turbotransam09

would this kit on ebay work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/88-99...Q5fAccessories

bmartin8

I dont see a drop down menu on his ebay page. There are something like 300 different listings. I need the 9006 kit and 880 fogs, but I dont know which one to get? Some say US Seller, Some say Super Slim, some have different temperatures, but everyone has the same description? Which one do I pick lol. And do I need to buy an extra kit just for the fogs? Seems like the fogs would be cheaper. Some direct linkage would be killer.

ramairjohn2000

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so dumb question what would the exact set of stuff needed from lmc and other places to upgrade lows and fog lights?????? excuse my lighting ignorance.

nichoLaS1

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Here's my 'recipe'

HIDs from VVME

FOGS

1 x Standard 880/881/893 HID Conversion Kit
Output 35W
Enhanced Accessories: None
Color Temp. 5000K

http://www.vvme.com/search-result?ma...1&option_31=-1

LOWS

1 x Standard 9006(HB4) HID Conversion Kit
Output 35W
Enhanced Accessories: with Relay Harness
Color Temp. 5000K

http://www.vvme.com/search-result?ma...1&option_31=-1


Lenses for low beams

LMC Part # 36-0302
Qty x2
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cd/full.aspx?Page=63

if the link doesnt work, then in the search bar at the top of the website choose the following:
“Chevrolet” – “Pickup Truck” – “1988 thru 1998” – “36-0302”


That's everything you need to order. Good luck!

-Nick
http://www.ls1.com/forums/f52/lets-s...22/index3.html

bmartin8

Nick you are the man dude! Thanks so much! I vote that post alone be stickied!

bmartin8

Hold that thought lol. These ship from the UK. I dont want to pay that shipping when I can get free shipping on the ebay items. I just dont know which ones to order from the ebay store. The dude has about 300 postings all for what seems to be the same product. I havnt used ebay all that much so maybe I am just reading into this too much.

nichoLaS1

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There's plenty of places to get them from, I'm just showin you where I got them.. Regardless of where you get them, just make sure to get 35 W. Slim ballasts help but are in no way necessary; theres plenty of places to mount the regular sized ballasts. Apart from that, just order from a legit company/seller lol. just my $.02

For reference while shopping, the lows and the fogs came out to $120 after shipping.

ramairjohn2000

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nicholas thanx man thats the best explanation so far man!!!!!!! no offense to anyone else..... loooks like that is what i will be buying in the very near futre

bmartin8

Well I ended up buying the kits from www.hidgeeks.com. Got the 35w 6000k lows and fogs. Then ordered the housings from LMC Truck.

Everything shipped came to a total of $154. Not too bad! Cant wait to get them and install. Been riding around with a burnt up headlight and thought I would just do this instead of buying a new headlight.

nichoLaS1

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Nice man, you'll be happy. Good luck with the fogs ......just sayin

camaroboy14

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Hey nicholas1 what ones would I get for my camaro ? I need fogs, and low beams.. Something bright.. I need them bad here !! Please if u can help with exact details. Please

bones_c

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no drop down menu... and then it says put your bulb size and all that info in a message to the seller to determine color temp etc... well how the hell am i supposed to do that when i get a message saying the seller is unable to accept messages at this time... sounds like he may have been the way to go but now sounds like a scam?

JNap936

I know many people have already said nice write up, but I'll say it anyway. Thanks for doing this write up. Thanks mostly for giving the headlight housing weblinks. These will make this job so much easier. Goodjob

enigmah

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Sweet write up man definitely doing my lights

lemons12

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I just want to make people aware, you can do HIDs with projectors for roughly 75-150$ more depending on what you opt for and what you can do on your own or have to buy.

Just want to make people aware that the "right way" isn't much more expensive... And no harder to instal.

enigmah

iTrader: (1)

How about some links sir?

lemons12

iTrader: (71)

I can't post links... There is a forum member/sponsor that encourages DIY but gets his panties in a wad when you try to show people how to do it with links or where to buy parts to piece it together for a complete kit.


For anyone interested... There are plenty of DIY projector threads.. From full blown retro fits to just putting a hella projector in the stock head light location, only a little cutting needed and screwing it in... And everything in between.

You need-

Adapter plates... These would have to be made on your own. You could draw them up and have them machined or you could make your own by hand. I bought mine from a forum member that had a bunch made from a machine.

Projectors... Many different options here. Some are true HID projectors and very expensive (OEM is usually the best), and then there are cheaper (but still 1000000Xs better than what this thread is about) options such as a 90 or 60mm HELLA halogen projector.

HID kit... Obviously. I shouldn't have to explain this.

You can at this point go a step further by making your own lexan cover for the projector or leaving it exposed. My car sees minimum driving time so I am leaving mine exposed, many people take this route. Although the lexan shield is not hard to create and is cheap in comparison to the rest of the project.

VIP1

Check out the Lighting FAQ for more info on Projector Retrofits.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...hting-faq.html

As for where to buy projectors, you can get some decent HID projectors at The Retrofit Source. You can get the Hella Halogen 60mm projectors from Rally Lights.

redcamaro4140

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Does the camaro have this at all

VIP1

Have what?

Also, which year?
1993-1997 used sealed beam headlights
1998-2002 used newer-style housings with separate bulbs

You can probably find what you are looking for in the Lighting FAQ.