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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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Just found it on Fordparts.com. It's a #37 bulb which equates to #74 in LED's. Found them and ordered them and they'll be here next week!!! Those were the last 2 halogens on the inside of the Expy. All that's left are the halo projector fog's with the 3000k HID kit for that and a Precision SS polished mesh upper and lower grill, and maybe talk her into some 22's and She is done and then I get to play and perfect what Foose started on mine Here is the link to the fogs that are up next.
http://www.carid.com/2006-ford-exped...hts-77163.html
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 02:00 AM
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Did the capacitors come with the kit?

And yes, T-taps would help you tap into the parking lights.
 

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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 02:06 AM
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output is pretty good
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 04:24 AM
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AWW man love your expo!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 06:22 AM
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Did the capacitors come with the kit?
Yes they did. At HID Nation, you have the option for traditional or slim ballasts, the relay kit, and the cancelors (capacitiors). The whold kit with lifetime warranty was 110 shipped.

AWW man love your expo!
Thanks bro!

output is pretty good
Yea and I can't wait for the HID's tonight! Going to be amazing
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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LEDs look slick, nice work!

But those projectors are very subpar. Look at the difference in the hot spots, the rotational alignment is off on both, no width, and they aren't level with each other. Cutoff is already leaking with the halogens, HIDs are going to be worse.

Anyways, I'm curious so lets see some output pics with the HIDs!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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But those projectors are very subpar. Look at the difference in the hot spots, the rotational alignment is off on both, no width, and they aren't level with each other. Cutoff is already leaking with the halogens, HIDs are going to be worse.
I was going to hold back because I knew you would say it

But, I look at it this way- at least he's using a projector with a cutoff line rather than the OEM reflectors. So, props to OP.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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LEDs look slick, nice work!
Thank you very much.

But those projectors are very subpar. Look at the difference in the hot spots, the rotational alignment is off on both, no width, and they aren't level with each other. Cutoff is already leaking with the halogens, HIDs are going to be worse.

Anyways, I'm curious so lets see some output pics with the HIDs!
I know that they're not perfect, but I haven't aligned them either. Like I said I have thick skin, but not 400-600 for a retrofit, and like I said, I like'em.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 06:19 PM
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Here are some quick looks. I'm gonna aim tonight and get some clear pics, but wanted to let everyone see what is coming tonight.

Front on w/cam flash:

Front w/o flash:

Passenger side:

Driver side:


Not too impressed with the halo's, but maybe they look better at night. We'll see!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Also, didn't need the cancelors. Who knew. Was worth the cost to have and not need than vice versa
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Well, it's finally done. Cut off line is not bad. There is a little bleed over, but not bad at all and will not blind any oncoming traffic. I am very pleased with the outcome and love it. Enjoy.
Front:


Line at 25':

High beam SilverStar's (look very yellow now):

Halo's:




Like I said, overall, I am stoked at the outcome and cannot wait to get the fogs done. Wife likes it too. Don't think that I could do better for $200 total and these are the projectors that I've been wanting for a while now. I will get 6000k for the F-150, but I really like the way the 8000k came out on the Expy.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 11:45 PM
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Nice man. Can't wait to get my 8000k projectors installed tomorrow.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 12:10 AM
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Looks good man!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 07:48 AM
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Nice man. Can't wait to get my 8000k projectors installed tomorrow.
Looks good man!
Thank you both.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by perryrl


Like I said, overall, I am stoked at the outcome and cannot wait to get the fogs done. Wife likes it too. Don't think that I could do better for $200 total and these are the projectors that I've been wanting for a while now. I will get 6000k for the F-150, but I really like the way the 8000k came out on the Expy.
Glad you like it and that your wife does too. But good lord thats a lot of glare.
 
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