Anybody run'n HID lights ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Spray-Bomb · 09-10-2007, 12:18 AM

I'm think'n about buy'n these off eGay, & just wondered if any of ya'll have used em or something similar

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...147297542&rd=1

JameslovesJammie · 09-10-2007, 03:52 PM

That seemed like a hell of a deal, until I saw the $37.99 shipping.

Spray-Bomb · 09-10-2007, 04:07 PM

Still seems like a good deal to me, beings how some HID kits are in the thousands

It's only a hundred bucks & you're getting 3-4 X's more the light than a halogen, which is like double the brightness of stock sealed beams

Spray-Bomb · 09-10-2007, 08:09 PM

bump

ChevLoRay · 09-10-2007, 08:14 PM

[QUOTE=Spray-Bomb;2350903]I'm think'n about buy'n these off eGay,QUOTE]

eGay???

Jcentsr6 · 09-10-2007, 08:21 PM

DONT BUY THEM OFF EBAY... They are not real hid's. I ordered a set of hid's for my c-10 last week...waiting for them to arrive. I purchased mine from zenon depot I think....the 8000k kit for a little over $300.00
I have the same kit in my Denali truck as well..They are great. I will never drive another vehicle without them. I will post pics after the install. I did buy the crystal clear 7" round H4 lights off e-bay though for $45
They just got here today..Look great. Cant wait to install them.

Spray-Bomb · 09-10-2007, 08:23 PM

What about it ???

Some call it FleaBay, eBay, that auction site, eGay

Spray-Bomb · 09-10-2007, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jcentsr6

DONT BUY THEM OFF EBAY... They are not real hid's. I ordered a set of hid's for my c-10 last week...waiting for them to arrive. I purchased mine from zenon depot I think....the 8000k kit for a little over $300.00
I have the same kit in my Denali truck as well..They are great. I will never drive another vehicle without them. I will post pics after the install. I did buy the crystal clear 7" round H4 lights off e-bay though for $45
They just got here today..Look great. Cant wait to install them.

Just curious, how do you know they're not real HID's ???

I have the tri-bar H-4 lights in my truck, with a little brighter bulbs (I think 90/100) & like em a lot (just want brighter)

Jcentsr6 · 09-10-2007, 08:40 PM

Well my friend got burnt on cheap hids..sorry. they are real...real cheap. You will see when they burn out, or one is dimmer than the other, quickly. Just giving a warning. Even the $300 I paid is cheap. A good set of phillips hids are about $700.00 min

Spray-Bomb · 09-10-2007, 08:45 PM

Can you post a link to where you got yours ???

Jcentsr6 · 09-10-2007, 08:56 PM

http://www.xenondepot.com/

SORRY...here is the link

chevydog66 · 09-10-2007, 10:09 PM

Evilbay, that's what i call it. Don't buy em. I got a set of Pilot H4's for my 72 GMC. I bought 4- 5 3/4" lights from JCWhitney and then bought 4 H4 bulbs from NAPA. Total of around $120, I think. I also got the relay kits from MAD electrical, and installed them and love em. Although the diameter is a little smaller than the typical 5 3/4" light. I'll try to get some pics.

gkolmatycki · 09-11-2007, 03:09 PM

IMHO, HID's for that cheap.......There's something wrong there. Proper HID kits are at least $300+

Musclerodz · 09-11-2007, 03:31 PM

HID's are expensive, but also illegal for street use on cars that did not come with them from the factory or are running historic plate. Check your local DMV laws. Most are too bright and a hazard for oncoming drivers. H4's with relays are more than plenty. I will be releasing a DOT legal kit soon.

Mike

Jcentsr6 · 09-11-2007, 05:12 PM

I dont believe they are a danger to other drivers if they are properly installed. If they are hittinf the ground and aligned properly they shold be okay. I have not been pulled over in the past 4 year of driving....but cops are diff everywhere, so that is prob on a case by case basis. I can tell you in Maryland the older/historic vehicles get alot more lehway (spelled correct?)
than newer vehicles....alot more mods are overlooked on the historic vehicles. Plus everyone likes hot rods driving around...they bring back memories...where a civic slammed and buzzing around people do not like. lol

see ten · 09-11-2007, 06:54 PM

Did the HIDs you bought have a hi and lo beam? A lot of them only have the lo beam. Member Subtle71 has HID lights and made a post with pics of them installed. I asked him in the thread as well as PMed him to ask about a brand or where he got them but I never got a reply.

Jcentsr6 · 09-11-2007, 07:38 PM

I have only low beam. I have seen the high beam/lo beam kits...but the 8k kit i installed is bright enought not to need high beams.

Spray-Bomb · 09-11-2007, 07:54 PM

Got any pics of how far they shoot at night or anything ???

chevydog66 · 09-11-2007, 10:27 PM

Here's some pics om my H4 Pilot's from JCWhitney with relays installed.

Jcentsr6 · 09-12-2007, 07:05 AM

I have the headlights...and the hids...but where do I get the relays?? And why are they needed??

G35MIKE · 09-12-2007, 09:25 AM

you guys might check out the link below.

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/index.php

If you guys want to run HID's, I suggest you use a Hella conversion. They use ECE housings, which give you a decent beam patten with HID's. Also if you want a quality kit, go with an OEM manufacturer ie: Hella, Matsu****a, Phillips.. Also use a D2R bulb with a H4 adapter with a shield.

Spray-Bomb · 09-12-2007, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jcentsr6

I have the headlights...and the hids...but where do I get the relays?? And why are they needed??

Relays are just a remote switch, means you run less voltage through your switch & old wires to the relay & then from the relay to your lights you have the higher voltage that your lights need

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong

Andy4639 · 09-12-2007, 12:45 PM

Relays take the strain off the whole electric system in the truck. The factory wiring and switch weren't made to take the amps these new lights need.
The relay is so all the head light switch see's is to activate the relay which draws striaght off the battery.

mrein3 · 09-12-2007, 12:54 PM

I believe that if you search through this forum enough, you'll find a post by somebody who went with super high output lights and didn't upgrade his wiring. One day he lost low beams on the way home at night. Switched to high beams. Lost them too. He later found out he smoked his stock wiring running all that current through those little factory wires.

If you need to ask why the relays are needed, you need to do some research before you hook up those new lights.

Spray-Bomb · 07-29-2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G35MIKE

you guys might check out the link below.

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/index.php

If you guys want to run HID's, I suggest you use a Hella conversion. They use ECE housings, which give you a decent beam patten with HID's. Also if you want a quality kit, go with an OEM manufacturer ie: Hella, Matsu****a, Phillips.. Also use a D2R bulb with a H4 adapter with a shield.

Thinking about doing this conversion again

Why run a different bulb & have to the adapter ???

09-10-2007, 12:18 AM	#1
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Anybody run'n HID lights ??? I'm think'n about buy'n these off eGay, & just wondered if any of ya'll have used em or something similar http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...147297542&rd=1 __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

09-10-2007, 03:52 PM	#2
JameslovesJammie God Bless Mr. T Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 348	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? That seemed like a hell of a deal, until I saw the $37.99 shipping. __________________ Like a midget at a urinal...sometimes you must stay on your toes.

09-10-2007, 04:07 PM	#3
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? Still seems like a good deal to me, beings how some HID kits are in the thousands It's only a hundred bucks & you're getting 3-4 X's more the light than a halogen, which is like double the brightness of stock sealed beams __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

09-10-2007, 08:09 PM	#4
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? bump __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

09-10-2007, 08:14 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? [QUOTE=Spray-Bomb;2350903]I'm think'n about buy'n these off eGay,QUOTE] eGay??? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-10-2007, 08:21 PM	#6
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? DONT BUY THEM OFF EBAY... They are not real hid's. I ordered a set of hid's for my c-10 last week...waiting for them to arrive. I purchased mine from zenon depot I think....the 8000k kit for a little over $300.00 I have the same kit in my Denali truck as well..They are great. I will never drive another vehicle without them. I will post pics after the install. I did buy the crystal clear 7" round H4 lights off e-bay though for $45 They just got here today..Look great. Cant wait to install them. __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next. Last edited by Jcentsr6; 09-10-2007 at 08:22 PM.

09-10-2007, 08:23 PM	#7
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? What about it ??? Some call it FleaBay, eBay, that auction site, eGay __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 09-10-2007 at 08:27 PM.

09-10-2007, 08:40 PM	#9
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? Well my friend got burnt on cheap hids..sorry. they are real...real cheap. You will see when they burn out, or one is dimmer than the other, quickly. Just giving a warning. Even the $300 I paid is cheap. A good set of phillips hids are about $700.00 min __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

09-10-2007, 08:45 PM	#10
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? Can you post a link to where you got yours ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

09-10-2007, 08:56 PM	#11
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? http://www.xenondepot.com/ SORRY...here is the link __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

09-10-2007, 10:09 PM	#12
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? Evilbay, that's what i call it. Don't buy em. I got a set of Pilot H4's for my 72 GMC. I bought 4- 5 3/4" lights from JCWhitney and then bought 4 H4 bulbs from NAPA. Total of around $120, I think. I also got the relay kits from MAD electrical, and installed them and love em. Although the diameter is a little smaller than the typical 5 3/4" light. I'll try to get some pics. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

09-11-2007, 03:09 PM	#13
gkolmatycki Love that '69 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 109	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? IMHO, HID's for that cheap.......There's something wrong there. Proper HID kits are at least $300+ __________________ I AM CANADIAN & PROUD OF IT!!! 1969 Chevy C10, SBC V8, TH-350 Transmission, Metallic Blue, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, 2.25" True Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System w/ SS Magnaflow Embossed Tips, 700W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Lowered 1" Front & Stock Rear, 4.56 Rear with Positraction, 15" Chrome Rims w/ Chevy Center Caps & Michelin Tires, 4.5" K&N Air Filter, Edelbrock 'Elite' Engine Accessories, Chrome Powdercoated Engine Parts 2001 Cavalier Z24, 2.4L DOHC, Silver, Spoiler, AEM Intake, 2.25" Magnaflow Exhaust System, Clear Euro Tails, Tinted Windows, 400W Clarion Stereo System Last edited by gkolmatycki; 09-11-2007 at 03:10 PM.

09-11-2007, 03:31 PM	#14
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? HID's are expensive, but also illegal for street use on cars that did not come with them from the factory or are running historic plate. Check your local DMV laws. Most are too bright and a hazard for oncoming drivers. H4's with relays are more than plenty. I will be releasing a DOT legal kit soon. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

09-11-2007, 05:12 PM	#15
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? I dont believe they are a danger to other drivers if they are properly installed. If they are hittinf the ground and aligned properly they shold be okay. I have not been pulled over in the past 4 year of driving....but cops are diff everywhere, so that is prob on a case by case basis. I can tell you in Maryland the older/historic vehicles get alot more lehway (spelled correct?) than newer vehicles....alot more mods are overlooked on the historic vehicles. Plus everyone likes hot rods driving around...they bring back memories...where a civic slammed and buzzing around people do not like. lol __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

09-11-2007, 06:54 PM	#16
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09-11-2007, 07:38 PM	#17
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? I have only low beam. I have seen the high beam/lo beam kits...but the 8k kit i installed is bright enought not to need high beams. __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

09-11-2007, 07:54 PM	#18
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? Got any pics of how far they shoot at night or anything ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

09-11-2007, 10:27 PM	#19
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? Here's some pics om my H4 Pilot's from JCWhitney with relays installed. Attached Images __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

09-12-2007, 07:05 AM	#20
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? I have the headlights...and the hids...but where do I get the relays?? And why are they needed?? __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

09-12-2007, 09:25 AM	#21
G35MIKE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lakewood Posts: 79	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? you guys might check out the link below. http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/index.php If you guys want to run HID's, I suggest you use a Hella conversion. They use ECE housings, which give you a decent beam patten with HID's. Also if you want a quality kit, go with an OEM manufacturer ie: Hella, Matsu****a, Phillips.. Also use a D2R bulb with a H4 adapter with a shield. __________________ g35s (areo,premium,navi) 67' fleetside

09-12-2007, 12:45 PM	#23
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? Relays take the strain off the whole electric system in the truck. The factory wiring and switch weren't made to take the amps these new lights need. The relay is so all the head light switch see's is to activate the relay which draws striaght off the battery. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-12-2007, 12:54 PM	#24
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Anybody run'n HID lights ??? I believe that if you search through this forum enough, you'll find a post by somebody who went with super high output lights and didn't upgrade his wiring. One day he lost low beams on the way home at night. Switched to high beams. Lost them too. He later found out he smoked his stock wiring running all that current through those little factory wires. If you need to ask why the relays are needed, you need to do some research before you hook up those new lights. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

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