Xtec foglight 6000K HIDs installed! *PICS*
08-25-2004, 07:48 AM
#43
Originally Posted by MacAlert
In the rain, yes.
08-25-2004, 07:01 PM
#53
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Originally Posted by umnitza
Some details -
Total install time with removal of headlights = 10 minutes per side.
Total output = 2400-2600 lumens
Total modifications = 1 (bending internal shield with flat screw driver to fit bulb)
Total wire splices = 0
Total install time with removal of headlights = 10 minutes per side.
Total output = 2400-2600 lumens
Total modifications = 1 (bending internal shield with flat screw driver to fit bulb)
Total wire splices = 0
I know IGOR I copied off of you. On a postive note.... things are looking brighter around here. When will the others see the light?
need to save some muaaaaaaaa
08-27-2004, 05:42 AM
#61
Originally Posted by LithiuMax
For the guys that have these: how did you aim your fogs, or did you re-adjust them at all? My fogs shine bright and fairly far, but I want them to show more road.
http://www.autooptiks.com/aiming.html
08-27-2004, 12:51 PM
#62
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Originally Posted by dba1999us
08-27-2004, 01:14 PM
#67
Originally Posted by LithiuMax
Of course...
Originally Posted by umnitza
Some details -
Total install time with removal of headlights = 10 minutes per side.
Total output = 2400-2600 lumens
Total modifications = 1 (bending internal shield with flat screw driver to fit bulb)
Total wire splices = 0
Total install time with removal of headlights = 10 minutes per side.
Total output = 2400-2600 lumens
Total modifications = 1 (bending internal shield with flat screw driver to fit bulb)
Total wire splices = 0
10 min per side will take you just to remove a headlight to get down to the fog screws.
Not only that, you need time to mount the starters like so:
That alone takes about 15-30 min a side since you need to pre-drill then screw.
Next you need to mount the ballasts like so:
Once again, pre-drill and then screw them in. Takes 15-30 min.
Then you need to drill the fog light cap. There needs to be a 1" hole so the wires can pass. Then the reflector needs to be pushed in further so the HID capsul can fit without rubbing. Then you need to silicon the open space so that there will be no condensation in the fog and then adding a layer of tape won't hurt. Like so:
That process alone takes hours to do since you need time for the silicon to dry.
Once that is finished, you need time to connect all of the wires, upgrade the foglight fuse and then aim the fogs so they dont kill ppl from the glare. Then reinstall everything (headlights, foglights, ect.)
This job is far from 10 mins.
08-27-2004, 01:17 PM
#68
Originally Posted by umnitza
There is NO need for a starter, it's all built in
08-28-2004, 11:09 AM
#73
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Your right IGOR, I spent about 4 hours total. However, I didn't have to bend anything in my housing and didn't have to re aim my fogs. I have no problems with glare or getting flashed by oncomers. They had the same beam pattern as the stock ones. I guess there's a quick easy way and the there's a right dependable way
08-28-2004, 11:22 AM
#74
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Originally Posted by LithiuMax
All I can say is wow - these things look awesome. Really clear and beautiful to the naked eye. The camera takes some of the gorgeous qualities of the 6000K HID away, but you can still see how great they look. Should have used a tripod 
Thanks to Matt from Umnitza for this sweet product...
Here are the pics.. more in the next post.
Thanks to Matt from Umnitza for this sweet product...
Here are the pics.. more in the next post.
Hey, the last pic in this set, do you JUST have the fogs on, or both fogs and headlights? Cuz if thats just the fogs, thats amazing
08-28-2004, 01:06 PM
#76
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Originally Posted by Ryans Maxima
Hey, the last pic in this set, do you JUST have the fogs on, or both fogs and headlights? Cuz if thats just the fogs, thats amazing
08-28-2004, 01:09 PM
#77
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Originally Posted by skalberti
Your right IGOR, I spent about 4 hours total. However, I didn't have to bend anything in my housing and didn't have to re aim my fogs. I have no problems with glare or getting flashed by oncomers. They had the same beam pattern as the stock ones. I guess there's a quick easy way and the there's a right dependable way
What Matt and I did wasn't dependable? Matt pretty much made all the connection, and I helped out a bit. It took ~10 mins a side. Everything works. No loose wires. No loose connections. No rattling, no drilling, no sparks, no flickering. Please tell me how my install is different from yours. I don't think a person offering a 5 year warranty on their product would put together a half-assed install right in front of a customer/friend.
08-28-2004, 01:20 PM
#79
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Originally Posted by IWNTMORHP!!
i want em too...these just balbs, or is this a true hid kit? sorry if a stupid question.
This is a true HID kit - bulbs, ballasts, and harnesses.
08-29-2004, 10:24 AM
#80
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I was wondering, did you keep the factory caps that cover the bulb or did you just remove them completely? If you kept them there is no way to keep from drilling them and running the new wires threw them to get a good water tight seal. IF you didn't condensation will show shortly