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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 10:32 PM
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My headlights suck. I can't even tell when they're on... so basically, summing up all your many oppinions...

what is the best choice in this aftermarket xenon/blue/ultrawhite whatever problem. What is the cheapest and the safest (and coolest looking) and most effective for the price you pay...

I don't know why I asked this, people will still argue
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Old Jun 29, 2002 | 05:39 AM
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haha, any question about headlights seems to spark up a lot of arguments. I would suggest getting an HID upgrade in your case, because they are like 3 - 4 times brighter than stock, and since you cant see your headlights right now, there is probably no sense in replacing them with the fake xenons. But thats just my opinion.... We'll see what others have to say
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Old Jun 29, 2002 | 03:41 PM
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Originally posted by TealLexusSc400
This is my 7000K Hid Kit I put on a SC400.

Cost me $650.00 for this kit (Hella Ballasts and Osram Bulbs) with a 5 year free replacement warranty.

They are VERY VERY bright. about 5 times as bright as the old Halogens

Please post pics of the roadway in front of your HID's if possible. Also, how long of a project was it to replace your stock halogens, and where did you buy your kit from.
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Old Jun 29, 2002 | 08:51 PM
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I like that 7000k kit... isn't that a little low for a conversion kit?

Will that work in our cars?
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Old Jun 30, 2002 | 01:39 AM
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Originally posted by TheBigGuyRy
I like that 7000k kit... isn't that a little low for a conversion kit?

Will that work in our cars?

its perfect, and yes it will fit your car...




My Right healight has a crack in it from a rock, so it makes the light turn out a bit different.

The Kit took about 1 hour to put in, but that is only because my harness was BURNED from the Blue bulbs I had, this forced me to cut the adapters off of the HID kit and Splice the wires to my factory headlight wires.

That last pic of the road was taken when I was driving.. it didn't turn out to well.. but it is really bright on the road..

If you want the kit, I can tell you who to get in contact with..

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Old Jul 1, 2002 | 09:10 AM
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You have the HID set up in your bright headlights. What would you recommend to get in the regulars
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Old Jul 1, 2002 | 05:11 PM
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Originally posted by EGainer
You have the HID set up in your bright headlights. What would you recommend to get in the regulars
I have an SC400, those are my regular lowbeams, not my brights.
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Old Jul 2, 2002 | 06:49 AM
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Oh yes, sorry about that, from the picture i was thinking you had the same setup as us. but i remember you have the 4 headlights. do people flash their lights at you letting you know that they are bright as you drive by them?
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Old Jul 2, 2002 | 04:54 PM
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Originally posted by EGainer
Oh yes, sorry about that, from the picture i was thinking you had the same setup as us. but i remember you have the 4 headlights. do people flash their lights at you letting you know that they are bright as you drive by them?
I have had them in for about 3 months now, and maybe about 4 people total have flashed me. They look IDENTICAL to the new 2002 Caddy CTS HID setup ( if you have seem them before). Most of them people that flash me are probably the same people that flash Caddys, BMWs, and Benz.

They look REALLY nice.. and I would forget about all those people that tell you to get the kit "just to see better".. Sure they are MANY times brighter than halogens, but if thats all you want, just put flog lights on. These lights are Brighter, Look a HELL-O-Lot better, and Last 10 times longer, while using less power then 1 Halogen bulb.

Oh yeah, did I mention that I get 100's of compliments!
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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 06:56 AM
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thats cool man, i want some, I just dont have the money now
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Old Jul 4, 2002 | 12:01 PM
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I'm really thinking about a 6000K HID setup, but Manaray said they ended up a little purple in the projectors, which I don't think would look good on my car. The 4100K is another good option but they ended up a little yellow. I still haven't really decided if I'm gonna do the upgrade, it'd be nice but it's a fair amount of money for lights.

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Old Jul 4, 2002 | 01:53 PM
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Originally posted by Kyle Harty
I'm really thinking about a 6000K HID setup, but Manaray said they ended up a little purple in the projectors, which I don't think would look good on my car. The 4100K is another good option but they ended up a little yellow. I still haven't really decided if I'm gonna do the upgrade, it'd be nice but it's a fair amount of money for lights.
If you want a REALLY good kit, buy it from AutoDirectSave. If you need the number just tell me. I have the 7500 kit and you see NO PURPLE hardly at all.. It is a really sharp Blue/White color. Looks like the color of a Welding Torch from a distance.

It is AWESOME..

and the kit COSTS LESS than Autolamps, it has the best Ballasts available, it has OSRAM bulbs (the best), and has a 1 year warranty. Plus its cheeper and fast shipping. I had it 3 days after I placed the order.

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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 10:52 PM
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dude i was gonna get those bulbs at targets the other day....but i wasn't sure how long it would last.....how is it??...is it worth the money and time??
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