| HID Conversion Kits
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| Mcsierra |
| Would anyone be interested in getting a HID Conversion Kit? With the 06, I know we can do a FULL "Low - High - Fogs" conversion. My friend did a GB for a GTO Forum and I wanted to see if people here were interested and if so I'll contact him and get all the info. |
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| jay3 |
| what brand of HID would this gb be under? any pix? general idea of price? |
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| bright06Pilot |
I just got my Philips HID lights from Lava Lighting and installed this tonight and have been really happy. Try contacting Jerry there. He's a nice guy and maybe setting up a group buy might not be a bad idea as I was thinking about doing HID foglights.
He told me how he's tried many knock-off brand HIDs and most are very problematic after about a year and how no name brand kits go for as low as $70 a kit but sticks to Philips and GE for reliability and the brightest lights. He's been in the business since 2001 and I'd trust he won't jump bail if there's anything wrong with my kit. |
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| achillesx |
I just got my new black '06 a month ago (and am also a newbie to the board). I'd love participate in a group buy to convert all of my lights to HID.
Let me know!! |
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| Mcsierra |
Can someone please confirm
High Beams = 9005
Low Beams = H11
Fog Lights = H11
My wife took the Pilot so I can't go look at the Manual.
I will ask my Friend that has them on his GTO to take some pictures. He got them from some GTO Forum site he posts on. I still have to hear back on what price we can get and if we have to have a Min order.
http://mcsierra.homeip.net:880/images/HID_Comparison.jpg
Actual comparison of conventional bulbs vs. 8000k HID
http://mcsierra.homeip.net:880/images/HIDBOX11.jpg
8000k HID Kit
I'll post more info as I get it... |
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| bright06Pilot |
| Those are the correct fitments. The owners manual has the high and low beam bulb fitments listed backwards. I used to have blue lights like that on my Integra but my eyes eventually got tired how everything on the road turned blue colored. That's why I chose to use the same HID bulb that Honda and Acura uses on their S2000 and Acura TL. But to each their own. |
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| jay3 |
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Originally posted by bright06Pilot
Those are the correct fitments. The owners manual has the high and low beam bulb fitments listed backwards. I used to have blue lights like that on my Integra but my eyes eventually got tired how everything on the road turned blue colored. That's why I chose to use the same HID bulb that Honda and Acura uses on their S2000 and Acura TL. But to each their own.
do you have any pix which show what type of hue comes out of the head light assembly? also which did you choose? 4300k? 5000k? 6000k?
any issues with wiring? how much did you get your kit for? |
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| bright06Pilot |
| I'll try to get some pics up soon. My lights are Philips 4,300K. No problem with the wiring at all. My engine bay still looks clean and factory except for the Philips ballasts mounted to the airbox. I paid full price but Jerry did the installation included. It's definently whiter than halogens but you can still see a slight hint of yellow in it. I like it that way though. Go for the 5,000Ks if you want white or 6,000Ks if you want some color. |
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| jay3 |
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Originally posted by bright06Pilot
I'll try to get some pics up soon. My lights are Philips 4,300K. No problem with the wiring at all. My engine bay still looks clean and factory except for the Philips ballasts mounted to the airbox. I paid full price but Jerry did the installation included. It's definently whiter than halogens but you can still see a slight hint of yellow in it. I like it that way though. Go for the 5,000Ks if you want white or 6,000Ks if you want some color.
thanks for the extra info...if you don't mind, could you post a pic of the ballasts mounted to the airbox too. |
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| Mcsierra |
OK, I have made contact with the vendor. He has a link to the site and will either E-mail me back with the info and i'll post of he'll simply create an account and post the info in the days to come.. keep in mind the holiday weekend.
His site is: www.XenonKing.com
His Product pictures coming in a sec...
If my friend stops over this weekend with the GTO i'll take a picture of our cars side by side... |
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| Mcsierra |
http://www.xenonking.com/images/Bimmer3000K.jpg
3000K has an approximately 3200lm output, which is more than 3x the light output of the traditional halogen light. 3000K emits GOLDEN YELLOW color and offers superior penetration power during adverse weather epically in dense fog. The applications of the 3000K kit aim more towards secondary lighting apparatus such as high beam and fog lights. The 3000K capsule is actually a 5000K capsule specially coated with a film that filters out all the wave length except the range of wave length which emits yellow
http://www.xenonking.com/images/Bimmer5000K.jpg
5000K has an approximately 3200lm output, which is more than 3x the light output of the traditional halogen light and is the color temperature with the most output. The light appears fairly white, and has light yellowish hue when reflected off the road identical to the OEM HID equipped vehicles. This color is for customers who?are looking for pure performance?while improving the looks of their headlight. It is?ideal for customers who do a lot of back road or canyon driving and need the optimal visibility these HID's provide.
http://www.xenonking.com/images/Bimmer6000K.jpg
6000K has an approximately 2800lm output, which is 3x the light output of the traditional halogen light and slightly less light output compared to the 5000K. Although it has a bit lesser light output, it emits pure whiter light with very slight and barely noticeable tint of blue.
http://www.xenonking.com/images/Bimmer8000K.jpg
8000K has an approximately 2550lm output, which is about 3x the light output of the traditional halogen light and slightly less light output compared to the 6000K. While it has a bit lesser light output, it emits bluer light than the 6000K
http://www.xenonking.com/images/Bimmer10000K.jpg
10000K has an approximately 2200lm output, which is more than 2x the light output of the traditional halogen light. 10000K produces a deep blue light output approaching violet and the blue is noticeably deeper than the 8000K.
http://www.xenonking.com/images/Bimmer12000K.jpg
12000K has an approximately 2100lm output, which is more than 2x the light output of the traditional halogen light. This color temperature puts out a deep bluish violet light and is deeper colored than the 10000K. It is for customer who is looking for the most extreme and most exotic looking light output. |
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| Mcsierra |
http://www.xenonking.com/images/phillips4300K.jpg
4300K has an approximately 3200lm output, which is more than 3x the light output of the traditional halogen light and is the color temperature with the most output. The light appears fairly white, and has light yellowish hue when reflected off the road identical to the OEM HID equipped vehicles. This color is for customers who?are looking for pure performance?while improving the looks of their headlight. It is?ideal for customers who do a lot of back road or canyon driving and need the optimal visibility these HID's provide.
http://www.xenonking.com/images/Philips6000K.jpg
6000K has an approximately 2800lm output, which is 3x the light output of the traditional halogen light and slightly less light output compared to the 5000K. Although it has a bit lesser light output, it emits pure whiter light with very slight and barely noticeable tint of blue. |
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| Mcsierra |
I have installed these kits on a F150, Mustang, and GTO. It's a Plug and play... Very straight forward installs. I have access to both the Stang and the F150 and can take the pictures to show the install and how it looks.
Now for the Price info.. I don't have it yet... I wanted to spark interest and see IF anyone would want In on it.. Once I saw the interest i e-mailed him. I know what he charged my friend for two kits, (Low Beam and Fogs) but i'm not sure what GB deal he will offer us. As I've mentioned he now has a link here so i'm sure if the interest is shown the price break will be there.. (Cough) HINT (Cough).
bright06Pilot care to share what you paid, so we'll know if we are getting a good deal or not.. |
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| bright06Pilot |
ok. I paid full price but will ask Lava Lighting about a special group buy pricing
Here's what his kit looks like.
http://lavalighting.com/Images/Products/hid_box.jpg
A copy&paste from his site
http://lavalighting.com/products.html
Philips HID Kits:
* 2 Philips bulbs
* 2 Philips ballasts
* 2 Relay Harnesses with Built-in Fuses
* Plug-and-Play
* 5 Year Warranty
* Detailed Instructions
# What is the difference between the Philips 4300K, 5000K and 6000K HID kits?
The color temperatures of the bulbs, which are measured in Kelvin (K), are different. The Philips 4,300K (aka Philips 4,100K) bulb produces a white light with a hint of yellow. The Philips 5,000K bulb, marked CM (aka Color Match) on the base of the D2 bulb, outputs a cool white light with no yellow color. The Philips 6,000K (aka Philips Ultinon) bulb emits a slight blue/purple hue which best matches the color seen on vehicles with a factory equipped HID system. The color of the light output is influenced by the bulb type, viewing angle, and light housing.
# How hard is it to install the kit myself?
Each kit comes with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. Depending on the application and vehicle, most kits can be installed in around a half-hour.
# What is the difference between Lava Lighting's HIDs and other kits?
* Quality
All of our kits carry bulbs and ballasts made in Germany by Philips, an established leader in OEM and aftermarket HID systems. Assembly and other parts are made in the USA.
The base of our bulbs is custom injection molded, not glued on adaptor rings. This provides optimum fit and light distribution.
Spare yourself from hassles of dangerous high voltage arcing associated with poorly insulated wiring from cheaper kits.
* Warranty
We are confident about our products and want you to feel the same way. Unlike other internet companies that have come and gone, Lava Lighting has been around since 2001. We are not here to make a quick sale and then bail on the customer when it comes to warranty. We are one of the few companies that actually stand behind the warranty.
All bulbs and ballasts from Lava Lighting come with a five year limited warranty unless otherwise stated
* Pricing
Lava Lighting strives to provide the industry's leading HID kit at the lowest prices. |
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| Mcsierra |
I got an second reply, he where he wrote:
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I will follow up and answer all of the questions on the forum.
Regards,
Michael C.
www.XenonKing.com
If you all want this to happen, ask away and let's make this happen..! I'm probably going to get two sets to do the Low beams and the fogs... :D |
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| bright06Pilot |
| yeah let's get this rolling. What kind of pricing can Xenon King get? I know Lava lighting will do a group buy but he will get back to me a pricing in a few days. I want some HIDs for the fogs too.:) |
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| jay3 |
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Originally posted by bright06Pilot
yeah let's get this rolling. What kind of pricing can Xenon King get? I know Lava lighting will do a group buy but he will get back to me a pricing in a few days. I want some HIDs for the fogs too.:)
im intersted...but will like to know more of the pricing. btw, for the fogs, is there room at the bottom of the engine bay to do the install...curious about this part. basically, how easy would this part be? |
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