| M32WRXin3seconds | 10-14-2003 04:34 PM |
those of you looking for HID's before they are illegal to buy..
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Im not a vendor or anything like that, but i did get a set of MCCoullouch 8000K hid's for 350 shipped and insured. the guy had the lights out 3 minutes after the auction ended. and he has tons of them on ebay.
you can get them on his website (with pics of how they look on wrx's) or on ebaymotors.com
this is his website
[url]http://www.angelfire.com/ultra/brightlightz/[/url]
and this is his ebay id
[url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36476&item=2437408630[/url]
he had these things shipped out with a tracking number 3 minutes after the auction ended!... bump for a good deal
you can get them on his website (with pics of how they look on wrx's) or on ebaymotors.com
this is his website
[url]http://www.angelfire.com/ultra/brightlightz/[/url]
and this is his ebay id
[url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36476&item=2437408630[/url]
he had these things shipped out with a tracking number 3 minutes after the auction ended!... bump for a good deal
| Mulder | 10-14-2003 04:47 PM |
It's already illegal to sell them. Vendors who continue to do so are either just depleting their existing stock or choosing to ignore the NHTSA.
| Hyper | 10-14-2003 05:03 PM |
:confused:
did I miss something last week?
HID are now illegal?
did I miss something last week?
HID are now illegal?
| Mulder | 10-14-2003 05:08 PM |
Technically the aftermarket retrofits always were, as is replacing or changing your OEM headlights in any way. But, the NHTSA ruled that vendors selling HID retrofit kits after August 15 were subject to heavy fines.
| Hyper | 10-14-2003 05:17 PM |
any?
I mean if I get an altima which has an option of HID and go buy them somewhere else, I might have a problem?
I mean if I get an altima which has an option of HID and go buy them somewhere else, I might have a problem?
| Mulder | 10-14-2003 05:30 PM |
If you buy a car that has OEM HIDs that is fine. If you buy the same car with the standard halogen lights you are not supposed to put HIDs in those lights. Legally this has always been the case but the kits have been readily available. Now, the govt. has cracked down on the sales of said kits.
| M32WRXin3seconds | 10-14-2003 05:50 PM |
hopefully
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HID's will never die. halogens...they are the Suck
| 02R6 | 10-14-2003 10:50 PM |
M32WRX...,
Have you installed these yet? I would like to see where you mounted the ballasts and ignitors, if you have pictures that is.
Thanks a lot.
Have you installed these yet? I would like to see where you mounted the ballasts and ignitors, if you have pictures that is.
Thanks a lot.
| M32WRXin3seconds | 10-15-2003 11:13 AM |
no i havent installed them yet
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im at college so i dont have them here nor do i have the tools for it here
| djerickd | 10-15-2003 11:19 AM |
I got mine from there, they currently still have a GB going on mazdamp3.com. But for not as cheap as I got my 5300K's
| 02R6 | 10-15-2003 11:44 AM |
Re: no i havent installed them yet
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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by M32WRXin3seconds [/i]
[B]im at college so i dont have them here nor do i have the tools for it here [/B][/QUOTE]
That's funny; I'm in the exact same boat.
[B]im at college so i dont have them here nor do i have the tools for it here [/B][/QUOTE]
That's funny; I'm in the exact same boat.
| djerickd | 10-15-2003 11:51 AM |
Um what tools do you need? Mine was all plug n' play :confused:
| M32WRXin3seconds | 10-15-2003 12:07 PM |
the hids are at my house!
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| 02R6 | 10-15-2003 04:51 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by djerickd [/i]
[B]Um what tools do you need? Mine was all plug n' play :confused: [/B][/QUOTE]
How did you mount the ballasts and ingnitors then? Velcro, tie wraps?
I haven't received a tracking number and the auction ended at 7pm last night.
[B]Um what tools do you need? Mine was all plug n' play :confused: [/B][/QUOTE]
How did you mount the ballasts and ingnitors then? Velcro, tie wraps?
I haven't received a tracking number and the auction ended at 7pm last night.
| djerickd | 10-15-2003 06:31 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by 02R6 [/i]
[B]How did you mount the ballasts and ingnitors then? Velcro, tie wraps?
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The double sided tape it came with...
[B]How did you mount the ballasts and ingnitors then? Velcro, tie wraps?
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The double sided tape it came with...
| 02R6 | 10-15-2003 07:01 PM |
Well cool then.
| M32WRXin3seconds | 10-16-2003 02:47 AM |
just email him
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he happened to be on last night when i was on. nice guy, quick service, i cant complain
| Louie | 10-16-2003 08:32 PM |
So if you retrofit them, its illegal, but if you buy a new headlight housing, its not? Can you link us to some more info on the subject?
| 02R6 | 10-20-2003 11:02 PM |
I just installed the 8000k kit and they are great. The install was really simple and there was no wiring involved. The light output is amazing, and they look great. I highly recommend the kit to anybody considering it.
| kgb | 10-21-2003 12:48 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Louie [/i]
[B]So if you retrofit them, its illegal, but if you buy a new headlight housing, its not? Can you link us to some more info on the subject? [/B][/QUOTE]
I think the law down in the states pretty much prohibits you from modifying your headlights in any way - but it's up to the law enforcement to write you up or not.
[B]So if you retrofit them, its illegal, but if you buy a new headlight housing, its not? Can you link us to some more info on the subject? [/B][/QUOTE]
I think the law down in the states pretty much prohibits you from modifying your headlights in any way - but it's up to the law enforcement to write you up or not.
| Louie | 10-21-2003 07:05 AM |
I've asked an Atty here in maryland that does a lot of driving law cases, he said that its not a law. The only law in Md that covers this is one that states that the light ommited from the front of a automobile can only be yellow or white. No more than 6 lights can be lit from the front of the car at anytime. No more than 2 lights can strobe/flash unless if its for EMS/Police, purple can be used for funeral processions.
I've also asked a Balt County cop about this, she said that they pull people over because of the blue hues, but you can tell the differences between HID and fakes. At night its very difficult to tell the differences of cars that have them and not.
Anyhow, I'm going to try and find an actual driving code that covers this so it can be posted from an official source.
I've also asked a Balt County cop about this, she said that they pull people over because of the blue hues, but you can tell the differences between HID and fakes. At night its very difficult to tell the differences of cars that have them and not.
Anyhow, I'm going to try and find an actual driving code that covers this so it can be posted from an official source.
| dwx | 10-21-2003 08:59 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Louie [/i]
[B]I've asked an Atty here in maryland that does a lot of driving law cases, he said that its not a law. The only law in Md that covers this is one that states that the light ommited from the front of a automobile can only be yellow or white. No more than 6 lights can be lit from the front of the car at anytime. No more than 2 lights can strobe/flash unless if its for EMS/Police, purple can be used for funeral processions.
I've also asked a Balt County cop about this, she said that they pull people over because of the blue hues, but you can tell the differences between HID and fakes. At night its very difficult to tell the differences of cars that have them and not.
Anyhow, I'm going to try and find an actual driving code that covers this so it can be posted from an official source. [/B][/QUOTE]
It's a NHTSA rule, not a local law. It applies to those selling HIDs, not consumers, which was said in other posts in this thread... It's illegal for you to drive around with non-DOT approved headlights.
[B]I've asked an Atty here in maryland that does a lot of driving law cases, he said that its not a law. The only law in Md that covers this is one that states that the light ommited from the front of a automobile can only be yellow or white. No more than 6 lights can be lit from the front of the car at anytime. No more than 2 lights can strobe/flash unless if its for EMS/Police, purple can be used for funeral processions.
I've also asked a Balt County cop about this, she said that they pull people over because of the blue hues, but you can tell the differences between HID and fakes. At night its very difficult to tell the differences of cars that have them and not.
Anyhow, I'm going to try and find an actual driving code that covers this so it can be posted from an official source. [/B][/QUOTE]
It's a NHTSA rule, not a local law. It applies to those selling HIDs, not consumers, which was said in other posts in this thread... It's illegal for you to drive around with non-DOT approved headlights.
| mbeach | 10-21-2003 10:11 AM |
We put in a set of these last night while painting headlights.
They took exactly 6 minutes to hook up. They are true plug-n-play units, with very nice output. Not too blue.
The ballasts and associated wiring mount right behind and under the rear of the headlights. If you have your lights out (6 bolts) it'll be easer to do.
We were going to screw them in (still might), but the double-sided tape is strong enough to hold the components.
The only tool you will need is a test light (to determine ground/hot wire on the OEM side of the headlight plug).
They took exactly 6 minutes to hook up. They are true plug-n-play units, with very nice output. Not too blue.
The ballasts and associated wiring mount right behind and under the rear of the headlights. If you have your lights out (6 bolts) it'll be easer to do.
We were going to screw them in (still might), but the double-sided tape is strong enough to hold the components.
The only tool you will need is a test light (to determine ground/hot wire on the OEM side of the headlight plug).
| mista618 | 10-21-2003 11:48 AM |
hey does anybody know how hard these will be for me to install? i've got edm headlights with a jim hoyd wiring harness. will i have to throw out the harness and use another? just wanted to know first before i purchased them. thanks
| 02R6 | 10-21-2003 12:01 PM |
Here's some shots of the kit that mbeach and I installed, not the greatest (pictures), but you get the idea:
[IMG]http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/20622/p/535030_1546647766673860514_vl.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/20622/p/535033_6237458135620360949_vl.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/20622/p/535050_2173428086076795147_vl.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/20622/p/535049_8652662133401068032_vl.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/20622/p/535051_3374549903759313746_vl.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/20622/p/535030_1546647766673860514_vl.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/20622/p/535033_6237458135620360949_vl.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/20622/p/535050_2173428086076795147_vl.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/20622/p/535049_8652662133401068032_vl.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/20622/p/535051_3374549903759313746_vl.jpg[/IMG]
| Turbo4Life | 10-21-2003 12:25 PM |
02R6, did you have to reaim your lights? I just got an HID kit for my stock lights and haven't reaimed them yet. I drove around a lot at night and have yet to be flashed by incoming traffic. I think I might lower the lights a little though.
| 02R6 | 10-21-2003 12:32 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Turbo4Life [/i]
[B]02R6, did you have to reaim your lights? I just got an HID kit for my stock lights and haven't reaimed them yet. I drove around a lot at night and have yet to be flashed by incoming traffic. I think I might lower the lights a little though. [/B][/QUOTE]
I haven't re-aimed mine yet either. Haven't been flashed either. That's funny that you were thinking about lowering yours, because I was thinking about raising mine.
Let me know what you end up doing.
[B]02R6, did you have to reaim your lights? I just got an HID kit for my stock lights and haven't reaimed them yet. I drove around a lot at night and have yet to be flashed by incoming traffic. I think I might lower the lights a little though. [/B][/QUOTE]
I haven't re-aimed mine yet either. Haven't been flashed either. That's funny that you were thinking about lowering yours, because I was thinking about raising mine.
Let me know what you end up doing.
| Turbo4Life | 10-21-2003 12:49 PM |
I just wanted to lower my lights because since HID lights are so much brighter I don't want to take any chances of blinding people. That includes being behind somebody at night and coming towards me. I'll let you know what I end up doing.
| plunk10 | 10-21-2003 01:52 PM |
Do you lose your highbeams with this kit?
| Turbo4Life | 10-21-2003 02:02 PM |
Yes, I lost my highbeams with my Brightstar HID Kit. But, the HID lights are so bright you don't really need your highbeams. Here's a link on where I got my kit from:
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=429957[/url]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=429957[/url]
| 02R6 | 10-21-2003 02:31 PM |
I lost my brights with the McCulloch kit as well. Like Turbo said, though, the "lows" more than make up for it.
| sube-trex | 03-16-2010 03:51 AM |
[quote=Hyper;4775953]:confused:
did I miss something last week?
HID are now illegal?[/quote]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVuSSdZNsZw"]YouTube- Illegal HID Convesion Kits Explained[/ame]
Old bump lol
did I miss something last week?
HID are now illegal?[/quote]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVuSSdZNsZw"]YouTube- Illegal HID Convesion Kits Explained[/ame]
Old bump lol
| The Database | 03-16-2010 04:27 AM |
^^^^^^^^^^^^ So I'm guessin this law is in more than just the US, it's in the ****ty ol' UK too eh? Also, I'de like em to try to catch me with my HID's in my 08 WRX. It has the magnifying glasses already in the head lamps.
| chu my pu | 03-16-2010 04:41 AM |
[quote=The Database;30077873]^^^^^^^^^^^^ So I'm guessin this law is in more than just the US, it's in the ****ty ol' UK too eh? Also, I'de like em to try to catch me with my HID's in my 08 WRX. It has the magnifying glasses already in the head lamps.[/quote]
it's nto a problem with projector headlights. as it maintains the stock beam pattern.
it's nto a problem with projector headlights. as it maintains the stock beam pattern.
| 2xhighpsi | 03-16-2010 05:20 AM |
guys this thread is from 2003 :rolleyes:
| Handsdown | 03-16-2010 06:16 AM |
[quote=chu my pu;30077896]it's nto a problem with projector headlights. as it maintains the stock beam pattern.[/quote]
no, it really doesn't.
lock this thread!
no, it really doesn't.
lock this thread!
| IIdiceII | 03-16-2010 09:20 AM |
this threads older than my gf...wait, what?
for what its worth ive gone back to halogen bulbs and lifes much simpler now :banana:
for what its worth ive gone back to halogen bulbs and lifes much simpler now :banana:
| Super_HKS | 03-16-2010 09:23 AM |
I got mine from DDM tuning for 29 dollars for a 35w ballast and 6000k bulbs. Looks soooo sweet!
| bbun | 03-16-2010 10:21 AM |
dang thats crazy cheap...
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