headlight upgrade
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headlight upgrade
I have a new 09 FX-4, and was wondering what would be the best lighting upgrade for my headlights. I like the HIDS, but not sure about wiring ballast and such. I think I'm just interested in replacing bulbs only. Not sure?? Any suggestions. THANKS
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If you want HIDs you need the full thing (HID bulbs, ballasts, wiring, etc). The "bulb-only" bulbs you're seeing are nothing more than halogen bulbs with a blue coating. They end up being less bright than stock bulbs...
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Don't waste your money on super-duper triple-krypton-zenon-plutonium bulbs with secret "unobtanium" gas......they're all bulbs with a filament and some goofy coating.
If you want better light, you have to change technology, and that's HID. Silverstars, PIAA, etc. are a waste of money if you're looking for a REAL difference. The decent HID kits are as simple to install as "plug this into that", and a +12v and ground source. Order a 5000k kit (most "real" light, no ricer blue) with a relay harness, and just make sure you re-aim your headlights to avoid glare. Get the 35W kit...that's all the light you'll EVER need. The 2009 housings have a nice cut-off, so glare shouldn't be a problem if aimed properly. I've done a few trucks, and can do heads and fogs in a little over an hour.
Some of the earlier housings are sloppy (light management-wise) and are unsuitable for HID, but you're GTG with the '09.
Personally, I use Retro-Solutions kits. Never had a problem, are priced right, ship FAST and you get a cool little aluminum case.
BTW, make sure you do your fogs too. If you do just the heads, you'll be ordering the fogs the next day, believe me.
If you want better light, you have to change technology, and that's HID. Silverstars, PIAA, etc. are a waste of money if you're looking for a REAL difference. The decent HID kits are as simple to install as "plug this into that", and a +12v and ground source. Order a 5000k kit (most "real" light, no ricer blue) with a relay harness, and just make sure you re-aim your headlights to avoid glare. Get the 35W kit...that's all the light you'll EVER need. The 2009 housings have a nice cut-off, so glare shouldn't be a problem if aimed properly. I've done a few trucks, and can do heads and fogs in a little over an hour.
Some of the earlier housings are sloppy (light management-wise) and are unsuitable for HID, but you're GTG with the '09.
Personally, I use Retro-Solutions kits. Never had a problem, are priced right, ship FAST and you get a cool little aluminum case.
BTW, make sure you do your fogs too. If you do just the heads, you'll be ordering the fogs the next day, believe me.
