HID's on my 86 GN
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Gary Wells
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Gee, Joe, how about some info, such as:hboost said:
What rating low, what rating high, How much?, shose manufacture?
did you install them? No Pics?
Hey, dude, do you know a dude named Javier/Xavier? Silver over silver '86 turbo-t? Local So Cal area?
XxDarkSidexX
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HID are sick!! I got some on my new car, and can never go back, im thinking about the HID kit for the GN as well.
post those pics!!
post those pics!!
BlackMetal
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Yippee for pissing off everyone who has to drive in front of you at night. Screw HIDs.
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All i did was install the H4 bulbs from napa 100w high, 80w low inside a aftermarket case.
I have had them in my car for 4 years, blew one light from age, and flipped the wiring so the 100w are my continuous lows, and when switched to high, they cut down to 80w.
I didnt upgrade the wiring, been about 25,000 miles and no issues.
My headlights light up signs wayyy far away, and i never get the finger or get flashed for having my highs on.
Biggggg difference over syvania silver stars, or whatever the bright headlights are from parts america.
BW
I have had them in my car for 4 years, blew one light from age, and flipped the wiring so the 100w are my continuous lows, and when switched to high, they cut down to 80w.
I didnt upgrade the wiring, been about 25,000 miles and no issues.
My headlights light up signs wayyy far away, and i never get the finger or get flashed for having my highs on.
Biggggg difference over syvania silver stars, or whatever the bright headlights are from parts america.
BW
Wells, I've heard of a guy with the silver on chrome package car, I know he gets his work done with Archie. I kept the same high beams, these lights look stronger than the High's ever will. I've tried those Xenon; $15 a set blue bulbs before, but they're wack. They always have your high beam indicator light on your dash. With this kit, I have highs and lows.
Here's a pic of my car in the daylight...
Here is what I'm using on some modified H4 housings; Matsu shi ta Gen 2 ballasts they're stock on some new cars like nissans and subarus.....
I'll try to get some night time pics soon. I would honestly recommend people to get the regular H4 HID kits so you wont have to modify your housings like I did. Then I would get the 30000k bulbs for that nice purple light. I have 30w bulbs, and I believe they are 8000k they have a blueish look to them. I just threw these on because they were easy to get and cheap. I also had the housings just laying around from when I used to have those cheap blue bulbs.
Here is what I'm using on some modified H4 housings; Matsu shi ta Gen 2 ballasts they're stock on some new cars like nissans and subarus.....
I'll try to get some night time pics soon. I would honestly recommend people to get the regular H4 HID kits so you wont have to modify your housings like I did. Then I would get the 30000k bulbs for that nice purple light. I have 30w bulbs, and I believe they are 8000k they have a blueish look to them. I just threw these on because they were easy to get and cheap. I also had the housings just laying around from when I used to have those cheap blue bulbs.
"I would honestly recommend people to get the regular H4 HID kits so you wont have to modify your housings like I did. Then I would get the 30000k bulbs for that nice purple light."
I am interested in doing this!! How do I get started?? where to buy this kit?? Is it plug an play or do you have tosplice into your wiring??
I got 4 silverstars it's better then factory of course but stil notlike the Xenon HID we have in other vehicle..
I am interested in doing this!! How do I get started?? where to buy this kit?? Is it plug an play or do you have tosplice into your wiring??
I got 4 silverstars it's better then factory of course but stil notlike the Xenon HID we have in other vehicle..
I found this website a while ago. A little pricey 
. I've been using Cibie lights since 1987 and they're still have the original bulbs in them.
http://www.brightheadlights-hid.com/hid-buick.htm
Mark
. I've been using Cibie lights since 1987 and they're still have the original bulbs in them. http://www.brightheadlights-hid.com/hid-buick.htm
Mark
GNBRETT
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4300k is the closest to sunlight so they will give you the best lumens (Brightest light). The higher you go in numbers such as 5000k-6000k-7000k and so on.... the more bluish-purple they get (the ricer look!!!). They don't get brighter as the number gets higher they get dimmer (atleast as far as light output) . Stick with 4300k. That is what almost all factory HID lamps are supplied with (BMW, MERCEDES, FORD, Etc.....)
Although, HID's are really designed for projection headlamp assemblies. This is because they have a cut off point. If you have ever driven in a car with projection headlamps with HID's you will notice that the light cuts off before the greatest lumanesence of the bulb makes contact with the eye level of oncomming traffic. Go for a ride in a car with projection headlamps with HID's and point the headlamps at a wall. You will see a distinct cut-off point where the light goes from very bright to almost complete darkness. There is not a lot of residual light unlike a NON-HID headlamp assembly.
This is why the DOT does not like them on vehicles that do not have projection headlamps. This is also why some states have banned them in vehicles that do not have a projector light assembly. Remember, a 4300k HID low beam is 300% brighter then your NON-HID highbeams are!
Some manufactures offer BI-Zenons (Zenons is a fancy word for HID). Bi-Zenon option simply means both your low and high beam bulbs are HID.
Although, I had them in my last car and i did not not have a projector assembly. On occassion I would get high-beamed to dim my lights. Rare tho.
You get what you pay for. Go with phillips or similar. Stay away from the junk on the ricer sites. They wont last long. And remember a true HID will have a ballast assembly not just an HID so-called bulb.
BTW, I am a flashaholic....! I have (2) HID flashlights that set me back over $1200....! I could probably spend my money more wisely!!!!
4300k is the closest to sunlight so they will give you the best lumens (Brightest light). The higher you go in numbers such as 5000k-6000k-7000k and so on.... the more bluish-purple they get (the ricer look!!!). They don't get brighter as the number gets higher they get dimmer (atleast as far as light output) . Stick with 4300k. That is what almost all factory HID lamps are supplied with (BMW, MERCEDES, FORD, Etc.....)
Although, HID's are really designed for projection headlamp assemblies. This is because they have a cut off point. If you have ever driven in a car with projection headlamps with HID's you will notice that the light cuts off before the greatest lumanesence of the bulb makes contact with the eye level of oncomming traffic. Go for a ride in a car with projection headlamps with HID's and point the headlamps at a wall. You will see a distinct cut-off point where the light goes from very bright to almost complete darkness. There is not a lot of residual light unlike a NON-HID headlamp assembly.
This is why the DOT does not like them on vehicles that do not have projection headlamps. This is also why some states have banned them in vehicles that do not have a projector light assembly. Remember, a 4300k HID low beam is 300% brighter then your NON-HID highbeams are!
Some manufactures offer BI-Zenons (Zenons is a fancy word for HID). Bi-Zenon option simply means both your low and high beam bulbs are HID.
Although, I had them in my last car and i did not not have a projector assembly. On occassion I would get high-beamed to dim my lights. Rare tho.
You get what you pay for. Go with phillips or similar. Stay away from the junk on the ricer sites. They wont last long. And remember a true HID will have a ballast assembly not just an HID so-called bulb.
BTW, I am a flashaholic....! I have (2) HID flashlights that set me back over $1200....! I could probably spend my money more wisely!!!!
Does anyone know of anyone using this kit ononelike it???? http://www.brightheadlights-hid.com/hid-4656.htm The $439 diollar kit!! Not bad for the money to have quality lighting it seems.. I have just heard that the ballast can be hard on factory wiring.. But again never seen this 1st hand..
