[V8] [v8] XENON - Zenon Lights, Any Ideas for Retrofits

[Seamus O'Carey]

Yes, if you haven't already, go to Stern's lighting page.  It has everything
you'll ever need to know about automotive lights.

Seamus

On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 5:30 PM, <Etdmail at cs.com> wrote:

>
> Hi All...
>
> I have a few ideas here .. Most would be cautionary about installing Xenon
> kits.
>
> It is illegal:
>
> 1.) To install them in any non DOT Approved Xenon headlight reflector (even
> projectors).
> 2.) To install them in a car that was not shipped from the factor with the
> correct VIN code
> 3.) To upgrade an OEM Xenon equipped cars without auto head light levelers.
>
> Your state may catch them if installed and reject your car for inspection.
> You may get a fine from the local law enforcement - some are cracking down
> due to many complaints of people being blinded - by the too bright kit
> retrofits.
>
> DOT has been shutting down Internet sites that sell the kits. (I guess not
> to well.)
>
> Read through all of Dan Stern's very good pages - He is considered one of
> the
> foremost automotive lighting experts ...
>
>
> http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/conversions/conversions.ht
> ml<http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/conversions/conversions.ht%0Aml>
>
> He also has a site where yo can by the better bulbs directly:
>
> http://store.candlepower.com/h1bulbs1.html
>
> He also sells relay kits .. Somewhere on his site..
>
> The "Silverstars" that are sold at the local FLAPS are among the worst
> rated in
> terms of actual lumens and some of the shortest lived in terms of runtimes.
>
> The Osram Silverstars (Not Sylvania's) are much preferable ...
>
> Amazon could also be another good place to check
>
> HTH
> ~Ed
> (Cambridge)
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