Anyone familiar with HIDs?

[94Z28rag]

I got the DDM kit for $50 shipped and put HIDs in my Camaro in 15 mins. Cake.

Let me know if anyone wants the link.

[Formula413]

I want HIDs for a Firebird.

[black heartbeat]

ok, here's there only thing that I see as problematic about your hid conversion. You want 4300k which will be ungodly bright. The thing with HIDs is the lower you get in Kelvins the brighter the beam. 4300k will be roughly the same temp as standard halogens only 3x brighter or so, as you get into higher kelvins the intensity of the light goes down but the color becomes more intense. If you want more light I'd recommend just going with an aftermarket halogen, my friend told me about some that have a much higher light output than the standard bulb. Oh and most likely the reason that people have a problem with blinding HIDs is usually because they have 6000k or lower in their housing, which means a fuckload of light. Although I've seen people with 5000k HIDs that they don't have that problem with I wouldn't generally recommend getting anything lower than 8000k unless are willing to return them because you blind all incoming drivers, but nothing higher than 10000k unless you are a ricer and gay. The whole subject of HIDs is very touchy, you really don't know what you are going to get until you have it. I'm sure I'm going to be called out on a million points in the post, HIDs just aren't a consistent subject, everything differs. I've seen it go wonderfully and I've seen if go to hell. Kit's differ from one another, headlights differ from one another, you just know know until you have it. Just be prepared to return in need be. I'll look around for those halogens for you and see if I can find anyone with that kit you are looking at

[irockidz28]

the place where i get recomend 5000k-8000k for brightest lighting...and yes they can be bright and blinding...but if you aim them right you shouldnt be blinding other people

[84ta406]

Hey alex I have a set of projector housings here that were used for foglights if you want em.. free. Maybe just drive with your fogs on all the time? I know lots of people that do.

[black heartbeat]

hear are some options for running high performance halogens, scroll down and read the blue lettering
http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=520140

[irockidz28]

Originally Posted by 84ta406

Hey alex I have a set of projector housings here that were used for foglights if you want em.. free. Maybe just drive with your fogs on all the time? I know lots of people that do.

i have been pulled over for that lol i guess its illegal

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

Originally Posted by black heartbeat

hear are some options for running high performance halogens, scroll down and read the blue lettering
http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=520140

Thats a DAMN good read!!!

[Formula413]

Originally Posted by black heartbeat

If you want more light I'd recommend just going with an aftermarket halogen, my friend told me about some that have a much higher light output than the standard bulb.

I already have the Silverstar headlights, which as far as I know are the best halogens available, and they still suck. I will check that link later.

Originally Posted by 84ta406

Hey alex I have a set of projector housings here that were used for foglights if you want em.. free. Maybe just drive with your fogs on all the time? I know lots of people that do.

Originally Posted by irockidz28

i have been pulled over for that lol i guess its illegal

It is illegal to use foglights except in inclement weather, however I have considered that since it would be much easier than converting my headlights.

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

yeah i have the switch tucked inside the dash im usuing a V6 firebird bezel without the hole for the switch and just leave them on. ive never had trouble with it.