H2 Real Projector Beam HID Headlights

[SoCalHummer]

Well, replaced my second generation blotchy beam HID headlights with the new Projector Beam HID ones that come in a billet chrome plated housing. Supposed to be the same ones used in the new Dodge Viper and New Cadillac. Easy install (easer than the previous HID units) and got to take a night drive with them and WOW............these make the X2020 units in my Suburban second place. Honestly, these are HID on low and high beam using one HID element by an internal eyelid so to speak that covers a portion of the beam during low beam operation and when you turn on high beam it opens the spread. I was driving under a dark underpass at night and the light on low was incredible.......so I decided to try the high beam and WOW again......it lit up the freeway signs way down the freeway like it was daylight.

These units are $379 per side and are worth every penny IMHO........If you guys (or ladies) are interested, I will post some pictures of them in the vehicle..........the light is not blotchy it is just like my Cad and my neighbors new 7 series BMW.......

[SoCalHummer]

Well, replaced my second generation blotchy beam HID headlights with the new Projector Beam HID ones that come in a billet chrome plated housing. Supposed to be the same ones used in the new Dodge Viper and New Cadillac. Easy install (easer than the previous HID units) and got to take a night drive with them and WOW............these make the X2020 units in my Suburban second place. Honestly, these are HID on low and high beam using one HID element by an internal eyelid so to speak that covers a portion of the beam during low beam operation and when you turn on high beam it opens the spread. I was driving under a dark underpass at night and the light on low was incredible.......so I decided to try the high beam and WOW again......it lit up the freeway signs way down the freeway like it was daylight.

These units are $379 per side and are worth every penny IMHO........If you guys (or ladies) are interested, I will post some pictures of them in the vehicle..........the light is not blotchy it is just like my Cad and my neighbors new 7 series BMW.......

[urban-assault]

Are these just regular Xenon Hella bi-xenon projectors with chrome bezels? Or are these projectors something else? I would love to see some pics of the light pattern, if you have them. Thanks!

Urban-Assault Vehicle H2

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PhilD:
Yes, some more info would be appreciated. Brand, pictures, where to buy, etc, etc...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Ditto, concur, acquiesce...please

[SOCRATES]

Inquiring minds want to know, please! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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"Dechromed" Black '04 H2 -- GOBI Ladder, Corsa, Borla Headers, SMA HD Brushguard, Air Horn, and some miscellaneous odd and ends.

[DRTYFN]

SoCal,
Please give all details, including price and where to buy, and pictures.

S&B Member since '03

[PARAGON]

By the way, if you don't want to wait on SoCalHummer's response, you can go to hidtech.com and get the lights for $1,899 plus shipping of course. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[NJ H2]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PARAGON:
By the way, if you don't want to wait on SoCalHummer's response, you can go to hidtech.com and get the lights for $1,899 plus shipping of course. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

HidTech is a lot cheaper than that, they retrofitted my Bixenons and installed them for $1,000. and the do it yourself kit is way cheaper

[PARAGON]

Sorry, NJ, I was referencing another thread where HIDHQ.COM does not seem to be on the up and up and the $1899 price tag is ridiculous. I didn't mean to say HIDTECH, although the guys at HIDHQ said you can't trust the guys at HIDTECH either.

SoCal said he got his for $750. He also said easy install, so the retro-fitting must be at a minimum. I have the Xenarcs but SoCal's review made my ears perk up. I bet you two have very similar lighting systems, do you agree with his assesment on how they perform?

[KenP]

F*$% HIDHQ. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

I just want some Bi Xenons that work.

Black Lingenfelter Lux

[PARAGON]

Ken, are you biased? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[KenP]

I guess I should have said, "I want the Bi-Xenons I paid for!" http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif F%$kers.

And to answer your question, YES. Bastards. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

Black Lingenfelter Lux

[NJ H2]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PARAGON:
Sorry, NJ, I was referencing another thread where HIDHQ.COM does not seem to be on the up and up and the $1899 price tag is ridiculous. I didn't mean to say HIDTECH, although the guys at HIDHQ said you can't trust the guys at HIDTECH either.

SoCal said he got his for $750. He also said easy install, so the retro-fitting must be at a minimum. I have the Xenarcs but SoCal's review made my ears perk up. I bet you two have very similar lighting systems, do you agree with his assesment on how they perform?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I can tell you that the guys from HidTech are bar none the best company I ever dealt with. They are completely honest and to this day send me emails asking me how everything is going and my Bixenon's were installed in the middle of Decembern! They couldn't be any nicer and I have no affiliation with them.
Having said that, yes I do agree, the Bixenon's are worth every penny!
My Bixenon projectors are made by Hella. The same ones that are in Mercedes and BMW. I have them in my Mercedes (OEM) and they produce the same light and pattern. The H2's cover a little more area on hi beam and I like that better.
By the way I could be wrong but I think the do it yourself Bixenon kit from HidTech is only $450.00 (total) for both sides.
It sounds like SOCAL might have a different system that is easier to install but I don't know for sure. Although mine weren't that hard it did take a good afternoon for HidTech to do.
HidTech also fabricated a Plug & Play harness so when I want to switch back to OEM headlights it will be very easy http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Here are some PICS of the Bixenon's:
BIXENON'S (http://ImageEvent.com/benza/h2hellabixenon)

[This message was edited by NJ H2 on 03-06-04 at 07:55 AM.]

[DRTYFN]

Does HIDTECH have a contact #? I couldn't find one on their site.

Here's their kit.
http://www.hidtech.com/view/1064515734
I've got to admit I'm intrigued, too.

S&B Member since '03

[SoCalHummer]

Guys,

I purchsed them through Bruce at www.brightheadlights-hid.com (http://www.brightheadlights-hid.com) and the cost was $379.00 each (x2). I dont have pictures of the light pattern but I can guarantee you they are very very nice. I do a lot of off roading from Glamis dunes to open desert to baja pre-running and have been spoiled by HID lighting and was very unhappy with the first and second generation HID lights available for the H2 with the blotchy light with dark areas in front of the vehicle. I have the x2020 lights on my Suburban and loved them but these are even better and no these are not the $1700 dollar lights mentioned in this thread. I have the first style out with chrome plated billet housings but more designs are on the way. I will post pictures (Promise) of the lights on my H2 later today but I can guarantee you these work and go in with just a simple mod on the plastic housing that the stock lights go in and then just simply plug the three wires from the new HID's into the stock plug and your done. The adjustment isnt as critical with these since the light is so much improved and spread is increased so your not playing around like you were if you had the previous HID generation one or two lights. The only thing you will have to make a decision on is if you like the look of the lights in your H2......but if you want light on the road or off the road......this is the hot setup.............I dont even use my light bar with the four lights on top of my H2 anymore when I go off road..........post your questions guys and I will try to answer ......BTW if you purchased the generation one or two HID lights from BrightHeadlights.com you can probably get a discount on purchasing these from them......and if you get multiple purchases together you can probably get Bruce to offer a discuount also........BTW......I am not working for Brightheadlights.com and I do not get a kick back.......Im just very picky about my lights and was not happy with my previous HID lights and put a lot of effort into talking with them and also Sylvania staff and this effort has finally paid off.................now I just want to share my experience.

[This message was edited by SoCalHummer on 03-07-04 at 09:22 AM.]

[SOCRATES]

Wow, small world. I've been speaking with Bruce off and on for the past month in regard to these. Not the most helpful or literate guy (at least via e-mail), which has been a factor in my delay of purchasing these.

I'm glad to see that someone on this forum finally has them, as I'm much more inclined to try them now. Looking forward to those pictures!

Thanks!

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"Dechromed" Black '04 H2 -- GOBI Ladder, Corsa, Borla Headers, SMA HD Brushguard, Air Horn, and some miscellaneous odd and ends.

[SoCalHummer]

Here is a photo from the site. Will post some of the front of my H2 later today

[SOCRATES]

Here is an e-mail that Bruce sent me regarding a customer of his that has installed them:

"Bruce,

Finished them today.................had to cut the fiberglass hood on one
side where the light comes through to have clearance and the wiring is not
designed to connect to the plugs as shown in the picture in the instructions
since it is not a Jeep. The plugs on the Hummer have mini pins that are much
smaller than the ones installed on the assembly. We just aligned them and I
will test them tonight. I will write up the information and provide some
pictures for you over the weekend

Im really happy with them........they do an excellent job lighting up the
highway for a considerable distance............the high beams seem to light
upward more than outward.................what I mean is when the lens opens
for high beam it sends light out mostly upward and it really lights up the
freeway signs for a long distance but there is minimal additional lighting
provided in front of you for long distance............the low beams provide
so much usable light forward that it is not a big deal that they don't
provide considerable long distance lighting in high beam
...................I think these are better than the X2020 lights that I
loved on my Suburban......................I think you guys hit a home run
with these.................

FOR THE FIRM,
Ronald W. Perry"

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"Dechromed" Black '04 H2 -- GOBI Ladder, Corsa, Borla Headers, SMA HD Brushguard, Air Horn, and some miscellaneous odd and ends.

[SoCalHummer]

first pic

[SoCalHummer]

That was my post.........you do need to make a small adjustment to the hole where the light comes through the fiberglass but its not very much and trust me I am not the type of person that likes to cut on my vehicles but this wouldnt even be noticeable if you went back to the stock headlights later like I will to use them in another vehicle. I have an H2 SUT on order and once its in I will be taking these HID units out and placing the stock lights back in my H2 so I can use the HID ones in my new SUT...........here are a few pics

[This message was edited by SoCalHummer on 03-07-04 at 10:17 AM.]

[DRTYFN]

Delete that post and resize your picture to 640x480.



March S&B is openhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

S&B Member since '03

[SoCalHummer]

That was my post back to Bruce and yes you need to do a small modification to the hole where the lights are installed on the fiberglass opening but trust me I dont like making modifications and this one is so minor and if you decide later to sell your vehicle and keep the lights and put the stock units back the average person wouldnt be even to tell the opening was there with the stock units back installed..........I will post some pictures of the lights installed in my H2 including one from the back side

[SoCalHummer]

More Pics

[SoCalHummer]

3 of 4

[SoCalHummer]

4 of 4..................also check out my folding light bar I made for my stock off road lights...............pull spring loaded pin and fold lights up or down.............

[PARAGON]

I am going to have to think about those. They are kinda freaky eyeball looking.

When I look at pic 3 I keep waiting for the light to roll to the side to look at me. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[NJ H2]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Does HIDTECH have a contact #? I couldn't find one on their site.

Here's their kit.
http://www.hidtech.com/view/1064515734
I've got to admit I'm intrigued, too.

S&B Member since '03<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I had HidTech's phone # but I can't locate it. I'm sure if you email them they will give it to you. They are not a big company but they are good guys.

[Dick Renaud]

SOCALHUMMER
I have been unable to bring up the site, www.brightheadlights-hid.com, (http://www.brightheadlights-hid.com,) do you have a phone number for them?

[PARAGON]

Dick, try this link:
H2 Projectors (http://www.brightheadlights-hid.com/Projector-Headlights.htm)

[Dick Renaud]

PARAGON
Thanks, but that link times out too.
I have a fast cable modem, but nothing seems to get thru. The first link takes me to a search page and when I click on the link on that page it times out.
The phone mumber was my best hope.

[SRFCASTR]

Ok guys,

Here I go again proving I am a neophite when it comes to HID lights.

Can anyone tell me how these lights differ from the http://www.h2source.com/201-124-1.htm

SMA H2 Xenon HID Headlight KitSKU: 201-124-1

SMA is proud to offer a Xenon HID Headlamp Kit for the Hummer H2. This kit is designed to be easily installed and features a DOT approved 7 inch reflector w/ a Xenon low beam and a Halogen high beam. The Xenon low beam remains lit while the high beam is activated. This kit includes all the necessary wiring and installation instructions. This is the only HID kit available for the H2 that is DOT approved.Add to cart for actual price.


I purchased these and they S%$&K!!!

Sorry Jason!

I don't want to make that mistake again.

SRFCASTR

[SoCalHummer]

IK..Im going to answer two questions at the same post here...............Dick.....here is the info you requested
IF YOUR INTRESTED CALL ME 1800 523 3548
BRUCE

Next.....SRFCASTER......The ones on your link are the old Glass housing units that have very poor lighting quality, and are only HID in low beam with Halogen High Beam.......The ones I am talking about are Projector Beam units that are HID on Low and HIGH beam and have an incredible light pattern and output..........they are the same projectors used in the Dodge Viper, Cadillac XLR and CTS and probably the same ones used by BMW and Mercedes.......I live in Newport Beach and I have driven side by side on many occaisions recently to the new cars mentioned above and I have the same light pattern in both clarity, color, length of light and width..........I have owned the ones in your link (first and second generations) and to be honest.....They Suck...........Hope this helps............

[KenP]

Are they DOT approved? I know you said they are the same as such-and-such, but.... I like them.

Black Lingenfelter Lux

[frank6150]

Ken I think you are going to have to put me in charge of your finances on this one! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I don't want you jumpin the gun and being unhappy for a second time.

BTW give me your supercharger!

S&B Member since '03

[KenP]

You are right. What am I thinking. The check book and SC are on their way. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I need to stop reading this thread.

Black Lingenfelter Lux

[urban-assault]

So Cal, do the projectors have some sort of glass housing on top of the projectors? Or is it just the projector unprotected?

Urban-Assault Vehicle H2

[urban-assault]

So Cal, do the projectors have some sort of glass housing on top of the projectors? Or is it just the projector unprotected?

Urban-Assault Vehicle H2

[89vette]

I have had those lights in my Hummer for 3 months now. I got a set from Valeo Sylvania to try and use. You have a to do a little modifications to fit but it is worth it. The light is incredible. Plus I no one ever flashes me. On hi beam they are like light cannons. They need to offer a kit to make them plug and play. I posted pics of these a while ago in a yellow H2. You have to get used to the look but one you see the light, you won't care about the bulging eyeball look.

email me at jwn@sgi.net with any quesitons. I can take pics and tell you how to fit them in an H2. The manufactuer is Valeo-Sylvania located http://www.xesighting.com/

[SoCalHummer]

Are there glass covers ???.........Answer......The projectors have a glass lens over them and the inside of the housings have a motor that opens a lens to change from low to high beam.It rained really hard a few weeks ago here in So Cal and it was not only great to have all the light driving in the rain but the lights didnt get any rain or condensation........they are sealed and had no problems.........Im here in Orange County for any of you in the area and want to get a look at them I can make myself available for a night drive...........and as 89Vette said....once you get used to the look and see the light these put out you will be very happy......I actually like the look now that I have gotten used to it and I love the light output.

[GulfWarToy]

Cool! I have the same Projectors in a Jeep Wrangler - also one of the early models...

Would you mind me using your pictures on my website, www.oman4x4.com (http://www.oman4x4.com) to show they can be fitted to other vehicles, not just Jeeps?


I too love them, and when the time comes for me to get an SUT, it will get these for sure.