DJStile

Hey guys...I tried searching for this, but since HID is too short of a word to search for, I was unable to find out if it was answered already or not... /end disclaimer

Anywho, I was just wondering if anyone out there has had a FORD dealership install the OEM HID Headlights AFTER purchasing the vehicle (i.e your 08+ mustang did NOT come with the HID headlight option)? If so, how much was the total price? Finally, are you happy with the results (i.e is it a big difference from stock?)

Thanks!!

whtcanbrwnd04u

I think its close to $1k... could be wrong though.

DJStile

Yeah the lights themselves are like $895, but I'm wondering if anyone had it done to their car at the dealer how much extra the dealer tacked on to that.

Texotic

do those fit on the pre '08 models?

DJStile

yes...05+

Johnboy7701

retro-solutions.com has good HID's for like 200 bucks I believe and are good according too a lot of people on here...

DJStile

Yeah I had those, but they weren't working correctly for me. I was having problems with a bad ballast AND had a fog light out...the last straw was when I went to turn them on at night to head home and neither headlight would light. I turned the headlight switch off and on a few times and no go. I tried turning the car off and on, also no go. I ended up having to drive home with just one fog light lit. Fortunately it was a short ride and I made it home alright, but headlights are too essential a part. At least one needs to work 100% of the time, IMO.

As a side note - Matt from Stangmods.com has been MORE than helpful and has offered for me to send back the entire kit and he will troubleshoot it and get it working, so I will take him up on that offer and may end up reinstalling it, but I am just trying to get more info about the Ford OEM ones atm.

Johnboy7701

Sorry that was my first post I edited it with retro-solutions which is a forum vendor on here I believe and many people have them and say they are good.... but if your set on the OEM's go for it man, just seems like a lot of cash...

duckbubbles

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.

Frank

2005MustangGtGuy

Ok I guess I can answer this one. I added the factory HID's to my car over the summer. If you can spin a wrench, you can do the install yourself..it is very easy. You get a wiring harness that is plug and play. There is no cutting or splicing involved..Im very happy with the HID's. They are a big improvement over the stock lights and I love the look of the chrome housings. I got mine here http://www.steeda.com/products/ford_...pgrade_kit.php the install instructions are on the bottom of the page