Projector Headlights

[captainchaos]

so i've got some black projector headlights and black corner lenses, i really like how they look on the truck, definitely a different look i've never seen before. only problem is that the low beam on the projectors is really dim, are there any ideas why it might be too dim, or are there different bulbs that i could but in them to make them brighter like blue bulbs or anything like that?

[Dark Eternal]

try throwing in some silverstar bulbs or something.

[2006BAMFRADO]

so i've got some black projector headlights and black corner lenses, i really like how they look on the truck, definitely a different look i've never seen before. only problem is that the low beam on the projectors is really dim, are there any ideas why it might be too dim, or are there different bulbs that i could but in them to make them brighter like blue bulbs or anything like that?

I had some projectors (In pro car wear ones) and I put hyperwhite H3 bulbs in them and they melted, although the projectors on both lamps were off center (shitty manufacturing). I also got the matching corners and they broke too.. I sent all that shit back within a week and got all my money back.

You can put hyperwhite bulbs in for a lot more white light, but they may melt. If I were you I would have just bought the Sylvania Xenarcs (425 shipped) which is TRUE HID.. but if you like the black scheme stick with that...

[Tucks20s]

lets see some pics?

[captainchaos]

i would take some pics, but my truck is under a foot of snow at the moment....i'll take some pics as soon as the white stuff melts off though...

[2k1Sierra]

Yea, I've heard of plenty complaints about aftermarket headlamps. I think it was 1badgmc from the "other" site that said he'd gone through a couple sets and they were shit.
That's why I always say to get only OEM. Anything else is just, well, shit.
You could try brighter bulbs, but something shitty may happen.
Either the Xenarc's, or Denali projectors with a good quality HID kit.
I'll say it again although some moron may come in and contradict me and call me Mr. HID :rolleyes:
that HID's are 50% HID kit, and 50% headlamp housing. You have to have both for it to look right, period. Do the Xenarc's come with only the bulbs and ballasts? No, they give you a reflector-type headlamp as well....it's really not that hard of a concept to grasp. :read:

[E.M.D.]

Yea, I've heard of plenty complaints about aftermarket headlamps. I think it was 1badgmc from the "other" site that said he'd gone through a couple sets and they were shit.
That's why I always say to get only OEM. Anything else is just, well, shit.
You could try brighter bulbs, but something shitty may happen.
Either the Xenarc's, or Denali projectors with a good quality HID kit.
I'll say it again although some moron may come in and contradict me and call me Mr. HID :rolleyes:
that HID's are 50% HID kit, and 50% headlamp housing. You have to have both for it to look right, period. Do the Xenarc's come with only the bulbs and ballasts? No, they give you a reflector-type headlamp as well....it's really not that hard of a concept to grasp. :read:
:LOL: :LOL:

Your one of a kind you know that. Im not going to waste my time on you though, I have already wasted enough with you.

[Blue02]

I have the a1c projector beams they suck. they sent me a adapter wire piece bc you have to run all brites. Yea you know what happened next it melted the adapter to the stock light socket they are shit you cant see for shit and i have silverstars in there and they are brites and i still cant see. the reason you have to run all brites is b/c the other bulbs wont fit in the back. They do look really cool though, as long as you dont mind not being able to see. looks like a denali. Oh yea i have also broken the back casing on one of them the palstic is crap i just jb welded it back togeter

[BogeyBoy82]

cant wait to see some pics of those...quit teasin...post some pronto

[captainchaos]

i just decided the hell with the projectors, i but them and the black clear corners on ebay if anyone wants to be them my seller name is captainchaos383, i will try and get some pics of the truck on here once i get it cleaned up from the blasted snow.

[BogeyBoy82]

i might buy those from you...wanna see pics...im impaitent haha

[chevyman992002]

i would either use stock lenses with silverstars or get the xenarc kit. i've heard too many horror stories about projectors.

[onyx]

i might buy those from you...wanna see pics...im impaitent haha

:word:

[2006BAMFRADO]

Projector headlights are for people who don't drive their trucks at night...




:LOL:

[captainchaos]

here's a pic of the lights on my truck...... http://users.adelphia.net/~captainchaos383/Picture-013.jpg

[Tucks20s]

I like those, different

[2006BAMFRADO]

I also like those, they look good on your truck.. but can you still see at night? Have they melted yet?

[onyx]

those would look good on a black truck... an ONYX black truck.

[captainchaos]

i really like them to, they are something really different. and no i can't see at night thats why i'm puttin the stock ones back in with my silverstars. i really would like to keep them, but i drive to much at night and i can't see with them on

[02chevy]

is it like a sigificant difference cuz i want to buy a set just like those but dont wanna be blind,how much did u pay for them

[Steve]

I can't wait to see how my projectors look tonight :)

[captainchaos]

is it like a sigificant difference cuz i want to buy a set just like those but dont wanna be blind,how much did u pay for them

its not the complete blindness, i imagine if you take the time and aim them just right that you could see somewhat decent at night....but i drive a lot of dark roads to get home from school and head down to see woman or two close to charlotte and they don't give me what i need especially as your are passing on coming traffic....i paid 115 for the h/l's and 20 for the corners....i'd let ya have both of them for 100 plus shippin...i've only used them for about three weeks so they're practically new

[atomoverride]

I got my denali (OEM) lights installed today. Looks pretty sharp...I dig them lights....they are bigger than normal lights, but still freaking awesome. :head:

[atomoverride]

another picture.....

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/373000-373999/373127_97_full.jpg

[atomoverride]

just so you guys know.....

http://www.westcohost.com/ebay/products/rt100580.jpg

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33710&item=2467024568

[2k1Sierra]

:LOL: :LOL:

Your one of a kind you know that. Im not going to waste my time on you though, I have already wasted enough with you.
:bawl: Blah blah blah...you argued with me and now you're selling your HID kit for the Xenarc kit...which is what I said to do in the first place :read: :rolleyes:
Go wash my truck :evillol:

[2k1Sierra]

just so you guys know.....


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33710&item=2467024568
Yea I've seen those...going for way too much though I think, especially since they aren't OEM....
I have yet to get reviews of them...waiting :anitoof:

[atomoverride]

my cousin said ok quality on them.

[Blue02]

How do they work. Are they just the Headlights or Hid too. i have just headlights and mine suck.

[2006BAMFRADO]

How do they work. Are they just the Headlights or Hid too. i have just headlights and mine suck.

The light is just shot through a projector lense, they are not HID. I spent like 300 dollars on the IPCW ones and they melted, I returned them now I have Sylvania Xenarc HID headlamps ($425) and I love them more than anything else on my truck!!! :drool:

[zubyc]

Where can you get them for that much and do they have a high beam?

[HumanZoom]

Where can you get them for that much and do they have a high beam?
Do you mean the Xenarcs? You can order them directly from Sylvania (http://www.sylvania.com/xenarc/x2020.htm) if you'd like (but they sell them for more than $425). I'm sure other online retailers sell them as well as some local auto performance shops. I can't remember the site, but I've seen them for cheaper (I'm pretty sure).

As far as the high beams go, Sylvania states on their web site that it includes an intergrated high beam with the kit.

[2006BAMFRADO]

Where can you get them for that much and do they have a high beam?

I got mine from www.suvlights.com

I actually did everything over the phone and payed the guy (Jen) through Western Union (more convenient for him). So just call him (contact info at www.suvlights.com) and he's a good guy, ask him if you can get a special deal (I got free overnight shipping) if you pay him how he wants.

I cannot stress enough how much I love these lights!