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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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Hey i was wondering if anyone here knows a place in orlando where i can get HID headlights for my T/A...?? i think they would look nice what do you think i should get, the upgraded squares or the conversion circular ones?
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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your asking a big question here. I do not know a local place in orlando to get these but there are plenty of online vendors (one of which on this site). I would go with projectors since that will give the best HID performance as opposed to a drop in kit with new housings. check out hidplanet.com for a bunch of info.

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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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ok thanks, i would get online but i dont feel like ordering or any of that i just want to go buy them and be done with it, no shipping or anything..whos the vendor?
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/sponsor-sales-specials/651335-10-off-all-hid-kits.html
His screen name is LS1_SS he's a good guy and sells a great product. Nice and fast shipping and will get you the best deal. Give him a PM. ~Cole~
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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i got mine off of ebay.

just isntalled them. awesome. big difference.
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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yea the vendor on here is great. fast shipping awesome product and if u have any questions he knows his ****.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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whats his price, i dont have time to look right now im at work
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DisturbingDaPeaze
i got mine off of ebay.

just isntalled them. awesome. big difference.
which ones did you go with?
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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whats his price, i dont have time to look right now im at work
You don't have time to look at his product page, but you have time to post and read on here?

Anyway.... $250 for 2 bulbs and 2 ballasts.
http://www.ledgauges.com/index-2.html

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You don't have time to look at his product page, but you have time to post and read on here?

Anyway.... $250 for 2 bulbs and 2 ballasts.
http://www.ledgauges.com/index-2.html

yeah its a real simple process i call 1 type in LS1TECH 2 go to this poll and read the respone 3 reply and click X and go back to work.... not very time consuming, thanks for letting me know the price
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it says the sealed beam conversion is 350.00 is that better than the circular projectors?
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anyone?
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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For the TA's, this is a sealed beam conversion and that is $350-$375 from ledgauges. This includes H4 Housings, H4 HID Bulbs, Ballasts and wiring harnesses.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 1meantransam
it says the sealed beam conversion is 350.00 is that better than the circular projectors?
No. Projectors are better.
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Projectors are better since the have better light cutoff than reflector housings. The high and low beams (H4701 and H4703) use the same housings and when HID bulbs are used, the light is not as controlled and could blind oncoming drivers. It does take more time to adjust the reflector housings and it can be done. This will reduce the amount of light scattered. After adjusting mine, you see the light pattern in front of the car, as it should be. If you just install the HID's (reflector housing) without adjusting them, it will be like having the high beams on and that is not good. I am using the ledgauges HID's and they work great and have improved my nighttime vision.
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Originally Posted by Blacker
Projectors are better since the have better light cutoff than reflector housings. The high and low beams (H4701 and H4703) use the same housings and when HID bulbs are used, the light is not as controlled and could blind oncoming drivers. It does take more time to adjust the reflector housings and it can be done. This will reduce the amount of light scattered. After adjusting mine, you see the light pattern in front of the car, as it should be. If you just install the HID's (reflector housing) without adjusting them, it will be like having the high beams on and that is not good. I am using the ledgauges HID's and they work great and have improved my nighttime vision.

ok you say projectors are better but your using the LEDGAUGES HIDS?? im getting the LEDGAUGES ones and im getting the conversion one for 350, is that what i should do?
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Originally Posted by Blacker
The high and low beams (H4701 and H4703) use the same housings
No. They are different. The glass is formed differently which produces different low and high beam patterns.
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Originally Posted by 1meantransam
ok you say projectors are better but your using the LEDGAUGES HIDS?? im getting the LEDGAUGES ones and im getting the conversion one for 350, is that what i should do?

Projectors are more expensive and you still have to purchase the HID kit. This is more work involved with projectors and becomes a personal preference. The Ledgauges kit works like a champ............when adjusted correctly.
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Originally Posted by VIP1
No. They are different. The glass is formed differently which produces different low and high beam patterns.
I read somewhere that the housings were the same and the bulb was different between the H4701 and H4703. I stand corrected.
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I don't have a T/A but i know on my '96 Z28 i had to get the spendy $350 kit because i have the sealed beam from the factory. My kit came with new housings. I had to aim them but MAN the are NICE I love them. You will too just give 'em a try, you won't be disappointed.~Cole~
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