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Feb 12, 2014 | 01:11 PM

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kidastra

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Originally Posted by Joel_980

Just wanted to share a good laugh, was killing time in Walmart this morning, looked at the silvania nighthawks or some BS, halogens, package claimes "up to 30% brighter than factory bulbs", I turned package over and read that it's disclaimer stated the factory halogens were tested after 1 year of use, vs new silverstars or whatever brand it was.

Further down it says halogens can dim 20% in the first year of use... Sooo...

It compared stock bulbs at 80% lumens : new 100% lumen bulbs and said they are 30% brighter...

So... That is total bullshavic. So yes they may be brighter, but not actually by 30% based upon the way they were tested.

Hahaha nice observation I never noticed that. By my math that just means the bulbs are only 4% brighter then new oem bulbs.
Just before my retrofits I got some silver stars not sure which exactly. They were actually quite bright compared to what I hsd

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Feb 12, 2014 | 02:09 PM

#982

Joel_980

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I have tried these style bulbs in the past with different car, and yes there is a noticeable difference.

Feb 12, 2014 | 02:17 PM

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Nevint

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Originally Posted by kidastra

Just before my retrofits I got some silver stars not sure which exactly. They were actually quite bright compared to what I hsd

I did the exact same thing before I finally decided to tackle the retros. I purchased Silverstar Ultras, and while they were better than the OEM, they still lacked what I wanted.

Feb 13, 2014 | 07:31 PM

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Tjones2430

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Can someone please answer this for me, Iv'e read through the thread and i hear people saying, retrofitting the HID causes problems and its best to go with the Ford OEM Hid housings. is it true? I have a 2011 Limited, Should i go with the 13' OEM Hid's as planned?

Feb 13, 2014 | 07:38 PM

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bilinvic Retrofits

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If retrofitting HID projectors causes problems, I wouldn't be in business. Either way, your good to go.

Feb 13, 2014 | 07:41 PM

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kidastra

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Originally Posted by Tjones2430

yes its true, and its false
let me clarify, retrofitting anything can cause problem oem or not. neither one is less prone to fail. but any good retrofit will out perform oem. Especially if you get the upgraded ballast and bulbs

Feb 13, 2014 | 07:47 PM

#987

Azuri

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Good advice / comments from the last two posters. Retrofits also offer you more customization as well making your heads stand out from the bunch.

Feb 13, 2014 | 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kidastra

So if i just use my 2011 housings, do i still need a harness and ballasts or just plug straight in to my factory?

Feb 13, 2014 | 08:35 PM

#989

kidastra

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you still need everything, harness, ballast, bulbs and most important projectors.

Feb 13, 2014 | 08:40 PM

#990

iRub1Out

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Yep.

Retrofits will outperform OEM HIDs, easy.

It *seems* complicated, but trust me, its not bad at all. No cutting wires, nothing crazy, its all laid out for you.

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