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Old 11-28-2013, 06:35 PM
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Will an HID conversion kit work straight out of the box with lightning headlights?

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I'm using a 35 watt kit from vvme.com with lighting headlights. Works fine for me. Just make sure they are properly aimed after install
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Yes, but I highly suggest you do NOT get a P'n'P kit. Scattered light everywhere, and you will blind oncoming drivers. If you want proper HIDs, get the lenses retrofitted.
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Yes, lightning headlights are the same as stock lenses. As long as you choose the 9007 bulb, you are fine.
Edit: make sure they are aimed though. My old lightning headlights were pointed too far up and I got pulled over for it.
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Originally Posted by 03f15012
Do NOT get a P'n'P kit. Scattered light everywhere, and you will blind oncoming drivers.
This is the very reason I removed my setup. It looked good and was bright, but I was cooking all eyes that was coming toward me. I aimed the heads down more and it helped, but it defeated the purpose of getting brighter lights.
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Originally Posted by 03f15012
Yes, but I highly suggest you do NOT get a P'n'P kit. Scattered light everywhere, and you will blind oncoming drivers. If you want proper HIDs, get the lenses retrofitted.
This.

I hate all these "Plug-n-play" kits that do nothing but blind others.
I flash 2-3 vehicles a night with these stupid lights.
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https://www.theretrofitsource.com/pr...roducts_id=227

So get something like that to avoid the scattering and blinding?
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Originally Posted by 99FX4
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/pr...roducts_id=227

So get something like that to avoid the scattering and blinding?
Like this
https://www.f150forum.com/f6/lightni...-guide-195523/
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Originally Posted by 99FX4
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/pr...roducts_id=227

So get something like that to avoid the scattering and blinding?
Exactly.
There is a writeup on this on the site somewhere.

edit: HERE

edit 2: Browning beat me to it.

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Originally Posted by BrowningSCrew
Argh! Ya beat me to it!


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