recommended HID kit? - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

dahell · 11-05-2009, 06:57 PM

Hello,

Even though the factory head lamps are bright enough for me, I just wanna get HID on my car. I have no idea about HID conversion kit like which brand or model is good. I found some on ebay and it costs about $150 but I am not sure if I could trust that product. Can anyone recommend one please? A reliable product, able to do self-installation, decent price, 6000K and perfect fit for 03 sport.

**Ray Lobato** · 11-05-2009, 07:47 PM

I moved this to the performance lighting forum, so hopefully someone here can help you out.

*97sprt4x4* · 11-06-2009, 10:45 AM

There are many kits out there and mostwill say theyare the best. Any it hat has your bulbs would probably work just fine. I bought a kit that claims itwas water proof and I went through a creek and theballast died. So now I just wTer proof all my ballasts regardless. You can use the addage you get whAt you pay for but at the same time you can get replacmentparts for the kits onebay for cheaper

just my two cents good luck

Justin

Oxygen · 11-06-2009, 12:41 PM

i've had my McCulloch 9007 kit for 4-5 years now.. no problems with the kit at all.. i did the relay kit on it so the HIDs are being powered by the battery, not by the stock headlight harness wiring ..

philips makes a good HID kit too, with their slim ballasts too.. but those kits are around $400 i believe...

**Bill Kemp** · 11-06-2009, 06:21 PM

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=259368

In this post is my recomendation.

ST05 · 11-12-2009, 07:41 PM

I've been hearing a lot of good things about www.vvme.com. From the people I know that have bought from this site have said these kits are very high quality. I plan to get my set from them.

**Bill Kemp** · 11-12-2009, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ST05

I've been hearing a lot of good things about www.vvme.com. From the people I know that have bought from this site have said these kits are very high quality. I plan to get my set from them.

Buy cheap....You get cheap.

2000XPLORERSPORT · 11-19-2009, 07:08 AM

i got mine from a company called xentec off ebey. they kit is only $59.99. i have had them over 7 months and no problems.

*DirtyDog* · 11-20-2009, 02:20 AM

I have had mine from vvme.com for about a year with zero issues. There is also a possible group buy on the site you may want to check out.http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=260423

energie · 11-21-2009, 12:45 AM

i bought 2 kits for my car and one for my bike from DDM tuning, and havent had any problems yet.
one kit is $29.99 and the one i bought has slim ballasts for $49.99
life time warranty, id recommend checking them out
www.ddmtuning.com

11-05-2009, 06:57 PM	#1
dahell Wannabe Elite Explorer Amherst, MA '03 Sport XLT Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs	recommended HID kit? Hello, Even though the factory head lamps are bright enough for me, I just wanna get HID on my car. I have no idea about HID conversion kit like which brand or model is good. I found some on ebay and it costs about $150 but I am not sure if I could trust that product. Can anyone recommend one please? A reliable product, able to do self-installation, decent price, 6000K and perfect fit for 03 sport.

11-05-2009, 07:47 PM	#2
Ray Lobato Moderator Los Banos CA 97 XLT Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 4,472 Vehicle Specs	I moved this to the performance lighting forum, so hopefully someone here can help you out. __________________ Happy Wheelin' Ray L. 97 XLT 4X4 4.0L SOHC 2006 Honda Accord Coupe 2008 Mercedes C300 Ray's Truck

11-06-2009, 10:45 AM	#3
97sprt4x4 <(^.^)> ^(^.^)> ^(^.^)^ Jerz 97 Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 603 Vehicle Specs	There are many kits out there and mostwill say theyare the best. Any it hat has your bulbs would probably work just fine. I bought a kit that claims itwas water proof and I went through a creek and theballast died. So now I just wTer proof all my ballasts regardless. You can use the addage you get whAt you pay for but at the same time you can get replacmentparts for the kits onebay for cheaper just my two cents good luck Justin __________________ 97 Sport -- "Sue" ZAPV 19 - 97 sport 4x4 Mug Shot! - Other Pics

11-06-2009, 12:41 PM	#4
Oxygen Wannabe Elite Explorer USA 00 XLS Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 212 Vehicle Specs	i've had my McCulloch 9007 kit for 4-5 years now.. no problems with the kit at all.. i did the relay kit on it so the HIDs are being powered by the battery, not by the stock headlight harness wiring .. philips makes a good HID kit too, with their slim ballasts too.. but those kits are around $400 i believe... __________________ 00' XLS

11-06-2009, 06:21 PM	#5
Bill Kemp Elite Explorer Moderator Greenville, MI 98 Mountaineer 5.0 AWD Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 4,575 Vehicle Specs	http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=259368 In this post is my recomendation. __________________ Bill Kemp Mods to come..... 07 Lincoln MKX Clones are people two.

11-12-2009, 07:41 PM	#6
ST05 Wannabe Elite Explorer Jackson, WY '05 XLT Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 19 Vehicle Specs	I've been hearing a lot of good things about www.vvme.com. From the people I know that have bought from this site have said these kits are very high quality. I plan to get my set from them.

11-19-2009, 07:08 AM	#8
2000XPLORERSPORT Wannabe Elite Explorer TOLEDO OHIO 2000 FORD EXPLORER SPORT Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 323 Vehicle Specs	i got mine from a company called xentec off ebey. they kit is only $59.99. i have had them over 7 months and no problems. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2429989 4.0l ohv red taylor 8.8mm spiro pro wires,bosh platinum ir (irridium) fusion plugs,royal purple 5w-30 oil,k&n oil filter,valvoline synthetic brake fluid,red top optima battery under the hood.volant cai,helix throttle body spacer,sct 2 programmer/tune running 93 octane fuel,2 1/2" pipe ran into turbo 2 muffler with no cats,adjusted tps to .96volts,lowered 3"

11-20-2009, 02:20 AM	#9
DirtyDog I miss my F-150 Lethbridge,Alberta,Canada 05 Eddie/02 XLT Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,191 Vehicle Specs	I have had mine from vvme.com for about a year with zero issues. There is also a possible group buy on the site you may want to check out.http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=260423 __________________ How many Explorers do you have? '05 Eddie - '02 XLT - '99 Limited Parting out 04 Limited

11-21-2009, 12:45 AM	#10
energie Wannabe Elite Explorer Edmonton, AB, CA 2000 Explorer XLT Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 186 Vehicle Specs	i bought 2 kits for my car and one for my bike from DDM tuning, and havent had any problems yet. one kit is $29.99 and the one i bought has slim ballasts for $49.99 life time warranty, id recommend checking them out www.ddmtuning.com