P Funk

Hello,


I have a 2013 F150 XLT SCrew with the halogen lights. I was wondering if anyone has converted to a HID kit, and, if so, has anyone used the Morimoto HID system. I am looking at them via this site:


http://www.theretrofitsource.com/hid-systems.html


I am looking to do the headlights and foglights. Does anyone have any experience with this specific brand / kit? Any other ideas or suggestions that would be helpful to me?


Thank you in advance.

AricsFX

iTrader: (3)

dont

signdesigner1

Your probably not going to get the answer your looking for here unless your talking about doing a retrofit with projectors. Just the HID bulds in the standard housing is the wrong way to do it and will just **** off oncoming traffic more than it will make your truck look cool. Many posts about this Im sure.

tom231

iRub1Out

We have WAY TOO MANY threads like this.

Those **** off everyone you drive by, and they don't do **** to add output because the light doesn't go where it needs to be.

Basically, do it if you want, what you linked is your best product, but don't bitch if you get ticketed or brighted all the time, because...seriously, they're annoying as hell.

HCFX2013

iRub1Out

^^^^ Precisely ^^^^

For a FULL reason, see page 35 of the "All things HID" thread.

Then...and only then... Will you get it.

buster096

Welcome to the forum! And now you will probably never return because of the such warm welcome you just received....

STingray1300

Installing HID capsules in a halogen housing is illegal in every country on the planet.

In the USA it is a violation of no less than *2* federal laws:

FMVSS - 49CFR571.108
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_20...cfr571.108.htm

NHTSA - 49CFR564
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_20...49cfr564.5.htm

On top of that, HID capsules in *any* halogen (projector or not) are ineffectual, and even though there 'can' be a sharp cutoff line, misdistributes the available light causing short-sightedness at night (ruins distance lighting).

Here some real-world scientific information from a lighting engineer on the subject (happy reading!):

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...s/Hid/HID.html

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...nversions.html

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...dvantages.html

Bottom line: save your money for a real "upgrade" for your truck.

fringe_remnant

Do it right, or have a pro do it for you.

http://s663.photobucket.com/user/bil...ge_09.jpg.html

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