2005 HID Upgrade

[hoosier1104]

I finally made my mind up that my first mod is going to a HID kit for the truck. I will post up pics and do a nice write on the install. This winter I will be doing the same mod to my CBR.

I am going with a slim ballast. eBay is your friend. The kit is $67 shipped to my door.

 

[fastpakr]

Check DDMTuning before you order. Their prices are around the same, but their customer service reputation is excellent.

 

[Beanmachine7000]

Also, please order the correct housings for them...

 

[hoosier1104]

Ok so after doing a little more research, I have opted to go the "Legal" route and purchase the projector housing as well. Just means I need to save up a little longer.

 

[mud390]

Not to hijack, but will any projector housing work, so long as it is compatible with the length bulb you are using? I'm considering HID myself, but I'm still researching.

Kris

 

[hoosier1104]

Look on eBay. That is where I am looking. The housing plus HID is $281 shipped.

 

[daniel3507]

Ok so after doing a little more research, I have opted to go the "Legal" route and purchase the projector housing as well. Just means I need to save up a little longer.

thank you for not being one of those jackasses that think they are cool when they blind everyone

 

[hoosier1104]

thank you for not being one of those jackasses that think they are cool when they blind everyone

I just real do not feel like getting a ticket mainly. The 6 month rule for "I just got back from Iraq" excuse no longer applies to me since I have been out almost a year now.

 

[el_conquistador]

thank you for not being one of those jackasses that think they are cool when they blind everyone

Agreed. That gets so damn annoying.

 

[Jon581]

i have searched everywhere on the internet trying to find projector head lights for my 07 if you find them post up a link because im pretty sure they don't make them yet for the 01-09

 

[hoosier1104]

i have searched everywhere on the internet trying to find projector head lights for my 07 if you find them post up a link because im pretty sure they don't make them yet for the 01-09

Ask and you shall receive.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-2008-FORD-RANGER-HALO-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHTS-2007_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem2555ef4580QQitemZ160355534208QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[Jon581]

Ask and you shall receive.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-2008-FORD-RANGER-HALO-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHTS-2007_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem2555ef4580QQitemZ160355534208QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

now my next Q will they work with HID bulbs?
and thanks for the link

 

[Beanmachine7000]

now my next Q will they work with HID bulbs?
and thanks for the link

No, it says that they come with H1's... That means they will not be HID compatible...

 

[fastpakr]

You can get HID bulbs that fit in an H1 socket. Not an issue.
http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p=product&id=101&parent=85

 

[Beanmachine7000]

You can get HID bulbs that fit in an H1 socket. Not an issue.
http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p=product&id=101&parent=85

The problem with those is that the housing needs to be correctly built and aimed for an HID light instead of a regular filament light... HID's, since they use an arc of electricity instead of a glowing filament, need to be in the correct housing, otherwise you get the "blinding everyone on the road" symptoms... Plus, it's illegal to have HID's in non-HID housings...

Again, for like the third time, here is my reference,
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/conversions/conversions.html

There are DOT testing files in .pdf format if you would like to see them...