Got ya!
Gosh there are so many choices it makes it hard.
Going from factory headlights with silverstart ultra 9007 bulbs. I want something that will be a HUGE improvement from that. But it doesnt have to be any better than my DEPO lights i have on my F150. THe low beams had better be better. But the high beams doesnt need to be any better than those.
So will the H1 with xb35 bulbs and 50W balast be plenty good? Or should i go with the DS2 and xtreme vision bulbs?

 

Mornin';

Ye cain't run a Mini H1 wif a 50w ballast. 35w max. And yes, even that entry-level projector will blow away both the low & hi beam performance of any vehicle ye have now. Each bulb has over 3,000 lumens (an almost 300% improvement - each), and the projectors control that output vastly better than reflectors.

I'd choose the MiniD2S 3.0's as yer entry-level projector - you have a much wider selection of industry-standard D2S-based bulbs to choose form, the bulb base itself facilitates superior alignment precision, and its output is superb - almost (but not quite) as good as an FX-R. It will also support using a 50w ballast if you so choose.

MGD

 

That ^
Honestly the high beam on the mini H1 wouldn't have been good as your HIR projector high beam. I have compared both and preferred the HIR. Probably because of the softer 3800k.
Now the mini D2S will beat both your low beam and high beam of your depos and be just as easy to install as the Mini H1.

 

Mawnin', yungin'!

Thankee much fer the kee-reckshun, thar! I hain't ne'er seen a H1R compar'd t' an ol' H1. Reckon ye's raht aboot the kelvins, too!

Speakin' o' which - OP, keep that number at or below 5000K fer best performance, aight? 4500K be a nice compromise o' color and visibility.


MGD

 

Does that sounds like a good setup for me.
And then when i need to replace bulbs i can go with xtreme or nightbreakers
What is the difference in O lense and X lens?
What is the best shroud to go with or is it simply whatever u think looks the best?

Reason i said 5500K was because my truck im going for completely whited out. So i want the light to have no yellow tint to it. I hate to see vehicles with blue and purple tinted lights. I just want white lite. And i want to be able to see good. Dont u all think 5500K is what would be best for me?

 

Direct from their page.
X-O Lenses:*The optional "X" Lens, with its modern square shape is for those looking for something extra unique without compromising any light output. Though shroud options are more limited for the X-Lens, the projectors are also available with a traditional 3" round ("O" Lens) that works with all shrouds. Both lenses are 100% optically clear, so no need for any upgrades here.

That sounds good to me. I honestly don't run 50w but that's up to you.

For shrouds its whatever you personally like.

 

They might start out a bit 4500k but over about 50 hours of use they will color shift to 5500k.
Since you are running them at 50w they'll end up 5000k which is perfectly white.
This will give you great output, biggest problem is white isn't too good in the rain or wet roads.

 

Thanks for the lens quote i didnt see it there. Sorry

If i run LED Fog lights also wont i be able to see fine in wet conditions?

 

What housing should i start with. My factory lenses are a little foggy i looked yesterday.

Here is one i like the look of:

This looks like basically a harley headlight I could use that I guess
http://www.ebay.com/itm/05-07-FORD-F...-/380689724124

 

If those LEDs are yellow yes, if they are white no.. I have XB led fogs they are 5000k white and don't help in rain. Actually been thinking of adding a yellow lamin-x over it.

 

Go with those.

 

I was looking at 5000K LED Fogs.
Figured with them aimed lower on the road that it would help.

So what do i need to do to get good visability in the rain?
What if i go with 5500K HID headlights but get some 3500K fog lights?

 

You'll still have good visibility, it's not like you can't see.. For headlights if you want best in the rain get 4500k.
For your fogs just run your stock halogens it'll be the best. Unless you get legit LEDs (not PNP LEDs) and put a yellow film over them to get a 3000k output.

 

Id rather keep my headlights pure white and have another light for seeing in the rain. I'll try to fig something out with my fog lights for using them in the rain.

 

Have you looked at the output from any OEM HID system (Lexus, Mercedes, BMW, etc). Do they not look white to you? Those are all 4300K -industry standard.

4500K is the sweet spot - still a compromise, but a good one.

Safety should not be taking a back seat to 'looks'. Fogs alone will not help you at anything over a crawling speed - their beam pattern was not designed to. You need headlights that can penetrate inclement weather - unless you plan on driving @ 20 mph whenever it rains....