I would like to hear some opinions shared on which manufacturer makes the best HID headlight replacements? I am not interested in the cheapest or anything made in China. I would like to get a good discussion going on which brand is the highest quality, what you have installed and how you like it. I will worry about getting a deal on it later. Lets talk manufacturer, and type/frequency.
Best HID headlights
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Hey Shtfrbrains -
What KC HID lights are you getting? Please be specific or provide a link for the HID challenged:Hey:
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OK, bro. Here you go: http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=11247
I wouldn't buy them from Ford as they are way over-priced. I got them for around $1800, free shipping, plus the light bar itself. JDM on here seems to have a great deal on the light bar, but they don't have the HID's on their sight yet.
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OH COOL!
These look like the same one's that Randy Ellis recommended and ordered for the "no-bull" bar, but in stainless finish.
I bet they are gonna kick ass and run flawless! 2,180,000 Candlepower Dude!:wow:
I've done a few days of research for you and came up with these. Philips Xenon ballasts. Used primarily in MB and BMW. Made in Germany.
http://www.philipsxenon.com/ford-xenon-c-339/ford-xenon-lights-kit-by-philips-p-1224
http://www.philipsxenon.com/ford-xenon-c-339/ford-xenon-lights-kit-by-philips-p-1224
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I spoke with KC Lighting about the Ford Racing HID's they build, and the guy said they are good for 5000 hours of use and are actually 50 watts and not 35. I was very satisfied with my choice after hearing that. They recently started building 70 watters, but the guy said there is not a huge difference in perceptible light between those and the 50's, and that the 50's are baddass. The 70's are supposed to be good for 3000 hours.
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nice find! definitely gonna go with these
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Great site! Thanks for searching that out for the cause.
Just keep in mind that site is not associated with Philips. And I cant figure out if they are genuine Philips products. I found a genuine one on amazon and it was $370.
http://www.amazon.com/PHILIPS-HID-C...N-KIT-4300K/dp/B00129LTI0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1266768223&sr=1-1
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I been reading these posts in here trying to decided which HID kit I should get for the raptor. I know I want to get a 6000k system. So far it's a toss up between these two.
There's the Visionpro 6000k H13 9008 Bi-Xenon HID kit $249 [url]http://www.xenonking.com/Visionpro-6000k-Hid-Kit-Car.html[/URL]
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There's the Retro-Solutions 6000k 55W H13 9008 Digital Bi-Xenon HID kit $192
[url]http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/the-172/DIGITAL-HID-XENON-CONVERSION/Detail[/URL]
I know a few of you guys have installed the visionpro kits but I haven't read anywhere of anyone installing the Retro-Solutions digital kit.
So I'm just looking for some feedback to help me make my decision.
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Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
There's the Visionpro 6000k H13 9008 Bi-Xenon HID kit $249 [url]http://www.xenonking.com/Visionpro-6000k-Hid-Kit-Car.html[/URL]
and
There's the Retro-Solutions 6000k 55W H13 9008 Digital Bi-Xenon HID kit $192
[url]http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/servlet/the-172/DIGITAL-HID-XENON-CONVERSION/Detail[/URL]
I know a few of you guys have installed the visionpro kits but I haven't read anywhere of anyone installing the Retro-Solutions digital kit.
So I'm just looking for some feedback to help me make my decision.
:feedback:
Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
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Whatever kit you decide to go with please be sure to keep us all up on how you like it.
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Hey GTS, I have the Digital kit. Ive been very happy with it so far, high quality bulb, ballast and wiring. I would go with 6K for sure. I have 8K and they are to blue for me. Heres the you tube of the 8k in case you havent seen it. - YouTube - Ford F-150 SVT Raptor HID Headlights[/URL]
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Thanks Ducati,
Yeah, I'm definetly going to get the 6000k the 8000k are just a little to blue for my taste. The kit you chose was the one with the H13/9008 bulb correct? Thanks for posting up.
Another question though... when you ordered the kit did you have to order the bulb cap option for the hid bulb? I have yet to actually see a raptor in real life so I don't know if the headlight lens on the raptor has a bulb cap incorporated into it, anyone know?
Yeah, I'm definetly going to get the 6000k the 8000k are just a little to blue for my taste. The kit you chose was the one with the H13/9008 bulb correct? Thanks for posting up.
Another question though... when you ordered the kit did you have to order the bulb cap option for the hid bulb? I have yet to actually see a raptor in real life so I don't know if the headlight lens on the raptor has a bulb cap incorporated into it, anyone know?
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The website that way2evil found says they are DOT approved, so they say.
DOT approved does not mean they are street legal.
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OK - So what is street legal? I have enough issues keeping the Raptor below the speed limit without adding to the stack of paper if I get stopped......
Im not sure if it varies by state but in NY, they must be from the factory. It's illegal to put an HID bulb in a halogen housing.
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No, you dont need a bulb cap. Its built in to the headlights.
Yes its the H13 bulb, just make sure you order a Bi-xenon H13 - (highs and lows in one bulb)
Im ordering the 6k bulbs this week and Ill get a video up when I get them installed.
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Thank you Ducati:smileup:
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Correct......and this is straight from Philips (I am not sure that vendor linked above knows what they are talking about based on their info on their webpage)
http://www.lighting.philips.com/us_...xenon2.php?main=us_en_automotive&parent=51381833453&id=us_en_automotive&lang=en
"NOTE : Xenon HID bulbs can only be used in vehicles that have HID lighting systems. They cannot be used as an upgrade in conventional headlights."
FYI: Read this, excellent info on all of this stuff here: (NOTE, it's a lengthy read and there are links that delve even deeper on this topic. I am not sure if there is a more comprehensive site describing the cons of an HID conversion)
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/conversions/conversions.html
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