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2IS with OEM headlamp HIDs and 4500K Xtec HID Fogs

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Old 08-04-06, 04:01 PM
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Smile 2IS with OEM headlamp HIDs and 4500K Xtec HID Fogs

Since I've been getting several PMs of people wanting to see the Xtec HIDs I installed, I finally took some pics and posted so that you guys can see how they look.

The first picture shows the OEM HIDs and halogen bulbs. The second pic shows the OEM HIDs and the Xtec HID kit installed on driver side and halogen bulb on passenger side so that you can compare the difference. Enjoy!!!
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This one shows the Xtec HID installed on driver side fog.
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looks good man
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Looks good! Matches up nicely!

Your parking lights look alot more blue in the second pic than the first one... did you change them out? Or are they OEM?
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I installed the 194 "white" 5 LED refractors in the parking lights, but they look blue I planning on changing them in the future. I just haven't found any LEDS that are "white" and look white. I did see a set of LEDS from PIAA called "Tera" that come with a resistor and supposedly turn white, with an approximate 4150K color.

The reason why they are not as noticeable in the first picture it's because there was still sunlight coming into my garage when I took the first pic. It was dark when the second pic was taken.
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Looks great! Where did you get these Xtec kit?
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I got them from a website called understeer.com. The guy has a group buy where you can get them for $256.00 shipped! The HIDs have a lifetime warranty and are pretty easy to hook up. You don't even need to run wires to the car's battery They also have a cheaper brand of HID called Apexcone which sells for $200.00 shipped and also has a lifetime warranty. For those interested, here's the link to the website that will have the HID kits discounted.

http://www.understeer.com/lighting-specials.shtml
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Good looking car with good looking foglights!! I like it!!
I will do my one in weeks I will show you mind later!!
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Originally Posted by Alex350
I installed the 194 "white" 5 LED refractors in the parking lights, but they look blue I planning on changing them in the future. I just haven't found any LEDS that are "white" and look white. I did see a set of LEDS from PIAA called "Tera" that come with a resistor and supposedly turn white, with an approximate 4150K color.

im also not pleased with the refractors, there like dark blue. let me know if you find any whiter ones
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