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EarlsSVT
04-22-2010, 10:05 PM
dochummer, porschett, pdxrealtor, or any other HID expert.
This is my first HID conversion and I want to be prepared I have searched and read and I think that this is all I need. Please look over my parts list and when I get the go ahead from you guys I'll order my lights.
Thanks,
Earl
Any suggestions or opinions will be appreciated.
2004 H2
Shopping Cart
Retro-Solutions LLC Items
DIGI-55W-9007HL 55W 9007 HB5 DIGITAL BIXENON HID LIFE WARRANTY
(6000k) $160.99 $160.99
I Either Want 6000k or 8000k
3156/3157-WEDGE Pair 3156/3157 T20 LED Wedge Bulbs
(3156 WHITE) $34.99 $34.99
I would like for the DRL's and the headlamps to closely match in color.
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Sub-Total
$195.98
Shipping: USPS First Class (no tracking, no insurance): Retro-Solutions LLC ESTIMATED TOTAL $209.12
dochummer
04-23-2010, 09:37 PM
That looks right. I got the 6000k version with the member3 coupon code discount. Don't know if it's still valid for the $10 off.. As far as the LED bulbs...don't know...
Install of the HID was a cake. But you'll have to adjust the headlights so they're not blinding people.. :)
EarlsSVT
04-24-2010, 02:22 AM
Thank You Doc.
That sounds great I guess I'll go with the 6000k however I would really like to figure out something on the DRL leds or I am just going to order the headlights alone.
Sounds good that I'll have to re-aim the headlights because too bright will absolutely be a better problem then too dim.
Thanks,
Earl
dvl57
04-24-2010, 03:28 AM
I installed my Starr HIDs and I didn't know there was an adjustment beam feature. I was driving for 5 months and not 1 car flashed their highbeams at me. Then, when I moved recently, I have to drive down a 2 lane street. Everyone was flashing me constantly. At that point, I knew maybe it was me.:giggling:
Took 5 mins by adjusting the projectors lower & all is well.:excited:
HIDs make a huge difference vs. the regular halogens.
Additionally, everyone should upgrade and get LED lights inside their interior. What a difference it makes especially when you're trying to look for something @ night in your truck.
Good luck.
pdxrealtor
04-24-2010, 09:06 PM
Hey I got the 6000k HIDs and didn't have to adjust my lights.
Love em'.....
As far as the LED for the DRL post a direct link to the website and I'll tell if that is what I got.
porschett
04-24-2010, 09:49 PM
Hey I got the 6000k HIDs and didn't have to adjust my lights.
Love em'.....
As far as the LED for the DRL post a direct link to the website and I'll tell if that is what I got.
So I take it you don't want my $$$ :jump:
pdxrealtor
04-24-2010, 10:02 PM
So I take it you don't want my $$$ :jump:
:fdance: :fdance: :fdance:
:D
EarlsSVT
04-25-2010, 02:19 PM
Hey I got the 6000k HIDs and didn't have to adjust my lights.
Love em'.....
As far as the LED for the DRL post a direct link to the website and I'll tell if that is what I got.
Heres a link:
http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/the-420/3156-3157-T20-LED/Detail
http://www.retro-solutions.com/Product%20photos/LED%20bulbs/T20wedge1.jpg
pdxrealtor
04-25-2010, 04:56 PM
Yep.. those are them.
If you're going to do the DRL mod those are the best match that I could find.
EarlsSVT
04-25-2010, 11:44 PM
Yep.. those are them.
If you're going to do the DRL mod those are the best match that I could find.
Wow thanks guys. You really make a newbie feel welcome.
Once again, thanks for your help.
Earl
PS. I'm gonna try to do a write up.
pdxrealtor
04-26-2010, 06:13 AM
Wow thanks guys. You really make a newbie feel welcome.
Once again, thanks for your help.
Earl
PS. I'm gonna try to do a write up.
:beerchug: :beerchug:
EarlsSVT
04-26-2010, 03:57 PM
Ordered My HID kit and LED's today. Very helpful people and I even got a 10% discount off the kit.
pteam
04-28-2010, 07:59 PM
Warning: DRL LEDs do not give off any usable light. It is a very small amount of light. I know I tried them. Plus they will burn out and flicker within a few months. The ONLY mod for DRLs that will significantly increase light output from the DRL location is to take out the stock DRLs and replace with a full 4" HID enclosed assembly from ebay. This will about double your light output.
http://www.pteam.net/hid.jpg
http://www.pteam.net/hid2.jpg
The_Yeti
04-29-2010, 12:35 PM
Pteam is correct. I have some amber LED like the ones pictured and are not as bright and some of the LED's have burned out within months.
EarlsSVT
04-29-2010, 02:16 PM
Pteam is correct. I have some amber LED like the ones pictured and are not as bright and some of the LED's have burned out within months.
Well I already ordered these, but I started looking and I think I want to find a modified fog light assembly or a HID assembly like in the pic but until I do these will work.
If anyone has a link to a HID that will fit in the fog light housing I will include in the write up.
I had my achilles put back together and I am going to have a lot of time on my hands.
splne1
04-30-2010, 05:09 AM
I have the 8K hids and the same LED bulbs. No problems yet and have been on for about 2 years now!!! God bless ebay!!! LOL
EarlsSVT
05-04-2010, 04:17 AM
Ok HID's went on easily and I absolutely love them.
The bolts on these trucks are galvanized and you have to use a wire brush on them to get a good ground connection. I plan on including this in the write up.
The light had the ring on them that said open and lock and also had 9004 and 9007 arrows in the same place. I noticed that if you slide the lights to lock completely then they were loose in the housing. Is this normal?
LED's look great, they are bright even in daylight.
They exactly match my friends 6000K 35w hid, however they are slightly bluer than my 55w 6000K HID's.
I was very impressed with the kit.
el-cid
05-12-2010, 12:29 AM
OK, stupid question time... When you go HID do you only have one headlight setting (i.e. no low and high beams), and so long as you use the stock headlight wiring to turn on the HIDs does the automatic headlight setting still work? I've read through the various HID threads but it never hurts to make sure.
porschett
05-12-2010, 12:52 AM
OK, stupid question time... When you go HID do you only have one headlight setting (i.e. no low and high beams), and so long as you use the stock headlight wiring to turn on the HIDs does the automatic headlight setting still work? I've read through the various HID threads but it never hurts to make sure.
As long as you buy the "Bi-HID lights", everything works normal
Lucky1
05-19-2010, 08:03 PM
I've got the Retro-Solutions 8000K Bi-Xenon kit and it is very nice. He is easy to work with (Todd) and a lifetime warranty never hurts either.
Big D
06-04-2010, 04:46 PM
thanks for all the info. I just ordered from Retro-Solutions LLC Items
DIGI-55W-9007HL 55W 9007 HB5 DIGITAL BIXENON HID LIFE WARRANTY
(6000k) $160.99 6000k
for my 2004 H2
twenty2
06-13-2010, 04:59 PM
just converted over to HID's also and love them!!! I went with 55W 8000K Hi/Lo for headlights and 35W 8000K for my PIAAs I had. Paid 123.00 shipped!! I have to also adjust headlights because people are flashing me constantly...:jump:
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