Deus_Eunesca
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Thank you sir...
corpflyboy
I have not experienced what you have described.
I have used Morimoto Ballasts (Full Retrofits, not just a bulb) for years without a single failure or issue you have described.
Maybe coolbulb ballasts aren't made as well?
Thanks!Good luck with your repairs, I hope the ballasts solve the problem.
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When David Pearson retired, I was down. Became good friends with Tim Richmond, always a party on that "big ass Chris Craft in Bahia Mar". Then he got sick, died just a few miles from my home. His mom was awesome. Alan Kulwicki , "skeeter" never had a chance to be great, same with Davey Allison. Ernie Irvan should have died at Michigan, but he lived long enough to see his house burn to the ground, sad, some amazing trophies in that home. Damn barn was nicer than most folks homes. When Ayrton Senna died in '96 I pretty much said goodbye to motorsports. Adam Petty, Kenny Irwin and then Dale Earnhardt. I spent a whole weekend with Dale at homestead. My wife asked him if he missed racing Tim Richmond, he looked right at her and said "I miss Tim". Hard to believe it was the last race, November 2000, he would finish. Tony won that day, my family was in the pits for that one. He was young and bold.
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Which post number are you referring to?There are two photos missing from this post. If you have the photos can you edit the original post to include them or just repost them?
Your tutorial is awesome. Not sure if I'd tackle this project until spring since my garage is pretty cold right now, but your post has me highly interested.
Just to add, someone thought maybe the projector modules for the halogen where the same part# as the HID projector. It is exactly that and don't worry about the 'blow back' from those who believe you need to make the module change anyway when you do the conversion, you don't. Everything works as it should with either bulb installed with the exception of maybe having to make a minor height adjustment to the beam.
Not sure what you mean by "modules" but the projectors for the OEM halogen bulb headlamps are different than those for the OEM HID headlamps as has been proven by a member that has disassembled the headlamp. It has also been confirmed by one of the HID conversion suppliers.I used the Diode Dynamics conversion kit on my Ex day before yesterday. This installation really couldn't have been easier, IMO anyway. The only thing that could be problematic for some would be cutting the hole for the grommet. The hole size is a little less than the diameter of a quarter as measured with a micrometer, Canadian metric or US standard . I used a paint pen to outline the quarter for a template, cut rubber out within the space and finished off the fine work with a dremel.
Replacing the bulb is no different than a regular replacement except for the grommet and extra wiring. Put the new bulb in, replace the dust boot and hook up the converter wiring to the three wires that come from the bulb. The only issue maybe in what direction you plug the large main connection. Just test the lights after the connection, if the bulb doesn't light, reverse the large connection, it'll work.
After that, you only need to deal with where you will affix the ballast and cleaning up the wiring.
Just to add, someone thought maybe the projector modules for the halogen where the same part# as the HID projector. It is exactly that and don't worry about the 'blow back' from those who believe you need to make the module change anyway when you do the conversion, you don't. Everything works as it should with either bulb installed with the exception of maybe having to make a minor height adjustment to the beam.
Not sure what you mean by "modules" but the projectors for the OEM halogen bulb headlamps are different than those for the OEM HID headlamps as has been proven by a member that has disassembled the headlamp. It has also been confirmed by one of the HID conversion suppliers.
Peter
I've seen the part number issue come a few times on different items. The reason the projectors are different is because Halogen and HID bulbs produce light in different ways and their unique projectors take that into account to allow for correct focusing of the beam. You, along with the majority that just used a kit likely won't get 'flashed' but a precise focus also won't be achieved. This seems to be an ongoing argument. A proper conversion will cost more that a simple plug and play type and there is a reason for that.If that's the case, I stand corrected. The part number are the same though. If they are different, how would one order the correct ones? As it is, I've had no problem with mine thus far and I've taken my Ex out just for that purpose and have not had any kind of 'objection'.
With that, I will re- examine this thread so that I may be better informed.
Sometimes items like this are sold with a disclaimer in fine print that says "For Off Road Use Only". Can't comment on the 'kits' as I've never seen them.Yes, went back and read much of the 'controversial' issues on this subject. The legalities involved have me wondering why the 'kit' companies such as the one I bought mine from can sell them if they are illegal to install. I suppose it boils down to something like: It can be sold but, you can't legally install them or some such. Any way, I am quite curious to see the difference of the two housings of which has only been explained as being different. Maybe I missed that somewhere along the line. A side by side comparison with the innards exposed? A link maybe?