Retrofitting oem housings. Need some advice.
02-08-2016, 02:35 PM
#1
Retrofitting oem housings. Need some advice.
After a weekend of research I talked myself out of projector headlights. I'm going to be using a retrofit resource kit in an OEM Black Smoked Housing. From what I've read this is the way to go. My truck is a 2011 XLT. I'm hoping you guys can recommend a good kit for me to purchase.
02-08-2016, 02:44 PM
#2
After a weekend of research I talked myself out of projector headlights. I'm going to be using a retrofit resource kit in an OEM Black Smoked Housing. From what I've read this is the way to go. My truck is a 2011 XLT. I'm hoping you guys can recommend a good kit for me to purchase.
Mini H1 v7.0 fer ease of install. Terrific entry-level system.
Mini D2S 3.0 for better output, a little more effort, lens options and a MUCH more diverse choice of industry-standard D2S capsules.
FX-R for great width and if yer a Samurai with tools, lol.
OEM projectors and premium capsules are also available for the very best in output if you have deeper pockets and are a maestro in the shop.
There is currently a Group Buy going on - jump on that!
==> https://www.f150forum.com/f83/theret...up-buy-330139/
Some other stuff - stay with 35 watt ballasts, and keep the Kelvin rating @ 4500K-5500K. Obtain dielectric grease, quality butyl, epoxy/Steel -Stik, etc.
BTW - by 'smoked' you mean the interior housing colour, right? IF the lens is tinted you need to think about getting another set of housings - that will hinder output.
ETA: some beam shots: http://www.raptorretrofit.com/projector-output-shots/
good luck
MGD
Last edited by MGD; 02-08-2016 at 02:55 PM.
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02-08-2016, 02:57 PM
#3
Hi.
Mini H1 v7.0 fer ease of install. Terrific entry-level system.
Mini D2S 3.0 for better output, a little more effort, lens options and a MUCH more diverse choice of industry-standard D2S capsules.
FX-R for great width and if yer a Samurai with tools, lol.
OEM projectors and premium capsules are also available for the very best in output if you have deeper pockets and are a maestro in the shop.
There is currently a Group Buy going on - jump on that!
==> https://www.f150forum.com/f83/theret...up-buy-330139/
Some other stuff - stay with 35 watt ballasts, and keep the Kelvin rating @ 4500K-5500K. Obtain dielectric grease, quality butyl, epoxy/Steel -Stik, etc.
BTW - by 'smoked' you mean the interior housing colour, right? IF the lens is tinted you need to think about getting another set of housings - that will hinder output.
ETA: some beam shots: http://www.raptorretrofit.com/projector-output-shots/
good luck
MGD
Mini H1 v7.0 fer ease of install. Terrific entry-level system.
Mini D2S 3.0 for better output, a little more effort, lens options and a MUCH more diverse choice of industry-standard D2S capsules.
FX-R for great width and if yer a Samurai with tools, lol.
OEM projectors and premium capsules are also available for the very best in output if you have deeper pockets and are a maestro in the shop.
There is currently a Group Buy going on - jump on that!
==> https://www.f150forum.com/f83/theret...up-buy-330139/
Some other stuff - stay with 35 watt ballasts, and keep the Kelvin rating @ 4500K-5500K. Obtain dielectric grease, quality butyl, epoxy/Steel -Stik, etc.
BTW - by 'smoked' you mean the interior housing colour, right? IF the lens is tinted you need to think about getting another set of housings - that will hinder output.
ETA: some beam shots: http://www.raptorretrofit.com/projector-output-shots/
good luck
MGD
02-08-2016, 02:59 PM
#4
Great!
Yer golden!
Have ye seen this yet?
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/f150-h...-4-min-240983/
Good luck - and Have Fun!
Cheers!
MGD
Yer golden!
Have ye seen this yet?
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/f150-h...-4-min-240983/
Good luck - and Have Fun!
Cheers!
MGD
02-09-2016, 08:13 AM
#5
Mini H1 v7.0 kit it is.
Two questions:
1. Which h13/9008 harness. Motocontrol bixenon OR canbus h13 relay harness
2. The led halo option. Is this an option or mandatory? I think I lost my "appetite" for halo's.
Two questions:
1. Which h13/9008 harness. Motocontrol bixenon OR canbus h13 relay harness
2. The led halo option. Is this an option or mandatory? I think I lost my "appetite" for halo's.
Last edited by Glech; 02-09-2016 at 08:17 AM.
02-09-2016, 08:21 AM
#6
2011? Go fer the CANBUS harness. BUT - I'd give 'em a quick call ( their site has a 'Chat' feature that works), to confirm for sure. Motocontrol * may * be adequate.
Ghey-Lo's are, thankfully, Optional
Cheers!
MGD
Last edited by MGD; 02-09-2016 at 08:23 AM.
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