Stock headlamps really weak?
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Im getting my fog hid's next month. Some kits do come with instructions, but some dont. There is a how to on how to install HID's I believe. Just search for that part. You just have to wire them with your day time running lights. I didnt put my halos for daytime, because I didnt want my halos to be on all day. The lower the kelvin the more orange/red you get. 6k is the brightest so far.
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I sure hope you are not suggesting putting HIDs in stock lenses. This would be VERY WRONG to do.
HIDs in stock lenses do nothing put create more glare for oncoming vehicles, and personally look like s**t.
A projector retrofit on your stock lenses is the best way to go. Or buy a set of projector lenses and put HIDs in them. Again....DO NOT put HIDs in your stock lenses.
HIDs in stock lenses do nothing put create more glare for oncoming vehicles, and personally look like s**t.
A projector retrofit on your stock lenses is the best way to go. Or buy a set of projector lenses and put HIDs in them. Again....DO NOT put HIDs in your stock lenses.
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Im getting my fog hid's next month. Some kits do come with instructions, but some dont. There is a how to on how to install HID's I believe. Just search for that part. You just have to wire them with your day time running lights. I didnt put my halos for daytime, because I didnt want my halos to be on all day. The lower the kelvin the more orange/red you get. 6k is the brightest so far.
Ya i wouldnt even know where to start haha
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oh i completely agree. I have 6k and ive tried just about every color temp.
it looks the best, while still keeping a high output.
Im still very partial to 7500-8000, but the output begins to drop off.
The lumens output of 4300 is pretty much as good as it gets, but it looks to much like a halogen to me
it looks the best, while still keeping a high output.
Im still very partial to 7500-8000, but the output begins to drop off.
The lumens output of 4300 is pretty much as good as it gets, but it looks to much like a halogen to me
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oh i completely agree. I have 6k and ive tried just about every color temp.
it looks the best, while still keeping a high output.
Im still very partial to 7500-8000, but the output begins to drop off.
The lumens output of 4300 is pretty much as good as it gets, but it looks to much like a halogen to me
it looks the best, while still keeping a high output.
Im still very partial to 7500-8000, but the output begins to drop off.
The lumens output of 4300 is pretty much as good as it gets, but it looks to much like a halogen to me
That I do not know, sorry. I would tell you, but its kind of hard for me to type it all down. I would actually need to show you.
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Show me about the auto headlights? I mean like the option on the lever next to the steering wheel? Its on my ss I dunno what kind you have. If it does mess it up I wouldnt do it
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Daytime: Blinker bulbs are on
Nighttime: Led's and halo's only
OR
Everything on.
Thats how I have my set up.
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Yes exactly, thats how it is for me now just the blinkers are on. Then when it gets dark the normal headlights go on well i think with the blinkers as well. Im just wondering if it affects those without having to actually turn anything on. Cause now its all automatic
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No it doesnt affect anything. You just add another thing to your regular set up. An Add-on
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And your welcome bro. Anytime you need help with your lights, just PM me, and ill see what I can do.
Just one more thing, make sure when you get your bulbs, make sure you dont touch the bulb itself. It has special oils on the the surface of the bulb, and if you touch/blow on it, it will mess it up.
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Yeah, I would seriously reccomend someone else doing it, if you are unsure on what to do.
And your welcome bro. Anytime you need help with your lights, just PM me, and ill see what I can do.
Just one more thing, make sure when you get your bulbs, make sure you dont touch the bulb itself. It has special oils on the the surface of the bulb, and if you touch/blow on it, it will mess it up.
And your welcome bro. Anytime you need help with your lights, just PM me, and ill see what I can do.
Just one more thing, make sure when you get your bulbs, make sure you dont touch the bulb itself. It has special oils on the the surface of the bulb, and if you touch/blow on it, it will mess it up.
Ihear ya on that one. I hate it, I feel unsafe haha
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