Post pics of your Beam Shots (HIDs ONLY)

*BrianDye* · 01-31-2011, 12:36 AM

Im collecting info here and there to make an HID thread (All you need to know) type deal, and I would love to have some beam shots to post in there. Plus I think this would be a nifty thread.

Remember, HIDs only. Any gen X, any style headlights! (Stock, Diamond-Cuts, Projectors, ETC)

(If you do not want your pictures copied into another thread, simply add that to your post; not all pics will be used. Just a few.)

These were my HORRIBLE 6000k eBay HIDs, in my CCFL Halo Projectors:

Just my 10,000k fogs:

6000k eBay HIDs before aiming:

Both

The pictures really define the glares mine had for some reason. It wasnt so choppy in person. Now I have a set of 5000k Retro-Solutions Digital HIDs, and its amazing. They still need to be aimed, which I need to figure out how, but its so much better over the eBay kit.

*rhauf* · 01-31-2011, 12:39 AM

Too blue, IMO.

also it looks like maybe they are too low? the "top edge" of the projection seems to cut off your visibility fairly close. maybe its just the picture?

*BrianDye* · 01-31-2011, 12:41 AM

The picture honestly makes them look blue. In person, theres a hint of blue, but its not bad. I would almost guess they were <8000k.

But no, thats how it was, the projecters were aimed way to low, I think this pic was the 2nd day I had them and I had to work all day.

*Pics were taken with my Samsung Epic...it takes GREAT pictures of ANYTHING besides lights, then its terrible, so many auto adjustments, and really focuses wrong.

jumpman45iz · 01-31-2011, 01:45 AM

Was wondering if anyone knew where too get clear headlights from for a good price.? As well as a push bar or grille protector.

*Paraphoe* · 01-31-2011, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jumpman45iz

Was wondering if anyone knew where too get clear headlights from for a good price.? As well as a push bar or grille protector.

Ebay. That's where I got mine. For the push bar, try craigslist if you don't wanna pay through the nose. Otherwise, LMC truck or JCWhitney will work just fine.

jumpman45iz · 01-31-2011, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Paraphoe

Ebay. That's where I got mine. For the push bar, try craigslist if you don't wanna pay through the nose. Otherwise, LMC truck or JCWhitney will work just fine.

Thanks. Ebay is a bit expensive for me for once this time.

*FIND* · 01-31-2011, 11:30 AM

MOAR beamshots, less off topic

*BrianDye* · 01-31-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FIND

MOAR beamshots, less off topic

Thank you!

(It'd be cool if a mod could delete the above posts, starting at Jumpmanz; I just wanna keep this thread on topic)

*BrianDye* · 02-04-2011, 03:40 PM

!Bump!

*FIND* · 02-04-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianDye

!Bump!

I think people are ashamed to show off their HIDs from any angle but looking directly at their headlamps....

*BrianDye* · 02-04-2011, 06:01 PM

Ha, your probly right man. These RetroSol HIDs I have now improved the output pattern, best 130$ I've spent for lights!

chrisejandadddi · 02-05-2011, 01:14 PM

Here's a pic after my install over a month ago. I haven't taken a pic from the driver's seat. So far I am impressed and have had only one person flash their lights at me. I have 6000k bi-xenons from VVME.

*FIND* · 02-05-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisejandadddi

Here's a pic after my install over a month ago. I haven't taken a pic from the driver's seat. So far I am impressed and have had only one person flash their lights at me. I have 6000k bi-xenons from VVME.

Most drivers won't flash you anyways, even if you are driving around with your high beams on. How bout beamshots? Plenty of pics on this forum of what peoples headlights look like with whatever bulb in them.... they don't really tell anyone anything, aside from how good your camera is at taking pictures in odd exposures.

©H®I$ · 02-06-2011, 10:05 AM

I would still like to see a pic of the op's beam after he adjusted it since he claims in the picture that its before he adjusted it.

Brandon96 · 02-06-2011, 10:25 AM

Not the best but, you get the idea..
5000k headlights
4500k fogs

©H®I$ · 02-06-2011, 11:35 AM

Thinking about adjusting my headlights tonight

*IAmTodd* · 02-06-2011, 05:49 PM

jumpman45iz · 02-06-2011, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon96

Not the best but, you get the idea..
5000k headlights
4500k fogs

Your instrument cluster looks sweet ! Did you just replace the bulbs?

*FIND* · 02-06-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by IAmTodd

what kind of headlights are you using? Those the projectors on your old one, or a projector retrofit into your new one?

chrisejandadddi · 02-07-2011, 06:29 PM

Here's a pic from the cab

01-31-2011, 12:36 AM	#1
BrianDye Elite Explorer Michigan 04 CV LX Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,606 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Post pics of your Beam Shots (HIDs ONLY) Im collecting info here and there to make an HID thread (All you need to know) type deal, and I would love to have some beam shots to post in there. Plus I think this would be a nifty thread. Remember, HIDs only. Any gen X, any style headlights! (Stock, Diamond-Cuts, Projectors, ETC) (If you do not want your pictures copied into another thread, simply add that to your post; not all pics will be used. Just a few.) These were my HORRIBLE 6000k eBay HIDs, in my CCFL Halo Projectors: Just my 10,000k fogs: 6000k eBay HIDs before aiming: Both The pictures really define the glares mine had for some reason. It wasnt so choppy in person. Now I have a set of 5000k Retro-Solutions Digital HIDs, and its amazing. They still need to be aimed, which I need to figure out how, but its so much better over the eBay kit. __________________ '13 Dodge Charger RT

01-31-2011, 12:39 AM	#2
rhauf Elite Explorer Ca '93 and '91 explorer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,234 Vehicle Specs	Too blue, IMO. also it looks like maybe they are too low? the "top edge" of the projection seems to cut off your visibility fairly close. maybe its just the picture? __________________ Check out my Youtube page, many explorer and 4wheelin' videos http://www.youtube.com/user/rhauf1

01-31-2011, 12:41 AM	#3
BrianDye Elite Explorer Michigan 04 CV LX Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,606 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	The picture honestly makes them look blue. In person, theres a hint of blue, but its not bad. I would almost guess they were <8000k. But no, thats how it was, the projecters were aimed way to low, I think this pic was the 2nd day I had them and I had to work all day. Pics were taken with my Samsung Epic...it takes GREAT pictures of ANYTHING besides lights, then its terrible, so many auto adjustments, and really focuses wrong. __________________ '13 Dodge Charger RT*

02-04-2011, 03:40 PM	#9
BrianDye Elite Explorer Michigan 04 CV LX Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,606 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	!Bump! __________________ '13 Dodge Charger RT

02-04-2011, 06:01 PM	#11
BrianDye Elite Explorer Michigan 04 CV LX Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,606 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Ha, your probly right man. These RetroSol HIDs I have now improved the output pattern, best 130$ I've spent for lights! __________________ '13 Dodge Charger RT

01-31-2011, 01:45 AM	#4
jumpman45iz Wannabe Elite Explorer Washington, DC 1997 Explorer XLT Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 26 Vehicle Specs	Was wondering if anyone knew where too get clear headlights from for a good price.? As well as a push bar or grille protector.

02-05-2011, 01:14 PM	#12
chrisejandadddi Wannabe Elite Explorer Pensacola, Florida 2009 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 25 Vehicle Specs	Here's a pic after my install over a month ago. I haven't taken a pic from the driver's seat. So far I am impressed and have had only one person flash their lights at me. I have 6000k bi-xenons from VVME.

02-06-2011, 10:05 AM	#14
©H®I$ Wannabe Elite Explorer Whittier, Ca 2000 Explorer XLS Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 80 Vehicle Specs	I would still like to see a pic of the op's beam after he adjusted it since he claims in the picture that its before he adjusted it.

02-06-2011, 10:25 AM	#15
Brandon96 Wannabe Elite Explorer Central Virginia '96 XLT 4.0 OHV Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,324 Vehicle Specs	Not the best but, you get the idea.. 5000k headlights 4500k fogs __________________ 1996 XLT 4x4 - TruckTruck BUILT 4.0L OHV/SOHC Hybrid - Done. Before - After

02-06-2011, 11:35 AM	#16
©H®I$ Wannabe Elite Explorer Whittier, Ca 2000 Explorer XLS Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 80 Vehicle Specs	Thinking about adjusting my headlights tonight

02-06-2011, 05:49 PM	#17
IAmTodd Explorer Addict Johnstown, PA 1994 Explorer XLT Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,808 Vehicle Specs	__________________ 1994 Explorer XLT \| M5R1 swap \| 2" Lift \| 32" ProComp Mud Terrains 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero \| 2.8 Full pressure turbo \| 6MT \| 280whp/325wtq

02-07-2011, 06:29 PM	#20
chrisejandadddi Wannabe Elite Explorer Pensacola, Florida 2009 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 25 Vehicle Specs	Here's a pic from the cab