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L3XUS06 02-16-10 05:51 PM

Xtreme Depot HID Kit
 
So i just ordered my Xtreme HID kit from Xtreme Depot yesterday, i have halogens now, and wanted HID that would look like the OEM HID's...so i went with the 4300K. I checked out the "VOLT" HID kits there also, but went with the XTREME, although they were a bit more expensive..but i assume theyre a better quality. Has anyone here bought this kit, or one like it, and have pics to post? I just want to see what they look like once installed, to see how much they resemble the OEM HID's. Thanks.

tnogi 02-16-10 10:50 PM

I also woud like to see your ending result cause Im not satisfy
with the results of my 8k but lots have to do with the halogen
projectors that we have. I believe the only way that
would change is if we upgrade our fresnel lens :(
nonetheless I would be very happy to see that your kit
is the solution, good luck and please post pics mang...


toHn

Jetfire 02-17-10 12:25 AM

i did a review on the xtreme kit with 6500k bulbs. love it. scroll down if you just want pics.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lig...with-pics.html

twixx007 02-17-10 08:03 AM

I was going to buy from Xenon Depot but they didn't offer a 6000k in the Xtreme only in their cheap Volt line. So I went with Oracle's 6000k 50w. The 50w will be brighter than the standard 35w kits. The 50w kit is safe for our cars. Linky

highstakes 02-17-10 08:54 AM

I use to have the Xtreme kit for my IS350, but switched to Volt kit; Volt kit is so much easier to deal with. Each kit was installed for at least a year on my car, and both worked fine without any trouble; plus Xenondepot's customer service is fantastic!

dubsesd 02-17-10 09:31 AM

I have the 4300k xtreme kit installed. I'll take pics and post tonight

L3XUS06 02-17-10 07:43 PM

k dubsesd!! i cant wait to see them!

jkiamco 02-17-10 10:03 PM

I went with 6000k for lows from HIDextra and 4350k in MTEC Bulbs for my DRL and Fogs, installed them the other day (check out the pic). I'll actually be putting my set up for sale this weekend when I uninstall it, I am thinking of trying an OEM HID swap since my head lights are yellowing and I would prefer cleaner/clearer headlights.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...00214-1240.jpg

Jetfire 02-17-10 11:28 PM


Originally Posted by twixx007 (Post 5235891)
I was going to buy from Xenon Depot but they didn't offer a 6000k in the Xtreme only in their cheap Volt line. So I went with Oracle's 6000k 50w. The 50w will be brighter than the standard 35w kits. The 50w kit is safe for our cars. Linky

i personally would avoid AAC(oracle) i've heard nothing but bad things. especially on myis forums. heard they have not so great customer service and their products aren't too great. take it with a grain of salt if you want. do some research

i would rather stick to vendors on this forum.

L3XUS06 02-17-10 11:30 PM

thanks y'all. i still want to see dubsesd hid pics if possible.......

XenonDepot 02-18-10 08:00 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys! Glad to hear you guys are happy with the product.

I wanted to also clarify that our ballasts have EMI shielding so you will not experience the types of problems this CL member experienced:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ering-out.html

Steve

twixx007 02-18-10 11:43 AM


Originally Posted by Jetfire (Post 5238671)
i personally would avoid AAC(oracle) i've heard nothing but bad things. especially on myis forums. heard they have not so great customer service and their products aren't too great. take it with a grain of salt if you want. do some research

i would rather stick to vendors on this forum.

I did do a lot of research for about a year with both forums. I've seen reviews for Garax hid, Xtreme Depot, AAC (Oracle), MTEC, etc...

I would have bought from Xenon Depot if they only offered the Xtreme kit in a 6000k. The only Xtreme kit close to this was 6500k. I know it's only off by a litte but I'm going to get exactly what I want and not settle.

I have seen a lot of members that have had the Oracle kit installed for years with no issues and some have had issues just like the rest of the HID kits on here. It's a hit or miss but at least I have a life time warranty with Oracle and it's a 50w kit which Xenon Depot does not offer.

Besides... I believe that AAC is a vendor on this forum. They gave me a CL discount on the 50w kit

bagwell 02-18-10 12:20 PM

get a kit that plugs directly into the existing headlight harness and that also has a relay with power directly to the (+)...do not settle for one like this....I mean really, how much more is the correct plug!!!!

http://www.ammarsgallery.com/hid/IMG_4508.JPG

XenonDepot 02-18-10 12:44 PM

Our kits come with a proper H11 connector not generic spade terminals.

Steve

L3XUS06 02-18-10 04:07 PM

:thumbup: to that because thats what i ordered, and should be in tmr! :D

silentbob 02-18-10 04:25 PM

installed an Xtreme Kit 6500K over the weekend. A few hiccups with installation, but probably attributable to my lack of handyman skills. Steve is super helpful with answering questions or concerns. Overall I'm pretty happy with the product in terms of output and color.

My only concern is that I set my lights to 'auto', and when I first turn on the engine, the HIDs flash really brightly, and then slowly turn on. I can't imagine this is very good for the bulb, but I think thats just how they are.
Anyone know anything about this?

dubsesd 02-18-10 05:07 PM

Sorry, I've been busy, but Ill take pics when I get home tonight

L3XUS06 02-18-10 07:30 PM

ok cool dubs

Jetfire 02-19-10 02:37 AM


Originally Posted by silentbob (Post 5240838)
installed an Xtreme Kit 6500K over the weekend. A few hiccups with installation, but probably attributable to my lack of handyman skills. Steve is super helpful with answering questions or concerns. Overall I'm pretty happy with the product in terms of output and color.

My only concern is that I set my lights to 'auto', and when I first turn on the engine, the HIDs flash really brightly, and then slowly turn on. I can't imagine this is very good for the bulb, but I think thats just how they are.
Anyone know anything about this?

the flash is just the bulbs igniting. halogens bulbs don't do this. it takes a lot of voltage to ignite the bulbs, but after that it uses 12 volts.

that's why you have the ballast instead of a direct swap.

intrinsic 02-19-10 11:07 AM

I've had the Xtreme 5000K for about 3 years now and they are still running strong! XenonDepot has quality products. No shortcuts here... all plugs and adapters are always included.

XenonDepot 02-19-10 11:17 AM

It was my pleasure silentbob!

If you take any pictures please do post them up. I would love to see the results!

Steve

XenonDepot 02-19-10 11:18 AM

intrinsic:thumbup::thumbup:

silentbob 03-01-10 01:24 PM

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here you go! crappy cell phone pics, but you get the idea.

6500K Xtreme Kit in the lows. It's tough to tell but I have 2500K city lights and DRL/Highs (looks MUCH better in person). Was considering putting in 5000K bulbs in the fogs.

XenonDepot 03-01-10 01:27 PM

Thanks buddy! Glad you're enjoying the lights :-)

L3XUS06 03-01-10 03:26 PM

mine turned out magnificent as well! same kit. after i actually figured out the install!

XenonDepot 03-01-10 03:28 PM

Glad to hear it :-) Enjoy !

hybridanim 03-01-10 03:46 PM

had the xtreme kit 3000k for my rsx-s. One of the best hid kits i've had. So i decided to buy one for the is350 3000k fog also. Works really well. :thumbsup

ABC 03-01-10 08:29 PM

regarding the Volt line, anyone have issues with only one side firing up?

xuningshen 03-01-10 10:32 PM


Originally Posted by twixx007 (Post 5239947)
Besides... I believe that AAC is a vendor on this forum. They gave me a CL discount on the 50w kit

if this is true, they should be removed. their stuff isn't that great quality and customer service isn't that great. the Volt Kit is pretty good, i've had mine for almost 2 years now, no problems

Jetfire 03-01-10 10:58 PM


Originally Posted by xuningshen (Post 5274480)
if this is true, they should be removed. their stuff isn't that great quality and customer service isn't that great. the Volt Kit is pretty good, i've had mine for almost 2 years now, no problems

don't think they are. they aren't on the vendor list. only two i know are xenondepot and hidextra. both have almost if not entirely 100% positive feedback.

aac is a vendor on myis.net

XenonDepot 03-02-10 08:27 AM

Glad to hear you guys are happy with the product and service :-) We've been a vendor on this board since 2004. I can't believe how time flies...

Steve


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