it's the ddm plug.
HID's
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it's the ddm plug.
lets see some light output from some of these budget kits.
i prefer a nice crisp factory type output as seen here. i went w/ one of their retro kits with fx35 projectors. it is a bit more than the $100 kits but there is no comparison on the end result.
i prefer a nice crisp factory type output as seen here. i went w/ one of their retro kits with fx35 projectors. it is a bit more than the $100 kits but there is no comparison on the end result.
lets see some light output from some of these budget kits.
i prefer a nice crisp factory type output as seen here. i went w/ one of their retro kits with fx35 projectors. it is a bit more than the $100 kits but there is no comparison on the end result.
...aaaand how much did all of that run you? :read:
Probably 5-10 times what others have spent on their HID kits, right? That's cash I can put towards a KB or Whipple.
you'd be surprised..the cost of projector retro's have gone done significantly that its becoming more attractive. its an incremental cost over the el cheapo kits and the results if high quality matters to you are leaps and bounds better than just a kit slapped together into a halogen housing.
retro's arent for everyone cuz of the intimidation ppl have when modifying equipment and effort that is required to put one in an existing housing but for an automotive enthusiast the results on these sorts of projects are more rewarding than buying a part and throwing it on, IMO. hopefully in time the aftermarket will come out with a 100% bolt on kit.
and to answer your question, a retro kit like mine can be had anywhere from $300 to $350 depending on what sort of projector and shroud u go with..very little towards a 3500 blower.
if you've owned a luxury car with HID's you'll know the difference between a properly setup HID vs an interior kit. night and day difference.
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I know that installing a true HID kit that you speak of is the correct way to get rid of the light scatter and use the light the way its supposed to and the outcome is awesome as you show in your pic. Do you have any pics of your car. I don't want to rag on your car so dont take offense when i say this, but IMO the projector headlamps are ugly. Unless the car is designed to have them like the Mercedes, Lexus, BMW, you can have it. I'll deal with my light scatter and piss people off. I haven't caused anyone to swerve off the rode or get in an accident yet.
i know exactly what u mean so i dont take offense at all. my concern going with the projector is that it'll give the headlight a bug eyed look but i think as long as i keep the reflective housing stock and play around w/ the shroud color it should look good. i will be starting the project probably next weekend when i get the retro kit in.
I'd like to see pics of these installed on the car, with the lights off. :thumbsup:
It only really cost a bunch if someone does it for you. If you have the time and PATIENCE it is actually a good project.
Does this look right to you guys?
I matched the black to black on the factory, and the green to the red, and the white to the white.
I matched the black to black on the factory, and the green to the red, and the white to the white.
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