Need a lighting GURU's opinion

[2005 RED SRT-4]

I just ordered an HID kit (10K) from VVME.com. I was planning on ordering the Modernperformance projector housings to put them in, however I ordered 9007 HIDs and the projectors are H1s. So my question to you is what you do? Should I just run the HIDs in the stock housings or should I sell the HIDs and buy H1 and the projectors? Is there someone who can make a projector housing headlight that will take the 9007 HIDs for fairly cheap? Give me your honest opinions guys.

Thanks,
Nate

[OrionR12]

Quote: Originally Posted by 2005 RED SRT-4

I just ordered an HID kit (10K) from VVME.com. I was planning on ordering the Modernperformance projector housings to put them in, however I ordered 9007 HIDs and the projectors are H1s. So my question to you is what you do? Should I just run the HIDs in the stock housings or should I sell the HIDs and buy H1 and the projectors? Is there someone who can make a projector housing headlight that will take the 9007 HIDs for fairly cheap? Give me your honest opinions guys.

Thanks,
Nate

I had 9007 HID's before I bought the modern lights and I just bought a set of H1 bulbs and they plugged into the 9007 ballast. I think most standard HID kits have the same plugs.

[2005 RED SRT-4]

Quote: Originally Posted by OrionR12

I had 9007 HID's before I bought the modern lights and I just bought a set of H1 bulbs and they plugged into the 9007 ballast. I think most standard HID kits have the same plugs.

Nice, appreciate the quick response. Anyone else have any good ideas?

[rasp]

Yeah, don't expect good light output with 10k.

[OrionR12]

Quote: Originally Posted by rasp

Yeah, don't expect good light output with 10k.

I had 10k and they were CRAZY bright...when I switched to retros I went with the 4300k and have been VERY happy with the change!

[wiggyx]

I'd skip the cheap-o projectors and just use the stockers or find a set of retro's (although that's an expensive option).

[OrionR12]

Quote: Originally Posted by wiggyx

I'd skip the cheap-o projectors and just use the stockers or find a set of retro's (although that's an expensive option).

I am on my 3rd set of retros due to condensation problems

I did see someone got the Modern projectors and swapped out the projector w/ another and the light output was 100x better!

[morgantj13]

that was me...ya, the light output is 100x better than stock(stock headlights or prjectors), but doing a retrofit on them wasnt very easy, i had to hack a LOT out of the headlight to make projectors(e46) fit. Other projectors might not need that much taken out, but it is do-able. here is the thread where milikit and I post photos and stuff of the halo retrofit

[2005 RED SRT-4]

I would like to do a set of retro's but don't want the hassle's that come with them. I may just try the stockers and see how they look. The only thing I am affraid of is the cops nailing me for being toooo bright. IDK we'll see what happens when they get here!!! Thanks for all the info guys, it's greatly appreciated.

[OrionR12]

Quote: Originally Posted by morgantj13

that was me...ya, the light output is 100x better than stock(stock headlights or prjectors), but doing a retrofit on them wasnt very easy, i had to hack a LOT out of the headlight to make projectors(e46) fit. Other projectors might not need that much taken out, but it is do-able. here is the thread where milikit and I post photos and stuff of the halo retrofit

Yep you guys are who I was referring too...BIG props to both you guys for being the first to do it!

I am on my 3rd set of BoostJunkies retros due to condensation...if I can't get these to work out I might be going the same route as both you guys.

[-ND4SPD-]

I'll just about bet everything I love that you're getting leakage from the turn signal gasket/ area. Very common on all depo/ eagle eye headlights regardless if they're brand new or have been opened up.

[OrionR12]

Quote: Originally Posted by -ND4SPD-

I'll just about bet everything I love that you're getting leakage from the turn signal gasket/ area. Very common on all depo/ eagle eye headlights regardless if they're brand new or have been opened up.

I am using the stock signal and gasket to prevent any leakage...When I sealed up the outside even more it drastically changed the condensation problem...I am up to 1 week with now leakage. That is with some rain and a car wash.

[2005 RED SRT-4]

What do his retro's go for if you buy just the headlight unit itself, not including the HIDs (since I already have some comming!!)? I may look into a set of those if they are reasonable and just seal the shit out of them before I install them.

[OrionR12]

Quote: Originally Posted by 2005 RED SRT-4

What do his retro's go for if you buy just the headlight unit itself, not including the HIDs (since I already have some comming!!)? I may look into a set of those if they are reasonable and just seal the shit out of them before I install them.

somewhere between 600-900. Depends if you want to TSX (only low beam) or the TL (both low and high)

[rasp]

SUPER BRIGHT LEDS home

^^ Every light you ever need, at good prices and fast shipping. I can even get them bulk shipped at a much lower cost since I'm pals with the owner.

Tried one of ByVamps kits...and just fucking