jackkarneval
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Post by jackkarneval on Mar 20, 2009 13:40:31 GMT -6
I would love to put HID's in my Aurora, but I really don't have the gall to do all the stuff required to put them in, nor do I know anybody I trust enough to mess with my car to put them in.... *sigh* Guess I'll stick with the Silverstars...they'll probably burn out tomorrow knowing my luck *just put a new pair in btw* lol.
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Post by Rocinante on Mar 20, 2009 14:17:48 GMT -6
I would love to put HID's in my Aurora, but I really don't have the gall to do all the stuff required to put them in, nor do I know anybody I trust enough to mess with my car to put them in.... *sigh* Guess I'll stick with the Silverstars...they'll probably burn out tomorrow knowing my luck *just put a new pair in btw* lol. I had the same issue with Silverstars, so I went with the GE Nighthawks. I may be wrong, but I think they are guaranteed for one year. Just keep the receipt.
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Post by robaurora01 on Mar 20, 2009 17:04:11 GMT -6
they are just like the nighthawks are too. I hear the nighthawks are great I have a pair in my fog lights and they almost out power my low beams
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Post by clutch1 on Mar 22, 2009 15:47:15 GMT -6
Putting in most HIDS is as easy as just replacing the light bulbs.. except you need to plug and extra thing or two in, and zip tie the ballast out of the way.. lol.
Unless you've got low beam daytime running lights.. if you've got that then it's a slight bit more difficult, but not much.
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Post by cadboy1 on Mar 31, 2009 20:18:37 GMT -6
Installed them today..Will see how they work tomorow
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Post by tpunk on Apr 1, 2009 8:59:00 GMT -6
Do HIDs plug right into the fog lights or is there any modification required for the install of HID fogs? I understand you have to run the power/ground wires for the ballast, but I want to know if they physically fit into the housing without modification. I have a fog light out and I'm considering just picking up a set of HIDs rather than replacing it with a normal bulb. Thanks for anyone that can answer this question. BTW Jack, where are you located? If you're anywhere near me, maybe we could meet up and try to tackle it together. Twice the brains=half as likely to "f" it up?
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Post by cadboy1 on Apr 1, 2009 19:39:51 GMT -6
I have HID fog in my Avalanche and as long as you get the kit with the correct bulb you should have no trouble. And I did not run any new wires. The ballast gets power from the plug that went to the fog light bulb
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jackkarneval
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I just ate a grape and I........
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Post by jackkarneval on Apr 1, 2009 22:27:30 GMT -6
Do HIDs plug right into the fog lights or is there any modification required for the install of HID fogs? I understand you have to run the power/ground wires for the ballast, but I want to know if they physically fit into the housing without modification. I have a fog light out and I'm considering just picking up a set of HIDs rather than replacing it with a normal bulb. Thanks for anyone that can answer this question. BTW Jack, where are you located? If you're anywhere near me, maybe we could meet up and try to tackle it together. Twice the brains=half as likely to "f" it up? Wow, thanks for the offer man, but I live in Northern NJ, I think thats a far cry away from Iowa But seriously though, I appreciate the offer. The other problem is, I drive a classic, and I'd hate to drive around a car that consistently blinds everyone... But if I were interested, any suggestions on exactly what kit/brand to buy? I think I'd like to go with what the OP went with, which is 4300K right? That looks like the best to go with because yellow is what are eyes are naturally meant to perceive.
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Post by killroypete on Apr 2, 2009 10:04:10 GMT -6
On a 2nd gen ,the fog light reflector is too crappy to get a HID. They'll become mini hibeams, annoying incoming traffic. My opinion only, based on "playing around" with a 55w H1 lamp instead of the 880 The cutoff is too irregular.
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Post by robaurora01 on Apr 2, 2009 14:31:12 GMT -6
you can buy 880 HID bulbs for it
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Post by tpunk on Apr 4, 2009 12:02:40 GMT -6
Do HIDs plug right into the fog lights or is there any modification required for the install of HID fogs? I understand you have to run the power/ground wires for the ballast, but I want to know if they physically fit into the housing without modification. I have a fog light out and I'm considering just picking up a set of HIDs rather than replacing it with a normal bulb. Thanks for anyone that can answer this question. BTW Jack, where are you located? If you're anywhere near me, maybe we could meet up and try to tackle it together. Twice the brains=half as likely to "f" it up? Wow, thanks for the offer man, but I live in Northern NJ, I think thats a far cry away from Iowa But seriously though, I appreciate the offer. The other problem is, I drive a classic, and I'd hate to drive around a car that consistently blinds everyone... But if I were interested, any suggestions on exactly what kit/brand to buy? I think I'd like to go with what the OP went with, which is 4300K right? That looks like the best to go with because yellow is what are eyes are naturally meant to perceive. No problem man, too bad you're so far away. After reading killroy's post I'm not sure that I disagree with him. The light housings on the 2nd gen foglights don't seem very HID-friendly. They don't direct the light in any particular direction... just outward. Hmmm... I might just stick with some decent yellow xenon bulbs instead.
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Post by dynamic1964 on Jul 31, 2009 16:40:31 GMT -6
Hi Rora freaks. I must ask you all one thing about color on the HIDs. I have spoken with a seller ho selling 11 different colors!! It has spoken here on ACNA before, EFXworldwidesales. You must have white or yellow on forward lights here in Sweden, so that give the problem only 3 choices. I love yellow lights on the low-beems. I don't now why, but so it is. Now the questions: What is the best sort of HID 4300K or 6000K or the blue model ho is stronger on "K"? Is it big different between yellow and white and the original bulbs? Can the HID do any harm? I leaving outside Stockholm in the woods, as my friends say, so i must change lights before the (horrible) winter. Thanks, Arne
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Post by robaurora01 on Jul 31, 2009 17:29:10 GMT -6
6000 is the blueist I would go as I find your lighting just goes away with anything higher then that.
if your looking for the slight blue then 6000k is the way to go but if you want pure nice white light then get 4300k as they are extremely white and light up the road like no tomorrow
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Post by dynamic1964 on Aug 1, 2009 13:32:40 GMT -6
Great The choice gonna be the 4300k then. Its good to see the road, even if its rain in November. Last winter was horrible. No snow and totally black outside. We have the same sort of weather here in Sweden, as you in Canada.. Love my car, but the headlights was no hit!! Thanks robaurora01
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Post by robaurora01 on Aug 1, 2009 15:39:36 GMT -6
yea our stock low beams do suck, our highbeams are great I do find tho
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Post by dynamic1964 on Aug 1, 2009 17:31:19 GMT -6
I agree. Great highbeems. My wifes 2002 Alero has wonderful strong lowbeem, but the highbeem is to low! Strange! Its the same problem on ouer Cutlass Cierra
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Post by dynamic1964 on Aug 26, 2009 14:01:16 GMT -6
It was so easy to install the HIDs and i can not spell the words about the different!! Recommended
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Post by sall on Aug 26, 2009 15:38:04 GMT -6
Did you use a relay? If not you should look into it. Unless you want to replace your wiring harness and multifunction switch. Which probably is not the case. No HID kit is truely safe plug and play unless it has a built in relay which I have never seen.
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Post by dynamic1964 on Aug 29, 2009 0:55:58 GMT -6
No, there is no relay what i can see, and its plug and play model of HIDs. Where should i put some relays? On what wires?
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Post by nelson480 on Oct 17, 2012 20:08:45 GMT -6
Not sure why this guy removed the whole headlight bracket, taking just the headlights out and installing does the job in about 30 mins. You have to use a TORX bit and undo the screws that hold the factory harness to the headlight to get slack to plug the factory headlight plug into the ballast. The ballast i just stuck in a little spot that holds it perfectly in the headlight bar bracket. Anyone else on this forum have HIDs in their 2G? They work great with a PnP 35w 6000k Kit..
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Post by sall on Oct 17, 2012 20:15:29 GMT -6
Eh.
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Post by nelson480 on Oct 17, 2012 20:29:07 GMT -6
costs less than what you got goin on buddy
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Post by sall on Oct 17, 2012 20:45:08 GMT -6
Eh. I can see much better and am safer at that. Care to read more David Stern? No? Okay. We all know how I feel about this. Eh. That's that. Your car. Your choice.
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Post by nelson480 on Oct 17, 2012 20:56:55 GMT -6
still safer than in regular reflectors. I can see fantastically too. It already has quad hi beam and doesnt flash them with perimeter unlock. Works eons better than the classic setup
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Post by sall on Oct 17, 2012 21:16:42 GMT -6
I agree sort of... but I digress. Are the 2G projector lenses fluted or clear?
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Post by renaldo0613 on Oct 17, 2012 21:25:12 GMT -6
Looks good nelson
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Post by XJSman89 on Oct 17, 2012 23:12:43 GMT -6
Who says "eh" to a post where someone is excited about an upgrade? Seriously? Just don't post if you don't like it. If you don't agree at least be constructive lol. No need to be high and mighty about it, some people like the quick and easy mods to start. It's where I started and grew from. Just because one person (or more) figured it out doesn't mean everyone can. It's just me but I prefer to encourage over put-down.
Looks good, Nelson! I like the look on the 2G. Sweet upgrade! Some better, newer projectors would be another quick step from here, and TRS has what you need. I know you can handle a simple swap-out.
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Post by aj on Oct 17, 2012 23:27:29 GMT -6
I think the 2g projectors are pretty good for this era of cars, this was somewhat newer and most cars didnt have them and def not bad. I have 6k in mine as well and I think I have had them in since 2009 I believe and here they are on the bravada:
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Post by sall on Oct 18, 2012 7:13:58 GMT -6
Who says "eh" to a post where someone is excited about an upgrade? Seriously? Just don't post if you don't like it. If you don't agree at least be constructive lol. No need to be high and mighty about it, some people like the quick and easy mods to start. It's where I started and grew from. Just because one person (or more) figured it out doesn't mean everyone can. It's just me but I prefer to encourage over put-down. Looks good, Nelson! I like the look on the 2G. Sweet upgrade! Some better, newer projectors would be another quick step from here, and TRS has what you need. I know you can handle a simple swap-out. It's NOT an upgrade. EH. Listen, I can have my own opinion and post that opinion. I am sorry if you disagree. That is your opinion. If you pay any attention someone has already retroed the 2G with TSX and MH1 projectors. Neither were direct swap nor fit right. I have talked with Matt and there is nothing that is direct bolt on. That's why it is retrofitting. I also found this thread from Custom88 concerning his 2G with HIDs when researching for a potential customer. They glare like crazy. It is a halogen projector. I will always hate on it. Not knowing about it is one thing but knowing about and still doing it is another. Eh. www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-cts-first-generation-forum-2003/119743-hid-xenon-standard-cts-lights-swap.htmlI'm not just crazy, eh.
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Post by wireless on Oct 18, 2012 7:38:15 GMT -6
costs less than what you got goin on buddy It costs less, but at what price? It has awful glare above the cutoff, and honestly, the only thing that makes you "see better" is that glare that bleeds above it that illuminates signs. What's the point of dumping all of this money into your car, then cheaping out on something as important as headlights? You may not get "flashed" but that's because nobody flashes PnP users anymore because they don't listen. I know I don't... if I flash them, what are they gonna do, turn off there headlights? Personally, most PnP's don't bother me unless they're 55w and 6000k+. If they're 35w and 6000k+ they're annoying, but not bothersome. But, that's me. As we know, as you age, your eyes start getting more sensitive. Sure, it may not bother the young people, but what about the older people? I know they aren't supposed to drive, but you don't want Grandma in her caddy smashing into you, do ya?
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