New HID's?
10-18-2014, 08:51 AM
#11
Senior Member
I WAS that guy in my old explorer, actually got pulled over for it. Now I have Factory HIDs but am looking to swap out the bulbs to something a little more white, prob 5000k. As for the fogs, I'm undecided on LED bulbs for the fogs. I struggle to see at night and not sure if they will throw enough light.
Cant comment on this personally though, because Im still running all halogens in my truck.
Im sure someone will comment.
PS i didn't re-read the original post before commenting, sorry, didn't realize you had factory hids, thought you were planning on installing in factory halogen buckets. It's early, lol.
10-18-2014, 10:13 AM
#14
Senior Member
I found the kit at my local performance shop. https://www.jbspowercentre.com/ I've also hear from numerous people, that LED bulbs in fog housings look cool, but perform badly. On my old truck I replaced the whole housing with round LED spotlights. This way you can turn them in and off and you already have the factory switch. I spliced into the factory fogs wiring. As for everybody knocking bright lights, it all comes down to common sense as to when and where to use them and putting all the excessively bright lights on switches. I'm on a tight-ish budget, so I'm picking up some PIAA bulbs for the fogs. Supposedly minor performance increase, but good color match. $100
Last edited by Kawigreenguy; 10-18-2014 at 10:16 AM.
10-18-2014, 02:27 PM
#16
Retired and loving it!
why do people think that hids in a reflector bucket/bowl are acceptable? You guys continue to amaze me.
Halogens in reflectors
hids in projectors
led pods when you're not around other motorists.
Being cheap with lighting is just a poor decision. Do it right with projectors or don't do it at all.
Halogens in reflectors
hids in projectors
led pods when you're not around other motorists.
Being cheap with lighting is just a poor decision. Do it right with projectors or don't do it at all.
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10-18-2014, 02:47 PM
#17
Senior Member
Here's your answer... Just picked this HID kit up from JB performance centre... $150
Cheaper online. Think $80
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Cheaper online. Think $80
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10-18-2014, 03:03 PM
#18
Senior Member
OEM is roughly a 4300k color. CBI is 5000k. White does "look" better but lower color temps actually perform and illuminate objects better. D2S projector retrofits would be ideal but costly. Or change to a D1S setup from the stock D3S for better bulbs and output in the stock projectors.
I had a D2S retrofit done and I love it.
I had a D2S retrofit done and I love it.
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