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i agree, I just installed my kit, and i get flashed all the time now, i'm going to lower them as much as i can. Great light output, but i'm blinding the sheet out of others.
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Just completed some good hours of taking our time, had a buddy working on it with me, laying out the DDM harness which is not as thick of grade wire as others have shown in previous posts on this thread.
Made sure the StreetTrends Euro Clear's lamps actually fit the bulbs with the help of a Dremel tool shaving down some of that quality Tawaineese plastic, fiddled with the proper bulb connectors, mounted the slim ballast's, relay, ground's, postive wire shrink wrapped and run up to the positive on the pass engine bay. Zip tie's are nice on this little project.
Tried the Euro Clear Side marker's, just looks cheap and the reflector is like a disco ball on it. Going to order regular clear's soon.
As for the discussion of using a proper projector housing for HID lamps, yes it would be nice, but also to darn expensive and some just do not look good.
If you want a real clean, crisp light so you can actually see out the front of these cars, this set of Euro clear lamps or tinted would be the way to go with the casper lens in front, which is made of white metal so it can with stand the heat.
We adjusted the lamps down and leveled them out nicely. Took the car home for a 8 mile ride tonite from my buddy's house and I did not get flashed once, hence aiming them properly is the key.
The kicker here is what a difference the 4500k light is. I got the 55w bulb kit for all these dark roads near me. Daylight, no hint of blue that dulls the color.
And the high beam's the flicker within the bulb filliment actually work to produce additional light unlike other kits i have used in the past. I think it is due to the casper lens up front on these Street Trend's.
DDM took 15 days to get the order to me, as they have a supplier in China that manufactures these kits for them and direct ship it. Postmarked and customs checked. Was worth the wait, hope no problems occur.
I'll post pics if anyone is interested in seeing them, but enough of you have done it.
As someone else said on this thread, its so much better than holding a candle in front of the car! I would suggest not using HID in the stock capsules. We tested it, did not look good, and the light scattered real bad.
Made sure the StreetTrends Euro Clear's lamps actually fit the bulbs with the help of a Dremel tool shaving down some of that quality Tawaineese plastic, fiddled with the proper bulb connectors, mounted the slim ballast's, relay, ground's, postive wire shrink wrapped and run up to the positive on the pass engine bay. Zip tie's are nice on this little project.
Tried the Euro Clear Side marker's, just looks cheap and the reflector is like a disco ball on it. Going to order regular clear's soon.
As for the discussion of using a proper projector housing for HID lamps, yes it would be nice, but also to darn expensive and some just do not look good.
If you want a real clean, crisp light so you can actually see out the front of these cars, this set of Euro clear lamps or tinted would be the way to go with the casper lens in front, which is made of white metal so it can with stand the heat.
We adjusted the lamps down and leveled them out nicely. Took the car home for a 8 mile ride tonite from my buddy's house and I did not get flashed once, hence aiming them properly is the key.
The kicker here is what a difference the 4500k light is. I got the 55w bulb kit for all these dark roads near me. Daylight, no hint of blue that dulls the color.
And the high beam's the flicker within the bulb filliment actually work to produce additional light unlike other kits i have used in the past. I think it is due to the casper lens up front on these Street Trend's.
DDM took 15 days to get the order to me, as they have a supplier in China that manufactures these kits for them and direct ship it. Postmarked and customs checked. Was worth the wait, hope no problems occur.
I'll post pics if anyone is interested in seeing them, but enough of you have done it.
As someone else said on this thread, its so much better than holding a candle in front of the car! I would suggest not using HID in the stock capsules. We tested it, did not look good, and the light scattered real bad.
always...as in always keep in mind to purchase high quality kits, bulbs or any other things for your car. don't settle for the cheap ones, trust me they will give you the headache. also if you're installing the lights on your own, don't forget to buy a ballast. it's a must!
Buy a ballast? Doesnt come with the kit?always...as in always keep in mind to purchase high quality kits, bulbs or any other things for your car. don't settle for the cheap ones, trust me they will give you the headache. also if you're installing the lights on your own, don't forget to buy a ballast. it's a must!
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Not worth the money...
I just finished reading this whole thread. Still thinking on what I'll do.
I found the Ultras didn't improve much over the stock bulbs. I also have the stock harness so I don't know if that makes a difference.
I just finished reading this whole thread. Still thinking on what I'll do.
I found the Ultras didn't improve much over the stock bulbs. I also have the stock harness so I don't know if that makes a difference.
I just have some SilverStar Ultra bulbs in, they work awesome.
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Just installed the Sylvania Silverstar Ultra's in my 95' SS, too. Will see how much better $50 bulbs light up the road vs. the $20 Sylvania stock replacements that were in there. Couldn't see chit with lowbeams at night in the rain. Not too encouraged by the posts in this thread, either, but we'll see. One thing I know for sure - aim is everything. Headlights were pointed at the stars for a few months after I got the car, adjusted them down a month ago and now much better. Still not as good as my 07' Monte Carlo headlights, but better.
Fingers crossed...
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some more info on H.I.D.
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Sorry to bring up an old topic, but a bi-xenon projector kit (like this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-8-Inch-G8...Parts_Accessories&hash=item232a248b2d&vxp=mtr ) will bolt right into a factory headlight without modification is that what you're saying? of course though, a clear lense will output clearer/better. Or would you still have to modify the headlight for one of these kits?
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Up n coming, but not there...yet. Too weak to be an effective halogen/HID substitute. Probably will not be DOT approved, but for "off road use". Main impediment seems to be getting a sufficiently bright hi/lo combo.
Has anyone tried these? 140.00 for entire lens, corners, and HID kits:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6000K-6K-HID-XENON-SMOKE-HEAD-LIGHTS-LAMPS-CORNER-AMBER-1991-1996-IMPALA-CAPRICE-/390951218230?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5b06822c36&vxp=mtr
I'm just looking for something brighter and better pattern than stock. I'm a relative newby to the SS Impala and just realizing the lights really suck.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6000K-6K-HID-XENON-SMOKE-HEAD-LIGHTS-LAMPS-CORNER-AMBER-1991-1996-IMPALA-CAPRICE-/390951218230?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5b06822c36&vxp=mtr
I'm just looking for something brighter and better pattern than stock. I'm a relative newby to the SS Impala and just realizing the lights really suck.
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Remove the passenger side kick panel. There is a small black box with two electrical connectors. Grab the box, and push up to remove it from the bracket. Unplug the two connectors. Replace the box, or throw it in your spares. No more DRL (and, no more auto on lights when it gets dark).
Pretty much what I have on my car. My HIDs are 6000k, Hi/low. Way brighter than stock. I think the pattern is better than stock capsules, but I didn't try them with regular bulbs.
Great, and thanks for posting a picture, I think they look a lot better than the stock lights.
I see you got the ones without the yellow corner reflectors, which I like better, but those only come without the HID kit on Ebay, for 25.00 less (115.00 shipped).
Where did you get yours and how much were they? Is there a brand on the ballasts or anything else to identify them, so I can compare to the ones on Ebay and make sure they are the same or as good as yours? Did you get your lenses and HID kits as a package or separate?
I hear so much bad and good about the cheap Ebay HID kits, some say they're garbage, and others have used them for years with no problems and like them much better than stock lights.
How long have you had yours and how do you like them?
Sorry for all the questions, but it's really helpful to hear your experience with yours.
I see you got the ones without the yellow corner reflectors, which I like better, but those only come without the HID kit on Ebay, for 25.00 less (115.00 shipped).
Where did you get yours and how much were they? Is there a brand on the ballasts or anything else to identify them, so I can compare to the ones on Ebay and make sure they are the same or as good as yours? Did you get your lenses and HID kits as a package or separate?
I hear so much bad and good about the cheap Ebay HID kits, some say they're garbage, and others have used them for years with no problems and like them much better than stock lights.
How long have you had yours and how do you like them?
Sorry for all the questions, but it's really helpful to hear your experience with yours.
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Bought the capsules off Ebay. Wanted ones with no yellow reflector on the sides, and with casper shields over the bulbs. HIDs were from DDM tuning. I think I've had them for three years now.
Is this the HID kit you have? :
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-Slim-Ballast-35W-or-55W
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-Slim-Ballast-35W-or-55W
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