HID lights!

BrianShaughnessy · November 04, 2008, 08:24:00 PM

AKA: Mr. Angry lights provided by Pete (Autodynamics). Got dual filament kit the other day.

With a little thinking and a leftover plug from an old headlight harness I got HIDs on dim and then rigged up the flash to pass bulbs on to work with the regular halogen high beams.

Driving around with the HIDs on is super cool! Great visibility over the old halogens. Thanks Pete!

1 & 2. HIDs.
3 & 4. Hi beams.

BrianShaughnessy · November 04, 2008, 08:33:10 PM

HID bulb as mfg'd adelivered and as I modified it - I cut off extra crap and moved the red wire on the male plug to the location that normally runs the high beam on the outside light.

I had to make a small jumper harness to combine the HID relay trigger and the driver's side outside light plug.
I used a cut off old headlight harness but somebody could buy a new $5 plug from the parts store also.

471_Magnum · November 04, 2008, 10:48:36 PM

Add some E-code H1 high beams, then you'll really light up the night.

Rolling_Thunder · November 05, 2008, 12:22:14 AM

what brightness did you end up going with ?

BrianShaughnessy · November 05, 2008, 08:40:34 AM

Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on November 05, 2008, 12:22:14 AM
what brightness did you end up going with ?

6000.

Foreman72 · November 05, 2008, 11:12:08 AM

that looks bangin...did you just get new bulbs or did it require new balasts and all...

BrianShaughnessy · November 05, 2008, 12:02:14 PM

Quote from: Foreman72 on November 05, 2008, 11:12:08 AM
that looks bangin...did you just get new bulbs or did it require new balasts and all...

Add ballasts and all.

Rolling_Thunder · November 05, 2008, 02:29:59 PM

they look great - I'll be doing some in the future as well - if my car ever gets done

autodynamics · December 07, 2008, 06:09:27 PM

how are them lights......

Nacho-RT74 · December 07, 2008, 06:48:37 PM

I think I will begin a crusade againts HID headlights...they kill my eyes when meet with some car equipped with... REALLY

BrianShaughnessy · December 07, 2008, 08:24:23 PM

Quote from: autodynamics on December 07, 2008, 06:09:27 PM
how are them lights......

Hey I love'em

But I haven't moved the heap since last month. Nothing going on up this way.

2Gunz · December 07, 2008, 08:59:33 PM

Quote from: Nacho-RT74 on December 07, 2008, 06:48:37 PM
I think I will begin a crusade againts HID headlights...they kill my eyes when meet with some car equipped with... REALLY

Its because most the aftermarket ones are not projectors that have a focused beam.
Most are just HID bulbs that are stuffed in an H4 housing that was never designed for
them and the light just goes everywhere.

Ive been looking at putting a set of projectors in mine but so far cant find any that
are shallow enough.

autodynamics · December 07, 2008, 09:34:41 PM

i bet if you seen them up close you would change your mind. mine don't blind anyone. if there pointed correctly then there wouldn't be a problem. there is no turning back to conventional bulbs.

Nacho-RT74 · December 07, 2008, 10:10:58 PM

no, sorry... I have seen them on factory and dealer mounted cars ( specially Mercedes ).. and still hurts... AND I'M WORKING ON MOVING LIGHTS BUSINESS where lights are even more shine than that

autodynamics · December 08, 2008, 12:39:20 AM

maybe you need some shades?? or design your our housings. either way i think you would appreciate a good view of the road....

dkn1997 · December 08, 2008, 12:59:51 AM

Quote from: Nacho-RT74 on December 07, 2008, 10:10:58 PM
no, sorry... I have seen them on factory and dealer mounted cars ( specially Mercedes ).. and still hurts... AND I'M WORKING ON MOVING LIGHTS BUSINESS where lights are even more shine than that

I find exactly the opposite. The nice high end cars with them never blind me. Here on Long Island, you can't drive down the street at night without one of these cars coming the other way. It beats the old days of holding my hands up to my eyes getting blinded by a guy in an 82 LeSabre with old fashioned lights...

Nacho-RT74 · December 08, 2008, 01:58:09 PM

I'm happy with halogens

A buddy of mine does have HIDs on its Caliber and 92 Wrangler Jeep... I can't see a NOTICEABLE diff than the tipical halogen ( good ones of course ) specially if we compare with price difference.

I hate HIDs specially on trucks BEHIND ME at traffic, againts my interior mirror.

Hemidog · December 08, 2008, 02:44:40 PM

Quote from: Nacho-RT74 on December 08, 2008, 01:58:09 PM
I'm happy with halogens

A buddy of mine does have HIDs on its Caliber and 92 Wrangler Jeep... I can't see a NOTICEABLE diff than the tipical halogen ( good ones of course ) specially if we compare with price difference.

I hate HIDs specially on trucks BEHIND ME at traffic, againts my interior mirror.

flip it to night mode maybe?

dkn1997 · December 08, 2008, 05:40:17 PM

Quote from: Hemidog on December 08, 2008, 02:44:40 PM
Quote from: Nacho-RT74 on December 08, 2008, 01:58:09 PM
I'm happy with halogens

A buddy of mine does have HIDs on its Caliber and 92 Wrangler Jeep... I can't see a NOTICEABLE diff than the tipical halogen ( good ones of course ) specially if we compare with price difference.

I hate HIDs specially on trucks BEHIND ME at traffic, againts my interior mirror.
flip it to night mode maybe?

or flip the switch on the time machine from 1988 to 2008

Charger_Fan · December 08, 2008, 06:06:37 PM

The ones that really bug me are the stupid projector beam headlights. I get blinded daily (nightly) on my commute home, by some mis-aimed headlight.

Anyhoo, those HID's look purty cool on your Charger, Brian.

Nacho-RT74 · December 08, 2008, 08:44:11 PM

yeah I flip the mirror...

whatever... I know I will have to live with them around

where I can find the switch to 88/08 ? LOL

dkn1997 · December 10, 2008, 12:06:56 AM

Quote from: Nacho-RT74 on December 08, 2008, 08:44:11 PM
yeah I flip the mirror...

whatever... I know I will have to live with them around

where I can find the switch to 88/08 ? LOL

start with a Delorean.....then...

b5blue · December 10, 2008, 12:09:38 PM

Any idea what kinda amps that setup draws with all 4 on?Have you tried them on with the wipers and blower running? Looks great!Don't melt your grill!!!

Hemidog · December 10, 2008, 12:21:30 PM

HID draws less amps than a halogen bulb.
And I wouldn't worry about the grill, HID = more light, less heat.

b5blue · December 10, 2008, 10:59:26 PM

Seems like a very bright idea then!

NYCMille · December 11, 2008, 09:29:12 AM

Honestly, if you try them once you will NEVER go back to standard lights... Yes, they are that good. Congrats Bri - no go drive around in the darkness...

69bronzeT5 · December 11, 2008, 11:22:48 AM

How much are they?

TUFCAT · December 11, 2008, 03:17:31 PM

Its amazing you can have this technology in your old classic car!

I just don't drive mine at night to warrant the expense.

On a side note, I have HID lights on my newest car....and I have to agree - - they're offer the best visibility I have ever had - - on any car!

It makes driving at night SO MUCH BETTER - (a lot less stressful on the old eyeballs) - MUCH safer too!

challenger70 · January 08, 2009, 03:55:36 PM

Quote from: 2Gunz on December 07, 2008, 08:59:33 PM
Quote from: Nacho-RT74 on December 07, 2008, 06:48:37 PM
I think I will begin a crusade againts HID headlights...they kill my eyes when meet with some car equipped with... REALLY

Its because most the aftermarket ones are not projectors that have a focused beam.
Most are just HID bulbs that are stuffed in an H4 housing that was never designed for
them and the light just goes everywhere.

Ive been looking at putting a set of projectors in mine but so far cant find any that
are shallow enough.

Thats exactly right, is there a true HID setup, that has the correct housing/lenses that bolts to our cars? Not just an HID bulb stuffed into an incorrect housing? I really want to get HID on my Challenger and Charger but want to do it right. I am ready to just do the H1/H4/CSR upgrade and forget the HID.

Rolling_Thunder · January 08, 2009, 07:27:19 PM

it can be done... using a projector, igniter, relay, and all that but you'd be looking at HUGE money

challenger70 · January 08, 2009, 07:57:38 PM

Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on January 08, 2009, 07:27:19 PM
it can be done... using a projector, igniter, relay, and all that but you'd be looking at HUGE money

wouldn't the only difference between putting the HID in the H1 setup and a true HID setup be the housing designed for the HID?

2Gunz · January 09, 2009, 03:46:58 AM

Quote from: challenger70 on January 08, 2009, 07:57:38 PM
Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on January 08, 2009, 07:27:19 PM
it can be done... using a projector, igniter, relay, and all that but you'd be looking at HUGE money

wouldn't the only difference between putting the HID in the H1 setup and a true HID setup be the housing designed for the HID?

Yes.

But really the projector is the star of the show.

Here is an example of projectors with great cutoffs.

2Gunz · January 09, 2009, 03:48:21 AM

And here are some pictures of some HID that are stuffed into something else........

2Gunz · January 09, 2009, 03:51:47 AM

It becomes pretty clear of why there is glare in non projector lights.
Even thou its hard to dispute the insane light output.

Currently there IS a full projector retro but it is very expensive and
I dont really like it. Plus its the first run.

Basically I dont think its worth it.

autodynamics · January 09, 2009, 03:53:43 AM

Quote from: BrianShaughnessy on November 04, 2008, 08:24:00 PM

AKA: Mr. Angry lights provided by Pete (Autodynamics). Got dual filament kit the other day.

With a little thinking and a leftover plug from an old headlight harness I got HIDs on dim and then rigged up the flash to pass bulbs on to work with the regular halogen high beams.

Driving around with the HIDs on is super cool! Great visibility over the old halogens. Thanks Pete!

1 & 2. HIDs.
3 & 4. Hi beams.

this looks great to me

2Gunz · January 09, 2009, 04:03:13 AM

Quote from: autodynamics on January 09, 2009, 03:53:43 AM
Quote from: BrianShaughnessy on November 04, 2008, 08:24:00 PM

AKA: Mr. Angry lights provided by Pete (Autodynamics). Got dual filament kit the other day.

With a little thinking and a leftover plug from an old headlight harness I got HIDs on dim and then rigged up the flash to pass bulbs on to work with the regular halogen high beams.

Driving around with the HIDs on is super cool! Great visibility over the old halogens. Thanks Pete!

1 & 2. HIDs.
3 & 4. Hi beams.

this looks great to me

Ya I love the light output.

And your setup is the best thing I have seen going so far,
short of spending $1000 and hacking up the car.

Nice work.

challenger70 · January 09, 2009, 12:31:11 PM

Quote from: 2Gunz on January 09, 2009, 03:46:58 AM
Quote from: challenger70 on January 08, 2009, 07:57:38 PM
Quote from: Rolling_Thunder on January 08, 2009, 07:27:19 PM
it can be done... using a projector, igniter, relay, and all that but you'd be looking at HUGE money

wouldn't the only difference between putting the HID in the H1 setup and a true HID setup be the housing designed for the HID?

Yes.

But really the projector is the star of the show.

Here is an example of projectors with great cutoffs.

No I know what you mean, is the projector itself THAT expensive, since you really need everything else anyway to put em in an H1 housing, that it becomes that much more? Could you link the kit? I assume the hacking up woul dbe the headlight buckets to get them to fit? Thanks for the info so far.

KillerBee1972 · January 18, 2009, 01:32:42 PM

Quote from: BrianShaughnessy on November 04, 2008, 08:24:00 PM

AKA: Mr. Angry lights provided by Pete (Autodynamics). Got dual filament kit the other day.

With a little thinking and a leftover plug from an old headlight harness I got HIDs on dim and then rigged up the flash to pass bulbs on to work with the regular halogen high beams.

Driving around with the HIDs on is super cool! Great visibility over the old halogens. Thanks Pete!

1 & 2. HIDs.
3 & 4. Hi beams.

Where would i get somthing like that!? They are sweet, my dad told me he did that to his charger when he got it, but cant remember where he got them!

2Gunz · January 20, 2009, 02:54:57 AM

Pete (Autodynamics) Is a member here and does the kits.

Click on the link below and send him a message.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=198

NorwayCharger · January 24, 2009, 02:34:51 AM

http://www.streetrodhq.com/detail/17954.html

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