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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 09:25 AM
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Just ordered a set of OEM HID's for my 2012 F150.
Really hoping that they are all what they claim to be. As we all know the standard one are not the best, even with upgraded bulbs.
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jbiloff
Just ordered a set of OEM HID's for my 2012 F150.
Really hoping that they are all what they claim to be. As we all know the standard one are not the best, even with upgraded bulbs.
I am getting a set later on this year, after comparing my Cousins 07 to My 14 with his H13 LEds, Changing the Bulbs does make a big difference, but you will Blind every body on coming regardless how you aim them in the 09-14 Buckets, I wish they would have stuck with the old 6 - 7" Round buckets.
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 10:00 AM
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My dad has a 13 xlt with silverstar halogens and they still don't even compare to the factory hids.
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 10:10 AM
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I am planning on ordering a set as well, can you give me the link to the set you bought? Thanks.
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by one2nine
My dad has a 13 xlt with silverstar halogens and they still don't even compare to the factory hids.
Factory Projector HIDs are WAYYYYY better than Silverstar Halogens. No comparison..... It's like night and day. It's harder to find a "cleaner" light than the factory HIDs.
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by discodave
Factory Projector HIDs are WAYYYYY better than Silverstar Halogens. No comparison..... It's like night and day. It's harder to find a "cleaner" light than the factory HIDs.
Retros! Lol

Congrats, you will be amazed at the amount of usable light they put out.

Anyone looking, raptor retrofits or Bilinvic retrofits will sell the stock ones with a harness.

Also check the for sale section here, someone is always selling them.
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 10:30 AM
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I would say that the HID's are great for everyone but the on coming driver. Don't get me wrong I want a pair LOL.
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by sunset
I would say that the HID's are great for everyone but the on coming driver. Don't get me wrong I want a pair LOL.
I've never been flashed by oncoming drivers with my Factory HIDs. HIDs are becoming the norm now. Even crappy cheapo cars are coming with them from the factory now. Halogen lights don't last as long either. Old technology that will take forever to finally be replaced.
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by sunset
I would say that the HID's are great for everyone but the on coming driver. Don't get me wrong I want a pair LOL.
Thats why the projectors have the Cutoff set up the way they do. Just make sure they are properly aimed.
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by discodave

I've never been flashed by oncoming drivers with my Factory HIDs. HIDs are becoming the norm now. Even crappy cheapo cars are coming with them from the factory now. Halogen lights don't last as long either. Old technology that will take forever to finally be replaced.
I get flashed time to time. But **** em' I'm DOT approved lol
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