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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 01:24 AM
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So I found a mustang gt closer and also an 09 instead of an 08, But it does not have HIDS. I have been reading on here and find you can add OEM HIDS. Please dont try and convince me on the aftermarket ones. I have them in my silverado now, and its ok, but Im fully prepared to pay 900-1000 for HIDS. As I feel they are they best 1. because their legel and 2 they will provide the best beam paddern since the headlamp is designed for the arc of the HID headlamp. So Which one is better. IS fords OEM one or the saleen one better, I notice the salleen shield looks different from the ford one. Would anybody be willing to post pics for me?

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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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http://texashotrods.com/images/Salee...20%2811%29.jpg <--Saleen
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2165/...84f500b632.jpg <--Ford OEM

I would go with the Saleen HIDs, though I can't comment on the quality between the two. But IMO, the Saleen shield looks better, sleeker, than the Ford OEM HID's. The Ford one's look like they're giving you the bird.

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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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which one is going to put out better light? any ideas?
Old Oct 15, 2009 | 05:43 AM
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Saleen ones look better and I have a few threads I will link that seem to be the way to go....much more light output then stock halogen. The OEM ones cost a little more 1000 bucks thru steeda. 800 for the Saleens

http://allfordmustangs.com/forums/20...eadlights.html

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-foru...-route-go.html
Old Oct 15, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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I have oem gt500 hids($995 a headlamp) and they are being hooked up RIGHT now and ill post up pics when its done...I ordered d3s 6k bulbs as well so ill get some pics up asap

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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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i have the factory ford ones and like them alot i mihgt wanna get better bulbs tho if i can. would i be albe to anyone know this
Old Oct 15, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Rollin Thunder
which one is going to put out better light? any ideas?
They are probably very similar in light output, although I think they may use different HID bulb types, but I'm not sure.

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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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i when with the saleen hid kit.





Old Oct 16, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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I love reading your posts, there's always something to look forward to at the end.
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by deekum1627
i have the factory ford ones and like them alot i mihgt wanna get better bulbs tho if i can. would i be albe to anyone know this
I just bought replacement bulbs in 6k for my factory gt500 hids and they are d3s bulbs and they were $135 for the set!!! Well worth it though I will post up pics as soon as there on....so reallly just find out what bulb you have and call hidguy and he will hoook you up...



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