New HID Headlight Question, 35W or 50W??
#11
Wow, dude that is awesome! So just a couple questions:
1) Your headlights you say are not stock (obviously), you say its an H3 not H13...but did you order a custom assembly to mount them in? The Halo ring is your high beam I assume, but the Halo doesn't come stock....I guess I am looking for your exact setup, can it be bought somewhere?? (link?)
2) What did you do to your GT to give it that deep growl, not only in the rear but its coming from the front as well!?! (Sorry, I'm really *new* to Mustangs and don't know sh*t about sh*t )
3) Out of the 3 options I listed, what do you think about them? Are the cheapies not a good one??
4) And the Can-Bus system is good for the Mustang then right?? You list BMW, AUDI, etc...but I should use it for the Mustang as well?
Thanks again and look forward to hearing what you have to say.
1) Your headlights you say are not stock (obviously), you say its an H3 not H13...but did you order a custom assembly to mount them in? The Halo ring is your high beam I assume, but the Halo doesn't come stock....I guess I am looking for your exact setup, can it be bought somewhere?? (link?)
2) What did you do to your GT to give it that deep growl, not only in the rear but its coming from the front as well!?! (Sorry, I'm really *new* to Mustangs and don't know sh*t about sh*t )
3) Out of the 3 options I listed, what do you think about them? Are the cheapies not a good one??
4) And the Can-Bus system is good for the Mustang then right?? You list BMW, AUDI, etc...but I should use it for the Mustang as well?
Thanks again and look forward to hearing what you have to say.
My headlight is a complete replacement housing and it requires H3 for low beam. The halo is on both high and low beams as you can see from my signature.
I'm not sure if there's any headlights like mine for 2010+, but if you are looking for halo, americanmuscle has one.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/headli...proj-2010.html
I did full exhaust and cams on it for sound. I'm not sure how V6 exhaust parts, you may want to check out the V6 S197 General Discussion.
I had used some HID kits under $100($50-$80), I dun call them bad quality, they still work OK but don't last long.. I would suggest to call or email those seller before you buy..you won't care about the warranty anyways since once you put the kit on, it's pretty hard to get it out for exchange..try to research on google and find where most ppl purchase good HID kits from.
#13
5000k 55w slim digital kit from retro-solutions...LOVE IT. Here's a recent vid (paid ~$300 for heads/fogs)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9LrH...1&feature=plcp
Pre-Roush front
Also, I have tinted headlights/fogs so they are BRIGHT. Never had any problems with my lights being too bright, no one has flashed their lights, no one has pulled me over, nothing. And retro-solutions customer service is TOP NOTCH! During my install, I forgot to apply electrical grease to the top of the capacitor, the top rusted out and the positive connection came loose when I was re-wiring/cleaning up the install. They shipped me a new splice-in capacitor at NO CHARGE (granted it's a cheap part but even when I insisted I pay for it they told me they are just happy to have my business). HIGHLY recommend them!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9LrH...1&feature=plcp
Pre-Roush front
Also, I have tinted headlights/fogs so they are BRIGHT. Never had any problems with my lights being too bright, no one has flashed their lights, no one has pulled me over, nothing. And retro-solutions customer service is TOP NOTCH! During my install, I forgot to apply electrical grease to the top of the capacitor, the top rusted out and the positive connection came loose when I was re-wiring/cleaning up the install. They shipped me a new splice-in capacitor at NO CHARGE (granted it's a cheap part but even when I insisted I pay for it they told me they are just happy to have my business). HIGHLY recommend them!
Last edited by bakerjd; 02-12-2012 at 02:09 PM.
#14
I have the 35w retro-solutions and they're great. I lowered my beam about 3 inches at 20 feet and they really light up the road an I've never been flashed for too bright. No problems for 3 years and guaranteed for as long as I own the car.
#15
So the 55W kit can get you pulled over?? Has anyone gotten pulled over with 55W HIDs?
@RedFire281: You said you "lowered my beam by 3 inches at 20ft". What exactly does that mean? I know you can adjust the light a bit, but you actually can adjust 3 or more inches inside the housing? (Sorry, again I am new to this)
@RedFire281: You said you "lowered my beam by 3 inches at 20ft". What exactly does that mean? I know you can adjust the light a bit, but you actually can adjust 3 or more inches inside the housing? (Sorry, again I am new to this)
#16
OK, One Last Question...
Thanks everyone for providing the good information about the HID lights. I just have one more set of questions to ask. Can someone please let me know so i make my purchase today? Thank you so much!
1) Will I need to get the Hi/Lo HID bulb or does my 2010 Mustang V6 have separate bulbs for the High beams & Low Beams? The price difference is about $20 for the Hi/Lo HID Bulb. (My car is in the shop now, can't go look at it for myself)
2) Do I need to get the "BULB-OUT WARNING MODULE" for my car? The site says that some cars will give an error about headlights being burned out when connecting an HID setup, mostly newer cars with computerized control/monitoring systems. I know my stang has an on-board monitoring system as do most newer Fords, but will it freak out if I install HIDs?
These "Bulb-Out Warning Modules" will confuse the computer on the car NOT to give the error.
Appreciate the answers!!
1) Will I need to get the Hi/Lo HID bulb or does my 2010 Mustang V6 have separate bulbs for the High beams & Low Beams? The price difference is about $20 for the Hi/Lo HID Bulb. (My car is in the shop now, can't go look at it for myself)
2) Do I need to get the "BULB-OUT WARNING MODULE" for my car? The site says that some cars will give an error about headlights being burned out when connecting an HID setup, mostly newer cars with computerized control/monitoring systems. I know my stang has an on-board monitoring system as do most newer Fords, but will it freak out if I install HIDs?
These "Bulb-Out Warning Modules" will confuse the computer on the car NOT to give the error.
Appreciate the answers!!
#17
1) Will I need to get the Hi/Lo HID bulb or does my 2010 Mustang V6 have separate bulbs for the High beams & Low Beams? The price difference is about $20 for the Hi/Lo HID Bulb. (My car is in the shop now, can't go look at it for myself)
I have a Bi-xenon headlight bulb (which is most likely the same bulb you'll get) and I didn't need a different bulb.
2) Do I need to get the "BULB-OUT WARNING MODULE" for my car? The site says that some cars will give an error about headlights being burned out when connecting an HID setup, mostly newer cars with computerized control/monitoring systems. I know my stang has an on-board monitoring system as do most newer Fords, but will it freak out if I install HIDs?
These "Bulb-Out Warning Modules" will confuse the computer on the car NOT to give the error.
Never heard of this. Here's a link to a similar install if you're concerned about this, maybe this could help
Diffent vendor, similar install
Video I used to help with install
Here's a link for the exact kit I purchased...
H13:
http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/ser...VERSION/Detail
H10:
http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/ser...VERSION/Detail
I have a Bi-xenon headlight bulb (which is most likely the same bulb you'll get) and I didn't need a different bulb.
2) Do I need to get the "BULB-OUT WARNING MODULE" for my car? The site says that some cars will give an error about headlights being burned out when connecting an HID setup, mostly newer cars with computerized control/monitoring systems. I know my stang has an on-board monitoring system as do most newer Fords, but will it freak out if I install HIDs?
These "Bulb-Out Warning Modules" will confuse the computer on the car NOT to give the error.
Never heard of this. Here's a link to a similar install if you're concerned about this, maybe this could help
Diffent vendor, similar install
Video I used to help with install
Here's a link for the exact kit I purchased...
H13:
http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/ser...VERSION/Detail
H10:
http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/ser...VERSION/Detail
Last edited by bakerjd; 02-12-2012 at 04:01 PM.
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Last edited by RedFire281; 02-12-2012 at 05:00 PM.
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