HIDs
07-17-2008, 09:38 AM
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HIDs
Has anyone done the conversion to the HID lights or gotten them on the newer stangs (07-08)?
I am just wondering how they are at night in the rain. I know bulbs with the blue tint to them (had a set of Luminis, but couldn't see on wet roads) reflect a bit on wet surfaces and don't give off the best lighting for driving. But don't know how the HIDs hold up on wet roads. Thanks
I am just wondering how they are at night in the rain. I know bulbs with the blue tint to them (had a set of Luminis, but couldn't see on wet roads) reflect a bit on wet surfaces and don't give off the best lighting for driving. But don't know how the HIDs hold up on wet roads. Thanks
07-17-2008, 10:36 AM
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RE: HIDs
Not sure where that info comes from about HIDs and foul weather. One of those weird Internet rumors that gets propagated for no reason.
I have the 35W 5000 setup from Retro Solutions...the BEST money I have ever spent. hey are close to my wife's Lexus' lights in overall quality. Night visibility is just amazing. Rain, snow, bugs...whatever...they are pure brilliance on the road.
I have the 35W 5000 setup from Retro Solutions...the BEST money I have ever spent. hey are close to my wife's Lexus' lights in overall quality. Night visibility is just amazing. Rain, snow, bugs...whatever...they are pure brilliance on the road.
07-17-2008, 12:11 PM
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RE: HIDs
Blue tint bulbs don't work that well in any conditions. Add bad weather, and it just gets worse.
A true HID lamp is not just a fancy blue light. The foul weather performance is excellent. They make the fog lamps almost obsolete.
A true HID lamp is not just a fancy blue light. The foul weather performance is excellent. They make the fog lamps almost obsolete.
07-17-2008, 09:57 PM
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RE: HIDs
ORIGINAL: samv1368
illin, what application do you choose, ime super interested!
thanks!
illin, what application do you choose, ime super interested!
thanks!
https://mustangforums.com/m_5235447/tm.htm
I think I have some newer pics with my CAI...I will look.
07-17-2008, 10:02 PM
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RE: HIDs
Ooops...meant..."newer pics with HID in mky CAI...
Here they are:
https://mustangforums.com/m_5263769/tm.htm
Bottom line...even on the 08's I have experienced not one "flash" from other drivers. I have driven at the car with my wife in the Stang and they look like OEM lights for sure. The cutoff is clean with no blinding.
They are BRIGHT...driving side-by-side with another car, you really get a feel for how much brighter they are. The other cars barely throw any light on the road, and these look like a landing light on an aircraft.
Very happy with Retro Solutions. Good folks and fast shipping. The kits are priced well too.
Here they are:
https://mustangforums.com/m_5263769/tm.htm
Bottom line...even on the 08's I have experienced not one "flash" from other drivers. I have driven at the car with my wife in the Stang and they look like OEM lights for sure. The cutoff is clean with no blinding.
They are BRIGHT...driving side-by-side with another car, you really get a feel for how much brighter they are. The other cars barely throw any light on the road, and these look like a landing light on an aircraft.
Very happy with Retro Solutions. Good folks and fast shipping. The kits are priced well too.
07-17-2008, 10:28 PM
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RE: HIDs
+100000 on Retro-Solutions HIDs!! I love them and recommend them a million % LOL I had Luminics before and were ok for awhile until I decided to go HID...A decision I wish I would have done much much sooner!
