MGD

Howdy.

You ordered the square X-Lenses, so you must choose a square shroud - in this case the "Gatling Gun 2.0 Square".

Otherwise looks okay. I'd recommend you also order the butyl - yer gonna need it.

You sure you want the XB55's? Just sayin'....

BTW - be sure to check TRS's Farcebook page fer any current coupon codes !

MGD

TLM FX4

4500K with 50W ballasts are going to look yellowish if you didn't know that.
Also, snag some butyl sealant from them to reseal the lights when finished.

bbrad1775

Followed.

jb2012

I picked these because they were square and almost direct fit as was stated earlier. I really have no idea what I'm talking about with these haha

Is there a reason not to pick the xb55's?
Also are the shrouds just for looks? Or do they have a mechanical purpose?

jb2012

I was unaware, should I use the 35w kit? Or bump up the heat level to 5000k? I want the most usable white light possible. I prefer none of the cheesey blue stuff.

MGD

Hey.

No problem with the projector syle choice (X-lens, which is a square lens). But you need a square shroud to match - a round one won't fit.

Yer selection as per yer post was a round one - go further down the drop-down list and select a square variant - they are marked as such).

Shrouds are cosmetic, mostly, as well as blocking stray light from open-framed projectors. And they can house ghey-lo's. Without one, think 'Terminator', lol.

Savvy?

As fer XB55's, yer call, but they sacrifice ~ 20% ballast and bulb life fer ~20% increase in output, AND color-shift the bulb kelvin rating down, as mentioned by TLM.

35w is plenty, runs cooler, has longer life and you'll preserve the bulb's color. Expect the bulb to color-shift upward with usage ( they all do eventually, with OEM/Hi-Zoot bulbs doing this the least) - leave it @ 4500K - you'll like the color I'm certain.

Start saving fer some premium bulbs - the difference over the standard XB's is ..... significant . This is one of the many benefits of going D2S in the first place - the choices.

Yo - ye'll only git corn-fused once ... affer thet, ye'll wonder whut'awl th' danged fuss whur aboot, aight!

MGD

TLM FX4

Either use 35W ballast with 4300-4500K or 50W with 5500K, you'll get about the same look for both (but brighter and not as long lasting with 50W).

jb2012

got it!! I sure appreciate all of the help!

MGD

Cheers!
Ol' Bubber