Pittsburghkid
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Wouldn't high temp RTV work? If it can seal exhaust manifolds the head light housings shouldn't be a problem.
HIDs before and after pics/ install thread. (Alradco HIDs)
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Wouldn't high temp RTV work? If it can seal exhaust manifolds the head light housings shouldn't be a problem.
Jeremy, I used the rubber boot that came with the 4x6 housings on my GN. I had to open up the hole on my rubber boots to fit, but thats because I am using D2s hid bulbs in the housings and they require the amp connector to the back of the bulb. I just used a razor knife and opened it up to make a nice tight fit against the housing. I even went the extra and used a dab of silicone around the hole.
I have never had a drop of moisture in mine yet.
Are you having a problem with one of our kits? I've never done anything special on any of the cars or motorcycles we have put them on. On mine I cut a hole in the rubber boot that comes with the headlight to slide over and keep it snug. I haven't had emails or phone calls about the problem but if you're having one let me know. 408 320 6842 or peter @ alradco . com
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Mine are installed...
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I'll bring this thread back to ask a dumb question if I may. Are the housings that come with the kit designed for the use of HIDs or just regular H4 bulbs? The reason I ask is I just installed my low beam kit and to me they seem to have a lot of glare. I installed the HID bulb into the housing with the metal "deflector" on the bottom, not sure if it matters or if I need to flip the housing. Here's my install using 4300k HID's.
I'll bring this thread back to ask a dumb question if I may. Are the housings that come with the kit designed for the use of HIDs or just regular H4 bulbs? The reason I ask is I just installed my low beam kit and to me they seem to have a lot of glare. I installed the HID bulb into the housing with the metal "deflector" on the bottom, not sure if it matters or if I need to flip the housing. Here's my install using 4300k HID's.
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Yes, housings are designed for HID's and the metal piece on the bulbs should be on the bottom when installed. After the headlights are aimed the glare issue was resolved.
Pittsburghkid
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What do you do for your high beams or did you just leave the sealed high beams in?
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I left the sealed beams in but I doubt you will ever need them as these light up the road about the same as the stock highs do. I may remove mine and install some mesh screen like X-Ray. If you install a kit in the high beam location as well, the problem is when you switch the high beams on, you will have no lights for about 3 seconds until the ballasts warm up.
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Just my 2cents.
Just go with some good H1's and the standard wattage halogen bulbs for your Hi beams. Hella, Bosch, Cibie, etc, etc.
You should install a relay for the High Beam as well. If you're really good, you can wire the HID to stay on when Hi beam is commanded too, that way you'll have all 4 headlights illuminated on Hi beam.
Problem with HID for high beams is that it takes a few seconds for the ballast to warm up & put out full lumen output. When you need your Hi beams it's usually right away and you don't want to have to wait for a few seconds for them to fully power up as this could be dangerous. Besides, the delay , the constant turning off Hi's as you blip them on & off quickly is a killer for most ballasts.
Many of the auto makers today retain using traditional halogen bulbs for their Hi beams because of this.
I'm not a lighting expert, but just ask someone who is in the business & I'm sure they'll agree with me.
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lol...it does appear to be that...ty....
x2
that's what it be...
(if'n u don't need it, send it my way; my kit was 1 short)
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Did you tell Peter? I am sure he would send you another one...
My car gets to much water in the area where I want to keep my ballasts. I am thinking of using a couple of project boxes to put the ballasts in. Do the ballasts get to hot to keep in project boxes?
http://www.amazon.com/Hammond-1591C...F8&qid=1373409880&sr=8-5&keywords=project+box
http://www.amazon.com/Hammond-1591C...F8&qid=1373409880&sr=8-5&keywords=project+box
You can wire up the HID lights so all 4 HID lights come on, that way there's no delay. I thought the instructions were in this thread. I'll re-post them, maybe they are in another thread.
rev.3:11, if you need one of those just drop me a line.
rev.3:11, if you need one of those just drop me a line.
You can wire up the HID lights so all 4 HID lights come on, that way there's no delay. I thought the instructions were in this thread. I'll re-post them, maybe they are in another thread.
rev.3:11, if you need one of those just drop me a line.
instructions for keeping new outside HID's on when using inside brights:
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/th...hread-alradco-hids.353932/page-9#post-3129582
