HID lights through smoked covers

So_calpsycho · December 18th, 2009, 12:17 AM

soooooooo, i bought the smoked headlight covers sold on AM.... my stock lights weren't bright enough so i bought a Xenon HID kit 6000k...

STILL, these lights aren't bright enough to shine through.

after i installed them, the right one went out then came on again after i turned off then on again. the guy says its because my 4.6 is taking too much power. i need another part that connects them right to the battery so they shine brighter?

please help, i want my headlights back but i also plan on keeping my covers because there damn seksie.

please help...

thanks.

330CubeGt · December 18th, 2009, 12:23 AM

Who ever told you that is a Retard.

Mine are Brighter then hell and its hooked up to the stock headlight harness.
And your most likely going to have the same jolts at the harness that you do off the battery.

This is like Taking xanax for a downer and then getting mad because that 8 ball of cocaine you just got ain't working lol Take the covers off and take your chances with the VHT Night shade the covers are way way to dark IMO and should only be used during the day and removed at night so you can see where your going.

Edit: Mine also does that right now they both come on and then the drivers side flickers and goes out.But reason being is because the batter in my car is Junk and the HID's only work correctly when the car is running, then pull allot of juice and if you battery was on its way out the HID's will most likely find your weak link in the charging system weather it be the battery or the alternator, but my guess is its the battery.For Ex I can pop my Optima in the car and turn them on and they shin perfectly with no flickering or going off.

So_calpsycho · December 18th, 2009, 12:50 AM

no i have a high cranking battery thats brand new... but ya, i don't wanna snap em on snap em off snap em on snap em off snap em on snap em off snap em on snap em off....

uggghhh already tired! and irritated

Ryguy33 · December 18th, 2009, 12:52 AM

if money isnt an issue why not buy the smoked ones with the clear corners?

Ryguy33 · December 18th, 2009, 12:53 AM

and it might sound dumb but cheak and make sure that everything is plugged in correct and fully

M.P. Cobra Fan · December 18th, 2009, 10:22 AM

I bought the tinted headlights. Could not see shit even with HIDS. I am through with tinted lenses.

Ace417 · December 18th, 2009, 10:28 AM

two things.
1. 6000 is not the brightest. 4300 is.
2. you might need a relay because the computer is getting confused from the low power usage. this would cause the blinking issue.

03SonicBoom · December 18th, 2009, 10:29 AM

Are you talking about the covers that snap onto the lights that are black?

M.P. Cobra Fan · December 18th, 2009, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by Ace417

two things.
1. 6000 is not the brightest. 4300 is.

That is why I bought the 5000. HIDguy only had 5000 or 3000. Went with the closest I could get.

slikirish · December 18th, 2009, 12:13 PM

I've been in stang with the actual covers and those are actually dangerous. Why not nite shade them? It's removable and really doesn't block much light.

norcalam2 · December 18th, 2009, 02:06 PM

Get projectors.

01 blue bullitt · December 18th, 2009, 05:10 PM

There is a thread like this on svtperformance its got plenty of pics. I have tinted headlights and hid's cant tell a difference

norcalam2 · December 18th, 2009, 08:25 PM

He has the light covers though. Way darker...

I'm going to be tinting my own with tint spray and I'll be leaving the beam path un-tinted to alleviate any output issues...

austin101385 · December 20th, 2009, 09:27 PM

Check the ballast...probably the problem. If only one light is the problem, it's probably not a relay/power problem, but a bulb/ballast problem. Switch the ballasts and see if the problem follows the ballast

December 18th, 2009, 12:17 AM	#1
So_calpsycho Regular 2001 GT BULLITT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange County (Lake Forest) Posts: 163 iTrader: 1 reviews	HID lights through smoked covers soooooooo, i bought the smoked headlight covers sold on AM.... my stock lights weren't bright enough so i bought a Xenon HID kit 6000k... STILL, these lights aren't bright enough to shine through. after i installed them, the right one went out then came on again after i turned off then on again. the guy says its because my 4.6 is taking too much power. i need another part that connects them right to the battery so they shine brighter? please help, i want my headlights back but i also plan on keeping my covers because there damn seksie. please help... thanks.

December 18th, 2009, 12:23 AM	#2
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1997 SVT COBRA 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,880 iTrader: 14 reviews	Who ever told you that is a Retard. Mine are Brighter then hell and its hooked up to the stock headlight harness. And your most likely going to have the same jolts at the harness that you do off the battery. This is like Taking xanax for a downer and then getting mad because that 8 ball of cocaine you just got ain't working lol Take the covers off and take your chances with the VHT Night shade the covers are way way to dark IMO and should only be used during the day and removed at night so you can see where your going. Edit: Mine also does that right now they both come on and then the drivers side flickers and goes out.But reason being is because the batter in my car is Junk and the HID's only work correctly when the car is running, then pull allot of juice and if you battery was on its way out the HID's will most likely find your weak link in the charging system weather it be the battery or the alternator, but my guess is its the battery.For Ex I can pop my Optima in the car and turn them on and they shin perfectly with no flickering or going off. __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI- Last edited by 330CubeGt; December 18th, 2009 at 12:27 AM.

December 18th, 2009, 12:52 AM	#4
Ryguy33 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang Gt 3 seconds......flat Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: L.A. , California Posts: 1,916 iTrader: 1 reviews	if money isnt an issue why not buy the smoked ones with the clear corners? __________________ Mods = stuff to make me take corner faster

December 18th, 2009, 12:53 AM	#5
Ryguy33 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang Gt 3 seconds......flat Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: L.A. , California Posts: 1,916 iTrader: 1 reviews	and it might sound dumb but cheak and make sure that everything is plugged in correct and fully __________________ Mods = stuff to make me take corner faster

December 18th, 2009, 10:22 AM	#6
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	I bought the tinted headlights. Could not see shit even with HIDS. I am through with tinted lenses. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

December 18th, 2009, 12:50 AM	#3
So_calpsycho Regular 2001 GT BULLITT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange County (Lake Forest) Posts: 163 iTrader: 1 reviews	no i have a high cranking battery thats brand new... but ya, i don't wanna snap em on snap em off snap em on snap em off snap em on snap em off snap em on snap em off.... uggghhh already tired! and irritated

December 18th, 2009, 10:29 AM	#8
03SonicBoom Moderator 2003 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Are you talking about the covers that snap onto the lights that are black? __________________

December 18th, 2009, 12:13 PM	#10
slikirish Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 5spd Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wooster, OH Posts: 2,679 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've been in stang with the actual covers and those are actually dangerous. Why not nite shade them? It's removable and really doesn't block much light.

December 18th, 2009, 02:06 PM	#11
norcalam2 Hardcore Enthusiast 99 GT & 05 GSXR 750 next year Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Harnett County, NC Posts: 1,106 iTrader: 1 reviews	Get projectors. __________________ NCMM Treasurer/Coordinator Moto Droid FTMFGDW MM Cares Crew GRAMMAR NAZI NCMM Home page GODSPEED WHEEL GROUP BUY!!

December 18th, 2009, 05:10 PM	#12
01 blue bullitt Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 399 iTrader: 0 reviews	There is a thread like this on svtperformance its got plenty of pics. I have tinted headlights and hid's cant tell a difference

December 18th, 2009, 08:25 PM	#13
norcalam2 Hardcore Enthusiast 99 GT & 05 GSXR 750 next year Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Harnett County, NC Posts: 1,106 iTrader: 1 reviews	He has the light covers though. Way darker... I'm going to be tinting my own with tint spray and I'll be leaving the beam path un-tinted to alleviate any output issues... __________________ NCMM Treasurer/Coordinator Moto Droid FTMFGDW MM Cares Crew GRAMMAR NAZI NCMM Home page GODSPEED WHEEL GROUP BUY!!

December 20th, 2009, 09:27 PM	#14
austin101385 Regular 2001 Mustang Bullitt Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 144 iTrader: 0 reviews	Check the ballast...probably the problem. If only one light is the problem, it's probably not a relay/power problem, but a bulb/ballast problem. Switch the ballasts and see if the problem follows the ballast

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