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HID Headlight Conversion

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by firulice, Mar 28, 2009.

  1. Mar 30, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    All the ones I looked at were either made in China, or advertised as "not Chinese junk, these are made in Korea"...:rofl:
     
  2. Mar 31, 2009
    firulice

    firulice New Member

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    Yeah no worries... His seller ID is Nissangtrpower. He usually does a listing for multiple bulb types and color temps to you will have to specify the bulb style and kelvin rating. Install is pretty simple but if anyone doing this gets questions let me know.

    Also for those that have never done an HID conversion... when you first turn the light on you may here a slight buzz/ring for the first few seconds as the balasts heat up but it fades within a few seconds. Also after about two minutes after they are warmed up they usually blink slightly once. Both things are normal and have happened with every kit I have done... first time worried me at first so I figured I'd post it. Anyway, let us know how you like it!
     
  3. Mar 31, 2009
    t3rror

    t3rror New Member

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    So which kit did you get that had the appropriate wiring harness adapter for the CJ?
     
  4. Mar 31, 2009
    cj6/442

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    I see he would do a group buy . wonder how that works???? those have a low/high right????how many of us want it for a better price. ????? me......!
     
  5. Apr 1, 2009
    firulice

    firulice New Member

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    Well first I did the H4 conversion... got that through quadratec... then I oredered the H4 6000k HID's. Without the conversion I don't thinks HID's would be possible
     
  6. Apr 1, 2009
    firulice

    firulice New Member

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    No hi/lo...just low. But I don't need a high with how much these put out. I never use my Hi's in my truck although I still can. I figure I have the aux lights too if I ever need....but no, it would take 2 sets of balasts and bulbs to keep the highs.
     
  7. Apr 1, 2009
    marc

    marc New Member

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    nice upgrade
     
  8. Apr 1, 2009
    cj6/442

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    no hi/low is the first bummer I see, when people flash you there will be no way to "super- blind" them back. can you post a pic at night I would like to see the cut off if possible . I just have some cheapie AutoPal's h4 with 60/55w,,, run with no relay on stock wiring (I think).
     
  9. Apr 2, 2009
    ShowMeGuy

    ShowMeGuy ShowMeGuy (MO) 1966 CJ5

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    Nice.. Big difference... I bet you will be happy with them.. Looks good man.
     
  10. Apr 4, 2009
    cj6/442

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    ok, been talking through email to Firulice's light guy, you can get straight hid lows,,,,,,, hi/ halogen lo/hid bulbs or.........H/L hid bi-bulbs for a bit more. waiting for a reply on how much for the bi-bulbs.....
     
  11. Apr 4, 2009
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    H/L would come in handy for back-up lights.......
     
  12. Apr 4, 2009
    cj6/442

    cj6/442 Sponsor

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    and what EXACTLY are you saying there Jim.............
     
  13. Apr 4, 2009
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    low beam for normal back-ups
    high beam for not-so-normal back-ups
    the more light the better I would think
     
  14. Apr 4, 2009
    cj6/442

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    uhhhhmmmmmm ,it seems that your implying something about the not so normal backups........
     
  15. Apr 4, 2009
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    since back-up isn't in my vocabulary, I don't need the lights
    I make the hills
    these should give you plenty of light Steve
    maybe you can use them for undercarriage or rock lights as well.
    that would then light up the whole area.
     
  16. Apr 4, 2009
    cj6/442

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    dohhh. you're pretty fierce for an elder,,,,, I'll back away quietly........(bows head -and mumbles something you can't hear).........
     
  17. Apr 4, 2009
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    I had asked earlier and saw no response..are these really highway legal ?
    might have to replace my halogens
     
  18. Apr 4, 2009
    cj6/442

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    well I thought the h4's were not because of the pattern they throw, these would be way ,way brighter so.......... do we have a resident H.P.officer here ??? I'll ask around they would be as bright as those stupid rice burner cars.then we could put neon lights under my jeep....
     
  19. Apr 4, 2009
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    oh okay
    I thought you knew or the dude selling them would know
    nevermind then
     
  20. Apr 5, 2009
    firulice

    firulice New Member

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    Sorry guys... just got back from moab... the lights do not say dot approved on them so I'm not on the legalities. Here locally you have to have hi/lows to pass the yearly inspection but I can put the halogens in with ease. I didn't get any night pics in moab but will take some soon and post them
     
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