Modded Mustang Forums banner
Cancel
Create thread New Garage Forums

can I use these with HIDS?

Jump to Latest
1 - 20 of 35 Posts

slikirish

· Registered
Joined
·
3,754 Posts
Discussion starter · #1 ·
Save
Reply Quote Like Like
#5 · (Edited)
YES.. I've got the same lights, just not smoked.. talked to some HID dealers you just need to buy 1 kit for the H3s (low) and H1(highs).. or just use the H3..

If you have the standard lights now, with high/low 9007 all in one they make kits for that as well..

Best price...
DDM Tuning - HID Kits, DEPO Lights, BMW Bumpers & Lighting
Just get the bulbs and color you want for each..

I haven't bought them yet but I spoke with these guys (below) to make sure I could do it..

http://www.hidguy.net/

Both places have been recommened on this site.. Lefty has stuff from HID guy and I talked to them, but they cost more.. Ace has some from DDM..
 
Discussion starter · #6 ·
Well I don't know if it's worth a shot. $200 for the lights, plus another $60 or so for the HIDs b/c the 9007s won't work since the projectors require an H11 or something like that like. I'm just wondering if it's an issue of the projector not being deep enough or if it's a legality thing like with all HIDs in a non HID approved housing.
 
Save
Reply Quote Like Like
Discussion starter · #7 ·
YeloPony said:
YES.. I've got the same lights, just not smoked.. talked to some HID dealers you just need to buy 1 kit for the H3s (low) and H1(highs).. or just use the H3..

If you have the standard lights now, with high/low 9007 all in one they make kits for that as well..

Best price...
DDM Tuning - HID Kits, DEPO Lights, BMW Bumpers & Lighting
Just get the bulbs and color you want for each..

I haven't bought them yet but I spoke with these guys (below) to make sure I could do it..

<link to come..>
Click to expand...
yea I've got the 9007 HID kit from ddmtuning so I'm assuming I would have to get an H3 kit and an H1 kit if I wanted HIDs in for highs and lows correct? Then the 9007 kit would just be a shelf piece.
 
Save
Reply Quote Like Like
Discussion starter · #8 ·
Does anyone know if the ballasts are different when going from a 9007 to an H3? I'm just wondering if I couldn't just buy a set of replacement bulbs in the H3 size and just swap those into my current setup
 
Save
Reply Quote Like Like
#10 ·
slikirish said:
Does anyone know if the ballasts are different when going from a 9007 to an H3? I'm just wondering if I couldn't just buy a set of replacement bulbs in the H3 size and just swap those into my current setup
Click to expand...
a quick call the manufacture would clear it up....i would assume use but i would like to know the for sure anwser
 
Discussion starter · #11 ·
I'll try and give ddm a call tomorrow and see what I can find out and let ya know.
 
Save
Reply Quote Like Like
Discussion starter · #13 ·
I know you can change temps by just changing bulbs. Ballasts supply power, the bulb determines colour. Given that, I believe their ballasts are probably all the same, the only difference in the bulbs being how they connect to the housing.
 
Save
Reply Quote Like Like
#16 ·
with HID, the balasts are interchangeable. at least with the ones from DDM tuning... I bought the 9007 65K bi-zenon 35W from them. like them, but wanted more. so I ordered 899 4500K 55W for my fogs from them. once they get here, tomorrow, Im swapping the 55W balasts onto the headlights and using the 35W balasts ont eh fogs. then once my projectors come in next week I will order the proper bulb for the low beams, or I might just order a full 35W kit and sell it as a whole on here for factory 9007 lights. as stated, the BULB determins color. not the balast.
 
#17 ·
The ballasts are all the same if you get them from the same manufacturer and the same wattage. My 9007 and 899 ballasts are identical. I highly recommend HIDguy.net That is where I got mine from and even after I ****ed up in the ordering, he was willing to make it right. Excellent customer service.
 
Save
Reply Quote Like Like
Discussion starter · #18 ·
Excellent news. Now the question is whether or not the HID bulb will actually fit into the projector housing on those headlights. I would think it should, but would have to be wrong.
 
Save
Reply Quote Like Like
#19 ·
White Thunder said:
thanks...i would love to just tell you know.....but im only 80% sure....the thing i would worry about to is the temp of the bulb....im just learning about HIDS
Click to expand...
Don't forget beam pattern. While HID bulbs can physically fit, getting a stock-like beam pattern is not going to happen unless you have a reflector designed for it. Usually HIDS in a halogen housing will get you a low beam pattern that's somewhere in between high and low beams instead of a true low beam. Not the best to deal with if you do a lot of driving on foggy nights - the ideal solution is to transplant a complete set of OEM HID projectors behind the stock lens.
 
Discussion starter · #20 ·
Yea I'm aware that those are not true HID projector housings which is why I'm wondering if they say not for HIDs bc of that, or bc they physically won't fit.
 
Save
Reply Quote Like Like
1 - 20 of 35 Posts
About this Discussion
34 Replies
10 Participants
Last post:
asiansensation78
Modded Mustang Forums
posts
6.3M
members
83K
Since
2005
A forum community dedicated to all Ford Mustang owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, racing, builds, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
96 - 04 Modular Mustangs 5.0 Mustangs New Members Introductions Classic Mustangs