2008 HIDs
05-23-2007, 03:57 PM
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2008 HIDs
Called my dealership up few minutes ago and asked how much the headlights would cost...
They said they would be $713.00 per side!!! Thats crazy.... They better have some cool new design
to them for that kindn of money...
They said they would be $713.00 per side!!! Thats crazy.... They better have some cool new design
to them for that kindn of money...
05-23-2007, 04:43 PM
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RE: 2008 HIDs
left side part# 8R3Z 13008 B - GT High Intensity Discharge Headlamp
Decontented Headlamp - Does Not Include Bulbs, Sockets, Covers Or Front Catcher Bracket
this is right off the ford computer.
Decontented Headlamp - Does Not Include Bulbs, Sockets, Covers Or Front Catcher Bracket
this is right off the ford computer.
05-23-2007, 04:58 PM
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RE: 2008 HIDs
The problem with getting an aftermarket HID system to go along with your stock head lamp housingsis that the bulb remains completely bare. This makes it look like you are High Beaming whether or not you point them downward. I get highbeamed at least 5 times every time I drive at night.
I've been told bysome older family members how painful and DANGEROUS it is for them when having to drive in the opposite direction of very bright headlights (people who leave their highbeams on). Younger folks don't have to worry so much as their eyes can adjust quicker (they still get pissed though), but the elderly sometimes lose sense of where they are on the road.
This realization has prompted me to order Saleens' HID headlamp housings(2 for about $900).
It's expensive, but a small cost to keep people from ending up in a ditch.
I've been told bysome older family members how painful and DANGEROUS it is for them when having to drive in the opposite direction of very bright headlights (people who leave their highbeams on). Younger folks don't have to worry so much as their eyes can adjust quicker (they still get pissed though), but the elderly sometimes lose sense of where they are on the road.
This realization has prompted me to order Saleens' HID headlamp housings(2 for about $900).
It's expensive, but a small cost to keep people from ending up in a ditch.
05-23-2007, 06:12 PM
#7
RE: 2008 HIDs
05 and 06 housings have black reflector shield mounted in front of the bulb. That should help block some glare. I have 2 sets of 06 housings if anyone needs them. I need to get thee GT500 headlight buckets to retrofit my headlights.
