HID Lights...HELP!
3/3/15, 09:26 PM
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3/4/15, 07:14 PM
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aftermarket. Something like these ones (theres a few varieties of these including tint/no tint and different vendors who use diff bulbs but they look almost identical so yeah..)
http://www.americanmuscle.com/2005-p...hts-black.html
http://www.americanmuscle.com/2005-p...hts-black.html
3/4/15, 08:00 PM
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Easiest way to check is to just pull the bulb out. It'll say on the bulb. There's too many versions out there to really be sure otherwise. Mine are H1 in all 4. I think Raxiom uses H7 and H1. 
Sorry I still haven't gotten a chance to install my HID's so you can see how they look. Between the weather and my friend bailing on me, you may end up installing some before I do. Lol.
Sorry I still haven't gotten a chance to install my HID's so you can see how they look. Between the weather and my friend bailing on me, you may end up installing some before I do. Lol.
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3/5/15, 12:01 AM
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Hmmmm... American Muscle says THIS about those Raxiom headlights:
"Bulb application. These One Piece Projector Headlights include H7 bulbs for low beams and H1 bulbs for their high beams.
Technical Note. Not intended for use with vehicles equipped with Daytime Running Lights or Aftermarket HID Kits."
Looking at the back of the lights, I wonder how you would go about installing a HID capsule? They look like they are screwed shut (four brass screws and a funky looking wiring harness coming out of the light).
I know that HID capsules burned the s*^* out of my fog lights. The reflectors are pretty torn up - I'll need to replace the entire fog light housing as a result. I am thinking of ditching my HIDs in the fogs and going with LED lights instead.
I'd check with the manufacturer of your headlights before I pulled the trigger on a HID kit if I were you. Just my $0.02.
"Bulb application. These One Piece Projector Headlights include H7 bulbs for low beams and H1 bulbs for their high beams.
Technical Note. Not intended for use with vehicles equipped with Daytime Running Lights or Aftermarket HID Kits."
Looking at the back of the lights, I wonder how you would go about installing a HID capsule? They look like they are screwed shut (four brass screws and a funky looking wiring harness coming out of the light).
I know that HID capsules burned the s*^* out of my fog lights. The reflectors are pretty torn up - I'll need to replace the entire fog light housing as a result. I am thinking of ditching my HIDs in the fogs and going with LED lights instead.
I'd check with the manufacturer of your headlights before I pulled the trigger on a HID kit if I were you. Just my $0.02.
3/5/15, 08:04 AM
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There is a good chance that the bulbs will be too hot. I got a 35W kit, hoping to minimize heat issues. The manufacturer will obviously tell you that it's not meant for HID's. So it's up to you if you want to chance it.
I plan to redo everything at some point anyway with proper projectors, new halos, etc. So this is a non-issue for me.
I plan to redo everything at some point anyway with proper projectors, new halos, etc. So this is a non-issue for me.
3/6/15, 12:13 AM
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Hmmmm... American Muscle says THIS about those Raxiom headlights:
"Bulb application. These One Piece Projector Headlights include H7 bulbs for low beams and H1 bulbs for their high beams.
Technical Note. Not intended for use with vehicles equipped with Daytime Running Lights or Aftermarket HID Kits."
Looking at the back of the lights, I wonder how you would go about installing a HID capsule? They look like they are screwed shut (four brass screws and a funky looking wiring harness coming out of the light).
I know that HID capsules burned the s*^* out of my fog lights. The reflectors are pretty torn up - I'll need to replace the entire fog light housing as a result. I am thinking of ditching my HIDs in the fogs and going with LED lights instead.
I'd check with the manufacturer of your headlights before I pulled the trigger on a HID kit if I were you. Just my $0.02.
"Bulb application. These One Piece Projector Headlights include H7 bulbs for low beams and H1 bulbs for their high beams.
Technical Note. Not intended for use with vehicles equipped with Daytime Running Lights or Aftermarket HID Kits."
Looking at the back of the lights, I wonder how you would go about installing a HID capsule? They look like they are screwed shut (four brass screws and a funky looking wiring harness coming out of the light).
I know that HID capsules burned the s*^* out of my fog lights. The reflectors are pretty torn up - I'll need to replace the entire fog light housing as a result. I am thinking of ditching my HIDs in the fogs and going with LED lights instead.
I'd check with the manufacturer of your headlights before I pulled the trigger on a HID kit if I were you. Just my $0.02.
There is a good chance that the bulbs will be too hot. I got a 35W kit, hoping to minimize heat issues. The manufacturer will obviously tell you that it's not meant for HID's. So it's up to you if you want to chance it.
I plan to redo everything at some point anyway with proper projectors, new halos, etc. So this is a non-issue for me.
I plan to redo everything at some point anyway with proper projectors, new halos, etc. So this is a non-issue for me.
3/7/15, 02:43 AM
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3/7/15, 04:19 PM
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wow this actually helps alot.. thank you!
What bulb do they use?
I tried looking at their site and can't figure it out. am i really that slow?
http://www.specdtuning.com/05fomuledhap.html
What bulb do they use?
I tried looking at their site and can't figure it out. am i really that slow?
http://www.specdtuning.com/05fomuledhap.html
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3/12/15, 07:41 PM
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So Fear, you gonna take the plunge?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-2009-Ford-Mustang-GT-OEM-HID-headlights-Plug-Play-/121594138736?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2008%7CModel%3AMustang&hash=item1c4f935070&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-2009-Ford-Mustang-GT-OEM-HID-headlights-Plug-Play-/121594138736?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2008%7CModel%3AMustang&hash=item1c4f935070&vxp=mtr
3/14/15, 03:00 PM
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3/15/15, 10:49 PM
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tempting but for $799 i can get these with a HID kit and have it look just how i want.. http://www.hidguymodshop.com/2005-20...or-headlights/
LOL in the other thread you said $699? Which one is it?
3/16/15, 08:12 AM
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3/22/15, 01:40 AM
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Here's why you don't want HIDs if they aren't designed for them:
Look at my foglight, you can see the lens is hazed over and the reflector is burned up pretty good. The lights are now trash.
Look at my foglight, you can see the lens is hazed over and the reflector is burned up pretty good. The lights are now trash.
8/24/15, 06:49 AM
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HID Lights...HELP!
Back from the dead...sorry, I took a break from TMS to give them time to get their **** together with this app.
I finally got around to installing the HID's, so you can see how the output is. Just to recap...I have the Spec-D headlights and 35W 4300K HID's from DDM Tuning.
I love the output! Cutoff is good...it's not throwing light everywhere above the cutoff, so no blinding everyone. Amount of light is great...much better than the original halogens. The only issue I have is that it's hard to get both bulbs to come on after the car is started. I'm sure buying the extra wiring harness will fix this. But I didn't wanna buy it yet, if I didn't know if I would need it. I can say that the light output is better even with just one light on.
Standby for comparison pictures...Ok, pictures are before, during, after, and once they've warmed up a little bit. Sorry it's so close up on the wall. My aiming scenario was not ideal.
I finally got around to installing the HID's, so you can see how the output is. Just to recap...I have the Spec-D headlights and 35W 4300K HID's from DDM Tuning.
I love the output! Cutoff is good...it's not throwing light everywhere above the cutoff, so no blinding everyone. Amount of light is great...much better than the original halogens. The only issue I have is that it's hard to get both bulbs to come on after the car is started. I'm sure buying the extra wiring harness will fix this. But I didn't wanna buy it yet, if I didn't know if I would need it. I can say that the light output is better even with just one light on.
Standby for comparison pictures...Ok, pictures are before, during, after, and once they've warmed up a little bit. Sorry it's so close up on the wall. My aiming scenario was not ideal.
Last edited by stupidgenius36; 8/24/15 at 07:00 AM.
8/25/15, 11:08 PM
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Back from the dead...sorry, I took a break from TMS to give them time to get their **** together with this app.
I finally got around to installing the HID's, so you can see how the output is. Just to recap...I have the Spec-D headlights and 35W 4300K HID's from DDM Tuning.
I finally got around to installing the HID's, so you can see how the output is. Just to recap...I have the Spec-D headlights and 35W 4300K HID's from DDM Tuning.
Looking good!
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