hid conversion kit

[mikedudley17]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0193829325

anyone ever done one of these?? is it hard to do?? is it worth it?? any other thoughts, ideas, suggestions about these products?

i have ordered from this person and they are pretty good to deal with, but i am only wonderin if it would be a wise choice for my cars headlights. i always have a bulb burn out ever 4-6 months (very annoyin) so would this be a good substitute?

[xstevex]

well I can say more later, i have eto go to work NOW....

but I have Euro Dezigns halogens and they lasted like a month.
So i cant imagin their HID kits being good....


but yeah i can explain some stuff later...

[shapinoweno]

i am actully planing on buying a ebay HID kit just to see how they are. as far as installation it is not hard at all.

[mikedudley17]

well I can say more later, i have eto go to work NOW....

but I have Euro Dezigns halogens and they lasted like a month.
So i cant imagin their HID kits being good....


but yeah i can explain some stuff later...

really, the ones i bought lasted like 4 or 5 months before the one side cut out on me. i thought they were pretty good, look forward to ur input!

[xtreme 2]

^^^^

To be considered "pretty good" I would hope it would last more than 6 months lol...

[xtreme 2]

I think it's funny that they show images of their seals of approval from the DOT, yet they are so small that you can't tell anything from them...

They look cheap IMO...

[aveodude]

Well first off, it is illegal for you to have HID's in a non HID housing period. Second, the lights will burn out in no time unless you disconnect the DRL. Third, they look brighter in certain areas, but offer less overall lighting and way more glare. They are dangerous for all other drivers on the road hence why they are illegal.

[xstevex]

Well first off, it is illegal for you to have HID's in a non HID housing period. Second, the lights will burn out in no time unless you disconnect the DRL. Third, they look brighter in certain areas, but offer less overall lighting and way more glare. They are dangerous for all other drivers on the road hence why they are illegal.

^^100% right

Although, the aveo cutoff line is better than others... you still get tons of glare. When I had my HID kit and before I disconnected the DRL's, the HIDs would flash super fast (shorten the bulb and internal igniter). My Kit lasted 1 year... Id expect the same with those as well. First thing that happened was the bulbs started flickering on start up, then next thing I knew one ballast was out.

as aveodude wrote, all HID lighting in a reflector housing is illegal. Even my retrofit with 100% OEM equipment is illegal because the housing was not approved for HID. There will be glare on almost any retrofits (mostly "ceiling" glare), but almost all of it doesnt effect oncoming drivers.

If you want better lighting, skip paying for the HID kit, and just do a full retro from the get go, you will not regret it.

[xstevex]

ENJOY THE VIDEOS!

this video is great because not only does he have one HID kit in one headlight and the other stock to show good differences but you can also tell just how much glare you get. Also notice that the halogen side is actually puting out more useable light on the GROUND, where it counts!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcX63...search=Hidding

Check out this HORRIBLE narrow beam pattern. Notice how blue and stupid everything looks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4Rdi...search=Hidding

mmmm Glare!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcnfAUWp ... ch=Hidding

http://youtube.com/watch?v=yVuSSdZNsZw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwXfEGaoWmg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDIh1...search=Hidding

[whiteraven]

Very true...Most "bulb swap" HID conversions are actually ILLEGAL in the USA to sell, except as a replacement bulb for stock HID applications. These Ebay companies get away with it by either shipping them in from Asia, or selling them as "replacement" setups, and disclaiming that they are intended for off-road use only.


Either way, I suggest you do it right with a full-retro swap, or wait a few months and buy some HID projector-style Aveo headlights from Aftermarket Aveo...