Light covers or xenons?
10/14/04, 08:27 AM
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I was just wondering if anyone knew if they were going to make any kind of head light covers or if it was even possible for the new mustang? I thought they may look funky if they are possible. What about Xenon lights? those could look nice!
10/14/04, 08:44 AM
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Ford really should have spent the extra money to go with the Xenon HID setup. It would have added maybe $600 dollars to the price of the car. At least it should have been an option, I mean heck you can get it on the Mazda 3.
10/14/04, 09:06 AM
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Xenon systems are illegal unless they come with the car. I'm sure there are people who will retro fit a setup from another car to the Mustang but thats a pain in the ****.
10/14/04, 09:07 AM
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What about replacing the light bulbs to get that clearer "WHITE" look instead of the standard "YELLOWISH" bulb? What size bulb would it take?
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10/14/04, 09:09 AM
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You won't be seeing an aftermarket HID kit because they are illegal. Only OEM HID's are allowed. If Ford comes out with HID's for the Mustang next year you could then retrofit those, because they are OEM.
10/14/04, 09:22 AM
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Originally posted by Flyinlow@October 14, 2004, 9:12 AM
You won't be seeing an aftermarket HID kit because they are illegal. Only OEM HID's are allowed. If Ford comes out with HID's for the Mustang next year you could then retrofit those, because they are OEM.
You won't be seeing an aftermarket HID kit because they are illegal. Only OEM HID's are allowed. If Ford comes out with HID's for the Mustang next year you could then retrofit those, because they are OEM.
10/14/04, 09:30 AM
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Originally posted by PonyGirl@October 14, 2004, 9:10 AM
What about replacing the light bulbs to get that clearer "WHITE" look instead of the standard "YELLOWISH" bulb? What size bulb would it take?
What about replacing the light bulbs to get that clearer "WHITE" look instead of the standard "YELLOWISH" bulb? What size bulb would it take?
The bulbs in the new mustang are pretty good. They have 1500 lumens on bright and 1000 lumens on low so they compare pretty favorably to other bulbs.
Until Ford offers us a HID setup (Cobra/SE maybe?) I'd recommend sticking with the standard halogen bulbs.
10/14/04, 09:33 AM
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Has anyone checked out this place?
http://www.coolbulbs.com/HIDKits_body.asp
Just curious as I'd love to have HId's. Brighter light, cooler, and they're even better for on-coming traffic.
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http://www.coolbulbs.com/HIDKits_body.asp
Just curious as I'd love to have HId's. Brighter light, cooler, and they're even better for on-coming traffic.
Jason
10/14/04, 09:46 AM
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Originally posted by Radman@October 14, 2004, 9:36 AM
Has anyone checked out this place?
http://www.coolbulbs.com/HIDKits_body.asp
Just curious as I'd love to have HId's. Brighter light, cooler, and they're even better for on-coming traffic.
Jason
Has anyone checked out this place?
http://www.coolbulbs.com/HIDKits_body.asp
Just curious as I'd love to have HId's. Brighter light, cooler, and they're even better for on-coming traffic.
Jason
10/14/04, 10:06 AM
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Thanks for the link, I found a couple other places that used either Philips or Sylvania equipment. I think it was Sylvania anyways. Pretty sure a set of these will make its way into my car. I think the HIDs make an astounding difference.
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10/14/04, 10:30 AM
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ive got a set of PIAA Super Plasma GT-X bulbs in my Protege and they look awesome, and help to reflect light off the road signs too. (Great for spotting cops from long distances too)!
10/14/04, 10:33 AM
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Originally posted by EleanorsMine@October 14, 2004, 10:32 AM
Xenon headlights are illegal? I have those on my car, but they came with. Nice and bright.
Xenon headlights are illegal? I have those on my car, but they came with. Nice and bright.
10/14/04, 10:37 AM
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Originally posted by Flyinlow@October 14, 2004, 9:12 AM
You won't be seeing an aftermarket HID kit because they are illegal. Only OEM HID's are allowed. If Ford comes out with HID's for the Mustang next year you could then retrofit those, because they are OEM.
You won't be seeing an aftermarket HID kit because they are illegal. Only OEM HID's are allowed. If Ford comes out with HID's for the Mustang next year you could then retrofit those, because they are OEM.
10/14/04, 10:38 AM
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Originally posted by bpmurr@October 14, 2004, 8:47 AM
Ford really should have spent the extra money to go with the Xenon HID setup. It would have added maybe $600 dollars to the price of the car. At least it should have been an option, I mean heck you can get it on the Mazda 3.
Ford really should have spent the extra money to go with the Xenon HID setup. It would have added maybe $600 dollars to the price of the car. At least it should have been an option, I mean heck you can get it on the Mazda 3.
10/14/04, 10:39 AM
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Originally posted by flyer351+October 14, 2004, 9:33 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (flyer351 @ October 14, 2004, 9:33 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-PonyGirl@October 14, 2004, 9:10 AM
What about replacing the light bulbs to get that clearer "WHITE" look instead of the standard "YELLOWISH" bulb? What size bulb would it take?
What about replacing the light bulbs to get that clearer "WHITE" look instead of the standard "YELLOWISH" bulb? What size bulb would it take?
The bulbs in the new mustang are pretty good. They have 1500 lumens on bright and 1000 lumens on low so they compare pretty favorably to other bulbs.
Until Ford offers us a HID setup (Cobra/SE maybe?) I'd recommend sticking with the standard halogen bulbs. [/b][/quote]
IF you want whiter, don't go with the blue coated ones. Spend the money and get Piaa's. I have a set of 9007 PIAA's that have lasted 6 years so far and going strong! They also match the same wattage as the manufactuer!
10/14/04, 10:49 AM
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Originally posted by bpmurr@October 14, 2004, 9:47 AM
Ford really should have spent the extra money to go with the Xenon HID setup. It would have added maybe $600 dollars to the price of the car. At least it should have been an option, I mean heck you can get it on the Mazda 3.
Ford really should have spent the extra money to go with the Xenon HID setup. It would have added maybe $600 dollars to the price of the car. At least it should have been an option, I mean heck you can get it on the Mazda 3.