"Cost effective" way to upgrade to real Xenon
08-10-2005, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by phatstyles
Do you tap the power from the headlight? or direct from the battery?
08-10-2005, 05:45 PM
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Has anyone found an alternate dealer for the HID spot light other than Costco or the Ebay stealers?
I am in Sacramento, CA, I went to 2 Costco locations, the only large spot light had an H-4 halogen bulb. Still a good deal at about $25 for a big portable light, but not good for this application.
At Costco, I looked near the automotive items, other smaller flashlights were grouped near this big one. Am I looking in the right place at Costco?
Thanks,
-rob lee
I am in Sacramento, CA, I went to 2 Costco locations, the only large spot light had an H-4 halogen bulb. Still a good deal at about $25 for a big portable light, but not good for this application.
At Costco, I looked near the automotive items, other smaller flashlights were grouped near this big one. Am I looking in the right place at Costco?
Thanks,
-rob lee
08-10-2005, 06:24 PM
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i inquired at the local costco... they are an inactive/discontinued item... not much demand for them, or its just a test item for a few stores... if they have stock, then they do... otherwise, you outta luck... its either a go or no go situation... they won't be ordering more if they don't have any...
08-10-2005, 07:31 PM
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Thanks for the Costco info. Some items just go that way. I was hoping that someone found a small web source that sold imported items such as these lights. The one's on eBay are okay, but the price with shipping approaches the cost of a cheapie HID kit, defeating the purpose of experimenting.
08-11-2005, 07:48 PM
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BTW, as an update to all... if you haven't gotten your Xenon spot lights from costco, you've already missed the boat... ALL xenon spot lights have been pulled off the shelf from ALL costco's as of THIS MORNING....
It was a test product, and was a one shot deal... they won't be ordering anymore
It was a test product, and was a one shot deal... they won't be ordering anymore
08-12-2005, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mmgrad
BTW, as an update to all... if you haven't gotten your Xenon spot lights from costco, you've already missed the boat... ALL xenon spot lights have been pulled off the shelf from ALL costco's as of THIS MORNING....
It was a test product, and was a one shot deal... they won't be ordering anymore
It was a test product, and was a one shot deal... they won't be ordering anymore
08-13-2005, 12:10 AM
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you are right... most of the costco's took it off the shelf... i don't think they will stay on the shelves for long even if they did have some...
08-14-2005, 09:10 PM
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So...Does Anyone have these Spotlights??
I get frustrated when Costco discontinues things I like -- especially if It's before I can score on them.
Is it possible to figure out who made the spotlight?
There must be someone here selling them -- even if it's a few dollars more
Can someone lucky enough to have nabbed some of these share the details?
Mike
Is it possible to figure out who made the spotlight?
There must be someone here selling them -- even if it's a few dollars more
Can someone lucky enough to have nabbed some of these share the details?
Mike
08-15-2005, 01:52 AM
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Where else for HID H7's?
The neat thing about the Costco spotlights is the package has an H7 HID bulb with a nice, compact ballast that is well sealed.
Buying a HID kit on ebay means changing out the entire headlight assembly to take the OEM HID bulbs right? Are they "DB2's"?
I wonder if the manufacturer is worth calling ( or probably importer) and asking where they are retailed.
They might cut a deal if a bunch of us want to step up to the plate.
Alternatively, Costco might want to be helpful if we spec out the order size, i.e. a one-shot deal for 25 of them, or ?
Buying a HID kit on ebay means changing out the entire headlight assembly to take the OEM HID bulbs right? Are they "DB2's"?
I wonder if the manufacturer is worth calling ( or probably importer) and asking where they are retailed.
They might cut a deal if a bunch of us want to step up to the plate.
Alternatively, Costco might want to be helpful if we spec out the order size, i.e. a one-shot deal for 25 of them, or ?
08-15-2005, 02:30 AM
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Ill contact costco tomorrow. Im pretty sure we can have more then 25 orders if I post a group buy on the classified sections. Plus other forums as well. Give you peeps a heads up. I already know 3 other friends who would take it and buy it.
08-15-2005, 11:03 AM
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a friend of mine works at a costco, and he spoke with the store's buyer, and they said, the lights are made in China and imported. He then asked the buyer to call the Mfr to see if there are other US distributors/resellers... but, alas, the contact number to the Mfr was disconnected...
So.... not all too sure what that means? Out of business???
So.... not all too sure what that means? Out of business???
08-15-2005, 03:07 PM
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What a scandalous guy. Those are zam's pictures. Some mbworld member is trying to make money off the setup. I highly doubt those will sell.
Unless its zam's ebay acount lolz. Then its all g.
Unless its zam's ebay acount lolz. Then its all g.
08-15-2005, 10:15 PM
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Need Costco in WA
Well, I'm sure the local stores aren't going to be a big help.
I think Costco HQ in the Seattle area can probably help us pull something off.
That sale on ebay doesn't seem to be ZAM2000's style. He has a little more class, probably would come and offer them here to us first ( I would hope)
Hey I checked the Costco stores in the Ventura County area and no dice. If the Montclair store has a small quantity -- perhaps someone can help there??
I think Costco HQ in the Seattle area can probably help us pull something off.
That sale on ebay doesn't seem to be ZAM2000's style. He has a little more class, probably would come and offer them here to us first ( I would hope)
Hey I checked the Costco stores in the Ventura County area and no dice. If the Montclair store has a small quantity -- perhaps someone can help there??
08-15-2005, 10:37 PM
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My ebay ID is also zam2000. Damn, the dude uses my pix !!!!
If anyone willing to drive, Costco in Fountain Valley (OC, CA) have about 10 set left, that was as off last Wed.
If anyone willing to drive, Costco in Fountain Valley (OC, CA) have about 10 set left, that was as off last Wed.
Originally Posted by mjhawkins2346
Well, I'm sure the local stores aren't going to be a big help.
I think Costco HQ in the Seattle area can probably help us pull something off.
That sale on ebay doesn't seem to be ZAM2000's style. He has a little more class, probably would come and offer them here to us first ( I would hope)
Hey I checked the Costco stores in the Ventura County area and no dice. If the Montclair store has a small quantity -- perhaps someone can help there??
I think Costco HQ in the Seattle area can probably help us pull something off.
That sale on ebay doesn't seem to be ZAM2000's style. He has a little more class, probably would come and offer them here to us first ( I would hope)
Hey I checked the Costco stores in the Ventura County area and no dice. If the Montclair store has a small quantity -- perhaps someone can help there??
08-16-2005, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by phatstyles
What a scandalous guy. Those are zam's pictures. Some mbworld member is trying to make money off the setup. I highly doubt those will sell.
Unless its zam's ebay acount lolz. Then its all g.
Unless its zam's ebay acount lolz. Then its all g.
i think some of those CLK pics are from TresX cause he posted those pics of his car when he did the upgrade... perhaps he is the one selling them on ebay as well???
08-16-2005, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mjhawkins2346
If the Montclair store has a small quantity -- perhaps someone can help there??
08-17-2005, 01:31 PM
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Trek to Montclair or Costa Mesa ?
Well, these locations are definitely SoCal. Only about 125 or so miles. It's at least a week until I have the bandwidth to pull this off, and I figure I'm not the only one.
Maybe someone wants a few extra $$ for their trouble (better than giving it to Chevron Oil) and want a couple for themselves or to sell to other forum dwellers.
I was also concerned that by next week Costco will figure out something unhelpful to do with the spare units.
Maybe someone wants a few extra $$ for their trouble (better than giving it to Chevron Oil) and want a couple for themselves or to sell to other forum dwellers.
I was also concerned that by next week Costco will figure out something unhelpful to do with the spare units.
08-19-2005, 06:02 PM
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Check this out, Im going out that way this evening...has anyone checked to see of the lights are still available...Lemme know whats up
12-08-2005, 09:45 PM
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Well, the only other option is the fact that the H7 bulb kits with ballasts are now start around $200.00 with shipping. The quality of the ballasts and bulbs are probably equal to the ones pulled out the big flashlights. But with the flashlights, you still have a pair of lead acid batteries to tinker with.
All said, it is probably better to spend a few more bucks (a lot more) and find real Xenon housings with bulbs and ballasts.
All said, it is probably better to spend a few more bucks (a lot more) and find real Xenon housings with bulbs and ballasts.
