Got the HID's in the Ram...man what a difference!
06-07-11, 06:54 AM
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Honestly, I don't understand why they don't come stock on all new cars. With the cheap stuff coming out of China, it can't be that expensive. If only they were mandated by the DOT... Honestly, preventing accidents (with better lighting) should be just as important as protection for when they actually do happen.
06-07-11, 08:06 AM
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I'll pass on LED technology. . . it's been around forever for tail lights. . . and having one dead bulb is not only annoying, but costly to repair. And unfortunately, as good as the technology is today, it's not perfect.
06-07-11, 09:53 AM
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I work in electronics manufacturing... Specifically IC's (chips). Even at a 1% defect rate, that's still 1/100, that's going to be AT LEAST 1 bad LED per 10 cars... And I can tell you 1% is unbelievably low!! And trust me, not every single LED, no matter the quality, last forever, or even 10 years, or even 5. Just look at percentage of new LED TV's with bad LED's... It's mind blowing!
06-07-11, 02:12 PM
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Get in front of me, you will be singing a different tune. I was followed tonight by my truck, (my wife driving) in a 3 series BMW with no tints. Glare is minimal. Ever occur to you that maybe I am one of the few who is not a complete *** and looks into stuff before he does it? I know projectors are the way to go, but for me at this point, its not a viable option. This is the next best thing. I hate when others put people at risk, I would never do anything to endanger anyone. If they had glare when I checked them after install, they would have come out, went back in the box, and got shipped back to the company for a refund immediately.
In the end, you are entitled to your opinion, as I am mine. Neither is likely to change the other.
In the end, you are entitled to your opinion, as I am mine. Neither is likely to change the other.
i drive between San Diego and LA on the weekly basis, and i have never seen a HID mod vehicle that doesn't blind driver in front of him/her, especially if the mod vehicle on your rear left (so it bascially blind your side mirror).
also, HID mod is illegal in CA, i wonder why aren't cops go after them?
06-08-11, 01:26 AM
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I thought it is against federal law to alter the headlights? I think aftermarket HID's are illegal in all 50 states. Anything higher than 5000K HIDs are also illegal if I recall. 5000K was allowed as an OE replacement. That said, where I'm from I see so many cops driving around with aftermarket HID's on their cars that its pretty much an non issue anymore unless they want a reason to pull you over.
06-08-11, 06:47 AM
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ArmyofOne,
Thanks for posting up pictures of the XenonDepot HID kit. I'm glad to hear that you are happy with the product :-) Did you end up having to use a resistor to avoid any flickering issues (not applicable to Lexus Vehicles).
Steve
Thanks for posting up pictures of the XenonDepot HID kit. I'm glad to hear that you are happy with the product :-) Did you end up having to use a resistor to avoid any flickering issues (not applicable to Lexus Vehicles).
Steve
06-08-11, 11:49 AM
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06-08-11, 04:18 PM
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If it is done correctly, I have no problems. It sounds like Army is doing the best he can to prevent all the crap we have experienced. The fact he hasn't just slapped in those aftermarket HIDs and doesn't give a crap should be commended. I hate people with aftermarket HIDs and yes trucks are more easily perpetrators due to the lights being higher up. One of the reasons Toyota doesn't put HIDs in all their trucks. I just angle my side mirror down to give them a taste of their own BS or turn on my rear flood on my FJ. 
06-08-11, 05:31 PM
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well. it is great that you selected a HID that with other driver in mind. however, i would say that what if what you said is true, then you are the only driver i know who mod their trunk with other people in their mind.
i drive between San Diego and LA on the weekly basis, and i have never seen a HID mod vehicle that doesn't blind driver in front of him/her, especially if the mod vehicle on your rear left (so it bascially blind your side mirror).
also, HID mod is illegal in CA, i wonder why aren't cops go after them?
i drive between San Diego and LA on the weekly basis, and i have never seen a HID mod vehicle that doesn't blind driver in front of him/her, especially if the mod vehicle on your rear left (so it bascially blind your side mirror).
also, HID mod is illegal in CA, i wonder why aren't cops go after them?
ArmyofOne,
Thanks for posting up pictures of the XenonDepot HID kit. I'm glad to hear that you are happy with the product :-) Did you end up having to use a resistor to avoid any flickering issues (not applicable to Lexus Vehicles).
Steve
Thanks for posting up pictures of the XenonDepot HID kit. I'm glad to hear that you are happy with the product :-) Did you end up having to use a resistor to avoid any flickering issues (not applicable to Lexus Vehicles).
Steve
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