2005-2009 Mustang Information on The S197 {Gen1}

HID Lights...HELP!

Old Jan 16, 2015 | 01:57 AM
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HID Lights...HELP!

Any ideas on the best kits for h7 bulbs (looking for only low beams)
I have these headlights on right now..
http://www.americanmuscle.com/headli...ctor-0509.html

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Old Jan 16, 2015 | 01:47 PM
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Good luck! Ive been trying to get help with HIDs for a year now.
Ive had to look elsewhere for help and even then I never got a straight answer.

From what I know try looking at the retro fit source they have everything you need in terms of HIDs.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/

I finally know what I think to get, just need the money now. haha.
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Old Jan 16, 2015 | 02:07 PM
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We offer a high-quality 35 watt HID conversion kit for your Mustang: http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/



Plug and play installation!


Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions or would like more information: (314) 205-3033

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Old Jan 18, 2015 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics
We offer a high-quality 35 watt HID conversion kit for your Mustang: http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/



Plug and play installation!


Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions or would like more information: (314) 205-3033

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ok cool thanks man!
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 08:30 AM
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why my information not good enough?
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Old Jan 21, 2015 | 12:55 PM
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why my information not good enough?

I think he likes the other posters picture.
You know what they say: "A picture is worth a thousand words"
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Old Jan 23, 2015 | 07:40 PM
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I bought a 35-watt kit from DDMtuning.com a while back, but I never got around to installing it. I live at an apartment complex, which makes it a little difficult...They don't like seeing me take the front of my car apart in the parking lot.


But I'm gonna try to find some time to install it next Saturday. If I'm able to get around to it, I'll be sure to post pics/thoughts on the install and results.


I don't have the exact same headlights as you, but close. I have the Spec-D Tuning brand, while yours are Raxiom. But from the front, they look almost the same. So hopefully it'll give you some idea of what to expect
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by stupidgenius36
I bought a 35-watt kit from DDMtuning.com a while back, but I never got around to installing it. I live at an apartment complex, which makes it a little difficult...They don't like seeing me take the front of my car apart in the parking lot.


But I'm gonna try to find some time to install it next Saturday. If I'm able to get around to it, I'll be sure to post pics/thoughts on the install and results.


I don't have the exact same headlights as you, but close. I have the Spec-D Tuning brand, while yours are Raxiom. But from the front, they look almost the same. So hopefully it'll give you some idea of what to expect
tbh its entirely possible i actually have yours. is there a way to check between Raxiom's and Spec-D's? (the lights came w/ car from previous owner)
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 01:00 PM
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From the front they are almost the same. The Raxiom version has a smoked face, whereas the spec-d is completely clear.

From the back is where most of the differences are. The Raxiom build is much cleaner. The LED's wires have their own exit hole, the high and low beam wires come out of the same hole into a single plug, and there is a single headlight adjustment screw that faces up.

The Spec-D has 2 screws per light that face the rear and the high and low beams have separate exit holes.
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by stupidgenius36
From the front they are almost the same. The Raxiom version has a smoked face, whereas the spec-d is completely clear.

From the back is where most of the differences are. The Raxiom build is much cleaner. The LED's wires have their own exit hole, the high and low beam wires come out of the same hole into a single plug, and there is a single headlight adjustment screw that faces up.

The Spec-D has 2 screws per light that face the rear and the high and low beams have separate exit holes.
well my lights have that smoked tint on there and its actually peeling...
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Fear

well my lights have that smoked tint on there and its actually peeling...
Hmmm, on the inside or outside?
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Old Jan 27, 2015 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by stupidgenius36
Hmmm, on the inside or outside?
on the outside.. maybe prev owner just put tint on it and its actually the clear one idk..
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 07:52 PM
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My friend with the garage had to cancel on me this weekend. Hopefully rescheduling next Saturday...
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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Fear
well my lights have that smoked tint on there and its actually peeling...
that's hilarious. Must be some cheap tint. Lol.
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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 05:34 PM
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that's hilarious. Must be some cheap tint. Lol.
maybe for you
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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 09:05 PM
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If it helps I have been running the same HID kit from hidguy and they are 100%. I've sold hundreds of the kits to customers with an extremely low failure rate. Plug and play, zero issues.
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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 05:11 AM
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+1 on the hidguy, had them on for years.
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Old Feb 25, 2015 | 12:51 PM
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If you haven't bought a kit yet, check out RetroSolutions.com. I think they offer the highest quality, at a reasonable price, kit on the market. I've had one of their kits in my '06 Mustang GT for like 100K miles without a single issue. Just put one of their kits in wifeys '08 Miata GT and she loves the improvment.
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 08:32 PM
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+1 on Diode Dynamics... I have some of their lights on my other car and they have good stuff.


OP did you install yet?
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Old Mar 3, 2015 | 12:28 AM
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No i havent.. I got cold feet and i don't know what bulbs i have in my headlights and not sure how to figure it out tbh (LOL)..
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