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Lance
06-15-2005, 08:01 PM
Since the headlights in my Dodge seem to flat out suck, I decided to add some extra light. What better way than to put in some sick HID lights in the factory fog light cut outs?

HID lights are just sick. They blow away anything else out there, and these particular units only use 35 watts! :eek: They have an external ballast that needs to be mounted out of site, but the lights themselves are very small and compact. I am sooooooo stoked about getting these things with all the twisty mountain roads I drive. I literally can't believe the difference!

Oh yeah, you can get 'em at Roundeyes.com (http://www.roundeyes.com) :cool2:

Writeup on it's way...
CTD600
06-15-2005, 08:15 PM
Nice :smokin:
Honkylips
12-01-2006, 10:30 PM
was there ever a writeup done on this? Couldnt find one anywhere.....
crashnzuk
12-01-2006, 10:44 PM
I think it was on the main page
Travis..
Ragged_ol_86
12-02-2006, 11:07 AM
Hids are nasty But expensive. Good luck with em.
PIG
12-03-2006, 06:32 PM
HID's are the shit, no doubt but $$$........ I have had good luck running after market High Wattage Replacement Bulbs (http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/product.php?productid=1808&cat=550&page=1). For 40 bucks its like a sore dick, you can't beat it.

http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/files/t_1808.jpg
Honkylips
12-03-2006, 10:47 PM
HID's are the shit, no doubt but $$$........ I have had good luck running after market High Wattage Replacement Bulbs (http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/product.php?productid=1808&cat=550&page=1). For 40 bucks its like a sore dick, you can't beat it.

http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/files/t_1808.jpg

I tried replacement bulbs once in a car and couldnt tell a difference other than a blue tint to the light which looked real purdy, but didn't do squat as far as improving the lighting. Maybe I tried the wrong brand:confused:
PIG
12-03-2006, 11:34 PM
I tried replacement bulbs once in a car and couldnt tell a difference other than a blue tint to the light which looked real purdy, but didn't do squat as far as improving the lighting. Maybe I tried the wrong brand:confused:

Where they higher watt (80/100) replacements...???
Mud Slayer 2.0
12-04-2006, 12:50 AM
I just put some of those new "Silver star ultras" in my 03 DAMN !! what a difference, i had regualr silver Stars in my last truckand these even succeed those !! Seriously like day light in front of me.. On my next check im swapping out the fog lights too. They run 50 bux a pair, Auto Zone was the only place i could find the ultra's
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000JUDKEE.01-A1T0VEFK4F7RX4._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_V38440801_.jpg
wes8517
12-04-2006, 10:14 AM
i had a problem with both of my silverstar bulbs goin out after 11 months of use, so i wont be running any of those anymore

wes
Honkylips
12-04-2006, 12:03 PM
Where they higher watt (80/100) replacements...???

To be honest, I can't remember. How high can you go without having to worry about the factory wiring?
PIG
12-04-2006, 12:38 PM
To be honest, I can't remember. How high can you go without having to worry about the factory wiring?

80/100 is max. In some app's its actually pushing it but I have had good luck with them.
Travis Waldher
12-04-2006, 12:55 PM
Also check the voltage at your headlights with the lamps on.

I've heard stories of some fairly signifigant voltage drop over factory wiring.
ChiXJeff
12-04-2006, 01:24 PM
I wouldn't go higher than factory watts without using a relay harness.
Jeepmangled87
12-04-2006, 01:26 PM
hmm I just got a new mega cab, looks like I need theese, the truck is about to be on 40's so I will need all the light I can get...
SBChero
12-04-2006, 02:49 PM
this thread is 1.5 years old. wonder if they worked out.

i just put HID's in my f-250's fog lights. they are fawking awsome. night and day difference.
Honkylips
12-04-2006, 08:02 PM
this thread is 1.5 years old. wonder if they worked out.

i just put HID's in my f-250's fog lights. they are fawking awsome. night and day difference.

can ya share some more, like what kit you used, and can you run them against oncoming traffic without being one of those annoying yo-yos?
BigDan
12-06-2006, 12:26 AM
Just so everybody know this thread is not about HID headlights. Lance put a set of Roundeyes HID FOG lights on his truck. These lights are really bright and cant be used for everyday driving. I think I remember him saying that in his full lenth write up.

Now flash forways 1.5 years and I have HID's in my factory headlight housing. I got it second hand new from a DTR member for $170 shipped. Its the GP Thunder kit as sold on www.hid-lights.com for $225. I also have a set of H1 HID bulbs to go in my possable future ebay projectors headlight housings.

The regular Sliverstar suck ass...dont bother wasting your $$$ on them. It sounds like the new Silverstars seem to be better.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h211/dieseldan420/HID2-1.jpg
SBChero
12-06-2006, 12:41 AM
can ya share some more, like what kit you used, and can you run them against oncoming traffic without being one of those annoying yo-yos?

i got the balasts and wiring for nothing (from a salvage vehicle), but im sure any standard kit would work. i got some bulbs (9005 style) from someone on ebay (just search hid bulbs and youll get a bunch of hits).

the fog lights on the superdutys are adjustable, but i have found that stock they are pretty low. my normal headlights are above the fogs. its just that now the fogs light up so much more i dont really need the regular headlights.