myHIDS.com review from an end user
09-29-2009, 09:01 AM
#1
2020 Sport
Thread Starter
myHIDS.com review from an end user
First off I do not work for myHIDS.com nor do I get any kick back however seeing as there aren't many reviews from an end user and their experience regarding HID's I figured I would post.
Ordering: I placed my order with myHIDS.com on a Sunday and recieved my kit the following Monday. Package was shipped UPS and took 8 days.
Kit Details: The kit I ordered included [1] Main wiring harness, [2] Slim digitial ballast, 2 H13 Hi/Lo slim 8000k HID's, [4] zip ties, [2] double sided sticky pads, instruction manually and 2 stickers (not sure why they were included). I'd also like to point out that they provide a lifetime warrenty on "ALL" parts which is nice.
Packaging: All components came individual packaged in white boxes within the shipping box and was protected by packaging peanuts. Many of us see other HID kits in fancy boxes which might explain the price difference.
Construction: Each item seemed very sturdy and constructed. Each lead and connector was prepped very well and all wires were protected with loom. The only issue I see is the wire length from the main controller wiring harness. I assumed you would plug each factory bulb connector into the wiring harness or one of the ballast but you only use one factory feed which essentially works both lights. The issue I found was the main feed off the wiring harness, IF not properly installed, may be to short. A suggestion and this is with any install is to lay out everything and when using zip ties do not zip tightly as shown in my main wire run from the left side to the right:
Install: Instructional diagrams in the booklet that came with the kit seemed to be a little confusing for someone who had no idea about HID's and how they were installed BUT after you sit back, the install is basically common sense. I'm not sure if my end result of installing is the perfered method (referring to mounting) but it was the best possible way due to the length of wires however I don't see any issues why it wouldn't be OK. Each ballast was given plenty of room to breath and were secured to apart of the chassis with self tapping screws.
Suggestions: The kit and most other kits come with a few zip ties, always have extra on hand. The kit also included double sided tape for the ballast but I sway away from using such methods. It would suck if you spent all this money and that tape didn't hold if you know what I mean.
Overall I'm pretty happy and would order from them again but as with anything time will tell how truly happy I am so I'll update this thread in the weeks to come if I run into any issues.
Ordering: I placed my order with myHIDS.com on a Sunday and recieved my kit the following Monday. Package was shipped UPS and took 8 days.
Kit Details: The kit I ordered included [1] Main wiring harness, [2] Slim digitial ballast, 2 H13 Hi/Lo slim 8000k HID's, [4] zip ties, [2] double sided sticky pads, instruction manually and 2 stickers (not sure why they were included). I'd also like to point out that they provide a lifetime warrenty on "ALL" parts which is nice.
Packaging: All components came individual packaged in white boxes within the shipping box and was protected by packaging peanuts. Many of us see other HID kits in fancy boxes which might explain the price difference.
Construction: Each item seemed very sturdy and constructed. Each lead and connector was prepped very well and all wires were protected with loom. The only issue I see is the wire length from the main controller wiring harness. I assumed you would plug each factory bulb connector into the wiring harness or one of the ballast but you only use one factory feed which essentially works both lights. The issue I found was the main feed off the wiring harness, IF not properly installed, may be to short. A suggestion and this is with any install is to lay out everything and when using zip ties do not zip tightly as shown in my main wire run from the left side to the right:
Install: Instructional diagrams in the booklet that came with the kit seemed to be a little confusing for someone who had no idea about HID's and how they were installed BUT after you sit back, the install is basically common sense. I'm not sure if my end result of installing is the perfered method (referring to mounting) but it was the best possible way due to the length of wires however I don't see any issues why it wouldn't be OK. Each ballast was given plenty of room to breath and were secured to apart of the chassis with self tapping screws.
Suggestions: The kit and most other kits come with a few zip ties, always have extra on hand. The kit also included double sided tape for the ballast but I sway away from using such methods. It would suck if you spent all this money and that tape didn't hold if you know what I mean.
Overall I'm pretty happy and would order from them again but as with anything time will tell how truly happy I am so I'll update this thread in the weeks to come if I run into any issues.
09-29-2009, 09:02 AM
#2
2020 Sport
Thread Starter
Pictures of install locations:
Left side ballast and wiring harness behind the headlight
Right side ballast behind the headlight
The right feed coming from the wiring harness from the left
2 pictures of stock headlights at different angles
2 pictures of HID's at same angles as above
Side view
Normal HID's
With Brights on
Left side ballast and wiring harness behind the headlight
Right side ballast behind the headlight
The right feed coming from the wiring harness from the left
2 pictures of stock headlights at different angles
2 pictures of HID's at same angles as above
Side view
Normal HID's
With Brights on
09-29-2009, 02:33 PM
#6
2020 Sport
Thread Starter
The glare in the photo is from my truck being elevated higher than the sidewalk I was standing on so the picture is a direct shot and it was raining so that added a crappier photo. Overall I'm happy and the install was a breeze once common sense set in but time will tell regarding quality so if anything pops up I'll be sure to post.
