H3 HID
10-20-2006, 04:51 PM
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H3 HID
I just did an HID conversion on my driving lights. I was using 100w H3 bulbs. I have to say, love the look, and these are SOO much brighter! While doing the conversion, I removed the reflector thing exstending from the bulb base! 
10-20-2006, 06:25 PM
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they're plug-n-play for our cars:just need to find a place to mount the ballasts as they get extremely hot: I'd suggest the backside of the aluminum bumper (have to remove the grill to get to it).
They come on with your fog lights: rarely have to raise your headlights with them installed.
They come on with your fog lights: rarely have to raise your headlights with them installed.
10-20-2006, 06:44 PM
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Mark, speaking only for myself, I'm pretty ho-hum about the HID upgrade for the main bulbs because I already have 8" H4s and I don't want to end up with a crappy or nonexistant high beam. What I have works great, maybe a slightly higher wattage would be all I could want. I'm not real excited about going to HID in my fog lights either, for two reasons -- one, they are aimed low so they are effective as fog lights. two, I went to a fair amount of trouble to get my fog lights to come on when I pull the light/combo switch stalk, because I wanted the passing flash functionality -- HID is no good for that.
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10-20-2006, 08:43 PM
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I bought mine off ebay. The kit was only $135 with shipping!! This is a good set, the color is from the gas, and not colored glass!
Yes I did mount the ballest to the inside of the front bumper....went for a ride after dark, and as I hoped....I do not need to use my headlights! These are very bright! I used 6000K color.
Yes I did mount the ballest to the inside of the front bumper....went for a ride after dark, and as I hoped....I do not need to use my headlights! These are very bright! I used 6000K color.
10-20-2006, 09:16 PM
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I'm using the 100 watt H3 setup as well as 80/100 H4's and I find that it is quite a current draw with everything on. How does the HID compare for current draw as I was considering this swap ?
10-20-2006, 10:04 PM
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Will post pictures asap! As far as current draw, I have noticed less draw from the HID's!
As far as where to get them.....
http://stores.ebay.com.cn/4allagain
As far as where to get them.....
http://stores.ebay.com.cn/4allagain
10-20-2006, 10:15 PM
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If my lights are stock, what would be the best upgrade without the HID's? Just swap for the fancy new bright white GE Silverstars or what?
If that doesn't seem bright enough I may consider the HID setup, but i don't drive the car at night much, so I don't want to spend much on it.
If that doesn't seem bright enough I may consider the HID setup, but i don't drive the car at night much, so I don't want to spend much on it.
10-21-2006, 03:34 AM
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H4's are the best you can get, IMHO without changing the mounting. Especially the 8", but I had 7" H4's and they were still far superior to the 8" H5's. Some will tell you HID conversions are the best, but there are quite a few serious shortcomings with current offerings IMHO.
