[gnod85]

hi everyone,

I unfortunately, am not as knowledgeable in my 1998 mustang base, as most of you are on this forum, and I was hoping if anyone can kindly answer some questions for me. . .

1) I really need new headlights. My night vision, is terrible, and seems like it's quite common. I've been researching but there are literally so many options to go with. I've seen a lot of OE comparable, SA approved, etc. etc. headlights offered on Ebay. Can someone kindly recommend just a normal pair of new headlights? I plan to take it to my mechanic for installation..

2) Lightbulb - I realized, I should probably invest in a good pair of light bulbs.... any suggestions?

3) My driver window - is dead. haha, My mechanic thinks it's the window regulator.. anyone have a pair they can sell me? I see them on Amazon for about 90, but if anyone else has one lying around.. for cheaper price, I'd buy it!

Thanks everyone, forums like this really help out!

[2000stallion]

First off, im sure autozone can hook you up with new bulbs. Second maybe even new headlights. Are the headlights like foggy? it might be on the inside of the caseing, in that case you have to get new lights. But try sanding it with 1000 grit sand paper, then put some buffing compound on it and rub away. Or, you could take it to a body shop and see if they could buff out your headlights. by the way...Welcome

[carney]

To answer number 3, its probably the actuator or the solenoid. The cheapest i've seen an actuator for go is like $80 and solenoids im unsure about.

[Gerbig]

you should get hid's for new bulbs

[gnod85]

any recommends on the hids? and yea my headlight casing is disgusting. ive tried sand papering, and other products but no real improvement.
I've seen on Ebay just standard OE comparable, sa approved headlights. are those good enough for what im looking for?

[gnod85]

Originally Posted by rcarney To answer number 3, its probably the actuator or the solenoid. The cheapest i've seen an actuator for go is like $80 and solenoids im unsure about.

that was like another language you just spoke. haha
is that part of the window regulator? or something completely different?

[carney]

Yea its just component of it

[mcqueen]

Originally Posted by gnod85 any recommends on the hids? and yea my headlight casing is disgusting. ive tried sand papering, and other products but no real improvement. I've seen on Ebay just standard OE comparable, sa approved headlights. are those good enough for what im looking for?

There's a site that sells some awesome HID kits that a lot people around here use. I think it's vvme.com or something very similar. As far as headlights, I went with a pair of these:

1999 2000 FORD MUSTANG SMOKED HEADLIGHTS HEADLAMPS set: eBay Motors (item 190436921060 end time Sep-04-10 13:36:34 PDT)

Black housing OEM headlights. I put these things through a rough winter, leaving them caked with a good inch of ice at one point, and they're holding up great. Get some silicone sealant and seal up the crack where the 2 piece of the headlights come together (do this as soon as you take them out of the box) to keep the moisture from building up in your headlights.

[gnod85]

Wow thanks mcqueen! That was very helpful..

I found the following on ebay.. wondering if there's anything specific i should know
about, or look for before i purchase these -

94-98 FORD MUSTANG CRYSTAL HEADLIGHTS+CORNER 95 96 97: eBay Motors (item 230516630876 end time Sep-01-10 06:22:04 PDT)
these are 'crystal' lights... what's the difference between these and the ones at this link? -> FORD MUSTANG HEADLIGHT HEADLAMP 94 95 96 97 98 NEW R: eBay Motors (item 330467326841 end time Sep-07-10 15:50:45 PDT)

also, mcqueen, what do you think about these? Digital Slim H13-3(9008) Bi-Xenon HID Kit Wholesale Digital Slim H13-3(9008) Bi-Xenon HID Kit HID Conversion Kits Car Lights HID Xenon Car Headlights Bulbs Ballasts at competitive prices [VVME-HKB98-DSL] - $70.99 : VVME.COM, Car Parts, HID KIT, Tatto
I understand that after a certain 'color point', it starts to emit a bluish hue... are all hid lights like this? I'd rather want one that emits regular white light, but just.... brighter than the ones i have now.

again, thank you and thank you guys!

[carney]

Rgith around the 8000k is when you start to get the blue tint and as the number increases, the darker it gets until 12000k's, where its purple. I think 6000k is the closest to white light and when you get lower then that you start to get a yellow hue