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10-15-2008, 06:53 PM

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The aftermarket might be the way to go. I just bought ONE HID for $815 from Ford for my GT500 front end conversion. Standard GT HID's are $810 EACH. That doesn't include whatever else you might need for the conversion. I remember it being a $525 option on my '08.

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Hmmm well I can go to Steeda.com and buy a set for 895...I was just hoping I could get Ford to install them to stay within the warranty and resellability as well as be able to sell the stock heads to get some money back...

10-15-2008, 06:56 PM

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Thats too damn much IMO. Got mine from Retro-Solutions and paid about 160...Install free by me

10-15-2008, 07:28 PM

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Interesting...the Steeda Kit contains no ballasts...I thought they were a must for HIDs? Obviously I am wrong....

10-15-2008, 07:36 PM

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Interesting...the Steeda Kit contains no ballasts...I thought they were a must for HIDs? Obviously I am wrong....

The ballasts are built into the headlight housings..

10-15-2008, 07:50 PM

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A-ha! Technology strikes again...thxs.

10-16-2008, 09:28 PM

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A-ha! Technology strikes again...thxs.

Yeah, thats one of the big draws for me. I don't like having ballasts hanging out all over my underhood. Also, I believe water getting in the ballasts is a reason for many problems that people face with the HIDs...

10-16-2008, 10:32 PM

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honestly, just get the silverstars. they arent "HID" but look damn close, and its just a different bulb!

i got a HID kit and like u regret it cause ive had nothing but problems with it.

10-17-2008, 05:52 PM

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honestly, just get the silverstars. they arent "HID" but look damn close, and its just a different bulb!

Yeah I have the Silverstars and the difference IMO is almost non-existent. The color of the light is whiter, but I don't think the brightness changes.

So back to my original question...has anyone here had a Ford dealership install OEM Ford HIDs on an 05-08 Mustang?