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Re: Dependable HIDs

What about aiming the fog light lower so it doesn't blind oncomming drivers. On the CTS there is an adjustment for the fog aim, if you are getting flashed by oncomming traffic try lowering the aim, and be sure the divider is in place.
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Re: Dependable HIDs

Custom88 has a good point, and I was going to point it out earlier. IMO projector lamps are the best setup for HID lamps. They offer a distinct cut off to the beam that will prevent you from blinding oncoming traffic. I still think you can get by with a reflector type setup if you aim the lights correctly. When I refer to the reflector type lamp, I mean the type of head lamp assembly that has a shield covering the naked HID bulb, which serves to reflect the light off the mirrored finish of the assembly.

If you have ANY type of lamp where the naked HID bulb isn't either covered, or the light isn't projected, you will cast blinding light everywhere. I have naked bulbs in my fog lights on my truck and NEVER use them on the road. They add a TON of light to the trails when you are off roading after dark. They simply aren't fit for on road use because oncoming traffic is blinded by the unshielded light. Drivers let you know PDQ when you forget to turn them off, because every passing car flashes it's bright lights at you or gives you the finger.
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Re: Dependable HIDs

vvme.com are great. I had no problems, exepct with one light - my right high beam bulb blew, but thats because the person who was helping me install, completly grabbed the light buld and held it.
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vvme.com are great. I had no problems, exepct with one light - my right high beam bulb blew, but thats because the person who was helping me install, completly grabbed the light buld and held it.
That will **** it up really quickly.
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Re: Dependable HIDs

yea I know. The bulb blew the next day.
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Re: Dependable HIDs

WWW.VVME.COM I recently ordered my HIDS and installed him. It looks great man. cheap too. Im going to order another set for my fog lights also. It ships from China, but i received my item in like 3 days. i was surprised. The HIDS looks just like my old S2000. Really nice. Go for it!
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Re: Dependable HIDs

I just went with the McCulloch slim digital ballast kit. I don't even know if its legit..guess i'll find out when they come in. Got them off ebay. Should be in a couple days, wish me luck.
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Re: Dependable HIDs

Installed my cheap Ebay HIDs today. Everything was easy to install. I installed the ballast in the same location where the factory ballast goes. Color is great, both sides are equally same brightness. Now I will order a set for my fogs.
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Re: Dependable HIDs

I installed HIDs in my fogs. Works great and lights up the road like daylight. I mounted the ballast on top of the fog housing and that was a MISTAKE. The weight of the ballast makes the housing shake when I hit a bump and you see the light reflection bounce on the road. Next weekend I have to go in there and move the balast.
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Re: Dependable HIDs

The ballast in the kit that I got is 1''X4''X4''. very small and easy to find a place to put it.
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