Installed the OSRAM HIDs...
10-30-2001, 03:51 PM
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Installed the OSRAM HIDs...
Very simple install, all plug and play, only thing that will take time is mounting the ballasts in the engine that will kind of show them off in the bay. Once they were installed I fired up one side with an APC Superwhite in the otherside. The HID light made it look extremely dim. So that convinced me to put the other one in. They are extremely bright. High beams... who needs them? 
Everywhere I went, everything was lit up. Signs, roads, trees, everything. I drove around for about 2 hours last night and only got flashed once. I love the color when they warm up. They start off a purplish blue and go to a bright pure white light gradually(no blue at all). They match my PIAA H3s perfectly. My car looks all white from the front with the exception of my corners. I'd have to say I'm really impressed with the kit and recommend it to anyone wanting more light and true HIDs. 
Thanks Freddy (97gles)!
Everywhere I went, everything was lit up. Signs, roads, trees, everything. I drove around for about 2 hours last night and only got flashed once. I love the color when they warm up. They start off a purplish blue and go to a bright pure white light gradually(no blue at all). They match my PIAA H3s perfectly. My car looks all white from the front with the exception of my corners. I'd have to say I'm really impressed with the kit and recommend it to anyone wanting more light and true HIDs. Thanks Freddy (97gles)!
10-30-2001, 06:27 PM
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Originally posted by CARIZMAX
I think I need to get me a set of those now. Glad to hear they worked out good for you. Good job!!
I think I need to get me a set of those now. Glad to hear they worked out good for you. Good job!!
10-30-2001, 08:12 PM
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Yeah, I noticed that a lot tonight. They are blinding at factory setting. I'm going to aim them down tomorrow. I kept getting flashed. Too bad I didn't get the Hi-Lo's so I could really show them my brights weren't on.
10-30-2001, 08:34 PM
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Use the long thread screw thingies nearest the corner lamp on each side to adjust high/low. I didn't get any waves from people thinking I'm blinding them tonight, tho I think I mighta went too low.
When screwing, screw towards the driver's side to aim it lower. Argh, hard to explain. That is, in front of the car, facing it, turn the screw to your right (which is driver's side) to aim it lower.
When screwing, screw towards the driver's side to aim it lower. Argh, hard to explain. That is, in front of the car, facing it, turn the screw to your right (which is driver's side) to aim it lower.
10-30-2001, 08:44 PM
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Question:
I have a 5th Gen., what happens when the alarm light blinks? Is this blinking of the HID bad? I would assume so. As I'm not "electronically inclined", I am not sure how this would be rewired, but I assume that it would be the solution that has been going around on the 5th Gen. forum.
I have a 5th Gen., what happens when the alarm light blinks? Is this blinking of the HID bad? I would assume so. As I'm not "electronically inclined", I am not sure how this would be rewired, but I assume that it would be the solution that has been going around on the 5th Gen. forum.
10-30-2001, 09:27 PM
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Originally posted by NJ_MAX2000
Question:
I have a 5th Gen., what happens when the alarm light blinks? Is this blinking of the HID bad? I would assume so. As I'm not "electronically inclined", I am not sure how this would be rewired, but I assume that it would be the solution that has been going around on the 5th Gen. forum.
Question:
I have a 5th Gen., what happens when the alarm light blinks? Is this blinking of the HID bad? I would assume so. As I'm not "electronically inclined", I am not sure how this would be rewired, but I assume that it would be the solution that has been going around on the 5th Gen. forum.
i'm glad you got your hid kits. i'm sorry for the late delay. i have been moving and i'm not really set up to be online.
was it worth the wait?
if anyone has any ? please call me at AUDIO LINKS at 201-420-6792 from 11am to 6pm new york time. i should be back online in a day or so. i will try to reply to everyone tonight.
10-31-2001, 06:13 AM
#10
Originally posted by mrb23
waiting always sucks Freddie! Heh... Well, hey, they are as advertised, just like the real deal HIDs... I'm plenty happy... I just need to aim them the right height. First too high, now I think it's a lil' low.
waiting always sucks Freddie! Heh... Well, hey, they are as advertised, just like the real deal HIDs... I'm plenty happy... I just need to aim them the right height. First too high, now I think it's a lil' low.
10-31-2001, 06:45 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
Freddy.. how much does your set run?
Freddy.. how much does your set run?
the hid kit is $409 if you can pick them at the store.
if you need it shipped they will be $425 with insurance.
if you like to go fast at night, you know about 100,120,130mph and use nos then you really need a kit. you need to see father away.i have the slowest max on the org and i need them.
call me at the store after 11am. AUDIO LINKS 201-420-6792.
i need help with my sig.
10-31-2001, 09:35 AM
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Originally posted by Ants97SE
Yeah, I noticed that a lot tonight. They are blinding at factory setting. I'm going to aim them down tomorrow. I kept getting flashed. Too bad I didn't get the Hi-Lo's so I could really show them my brights weren't on.
Yeah, I noticed that a lot tonight. They are blinding at factory setting. I'm going to aim them down tomorrow. I kept getting flashed. Too bad I didn't get the Hi-Lo's so I could really show them my brights weren't on.
10-31-2001, 04:49 PM
#17
Originally posted by breaux124
Thanks.
Do you know anything about the HIDs with high beams?
Cost?
Are they good?
Any complaints about them?
Thanks.
Do you know anything about the HIDs with high beams?
Cost?
Are they good?
Any complaints about them?
10-31-2001, 06:22 PM
#18
Originally posted by 97GLES
i never got to see them. i think they go for about $800 but i'm not sure.
i never got to see them. i think they go for about $800 but i'm not sure.
I'm going to try higher wattage bulbs and see how much I like them, otherwise I might be giving you a call.
Thanks for all the help.
10-31-2001, 09:29 PM
#19
Originally posted by breaux124
Actually I did a search and I found out that there is no hi/lo for 9004 housings. So if I want HIDs I'll have to lose the high beams.
I'm going to try higher wattage bulbs and see how much I like them, otherwise I might be giving you a call.
Thanks for all the help.
Actually I did a search and I found out that there is no hi/lo for 9004 housings. So if I want HIDs I'll have to lose the high beams.
I'm going to try higher wattage bulbs and see how much I like them, otherwise I might be giving you a call.
Thanks for all the help.
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