HIDs honest opinions needed!!
03-03-2010, 08:29 PM
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Is that what they are? I just bought the car on monday and the guy I bought it from had them...I love the way they look, but the lighting is crap with stock halogens.
03-03-2010, 09:08 PM
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Yeah I think they look great, especially when the halo are on, I'm just having a hard time getting them adjusted correctly. The halogens lights are just too weak...I had HIDs in my '01 SS but not in projectors.
03-03-2010, 09:34 PM
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However, those do use H1 bulbs, same as the Sonars. Not sure how good the projector is in them however, not all H1 projectors are created equal.
The reason they say "no HID" is more because of legal reasons. Technically HIDs should only go in D1S or D2S projectors. Those are true HID projectors designed for it. The others are technically halogen projectors. However, I haven't yet seen an issue running HIDs in any of these projectors. I've had HIDs in my Sonars for well over a year with no problems at all. Love them. I'm running 35W 5000k BTW.
03-04-2010, 06:47 AM
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03-04-2010, 08:46 AM
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No those aren't sonars. Sonars don't have the third light in the middle between the high beam and low beam. I'm not sure who makes those.
However, those do use H1 bulbs, same as the Sonars. Not sure how good the projector is in them however, not all H1 projectors are created equal.
The reason they say "no HID" is more because of legal reasons. Technically HIDs should only go in D1S or D2S projectors. Those are true HID projectors designed for it. The others are technically halogen projectors. However, I haven't yet seen an issue running HIDs in any of these projectors. I've had HIDs in my Sonars for well over a year with no problems at all. Love them. I'm running 35W 5000k BTW.
However, those do use H1 bulbs, same as the Sonars. Not sure how good the projector is in them however, not all H1 projectors are created equal.
The reason they say "no HID" is more because of legal reasons. Technically HIDs should only go in D1S or D2S projectors. Those are true HID projectors designed for it. The others are technically halogen projectors. However, I haven't yet seen an issue running HIDs in any of these projectors. I've had HIDs in my Sonars for well over a year with no problems at all. Love them. I'm running 35W 5000k BTW.
03-04-2010, 08:50 AM
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I actuallenjoy the lights in the middle...I have them wired to come on with my DRLs...pretty sweet looking. I would have wired them to my fogs, but the car was already wired for the DRLs. Maybe once I get some HIDs i'll rewire them...
03-04-2010, 03:26 PM
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I installed my 4300K hids in my fogs last night and the color is sick! pure white and they have a nice cutoff.
I got 35 W for lows and fogs by the way, and it is PLENTY bright. I don't understand why ppl would want 55W. Trying to make it daytime I guess
NOTE: I recommend buying relay harnesses for the lows and the fogs.. They will always come on and there will be no flickering...
I got 35 W for lows and fogs by the way, and it is PLENTY bright. I don't understand why ppl would want 55W. Trying to make it daytime I guess
NOTE: I recommend buying relay harnesses for the lows and the fogs.. They will always come on and there will be no flickering...
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04-12-2010, 03:33 AM
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Wow just started researching tonight on looking into HIDs and Projectors... already know what i need and want!! Thanks a lot guys, this really helped me!! oh and btw could i email some of u guys with sum other ?s.. Sparky and bobbyd man! Thanks for the info yall shared!
04-12-2010, 03:34 AM
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Hey OnebadSS.. you gonna be going to Rod Runs this Saturday in Pigeon Forge man?? I live over on Cherokee lake in jeff city! Gonna b there all weekend long! id like to see ur headlights bro if u get a chance! or a pic would work lol
04-12-2010, 07:11 PM
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Wow just started researching tonight on looking into HIDs and Projectors... already know what i need and want!! Thanks a lot guys, this really helped me!! oh and btw could i email some of u guys with sum other ?s.. Sparky and bobbyd man! Thanks for the info yall shared!
04-12-2010, 09:37 PM
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Im still looking to see what is out there though??? Ive heard of Whistlers?? Not sure whats the difference in those and stock? LMAO.. all i see are stripes in em?? and they are more clear.. but other than that there is no exterior difference to me? And the Sonars? so far all im reading is bad reviews on how they fit? so idk.. what others do u suggest?? and what is too expensive of a price for Dual Halo Projectors??
04-12-2010, 10:05 PM
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Got yea.. Ok cool.. guess it would save you alot of $$? It's just mine have really bad Fog issues, they aren't very clear, and ive tried toothpaste, and even that Maguires Headlight polish.. and nothing! So im just gonna buy new Halo's..
04-18-2010, 01:51 PM
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What other brands are out there, other than the Sonars, Eagle Eyes, and R8 style ones on ebay??? I am going to do my Headlights and fogs at the same time.. so just wondering... could i custom fit projectors into the R8 style??? Thatd b sweet.. but alot of $$$
