Just bought HID Kit.

ATLExplosion · 03-22-2005, 10:09 AM

I just recently purchased a Hella 8000K HID Conversion kit, the 9007 model for my 2000 XLT. Has anyone had experience with this kit, or could they tell me how they look? Thanks.

Afboy143 · 03-22-2005, 11:25 AM

how much was it and where did you buy it

ATLExplosion · 03-23-2005, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Afboy143

how much was it and where did you buy it

It was $280 shipped with insurace from TIMERIVERS on Ebay.

ExplorerDMB · 03-24-2005, 09:31 PM

Take pictures. Also, why did you go with the 8000K? Most people say for the best lighting to go for the 6000K. Just wanted to know your reason - unless you want that real blue look (which I like myself).

-Drew

ATLExplosion · 03-25-2005, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ExplorerDMB

Take pictures. Also, why did you go with the 8000K? Most people say for the best lighting to go for the 6000K. Just wanted to know your reason - unless you want that real blue look (which I like myself).

-Drew

People always talk about better lighting and stuff. I don't ever really see a difference in the intensity on the road because my friend has the 6000K Kit. I like the intense blue light the kit gives off just like you. Anyway, I'm in Iraq right now, will be home in the middle of April...I definitely be posting pics of everything I have bought:

Kenwood KVT-715
Alpine MRV-F450
10" Rockford Sub
Euro Clear Corners and Headlights
Hella 8000K HID Kit

Drew, I gotta question for you: I put Silverstars in my corners, and replaced my fog lamp with just a "wannabe HID" 6000K H1 Bulb. How silly do you think it will look if I ran the Fog and low beams together. Just wondering...

SilverBullet · 03-25-2005, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ExplorerDMB

Most people say for the best lighting to go for the 6000K. Just wanted to know your reason - unless you want that real blue look

For the BEST lighting, you go with either 4100k or 4300k.. the bluer you go, the less light output there is (with aftermarket, that is).. the cars with HID from the factory that LOOK blue are made that way (the way the lense is cut/shaded), but they still use 4300k bulbs.

97 Eddie Bauer v8 · 04-02-2005, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverBullet

For the BEST lighting, you go with either 4100k or 4300k.. the bluer you go, the less light output there is (with aftermarket, that is).. the cars with HID from the factory that LOOK blue are made that way (the way the lense is cut/shaded), but they still use 4300k bulbs.

Agreed. Of course you won't see a difference in intensity on the road when comparing someone using something over 4300K (real Phillips) and stock halogen. Anything over 6,000k seriously degrades the light output and trades it for the pretty factor.

Zulu95 · 04-05-2005, 06:19 PM

I'm thinking about a retro using BMW/AUDI bi-xenon light units grafted into the factory lamps. These would give the best results as they are OEM projector light units.

97 Eddie Bauer v8 · 04-05-2005, 07:46 PM

Do you have about 1,500 - 2,000 to spend? The lights themselfs aren't cheap.

*huskyfan23* · 04-05-2005, 07:52 PM

eBay! I'm retrofitted and it was under a grand. I wouldn't even consider an HID bulb conversion. Projectors are the ONLY way to go. Even when properly aimed these plug-in kits shoot light all over.

Since you bought Hella, your kit should last a while. Are the ballasts Hella? The bulbs are probably cheap no-names. If you decide you don't like the 8000k because of its crappy light output (:p), buy some Philips or Osram 4100/4300k bulbs.

Zulu95 · 04-06-2005, 06:07 AM

I bought the projectors lamps for under $200. Hella ballast and the proper Philips D2S bulbs go for around another $200. It is the only legal way to do it and if I can find a way of mounting the lamps that looks "just right" I'll do it. I just had my diamond backs from the GB last year installed before the winter and now I'm waiting for the matching diamond back clear corners arriving.
Anybody out the fitted HID projectors that could provide pics/ideas?

SilverBullet · 04-06-2005, 07:10 AM

I just started a project retrofitting some BMW projector HID's into a set of the diamond cut clear headlights.. I'll post pics of my progress..

I got everything for under $300.. projectors from an X5, and the bulbs and ballasts from an M5..

Bill Kemp · 04-06-2005, 07:16 AM

There is a lot of HID & retrofit info here: http://www.network54.com/Forum/216460

*BuffaloXplorer* · 04-06-2005, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ATLExplosion

I just recently purchased a Hella 8000K HID Conversion kit, the 9007 model for my 2000 XLT. Has anyone had experience with this kit, or could they tell me how they look? Thanks.

Seems a bit late to be asking questions if you went ahead and bought the things anyway...

Zulu95 · 04-06-2005, 08:33 AM

If I don't use them they will sell on E-bay. Sometimes you have to actually see the beast to understand the how's and where's. And, it's usually easier to duplicate what somebody else has done.

*huskyfan23* · 04-06-2005, 09:12 AM

Sorry, I don't have any install pics. An HID projector retrofit is NOT legal

*Jason94sport* · 04-07-2005, 03:24 PM

Real HID's are the way to go. So much better at night. I have them on my Acura. The X I can do without. My lighting upgrades let me see enough. If I need more light I can plug in my 1Mil candle power spotlight.

nerdboy666 · 04-18-2005, 02:34 AM

just so you can see what mine looks like here some pics.

xxScapegoat · 04-18-2005, 03:19 AM

WOW thats bright.. i know they say its the equivelant to daylight but i thought that was an over exaggeration!

'96explorereddiebauer · 04-19-2005, 06:49 PM

Wow!! The glare!!! But it is pretty bright.

03-22-2005, 10:09 AM	#1
ATLExplosion Wannabe Elite Explorer Atlanta, GA '00 XLT Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 114 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Just bought HID Kit. I just recently purchased a Hella 8000K HID Conversion kit, the 9007 model for my 2000 XLT. Has anyone had experience with this kit, or could they tell me how they look? Thanks.

03-22-2005, 11:25 AM	#2
Afboy143 Wannabe Elite Explorer Tampa,FL 1999 Ford Explorer Sport Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,611 Vehicle Specs	how much was it and where did you buy it __________________ ...Mods: Black Magic Electric Fan 150, Diamond Cuts retrofitted with E46 BMW projectors, Full Custom 2.5" Flowmaster Super 40 Exhaust , Custom Spectre Intake w/ AMSOil Filter, Henson Performance 93 Octane Street Tune, Ported and Shafted TB, Full Header-Wrapped 2.5" Off-road Y-Pipe, C&L MAF, 1.5" Wheel Spacers, R1Concepts Drilled and Slotted Rotors

03-24-2005, 09:31 PM	#4
ExplorerDMB Moderator/Technician Mechanicsville, Virginia 2004 Acura TL Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,263 Vehicle Specs	Take pictures. Also, why did you go with the 8000K? Most people say for the best lighting to go for the 6000K. Just wanted to know your reason - unless you want that real blue look (which I like myself). -Drew __________________ My Useful Threads (38 Entries and Growing)

04-05-2005, 06:19 PM	#8
Zulu95 Wannabe Elite Explorer Show Me! 96 LTD V8 AWD SOLD! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 182 Vehicle Specs	I'm thinking about a retro using BMW/AUDI bi-xenon light units grafted into the factory lamps. These would give the best results as they are OEM projector light units. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring T.S. Eliot.

04-05-2005, 07:46 PM	#9
97 Eddie Bauer v8 Wannabe Elite Explorer Reading Pennsylvania 97 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 150 Vehicle Specs	Do you have about 1,500 - 2,000 to spend? The lights themselfs aren't cheap. __________________ Proud to be an old-school member of this site! '89 Mustang GT '05 Ninja ZX-10R '91 MR-2 Turbo '97 Ford Explorer

04-05-2005, 07:52 PM	#10
huskyfan23 Rah no Hans Bwix WA 1994 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,896 Vehicle Specs	eBay! I'm retrofitted and it was under a grand. I wouldn't even consider an HID bulb conversion. Projectors are the ONLY way to go. Even when properly aimed these plug-in kits shoot light all over. Since you bought Hella, your kit should last a while. Are the ballasts Hella? The bulbs are probably cheap no-names. If you decide you don't like the 8000k because of its crappy light output (:p), buy some Philips or Osram 4100/4300k bulbs. __________________ 1994 Explorer XLT My registry entry: here Diamond Everything w/ HID Bi-Xenon Projectors I'm no doctor, but I am a self-proclaimed genius. There's no reason not to trust me. What kind of dessert causes women to gain the most weight? Wedding cake

04-06-2005, 06:07 AM	#11
Zulu95 Wannabe Elite Explorer Show Me! 96 LTD V8 AWD SOLD! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 182 Vehicle Specs	I bought the projectors lamps for under $200. Hella ballast and the proper Philips D2S bulbs go for around another $200. It is the only legal way to do it and if I can find a way of mounting the lamps that looks "just right" I'll do it. I just had my diamond backs from the GB last year installed before the winter and now I'm waiting for the matching diamond back clear corners arriving. Anybody out the fitted HID projectors that could provide pics/ideas? __________________ We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring T.S. Eliot.

04-06-2005, 07:10 AM	#12
SilverBullet Wannabe Elite Explorer Tulsa, OK 2001 Eddie Bauer AWD 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 435 Vehicle Specs	I just started a project retrofitting some BMW projector HID's into a set of the diamond cut clear headlights.. I'll post pics of my progress.. I got everything for under $300.. projectors from an X5, and the bulbs and ballasts from an M5..

04-06-2005, 07:16 AM	#13
Bill Kemp Elite Moderator Emeritus Greenville, MI 98 Mountaineer 5.0 AWD Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 5,211 Vehicle Specs	There is a lot of HID & retrofit info here: http://www.network54.com/Forum/216460 __________________ Bill Kemp Mods to come..... 07 Lincoln MKX Clones are people two.

04-06-2005, 08:33 AM	#15
Zulu95 Wannabe Elite Explorer Show Me! 96 LTD V8 AWD SOLD! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 182 Vehicle Specs	If I don't use them they will sell on E-bay. Sometimes you have to actually see the beast to understand the how's and where's. And, it's usually easier to duplicate what somebody else has done. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring T.S. Eliot.

04-06-2005, 09:12 AM	#16
huskyfan23 Rah no Hans Bwix WA 1994 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,896 Vehicle Specs	Sorry, I don't have any install pics. An HID projector retrofit is NOT legal __________________ 1994 Explorer XLT My registry entry: here Diamond Everything w/ HID Bi-Xenon Projectors I'm no doctor, but I am a self-proclaimed genius. There's no reason not to trust me. What kind of dessert causes women to gain the most weight? Wedding cake

04-07-2005, 03:24 PM	#17
Jason94sport Elite Explorer South FL 93 Sport 2WD 5 speed Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,469 Vehicle Specs	Real HID's are the way to go. So much better at night. I have them on my Acura. The X I can do without. My lighting upgrades let me see enough. If I need more light I can plug in my 1Mil candle power spotlight.

04-18-2005, 02:34 AM	#18
nerdboy666 Wannabe Elite Explorer Los Angeles, Ca '02 EB V8 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 22 Vehicle Specs	6000k on 02 just so you can see what mine looks like here some pics.

04-18-2005, 03:19 AM	#19
xxScapegoat Wannabe Elite Explorer Hesperia/Victorville, CA 2001 XLS Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 310 Vehicle Specs	WOW thats bright.. i know they say its the equivelant to daylight but i thought that was an over exaggeration! __________________ 2001 XLS - Pioneer 5700 in-dash screen, Viper 791 alarm, 3" Fabtech spindles, WAR153 Shackles, AAL, 32" BFG MTs on 15x8 US Wheel 94 Series Mods My Mugshot

04-19-2005, 06:49 PM	#20
'96explorereddiebauer Explorer Emeritus Clemmons, NC '06 Honda Accord EX-L Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 3,801 Vehicle Specs	Wow!! The glare!!! But it is pretty bright. __________________ Billy '06 Honda Accord EX-L '00 Acura Integra GS '98 Honda Accord EX-V6 '05 Honda Odyssey EX-L