problem. Will review some of the chasing current draw posts after I get some of my maintenance work out of the way.
Elder User
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Simpsonville, SC
Thank you Ken, I just ordered the same kit in 5000k also and installed it yesterday afternoon. Great tips. I never install anything in just an afternoon (takes me forever to do things) but this was easy. Reps to ya...
Laughing Gas
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From: Elsinboro, NJ
I've been running mine for two or three years now.
Ken, nice job. Same ones I have!
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From: Simpsonville, SC
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55 watt 9007 bixenon kit
55W DIGITAL HID KITS - Retro-Solutions Store
Hmmmmm, looks like they're on sale too. Might have to buy a set for my wife's Excursion.
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From: Plant City
As brought up in a different thread, do you guys have problems with seeing at night with these when its raining/snowing? Just wondering how they reflect light or penetrate to the road. Being in Florida Im not worried about the snow but Rain we get and lots of it so.