Looking at a HID conversion kit, could use some help

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May 18, 2014 | 11:30 PM

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indirectinjection

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I've been thinking of doing the same. My lights are dim and fogged, makes it hard to see on dark, rainy nights.

Not meaning to derail this but while looking at headlights on ProTuningLab, the lights look exactly like those from CP trucks. Not only smoked but the "black" and "clear" ? Anyone know what's up?

HID Xenon + 92-96 Ford Bronco / F150 / F250 / F350 Crystal Headlights Set - Smoked

OBS Ford Headlight 6 piece kit, Smoked

And from PTL, you get HIDs as well for cheaper than just headlights at CP. Are these really the same lights?

May 18, 2014 | 11:37 PM

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hairyboxnoogle

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I have no idea, none of them seem to give a brand, hard to tell if theyre better or just marked up. Think i decided on the "black" ones from tuner lab. Then if the halogens give me problems, ill go LED

May 19, 2014 | 03:49 PM

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Rovernut

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First step to better lights is to upgrade your wiring with relays and 12ga wire, including the ground.

May 19, 2014 | 07:31 PM

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FordTruckfan89

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HIDs in a reflector not meant for them is a nuisance to other drivers, and has little actual improvement, some good +30 halogen bulbs (clear, no tint) , a good relay harness, and clean headlight lenses( restored or new) will give exceptional results. I was considering projectors and hids for mine, but with those three things changed, my headlight now meet my expectations. Look up Daniel Stern lighting If you want some more information.

May 20, 2014 | 04:57 AM

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Rovernut

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FordTruckfan89

HIDs in a reflector not meant for them is a nuisance to other drivers...

Not to mention illegal.
x2 on Daniel Stern. A lot of good information there.

May 20, 2014 | 12:41 PM

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hairyboxnoogle

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Well this is getting irksome... been trying to get ahold of protunerlab for 3-4 days now and nothing back... Might end up paying more through the other place linked here just to get them.

May 20, 2014 | 04:57 PM

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SEH43

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I have had HID on several of my cars. I found the quality of the lens is more important than the wattage of the bulb. Good lenses will put the light where you need it and keep it out of oncoming drivers eyes.

May 21, 2014 | 01:08 PM

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bluemtn95ford

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If you want to do HID's right you'll need to cough up the extra dough for some retro projectors. It's about the only way to get the quality you want out of your HID's.

Bi-xenon Morimoto Mini Stage III Kit (H1)

If you go this route, you'll have to spend the time and effort to get the projectors to fit the headlight housing. Heres the link to the guy who's done it.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-retrofit.html

They look bada$$ when done and do there job but they are a bit more expensive. But if you want it done right this is the way I'd go..

Hope this helps