General GM Chat When starting new posts, please specify YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE type, and whatever modifications you have made. Chat about all things GM (and related cars). Off-topic stuff should be in the Lounge, and all Model specific mechanical problems should be posted in the proper forum.

Hid lights?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 5, 2011 | 09:35 PM
  #1  
flyballdog's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Posts like a Supercharger
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 167
Likes: 0
From: Tweed Ontario Canada
flyballdog is on a distinguished road
Default Hid lights?

Do any of the members on here have any experience with the HID conversion kits?
Any advice on what wattage to use would also be helpfull.
This is for my 97 Bonneville SE.
I also have a set of the Xenon 27 watt 880'* for the fog lights, but didnt want to use them if theres a chance of melting the connector plug.
Thanks for the help.

Martin
Reply
Old Feb 5, 2011 | 09:36 PM
  #2  
sseidriver97's Avatar
Senior Member

True Car Nut
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 7,124
Likes: 8
From: Portage mi
sseidriver97 is on a distinguished road
Default

I have 55w HID in my lesabre they are awesome no need for high beams..
Reply
Old Feb 6, 2011 | 12:33 AM
  #3  
SignOfZeta's Avatar
Senior Member
Certified GM nut
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,284
Likes: 20
From: New Milford, CT
SignOfZeta has a spectacular aura aboutSignOfZeta has a spectacular aura about
Default

They say that because of the intensity of HID low beams, you should remove the reflective material from the bottom of your headlights.

I've got 35W'* in my fog lights, and those almost light up the whole road.
Reply
Old Feb 6, 2011 | 12:36 AM
  #4  
steveyjr1982's Avatar
Member
Posts like a V-Tak
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Florida
steveyjr1982 is on a distinguished road
Default

I have 55watt 9006 6000k bulbs for my headlights and 35watt 8000k for my fogs and I must say that I will never go back to standard filament bulbs again. They are very easy to install and generate less heat compared to regular bulbs and use a lot less power. They produce a bit of glare due to most standar bulb housings are not made for hid set ups but if you aim them correctly most if not all glare can be removed.
Reply
Old Feb 6, 2011 | 12:38 AM
  #5  
steveyjr1982's Avatar
Member
Posts like a V-Tak
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Florida
steveyjr1982 is on a distinguished road
Default

Here are a few pics of mine.



Reply
Old Feb 6, 2011 | 12:39 AM
  #6  
SignOfZeta's Avatar
Senior Member
Certified GM nut
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,284
Likes: 20
From: New Milford, CT
SignOfZeta has a spectacular aura aboutSignOfZeta has a spectacular aura about
Default

I forgot to mention that my fog lights get extremely warm to the touch, but I can still put my hands on the lenses. I wouldn't worry about melting anything, especially with 35W kits.

Originally Posted by steveyjr1982
They produce a bit of glare due to most standar bulb housings are not made for hid set ups but if you aim them correctly most if not all glare can be removed.
Really? That sounds much easier than hacking my headlight housings. Thanks for the heads-up.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
raptor660
1992-1999
2
Dec 17, 2010 03:09 PM
FirebirdStud
Detailing & Appearance
36
Apr 24, 2010 04:55 PM
Darrel
Detailing & Appearance
13
Sep 1, 2007 10:22 AM
slick94prix
Lounge
1
Aug 3, 2007 05:46 PM
gbrl21
Detailing & Appearance
10
Nov 4, 2006 04:41 PM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:21 PM.