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12-26-2013, 12:33 AM
#22
My '12 headlights are horrible. Granted, they're halogens and I wasn't expecting HID output, but it seems like Ford didn't put much effort into maximizing the most amount of light we could get from them. I put Silverstar's in about a month after having it and noticed a little help, but still nothing amazing. I would love to go with the new 13+ HID's, but at a minimum of $900, still a little pricey.
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12-26-2013, 12:38 AM
#23
F150 Greenhorn
I put these in and it made a world of difference. I agree with [MENTION=118343]Toddman34[/MENTION] that HID's are the way to go but I can't justify $900 for headlights at this time. I paid about $40 for these.
I also replaced my fog lights with these.
I also replaced my fog lights with these.
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EODK9Trainer (12-26-2013)
12-26-2013, 12:50 AM
#24
One Clean Machine
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I love my HID's on my '13 FX4. However, I don't like the fact that they flicker when driving on a somewhat bumpy road. It seems as if there is a loose wire and when I hit a bump they flicker.
I've never owned a vehicle that's had HID headlights. Is it normal for them to flicker on bumps?
OP..........FWIW, your engine choice's are 3.7 v6, 3.5 v6 (ecoboost), 5.0 v8 or 6.2 v8.
I've never owned a vehicle that's had HID headlights. Is it normal for them to flicker on bumps?
OP..........FWIW, your engine choice's are 3.7 v6, 3.5 v6 (ecoboost), 5.0 v8 or 6.2 v8.
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FordRoushFan (12-26-2013)
12-26-2013, 01:21 AM
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HID headlights have a very sharp horizontal cutoff or focus pattern of the light - not round like a flashlight. So when the vehicle bounces or pitches up and down the horizontal line of light (cutoff) pitches too.
See HERE.
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See HERE.
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Ohhhh okay, I get it now!! Thanks for explaining it to me. I'm pretty sure that is what's going on. I'll make sure to pay closer attention next time to make sure. Thank you!!!
12-26-2013, 01:32 AM
#26
One Clean Machine
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This is a Perfect Video example of what I mean by the 2013 hids Cutoff Shield bouncing over Road bumps or irregularities....
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12-26-2013, 06:12 AM
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12-26-2013, 07:11 AM
#29
F150 Greenhorn
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EODK9Trainer (12-26-2013)
12-26-2013, 09:39 AM
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On my 2012 F150, I replaced the stock headlight and fog light bulbs with PIAA Xtreme White Bulbs. Not comparable to HID, but a definite improvement over the stock bulbs. I read some posts about the bulbs not lasting, but mine have been in over a year and still going strong. A worthwhile upgrade in my opinion.
Would still like to move to the OEM HID, but waiting to see if I upgrade to a 2015 first!
Would still like to move to the OEM HID, but waiting to see if I upgrade to a 2015 first!
