Anyone runnin HID's

dillinja666 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-21-2007, 01:45 AM

i havent heard anyone running HID's on their truck...anyone got any pics? here's mine...10K color temp

Grimlok · #2 (**permalink**) 12-21-2007, 05:53 AM

Though I have yet to take a pic of them, I'm using 8K on my Lows, Highs, and Fog lights. They look awesome and I would def. recommend getting the fog light bulbs as they look and work well. I rarely use my Highs though.

tommypjr · #3 (**permalink**) 12-21-2007, 06:30 AM

Where is a good place to get HIDs?

Dezertlex · #4 (**permalink**) 12-21-2007, 11:03 AM

I've 8k in the high and lows.

jacksprat · #5 (**permalink**) 12-21-2007, 11:05 AM

Ive got 8k for lowbeam and 3k (yellow/gold) for the foglights.

WXMotorSports · #6 (**permalink**) 12-21-2007, 11:11 AM

I'll find the company. They even include the new wiring harness for under 250.00 shipped in various brightness.

jacksprat · #7 (**permalink**) 12-21-2007, 11:15 AM

are you guys using the factory harness for providing power to the ballast for the headlights or are you guys using the seperate harness and getting power direct from the battery?

I plugged direct into my factory headlight harness for power but im wondering if it'll melt overtime....

WXMotorSports · #8 (**permalink**) 12-21-2007, 11:21 AM

It can melt as the factory is only rated for OEM. The new HIDs depending on brightness, for instance 8K, the factory harness can't handle it over time.

The Phoenix · #9 (**permalink**) 12-21-2007, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by WXMotorSports

It can melt as the factory is only rated for OEM. The new HIDs depending on brightness, for instance 8K, the factory harness can't handle it over time.

You are very mis-informed. Color temperature would not make a difference at all. It's the ballasts and how much power they draw.

XenonRider.com - Xenon Rider Automotive Xenon & Bi-Xenon HID (High Intensity Discharge) Headlight Conversion Kits for Cars & Motorcycles for anyone that wants a good set of lights with a ballast/igniter in one. I have had these on my motorcycle for months and they have never failed once. I'll make the switch to my truck soon enough, just haven't had the extra spending money with the holidays.

TRSMAN · #10 (**permalink**) 12-21-2007, 11:42 AM

Is't 10k too blue? I would go 4-6k

The Phoenix · #11 (**permalink**) 12-21-2007, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TRSMAN

Is't 10k too blue? I would go 4-6k

Almost purple at that point. Here's a good scale.

I run 6000K because it's not too blue, and not too white, but offers very good lighting. I would HIGHLY suggest 4300K for the best white light output and visibility. I will choose that color for my headlights when I switch in my truck. 6000K in the fogs.

TRSMAN · #12 (**permalink**) 12-21-2007, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by The Phoenix

Almost purple at that point. Here's a good scale.

I run 6000K because it's not too blue, and not too white, but offers very good lighting. I would HIGHLY suggest 4300K for the best white light output and visibility. I will choose that color for my headlights when I switch in my truck. 6000K in the fogs.

Thanks for the chart. 10k might be worse than factory.

jacksprat · #13 (**permalink**) 12-21-2007, 11:58 AM

For reals I was about to say the same thing that Phoenix said. 8k doesnt mean BRIGHTER and more current pull, it means BLUER and actually NOT as bright as 4k-6k. The amount of current running thru the wires is the exact same.

Im starting to think the OEM harness is fine because I just checked my gf's lexus with factory HID's and the wires powering the the ballast are just as skinny. So definately the wires can handle the current draw but Im wondering about the plastic H11 connector itself....maybe Ill snip off that connector and hardwire (solder) the connections

RudyDep · #14 (**permalink**) 12-21-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by The Phoenix

You are very mis-informed. Color temperature would not make a difference at all. It's the ballasts and how much power they draw.

XenonRider.com - Xenon Rider Automotive Xenon & Bi-Xenon HID (High Intensity Discharge) Headlight Conversion Kits for Cars & Motorcycles for anyone that wants a good set of lights with a ballast/igniter in one. I have had these on my motorcycle for months and they have never failed once. I'll make the switch to my truck soon enough, just haven't had the extra spending money with the holidays.

When and if you get a part number and price for HID's for the Tundra, let me know will ya. Thats SWEET !!! I do believe my OLDER eyes could use a nice set of HID's in the new Truck.

jacksprat · #15 (**permalink**) 12-21-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TRSMAN

Thanks for the chart. 10k might be worse than factory.

it's not worse than a halogen bulb. even a 12k HID bulb will light up the street further than a halogen bulb...however it gives off a very purple hue and though you can see further down the street, it'll look like you are looking thru purple tinted glasses. The stock halogen bulb on the other hand will not light up the road as far but what you CAN see, will appear brighter because it doesnt have a purple tint to it.