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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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Good thread going here.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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I just order an 8000k HID kit, although they are not projectors, HALOs are going in next. Can't wait to get all of it.
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 01:31 AM
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by StrobinSS




nice strobin, those look really white for an 8000k kit
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 03:02 PM
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I want some HID's bad. I know I can get the headlights but does anyone know where I can find some fog light and running light bulbs to match?
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Bad Blu Formula
I want some HID's bad. I know I can get the headlights but does anyone know where I can find some fog light and running light bulbs to match?
ledgauges.com, board sponsor with great products. carries hid fogs and i would pm him about running lights.
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by TransAm619
thats exactly what i want.. thats the perfect look..
ok, now howd ya do it?!

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well adam i bought them from a non sponser both headlights and fogs. they are both a 10k. but different companys have different ratings on there lights shoot me a pm i let you in on the rest
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TORCHD 02 TA
nice, might have to look into that.. BTW i still love my gloss exhaust

Thanks again

EDIT: do you ahve a pic with the headlights and gof light on?? also what fogs you running
My fog lights are SilverStars, look like stockers with the headlights on, kinda sucks. I am lookin into replacements, just have not found what I want. Here is the closest pic I have of the car with the headlights off:

that is after I put the sealed beam conversion on, looks just like stock.--Tony

BTW, glad you like your exhaust!!
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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The original Camaro projector conversion, done back in 2003. These are 4100k. Some people have done better projectors conversions since.... I remember Nathan @ LED Bulbs doing a few nice projector setups.

BTW, I voted for 6000k. When I replace these bulbs someday (got to love the long life span of HID bulbs) I will go with 6000k to keep things interesting and introduce a bit more blue. 4100/4300k are WHITE. Not much blue to them on the road.

Also, HID bulbs will get more colorful with age (and produce less light). But, you may not have the setup/car that long to really get to this change..... so it's your call
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by NxLS1496
nice strobin, those look really white for an 8000k kit
Guess my camera isn't helping I have 8K on my truck too but with my old camera you can see the blue better




Here you can see the blue better with my older camera





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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan Brown
The original Camaro projector conversion, done back in 2003. These are 4100k. Some people have done better projectors conversions since.... I remember Nathan @ LED Bulbs doing a few nice projector setups.

BTW, I voted for 6000k. When I replace these bulbs someday (got to love the long life span of HID bulbs) I will go with 6000k to keep things interesting and introduce a bit more blue. 4100/4300k are WHITE. Not much blue to them on the road.

Also, HID bulbs will get more colorful with age (and produce less light). But, you may not have the setup/car that long to really get to this change..... so it's your call
which projectors did you use? even with a 4100k they should still produce a little color with different camera angles.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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I used Euro-spec Hella 90mm projectors.

And yes, they do have some nice color shift with many colors (I intentionally bent the cutoff shield just slightly to do this) but when you see the picture of the light, they look "white" instead of what some people would call HID bluish.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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I bought a plug and play kit that came with everything needed...I plugged it in as the diagram stated and no play. Am I forgetting to do something or are they just not working?
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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I know that there isnt anything that comes close to the brightness of HID, but is there anything that looks like it. Im kinda low on money right now, so I was lookin at Xenon or Silverstars. What resembles HIDs the most?
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Yahelou
I know that there isnt anything that comes close to the brightness of HID, but is there anything that looks like it. Im kinda low on money right now, so I was lookin at Xenon or Silverstars. What resembles HIDs the most?

how much are you looking to spend? i did each set, 1set low beam 1set high, for under $200.
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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I was thinkin about $100 for the low beams and foglights.
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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Acura TSX projectors in my SS with 4300k bulbs:
Thanks to Dan Brown for the inspiration.


My $.02 on HIDs:
Do your research; the forums on hidplanet(dot)com is an excellent resource. Use projectors. If you can't afford a retrofit with projectors, then please try to find a kit that uses D2R bulbs. These bulbs are specifically ment for reflector housings, which we all (f-body) have stock. 4100k-4300k will produce the most light, and technically the projector is what gives the blue-ish color flicker that everyone wants. The more blue/purple the actual bulb color output is, the less light is actually produced.
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by zfastss
Acura TSX projectors in my SS with 4300k bulbs:
Thanks to Dan Brown for the inspiration.


My $.02 on HIDs:
Do your research; the forums on hidplanet(dot)com is an excellent resource. Use projectors. If you can't afford a retrofit with projectors, then please try to find a kit that uses D2R bulbs. These bulbs are specifically ment for reflector housings, which we all (f-body) have stock. 4100k-4300k will produce the most light, and technically the projector is what gives the blue-ish color flicker that everyone wants. The more blue/purple the actual bulb color output is, the less light is actually produced.
That's sweet. I just found HIDplanet the other day. Currently working on a projector setup for my truck, if all goes well I might attempt it for the Camaro.

Did you do the TSX washer mod?
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by zfastss
If you can't afford a retrofit with projectors, then please try to find a kit that uses D2R bulbs. These bulbs are specifically ment for reflector housings, which we all (f-body) have stock.
Great job on the retrofit, also nice choise with the tsx's too. they say those are the best bang for the buck. Where could i find some D2R bulbs? ive been looking for them but havent been able to find them.
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