b_rashed

alright guys my HID's went out. i kept hearing some weird noise from my ballast and then the bulb went out, so i want to get another one. the one i had didnt have the error codes but it did flicker constantly and that bothered the hell out of me. i was checking on ebay but cant decide on which one to get. can you guys help me choose one from the list i got here or reccommend some to me. btw the color temp i want is 6000k. and the most i want to spend is around 150.00 but all recommendations are welcome, thanks in advance.

the ones on ebay are

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-X...6471QQtcZphoto

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-X...m380027085398&

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-X...m280225291982&

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-X...m190222189237&

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/H7-Xe...m180242708110&

unitfreebie

I would buy the last one.. Customledlights... as they are in the US so you can talk to them and has it has a lifetime warranty.

Infact, you should call them up and make sure that the kit will work with your car, not flicker, and not cause an error code!

Actually, the flickering can be fixed with a 1000 mfd capacitor from radio shack.

The more expensive HID systems have the capacitor built in to the igniter. I have used the more expensive one ($150 + $30 shipping) in my E320W without a problem.

Hope that helps you!

b_rashed

https://www.xenonking.com/Visionpro-...d-Kit-Car.html

i found this one for 200 with a 1 year warranty and they are in the US. i think im going to try this one out if they respond to my email about the capactior in the ignitor. if they do have that then ima get this one.

tashakes

Not sure on quality, but if I were going for the HID kit, I would get a 5000K one, which is closer to the (I believe) OEM 4500K kit. Anything higher will look too blue in my opinion.

Let us know which kit you end up with and how you like the quality.

Cheers

Edward

RONB

stealth-auto.com

lkchris

You should "get your HIDs" by buying complete HID headlights from your dealer.

Anything else is illegal and performs poorly in any event.

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...nversions.html

KEELBOAT

+1

KEELBOAT

j_belll

mine has the same problem, makes a weird noise on my left fog and just goes out. but theres like a special way for me to turn it on and for it to work as well

so im takin mine back to HMS where it was installed.

b_rashed

hey do u know if i can just buy the hid kit and thats it or do i also have to get the anti flicker ballast too. did you get ur hids from here? do the hid kits come with the anti flicker ballast.

BFOR3

I'm doing some research on this now and it seems that if we upgrade to the HID kit for our halogen projector lights that they will blind people on the street due to cut off beam patterns. I know that b_rashed (what up big homey) upgraded to the 07 headlights but for the rest of us do we need to do this as well???

BFOR3

Doing more research and I see this...

D2R bulbs are for vehicles with reflector headlight.

With these D2R bulbs, you will not blind the incoming traffic.

D2S bulbs are for vehicles with projector headlight.

OK SO DO WE HAVE PROJECTOR LIGHTS OR REFLECTOR??? It really looks like I have projector but I have the H7 (halogen) bulbs.

E500Newbee

B_rashed the insurance totalled out my car. They paid me more than what I have paid for, therefore, I'm happy. I'm in the process looking for another E500. I didn't have a chance to buy it back. Sorry bro. Wish I could have help.

sang55

B rashed , I thought James at creative already help you on your headlights . freshbenz if you located in LA you should call james . He's a sponsoron this board ,also He's in San diego and I believed B rashed has his #.Hope this help

raymond g-

you're to be commended for trying to be responsible. a lot of folks will go cheap
and just slide an HID kit into their halogen projector and they're concerned only
with the price, color and error msg possibility....and dont give a rat's *** to the
glare which results due to the mismatch focal points of halogen vs HID bulb.
unfortunately, given the wide manuf tolerances of aftermarket bulbs, it's
difficult to determine how well the bulb will match up with your particular halogen
projector. the vast majority of such HID kits produce uncontrollable glare.

BFOR3

Wow very cool! Thanks for the response and I appreciate the knowledge. Sorry for taking over your thread Rashed.

RONB

i bought my kit from there, still waiting delivery. I'm sure you need the flicker ballast too. I have ordered that. It's separate.

b_rashed

yeah they havent responded to my calls or emails. but they do have the slim ballast and the flicker ballast so they might be the ones to go with.

black211

i got the mtec one , i offered the guy 350 bucks shipped and this guy mailed it all the way from thailand within 2 days ... i got the 8000k aqua blue i cant be anymore happier with them and its the safest way to go...

black211

by the way it was alil difficult to install but worth it ...

b_rashed

alright so i bought the hid anti flicker capactors from stealth-auto, it came out to 43.30 after tax and free shipping. so i think im just going to get a cheap hid kit from ebay or if i can just get another ballast. i only need one and im not sure where i can get it from.

CrimeDoesPay

if you just get a regular hid kit will the capacitor solve the flickering problem and the error code

RONB

It should!

E500Newbee

If one is out, I suggest doing both. Change both of them. One side is new and one side is old, it'll give out a funky look to your car. It may look like one of an autozone car driving around. Not all lights are created equal.


ps: I found this lighting picture guide on this website, therefore, I would like to share it with everyone.

DynamicMotoring

Because your car comes with the proper lens, an aftermarket kit would perform just fine. The lens is the main problem. Ive seen a whole bunch of HID conversions on Supras, and they commonly use projector lenses from Acura TSX or Honda S2000, and they work great. It prevents the bad glare the cut off like a normal headlight would.

But I would personally goto the dealer, just because you will get a matching replacement, and thats always the best idea.

LB Bnz

what up Fresh.....I had a similar problem with the fogs--I went back to HMS and Ed fixed the issue---just needed to use a better capacitor.....No problems ever since (it's going on about 4months strong now)....


B_rashed, call Ed at Harbor Motor Sports!!!