HID Question

[2004LincolnLSV8]

For those who installed HIDs themselves where did you connect the wire that goes to the power source since our battery is in the trunk?

 

[rickster1er]

You plug the harness from your headlight into the ballast...that's were i got the power from. Well thats pretty much all you need.

 

[2004LincolnLSV8]

cool...thanks...anyone got a few links for good kits at a good price?

 

[mystro9876]

plug n play.

 

[mystro9876]

got mine from ebay for about $100 with 2 year warranty. Works fine for me!!

People here suggest you get the $300 pair but I really don't see a difference.

 

[GrayGhost1]

got mine from ebay for about $100 with 2 year warranty. Works fine for me!!

People here suggest you get the $300 pair but I really don't see a difference.

Well, it's more about quality and support. I have heard too many bad stories about units going out and never being able to utilize a warranty. I have been running the Xetronic HID kit in my Pathfinder for well over 2 years without any problems. I also had the exact same kit in my LS for over 3 years with not problems.

 

[babbster]

Agreed that you may have warranty issues and expensive shipping to get them replaced BUT...for the price of one $300 kit you could replace the hundred dollar kit easily if need be and if not you saved money. I saw try out a cheap ebay kit and if it goes bad in a year then you learned your lesson, if not then stick with it.

 

[GrayGhost1]

Agreed that you may have warranty issues and expensive shipping to get them replaced BUT...for the price of one $300 kit you could replace the hundred dollar kit easily if need be and if not you saved money. I saw try out a cheap ebay kit and if it goes bad in a year then you learned your lesson, if not then stick with it.

I guess I don't understand the logic of having to worry about a kit failing and then having to replace it. Isn't anyone's time valuable? I can't stand doing things more than once much less having to replace an HID kit more than once.

 

[SPSully]

anyone local to NH/Mass wanna hook mine up? I hate taking headlights appart! I always seem to screw something up. Theya re my arch enimy!

 

[n8bachelor]

I guess I don't understand the logic of having to worry about a kit failing and then having to replace it. Isn't anyone's time valuable? I can't stand doing things more than once much less having to replace an HID kit more than once.

I totally agree with you there. I would pay more just for the added piece of mind that I would get buying from a proven reputable source. Headlights are very important! I for one would be VERY mad if I purchased an aftermarket HID kit and it failed on me. I see a color change as a failure also.