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Old 06-10-2013, 11:09 PM
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i am trying to figure out wich way to go or my best option and not looking to break the bank either. my truck has the aftermarket projector headlights. i think they look good but the light they put out is low and dul. i was wondering if simply buying new bulbs will make them better or so i can see again or if i need to go HID's. so if anyone can help me out in which way i should go, brand, type of bulb even,, or any other help or inputs would be appreciated.
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If it already has projectors, just go with a good set of HID's.
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definitely HIDs..
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Originally Posted by RaiderH8r89
If it already has projectors, just go with a good set of HID's.
thank you, i will look into them. but what are some good brands and what temp/color is best or is it just personal preference
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Originally Posted by gearhead1

thank you, i will look into them. but what are some good brands and what temp/color is best or is it just personal preference
I have 55w 5000k HIDs from ddmtuning.com that I love. I'm never going back to regular bulbs again. Just make sure you aim them right or you'll blind people. I've had mine for 2 years and only been flashed twice (both by little cars).
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Originally Posted by gearhead1

thank you, i will look into them. but what are some good brands and what temp/color is best or is it just personal preference
I personally love www.retro-solutions.com

I had 35w 8000k (slight blue tint, but still bright) in my head lights for two years, and those same bulbs are now in my F350, 5 years later. Still bright. Lifetime warranty even.

6000k is supposedly the brightest white, but I like the slight blue tinge. Not much less bright.
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I have 55w 5000k HIDs from ddmtuning.com that I love. I'm never going back to regular bulbs again. Just make sure you aim them right or you'll blind people. I've had mine for 2 years and only been flashed twice (both by little cars).
I don't think the projectors can be adjusted, correct me if I'm wrong.
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Originally Posted by RaiderH8r89



I don't think the projectors can be adjusted, correct me if I'm wrong.
They can be adjusted up and down.
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X2 on Retro-Solutions. I've been using their 55W kit without a single problem.
This is the 6000K kit here. At certain angles, you can see a slightly blue light.
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X2 on Retro-Solutions. I've been using their 55W kit without a single problem.
This is the 6000K kit here. At certain angles, you can see a slightly blue light.
How much we're those if you don't mind me asking?
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How much we're those if you don't mind me asking?
I paid $385 shipped for the set.


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