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Old 10-07-2008, 04:26 PM
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so i should go after the aftermarket and dont bother with the OEMs? whats the dif between single and dual?
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Old 10-07-2008, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MiikeC
I don't know about aftermarket but my factory HID on my GT put out a good bright white light. Not the blueish ricer light I've seen on many aftermarket sets.

Do I think it's worth $900+, no

but since my car came with them I'm not complaining
Keep in mind if it came with the car (OEM) it was a $500 option, not $900 and I agree, it's a white light, not blue. Plus if I have any issues I won't have to deal with anyone but Ford.
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Old 10-07-2008, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bape
so i should go after the aftermarket and dont bother with the OEMs? whats the dif between single and dual?
Single is low beam dual is low and high, and for the price and from what I hear great customer service there's not choice, not sure about yours but our Ford dealerships aren't the friendliest to say the least. I'll be buying one of these by Christmas
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Old 10-07-2008, 06:12 PM
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yea that's the thing. I like the fact that they're OEM HIDs, but $900+? so much better things to buy with that money lol. even cheap set that I found on eBay are going for $854.
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Old 10-07-2008, 06:42 PM
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and it's just not worth that to me ya know? I mean really you could go through a set a year and come out on top, like he said though depending on your year you need the 07+ dipped on the tip to prevent glare.

And i've honestly heard nothing bad about the kits mentioned above, most say stick between 4300 & 6000k style bulbs

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Old 10-07-2008, 06:58 PM
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thanks fellas. im gonna go with the stang mods HIDs + HID foglights.
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Old 10-07-2008, 08:11 PM
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good choice
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Ok thanks guys
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Old 10-07-2008, 09:31 PM
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dude, pm me for a good place to ge tthem from, sick price
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Old 10-07-2008, 09:55 PM
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I have the Retro-Solutions HID kit , 35Watt, 6000K, dual beam, and I love it. Never been flashed in almost a year.
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