Where to get those "FANCY WHITE LIGHT-BULBS"

[bigduke63]

I've seen these new cars with the new HID really intense headlamp system. My question is where or can I get my hand's on some of the new style replacement bulbs.


2001, 3/4, 4x4, Quad, 5-speed, 3. 54
Patriot Blue over Driftwood

[This message has been edited by bigduke63 (edited 12-19-2000). ]

 

[Amianthus]

There is a company that makes a direct replacement HID for our 9004's. There is one catch. They are spendy. I will post that link below. I got some 85/100 bulbs from another place. They work great and they were under $30 for the pair. That link is below also. Hope this helps.

HID- http://www.xenonshop.com/home.html
85/100- http://catalog.com/susq/

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'99 2500 ISB QC SLT (No Leather!), 4x4, 5sp, 4:10, 275inj. , PE, PE-EZ, 4"exh. , Pac-Brake, A-Pillar gauge pod w/boost and pyro, Line-X, V-1, lights, siren, lic. plt. frame says "Diesel Fumes Make Me Horny!", and much more goofy stuff.

 

[John]

you know... the punk (Evan Beck) purchased a set of the HID replacement lights for his Ram several months ago. I'm not sure if he has found the time to install them or not.

Evan?

 

[HiPerf360]

I have a set of them in my 3500 and love them. There are two companies that have them to my knowledge, APC and Matrix. The APC brand is available in Jegs.

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'67 Barracuda 11. 71@111

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[Evan A. Beck]

John, I got the HID kit right here, just need to install the thing. Here's a few specs on the system:

Halogen (stock)

Watts: 55
Lumens: 1,000

HID:

Watts: 35
Lumens: 3,200

More efficient, to say the least! #ad

 

[Shelby Griggs]

Question for those with the HID lights. I looked at the link above (I think they sell Phillips) and they indicate in the FAQ's that this is a low beam conversion only, and since our trucks use a single bulb (except for Sports) that we would not have a high beam any longer. The solution is to jury rig a second bulb in the housings. $600+ is a lot of money to spend just to get the low beams converted plus losing the high beams.

Any comments? Is this really true? I can't believe that even HID lights negate the need for high beams.

Maybe you need to convert to Sport lights first? We are starting to talk about a $1000 conversion if that is true!

Shelby

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2001. 5 2500 QC LB 4WD, ETH, DEE, 3. 54 gears, Laramie SLT, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Travel Convenience Group, Power Driver Seat, Alarm System, Remote Keyless Entry, Fog Lamps, Cab Clearance Lamps, HD Transfer Case, Bright White with a Gray Interior. Built 09-15-00, took delivery on 10-06-00, 1749 miles as of 11-25-00. Custom aluminum work body / flat bed. Coming soon: E-Brake and gauges.

 

[Amianthus]

My understanding is that they sell a direct replacement kit for the 9004 light bulbs. When I asked him about high beams (part of the warning lights on my truck) he said that the new bulbs should not interfere with it's operation. I made sure to ask him specifically about the high beams as that is what flashes on the truck. He also said that they are a cold strike light bulb. So they can take the flashing better than other lighting systems. I sure hope this helps out. I may give them a call to confirm what was told to me.

 

[Mike Vonada]

Well this is a great item and pertains to all our rigs so lets slip it over the wall to the Poducts and Accessories Forum.