Headlight question
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10-07-2008 | 11:13 PM
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Headlight question
Since the headlights on our 08 H3 suck, I was wondering if removing that screw inside that holds that plastic piece over the lamp improves it. Anyone done that or are they sealed?
If it can't be done, I guess I would have to replace the entire headlamp or bulb.
I've read some other threads that suggest sylvania makes some better ones
I've seen silverstar, xtravision, ultra mentioned. Is there a consensus on best value?
If it can't be done, I guess I would have to replace the entire headlamp or bulb.
I've read some other threads that suggest sylvania makes some better ones
I've seen silverstar, xtravision, ultra mentioned. Is there a consensus on best value?
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10-08-2008 | 01:47 AM
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RE: Headlight question
Dont recomend doing this, you think they suck now do this and you will be really unhappy. Do a search in this forum about HID headlights, you will find much info here on headlight upgrades from other members.,
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10-10-2008 | 04:44 PM
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I have the SIG HID lights on mine. WOW!! what a BIG difference. The factory headlights are horrible!! I had to learn the hard way when i hit a deer, never even had a chance to react. Now with my new ones I can see a mile away. Great inprovement! Only bad thing is the cheapest ones i found are about 899.00but well worth the money. Make sure the are made by SIG. These areSPECIALLY for the H3. It basically replaces the factory ones, not alot wiring crap to deal with. 
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10-10-2008 | 11:07 PM
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Well we don't have that kind of money for $900 headlights but thanks guys - I was just really looking for a reasonable improvement at a reasonable price or no price but I guess my first idea wont work. Do you just replace the bulbs in these or are they sealed beams? Are there procedures anywhere or is it pretty obvious? anyone got part #s for the H3 headlights?
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10-11-2008 | 10:52 PM
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Bulb Change
Sylvania Silverstar = ~$25 4300k
Nokya Arctic White H13 Stage II= ~$60 5000k
Conversion Kits ("Illegal")
HID 35w Ballast = ~$110 vary
HID 50w Ballast = ~$160 vary
Replacement Housing
SIG HID 35w Ballast w/ Projector Head lamps= ~$900 4300k
Sylvania Silverstar = ~$25 4300k
Nokya Arctic White H13 Stage II= ~$60 5000k
Conversion Kits ("Illegal")
HID 35w Ballast = ~$110 vary
HID 50w Ballast = ~$160 vary
Replacement Housing
SIG HID 35w Ballast w/ Projector Head lamps= ~$900 4300k
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10-12-2008 | 12:32 PM
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RE: Headlight question
ORIGINAL: H3 Xman
I have the SIG HID lights on mine. WOW!! what a BIG difference. The factory headlights are horrible!! I had to learn the hard way when i hit a deer, never even had a chance to react. Now with my new ones I can see a mile away. Great inprovement! Only bad thing is the cheapest ones i found are about 899.00 but well worth the money. Make sure the are made by SIG. These are SPECIALLY for the H3. It basically replaces the factory ones, not alot wiring crap to deal with.
I have the SIG HID lights on mine. WOW!! what a BIG difference. The factory headlights are horrible!! I had to learn the hard way when i hit a deer, never even had a chance to react. Now with my new ones I can see a mile away. Great inprovement! Only bad thing is the cheapest ones i found are about 899.00 but well worth the money. Make sure the are made by SIG. These are SPECIALLY for the H3. It basically replaces the factory ones, not alot wiring crap to deal with.
I too have the HID system from SIG.
These are truly wonderful headlights.
Not inexpensive, but you are one hundred percent right, in saying they are worth
the money. It's just hard to tell people the major difference in these lights over stock
halogen or any other halogen lights
Halogen bulb output is about 900 lumens and projector HID's are about 3200 lumens
and last about three times as long
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10-14-2008 | 08:04 PM
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Are lights like these any better? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=400001875661
It seems lights seem better when they are a different color of the spectrum. Is that what the silverstars are? more of a white light than a yellow? On other posts, I've seen sylvanias described as H13ST & H13XV. Are these part #s from advance or other store or manufacturer #?
And what is this Conversion Kits ("Illegal")
HID 35w Ballast = ~$110 vary
HID 50w Ballast = ~$160 vary
all about? why are conversions illegal? I'm guessing this is just a way to increase power to the light?
It seems lights seem better when they are a different color of the spectrum. Is that what the silverstars are? more of a white light than a yellow? On other posts, I've seen sylvanias described as H13ST & H13XV. Are these part #s from advance or other store or manufacturer #?
And what is this Conversion Kits ("Illegal")
HID 35w Ballast = ~$110 vary
HID 50w Ballast = ~$160 vary
all about? why are conversions illegal? I'm guessing this is just a way to increase power to the light?
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10-15-2008 | 04:05 AM
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The following kits do not come with a projector housing unit which makes for an improper beam pattern. These kits use the factory housing unit which in turn needsthe same sizedHID bulbs. TheSIG HID kits uses the street legal projector housing, 35w ballast andD1S bulbs. As you know the projector housing allows the light to be focused in an semi-controlled pattern away from oncoming drivers andeliminating most of the glare.
HID 35w Ballast = ~$110 vary
HID 50w Ballast = ~$160 vary
The 50w ballast overclocks the HID bulbs to a high wattage but will wear the bulbsout faster. The company that sells these gives you the option to choose the light color from 4300k-10000k, you would have to ask about3000k and12000k.
Just for reference:
head lights - H13, fog lights - H10/9008, lower grille lights - 9005, hoodlightcowls (primarily sold by Predator Motorsports) - H3
HID 35w Ballast = ~$110 vary
HID 50w Ballast = ~$160 vary
The 50w ballast overclocks the HID bulbs to a high wattage but will wear the bulbsout faster. The company that sells these gives you the option to choose the light color from 4300k-10000k, you would have to ask about3000k and12000k.
Just for reference:
head lights - H13, fog lights - H10/9008, lower grille lights - 9005, hoodlightcowls (primarily sold by Predator Motorsports) - H3
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