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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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New projector heads and fogs

Here are some pics of my truck with the halo projector heads and fogs and new grille. I'm going to move the lights behind my grille inboard some, I had them there when I had the H-bar grille on. I also took an old honeycomb grille from a crown vic and cut it up to fit in the area in the bumper that was open. Tell me what you think.




 

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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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I don't usually like the aftermarket type headlights but those are nice. You got a lot going on down low with the honeycomb, extra emblem and I am not sure about the round fogs in the square hole but overall the fit and finish looks well done.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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Hmmm, I was thinking the fogs would sit recessed a bit. Not sure I like how the bulb/lens sticks out so much.

I do like the heads though. I assume in inner clear part is the turn signal? Any way to open the heads to remove the reflector or make it black?

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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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awesome, it looks great i really like those headlights where do i find me a pair? i agree the round fogs look kinda weird but over all awesome love the painted grille
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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the headlights look great, but the lower emblem and the fog lights seem like they stick out to much like they don't flow with the whole theme of the truck
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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I'm with you guys on the fogs sticking out. They are the only ones I could find that had the projectors in them. I didn't really like modifying my bumper to make them fit but I needed the projectors for the HIDs. It has since grown on me a little and I'm digging it a little more each day. The reason I put the emblem in the lower is I didn't want to modify the grille or the emblem to make it fit there and I didn't want to lose it altogether.

I assume in inner clear part is the turn signal? Any way to open the heads to remove the reflector or make it black?
Yeah it's the turn, the lights do have metal clips that secure the lens but I'm not about to open them up, I'm afraid they'd leak on me and that's the last thing I want.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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I debated and debated on whether or not to by those headlights I like them a lot just went with painted stockers instead. How does the HIDs look through those headlights? I wish the turn signal lense was clear thats one reason it turned me away from them. All in all the front end looks pretty good I agree about the fogs sticking out I was a little bit surprised about that.... sweet bull bar though what brand is that???
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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Are all the stock bulbs used with these lights? I know some aftermarket lights like that use a different than factory bulb.

I've already bought HID's hi/lows and chrome bulbs for the signals, so I'm hoping it uses the factory size bulbs in each spot. I've been looking at these for awhile, but can't seem to get an answer on the bulb part so I've never pulled the trigger.

If they use the factory size/part for the bulb, and it can be confirmed, count me in!
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by TJ05FX4
Are all the stock bulbs used with these lights? I know some aftermarket lights like that use a different than factory bulb.

I've already bought HID's hi/lows and chrome bulbs for the signals, so I'm hoping it uses the factory size bulbs in each spot....
I'm a little confused by your post... HIDs are not stock bulbs, they come with their own ballast and bulb. HIDs are an entirely different type of light vs. the stock bulbs.

HID Bulb:


Stock Bulb:


Are you talking about the connections?

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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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The headlights look good but I'm not too fond of the fog lights simply because they stick out so much.

Originally Posted by NCSU_05_FX4
I'm a little confused by your post... HIDs are not stock bulbs, they come with their own ballast and bulb. HIDs are an entirely different type of light vs. the stock bulbs.

HID Bulb:


Stock Bulb:


Are you talking about the connections?

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I think he's wanting to know what bulb size those aftermarket lights require. He's already got an aftermarket HID kit in his factory housing and doesn't want to get those lights if he'll have to order new HID bulbs.

Judging from past experience my guess is that the aftermarket light uses something like an H10 bulb.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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yeah those things are always diff. sized bulbs
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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Sorry should have clarified a bit better. I am looking for what bulb type fits in the new housings. I have already bought the aftermarket HID for the stock lights, the 9006, and wanted to confirm that these headlights will use the same ones. No use if I 've gotta drop the money on another HID kit just for headlights.

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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by TJ05FX4
Sorry should have clarified a bit better. I am looking for what bulb type fits in the new housings. I have already bought the aftermarket HID for the stock lights, the 9006, and wanted to confirm that these headlights will use the same ones. No use if I 've gotta drop the money on another HID kit just for headlights.

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Gotcha... I haven't come across any headlight housing for an F150 where the stock connections didn't work.

Why did you go with 9006? The replacement guide I'm looking at calls for H13 (9008) bulbs for the headlights. The 9006 looks more like a fog light than headlight.

9006:


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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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The projector headlights do take H13 headlight bulbs, and the stock turn and side marker bulbs. The turn signal lens IS clear it just has some facets cut into it to disperse the light. The fogs are a different story, I had ordered the stock HID kit (H10) and the new projector takes a H7.

sweet bull bar though what brand is that???
It's a hunter bull bar. They've actually lowered their price, it was 149 when I bought it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-...item3a551bb97b
 
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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Thanks Smokey...I just wish those lights didn't have those facets in the turn signal IMO...Those bull bars are pretty sweet...you like it ?? I just don't want to lose my tow hooks but the look is sick I like it
 
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