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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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Im wanting to get some HIDs for Christmas this year, I already have lightning heads and clear fogs(see pics below) I have read on numerous sites that they work good with HIDs and dont glare much. But when I asked on here I was told that they'll glare real bad. I also read that since they have that reflector cap that they'll emit a better light pattern. I just want to know if any of this is true. Will they work good with the lightning heads and fogs?? OR will they scatter the light bad and glare real bad??

I dont want to get the lights if there gona suck with what i got, and i dont like projectors so those are out of the question.

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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 06:39 PM
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retrofit thim with actual projectors. I hate ones that are put in reflector housings, they are blinding to everyone, especially to those of us with sensitive eyes.
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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how do you do that?
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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HID's will definitely glare without projectors.
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Hid with out proper housing and aim is 100 percent illegal in PA

Source. Best friends GMC with 2 warnings and a ticket. (1 jersey warning!) lol.
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 11:55 PM
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6k 35 w in my lightnings never been flashed or pulled over nice output and theyre not even aimed lower than stock. most of my friends say its a little bit unpleasant but not enough to cry about. BUT then again where i live hids in reflective housing are the norm here. (college kids)

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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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6k 35 w in my lightnings never been flashed or pulled over nice output and theyre not even aimed lower than stock. most of my friends say its a little bit unpleasant but not enough to cry about. BUT then again where i live hids in reflective housing are the norm here. (college kids)
do they scatter the light real bad or is it pretty focused?
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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it this like what i need??

http://www.coolprojectors.com/parts/...-LED-C/?q=5278
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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If yer just looking for brighter that wont blind anyone and IS legal. Get replacement 6000k Xenon bulbs. I just put them in mine with stock housings and it made a HUGE difference and I think the bulbs cost me $12 off egay with a lifetime warranty. I just ordered 55 watt 9145/H10s for my fogs and 100 watt H3s Xenons for my 2 lights behind the grill, both in 5000k.
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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With my lightning headlights I put in the Sylvania ZXE bulbs and am very pleased, much brighter and cleaner looking!
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