New Bi Xenon DOT approved lights coming [Archive]

89vette

12-04-2003, 06:42 PM

Hi all. I hope to have some good news here for everyone. I found a company that is about to release a 7" HID kit that will fit H2's. It's a Bi-Xenon system that uses one bulb and a selonoid activated shield for hi and low beams. I'm getting a set shipped overnight to try. Currently they requrire modification to the housing to fit. Around March they will be offering a retro kit that will include new housing so its plug and play for H2's. I'll let everyone know how it works out. Best part is that the kit should retail for about $500.00.

JN

03 Sunset H2!
89 Vette
02 Escalade

89vette

12-04-2003, 06:42 PM

noc

12-04-2003, 06:48 PM

WoW! That is the good part. $500 bux is nice!

KenP

12-04-2003, 07:25 PM

I just hope they are not related to MTC lighting in New Jersey. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

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NJ H2

12-04-2003, 07:32 PM

Here is the kit from HIDTECH for only $379.99 if you want to retrofit it yourself. I think it would be some work to do if you don't know what your doing. You would need to build an enclosure for it.
$500.00 would be a great price if it includes everything!
HIDTECH HID KIT (http://www.hidtech.com/view/1064515734)

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89vette

12-04-2003, 07:48 PM

No its a big name company. I'm keeping my lips tight right now until I see the product.

NJH2, are those the projectors they used in your application? Can you fit those in the stock enclosures?

These lights are complete lamps and all. You just need to trim the black plastic housing the lamps fit in I'm told.

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NJ H2

12-04-2003, 08:02 PM

Yes, they are Hella Bixenon projectors. They fit but they needed to modifiy it and relocate my horns.

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H2Stealth

12-04-2003, 09:23 PM

I have a set of the original (hate to admit it) HIDS4LESS bi xenon projectors and the only problem we ever had was with the wiring harness. Since the H2 was not designed for the bi xenon proejctor, we had to try different harnesses from different vehicles and using different HID ballasts. The main concern with many people I have spoken with is the "spaghetti" that will be included with these lights. Spaghetti meaning extra wiring that cannot really be hidden from view (due to the headlights being part of the hood).

NJH2: Did you ever get a chance to shoot a pic of the wiring harness HIDTECH used on your vehicle?

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89vette

12-06-2003, 05:59 PM

H2 Stealth,

CAn you take a picture of the back of that headlight for me? I want to see how they mounted the projector. Thank you.

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02 Escalade

H2Stealth

12-15-2003, 05:41 AM

http://elcova.com/groupee/forums?a=tpc&s=2826088551&f=4486013582&m=5896026505&r=8856058815#8856058815

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HUMMERDOGG

12-20-2003, 09:14 PM

89vette-

Did you ever get the lights? If so, can you post some pics of them and let us know how they are working out for you.

Thanks.

-HUMMERDOGG

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TROLL TAXIDERMIST (For those of you who get to them before I can. I provide this service free of charge...)

89vette

12-21-2003, 12:56 PM

Hi. Yes I did get them and the performance is awesome. Its a nice sealed unit that hits in the H2 with very little trimming of the headlight bucket. However the look was not what I expected. Definately did not look right on an H2. I am looking for the look of the Hid for less system with the projector under the stock looking lens. I am working with the manufacturer on improving the design.

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89 Vette
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HUMMERDOGG

12-21-2003, 11:26 PM

89vette-

So no pics then? I'd at least like to see what they looked like.

Thanks.

-HUMMERDOGG

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H2Stealth

12-22-2003, 12:49 AM

89vette:
Yes, pics please. If it's not the look you were expecting and does not have the projector under the stock looking lens, then what does it look like?

Also, the rear of the headlight has always been a BIG CONCERN as well as the HARNESS. What do these look like and how easy wa it to install the system (wiring)?

Did the $500 kit come with HIDS? I guess this is kind of a dumb question but the price seems very cheap considering the bi xenon projectors with hids normally cost around $300 to $400 themselves. Then add in the projector ring / enclosure, and the harness, and the assembly. Hell, just go to HIDTECH.com (http://www.hidtech.com/), go to "RETROS", and add up what they would charge you. The cheapest kit would run $729.

Just trying to help you (and that company) out to avoid any issues we already fixed when dealing with "that one company" in the past.

Hummerdogg:
I will have an answer to your last PM tomorrow.

89vette

12-22-2003, 11:27 AM

If someone wants to host the pictures I will send them to you to post.

The kit will be complete and it is very easy to mount. It will include the housing, projector, bulbs and ballasts. There is only three wires to hook up. A ground, a low beam and a high beam. You just splice it to the exsisting wires that plug into your 9007 bulb now. If someone has a site to post the pictures, please send me your email at jwn@sgi.net.

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H2Stealth

12-22-2003, 04:37 PM

I wish I had a site for you to post. I am really confused about the wiring. SPLICING? This is a scary term to use with such an expensive vehicle. Scary term to use with the headlight package as well. This may deter many people from buying this kit. I thought this was supposed to be "plug and play"? Or is your set just the prototype to "fine tune"?

Can you at least PM me some pics of the REAR and the WIRING HARNESS? Thanks.

89vette

12-22-2003, 06:46 PM

It's no big deal. This light is not specifically designed for an H2. It's is designed for many vehicles that use a 7" light. The light you have now used three wires. One ground, one low beam and one hi beam. You would have to cut off the stock headlight connector and splice three wires. I think when the final version is released, you will be able to just plug it into your stock socket.

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Dan

12-22-2003, 06:54 PM

Host them right here. When you reply, click the paperclip button, browse to the pic, and click OK.

You won't see the attachment, but its there & will show up when the post is added to the thread.

Try it!

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frank6150

12-22-2003, 07:49 PM

Poor guy works around dangerous chemicals and whatnot all day, therefore the contact high has stopped him from seeing the paperclip...

Plus I think he is mad at me for not going to the happening as he has not returned my email! Wasn't my fault!

89vette

12-23-2003, 12:08 PM

Hi guys. I see the paperclip now. Frank, I'm not mad at you and I don't work around chemicals http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif. My e-mail is working fine now but over the last 4 weeks threre have been big problems. Please resend your e-mail.

Anyway back to the topic. Here are the pictures.

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89 Vette
02 Escalade

89vette

12-23-2003, 12:12 PM

Here is a picture. Frank, I'm not mad at you. I probably did not get your e-mail. I have had e-mail issues for 4 weeks now.

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89 Vette
02 Escalade

89vette

12-23-2003, 12:13 PM

Back of light.

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[This message was edited by 89vette on 12-23-03 at 06:35 AM.]

V10MOJO2TOW

12-23-2003, 10:51 PM

so for those of us with patience (or laziness) just wait til about march 04 right?

frank6150

12-23-2003, 11:45 PM

I don't know about you guys but I really like that setup. Jason I can see why you don't like the look, it is far from looking stock. If you don't plan to keep them I will surely buy them from you, of course I will need your help putting them in. If you don't wanna give them up talk that guy into getting rid of another set please!

Oh and I am too lazy to do the email again, basically said that I'm sorry I couldn't make it, someone slashed my drivers tire. Also my damn blow up snowman guy in the yard! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

NJ H2

12-24-2003, 03:48 AM

i like the look. Is that chrome around the bulb and is there glass around that?

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89vette

12-24-2003, 01:14 PM

Here is a better shot with the lamp off. It is chromed billet aluminum around the lens. Behind the lens is the projector. Like I said, it is a very well made unit. I'm just not crazy about the look. They are looking into simple ways to improve the look.

Frank, I did see that e-mail you sent about the tires. That stinks. I'll see what I can work out on the lights for you.

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