HID XENON LIGHT UPGRADE

[blackhawk29]

Hello all, new 08' H2 owner here. Anyone know what the best upgrade kit is for Xenon light upgrade? Has anyone installed one. I see there is a vendor here on the site that sells them. Are they hard to install? This is my second (actually 3rd) we won't go there, H2 and we all know the headlights are a joke. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[H2 007]

I've been looking at doing this as well. As I'm sure you already know, there are several companies out there selling them.

I found one that at least seemed to have a good reputation from the people buying them. I have an '07 Chevy Cobalt LT that I use as an occasional daily driver when I don't want to get the H2 dirty and I actually found this company on the Cobalt forum.

I haven't ordered from them yet, but a complete set was like about $170. I think they were from www.visionbulbs.com

The way I looked at it, was that for the price of SilverStar Ultra's, it wouldn't be too much more to just go with these and they are true HID's.

[Hucky]

In order to go HID dont you need the full Transformer/Ballasts kit and not just the Bulb?

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[KingVinnie]

Originally Posted by Hucky

In order to go HID dont you need the full Transformer/Ballasts kit and not just the Bulb?

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Yes

[Hucky]

Does Hummer H2 Install factory a True HID? and what year did it start if any?

Has anybody have the True HID installed on theyre Rigs?
Was the install worth it, dependable?

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[KingVinnie]

As far as I know Hummer has never put, or offered HID lights as an option. You have to get the conversion kit and do it yourself.

[Hucky]

Do you know if the Replacement Bulb that they call Silver Extreme HID is any better than stock? They are 39.00 dollars but do they offer any noticeable difference, or is it better to bit the bullet and go True HID Kit.

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[tower]

Originally Posted by Hucky

Do you know if the Replacement Bulb that they call Silver Extreme HID is any better than stock? They are 39.00 dollars but do they offer any noticeable difference, or is it better to bit the bullet and go True HID Kit.

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You will see some improvemnt with the Silvers, but nothing like a true HID.

[blackhawk29]

Thanks, actually I went down to the local auto parts store and purchased a set of the Silvania Silverstar Ultra's they were about $50 and they did make quite a difference at night. The light is whiter with a hint of blue tint to it. I guess i will try these for a while and then make the switch to true HID's The Ultra's did make a noticable improvement over the stock bulbs.

[pteam]

I installed Bi xenon true hid lights just a week ago in my 08 h2. Bi xenon is HID for the low and hi beams. I got them off ebay from the same guy I bought from my porsche they were like $150, theyre great. They come with ballasts, theyre plug and play and are 15x brighter than the stock lights. I'll post pics here in a week or so when I get around to it. I'm having alot of stuff installed in the 08 recently.

[Hucky]

Originally Posted by pteam

I installed Bi xenon true hid lights just a week ago in my 08 h2. Bi xenon is HID for the low and hi beams. I got them off ebay from the same guy I bought from my porsche they were like $150, theyre great. They come with ballasts, theyre plug and play and are 15x brighter than the stock lights. I'll post pics here in a week or so when I get around to it. I'm having alot of stuff installed in the 08 recently.

Post the Ebay Seller Link and the Model # you purchased please
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[KingVinnie]

Originally Posted by Hucky

Post the Ebay Seller Link and the Model # you purchased please
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What he said

[Takecover]

Originally Posted by KingVinnie

What he said

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-C...spagenameZWDVW


This guy is who myself and alot of members on Corvetteforum have bought the kits from. Hard to beat that many perfect transactions on Ebay! I have had my kit for a year now, and no problems. Just drove to Florida on a 7 hour night drive and they worked perfectly! I will never drive another car without HID's. I love how bright they are, and how they "explode" when first turned on then get brighter....too cool!!!!

Jimmy

[Hucky]

Whats the best color to go with?
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[Takecover]

Originally Posted by Hucky

Whats the best color to go with?
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The 6000k looks really good (that is what I have in my cars). They are a bit blue and really bright. The higher the Kelvin # the more blue or purple the color is and the less amount of actual lumens emitted. If I am not mistaken most BMW, Mercs, and Lexus are around 4500. The only drawback to these HID kits is they are not DOT certified and you can get tickets for using them. The only way to get these DOT legal would be to get the projector style (Expensive!!). The most amazing thing with these lights is how bright any reflectors and painted street lines are. The amount of light you get to the side of these trucks is really amazing as well.

[pteam]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...068456384&rd=1 is what I bought. I bought a similar kit for my porsche from the same guy and theyre both great.

[DRTYFN]

Sorry, but with those cheap kits you don't get high & low beams.

These are Real HIDs

[tower]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

These are Real HIDs

So are these. And I think they look better on a big truck than the little projectors. JMHO. Theyre not DOT approved yet, but I've never been pulled over. Even while driving behind Law Enforcement!
http://www.somo.com/Hummer-H2-HID-He...-1149-hid2.htm

http://www.deltalights.com/products....odel=9999#9999

[NJ H2]

Originally Posted by tower

So are these. And I think they look better on a big truck than the little projectors. JMHO. Theyre not DOT approved yet, but I've never been pulled over. Even while driving behind Law Enforcement!
http://www.somo.com/Hummer-H2-HID-He...-1149-hid2.htm

http://www.deltalights.com/products....odel=9999#9999

Projectors > All
All Mercedes, BMW, Jag's etc. use projectors. Not to mention the non projectors don't give you a light cut off like this:

[Hucky]

Originally Posted by NJ H2

Projectors > All
All Mercedes, BMW, Jag's etc. use projectors. Not to mention the non projectors don't give you a light cut off like this:

Can these Projectors that DRTY posted and that you speak of be Adjusted?
example if your Rig is lifted can the projectors be adjusted downward at all?

Any known life span on these projectors? Do the bulbs get changed when they go or do you have to spend another 1000 dollars plus? After buying the 1000 dollar kit, if you blow a head light, can you buy just 1 or are you in for a whole new kit again?

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