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Old 01-18-2009, 06:53 AM
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I'm wanting to convert to HIDs because my stock lights are crap i did a ebay search and come up with these anybody here used these? or have a suggestion
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chrys...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHRYS...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-X...Q5fAccessories
 
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Old 01-18-2009, 07:46 AM
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I did a writeup and provided vendors.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=28907

A memeber used the Rikens and was happy with the kit.
 
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I used to vender Maxcichon recommended and have been very pleased.
 
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Old 01-19-2009, 04:50 PM
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I just found a seller that had the H7's and 9006's in the same temp. I have a different companies H9, and H11's on the zx14. All four sets were around the same amount, and look very close in color. the two sets for the crossfire came from flashplus, and were definately plug in play, no splicing of wires, or drilling holes in the grommet to run the two wires back through. Max, has that process written indetail in his write up. It will definately help you. chris
 
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Old 01-19-2009, 06:12 PM
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I just found a seller that had the H7's and 9006's in the same temp. I have a different companies H9, and H11's on the zx14. All four sets were around the same amount, and look very close in color. the two sets for the crossfire came from flashplus, and were definately plug in play, no splicing of wires, or drilling holes in the grommet to run the two wires back through. Max, has that process written indetail in his write up. It will definately help you. chris
Who is the vendor?
 
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Old 01-20-2009, 01:30 PM
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i think he is referring to this guy http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/flashp...Q_fromZQQ_mdoZ
 
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Old 01-20-2009, 04:31 PM
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The picture of the kit was just a generic red box that says$61.99 shipped by DHL. Right now it is the second one down, if you search for h7 hid kits, on ebay, not ebay motors. chris
 
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yes the box looked identicle to the ones I ordered. I would recommend doing lowbeams and foglights at the same time. Trying to mix and match colors with hid's doesn't work well, and this way you'll get the same color.
 
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so order 4300k fogs?
http://shop.ebay.com/items/__4300k-f...86Q2ec0Q2em282
 
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Old 01-22-2009, 04:26 PM
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your choice as far as color goes. I went 6000k for both sets. You'll likely get a little more light with the 4300k, But I would keep them the same color as the lowbeams. with any hid swap, your going to get alot of light, compared to stock.
 
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Old 01-30-2009, 06:45 AM
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Had an interesting situation the other night. HIDs installed, I had my lights on. i switched them off for a second then back on. one light was out. (btw, the bulb out lit in the dash). i thought, dang i haven't even had them installed for a month yet. i turned the lights back off and on again, now both were out. off/on again, 1 was out and one was on. turned the lights off and sat there for a few minutes then turned them on again. both were lit and they've been fine ever since.

i read somewhere that this was normal because HIDs are not made to be switched on and off and this is why they should not be used for high beams. is this the case or is it just my cheap kit - which otherwise has been great.

how have they preformed for those that have installed them on high beams and fogs since both of them switch on/off.
 
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Originally Posted by dreamspawn
I'm wanting to convert to HIDs because my stock lights are crap i did a ebay search and come up with these anybody here used these? or have a suggestion
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chrys...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHRYS...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-X...Q5fAccessories
I was just about to buy one of those sets on your list when I saw that the shipping price had jumped by $30, be careful and check before committing.
 
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Old 02-01-2009, 06:42 PM
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HELP i was trying to thread the wires through the clip and the clip came out? what do i do?
 
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HELP i was trying to thread the wires through the clip and the clip came out? what do i do?
Do you still have the clip?
 
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yes i do i'm trying to take the headlight out now my big hands just cant do this install with them in ..
 
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Old 02-02-2009, 06:06 AM
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Use a needle nosed pliers to re-attach the clip. I suppose you were following either my directions or the other for the HID install, so we're to blame.

Let us know how you're doing-I'll keep an eye on this thread.

Good luck!
 
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Old 02-03-2009, 12:40 PM
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Use a needle nosed pliers to re-attach the clip. I suppose you were following either my directions or the other for the HID install, so we're to blame.

Let us know how you're doing-I'll keep an eye on this thread.

Good luck!
Easy as pie just took the headlight and that made it so easy 2 easy bolts on top pop one torx screw out of the fender well and get the 1st on the bottom and then yes get then 2nd one of the bottom from up top or bottom....

Now another question i have to like red lines when my hid are on did i touch them or what is that...
 
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Old 02-03-2009, 01:18 PM
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Easy as pie just took the headlight and that made it so easy 2 easy bolts on top pop one torx screw out of the fender well and get the 1st on the bottom and then yes get then 2nd one of the bottom from up top or bottom....

Now another question i have to like red lines when my hid are on did i touch them or what is that...
If you mean a line on the pavement in front of your car, this is normal. It is the shadow made from the support post inside the capsule.

Good to know you got them out. Too bad you needed to!
 
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If you mean a line on the pavement in front of your car, this is normal. It is the shadow made from the support post inside the capsule.

Good to know you got them out. Too bad you needed to!
Thanks alot man and yeah just for me it was alot easier to do them with the healight out i'm gonna post a few pics tonight hopfully with lights on..
 


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