oakrdrs187
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Hello TYF
I finally got the bulbs I specifically wanted to put in my back up lights. They are H4-2 bulbs from VVME.
What makes this bulbs different than other H4 HID bulbs is that has a dual function unlike the lesser quality ones that only have low beam functionality, also different from the DDM bulb it has a Halogen capsule attached for High Beam use, though not as bright as getting a BIXENON bulb that tilts to produce an HID high beam this bulb was merely intended for a car to pass inspection. BUT.....when the ideas of having HID reverse lights were being tossed around, I thought, like most of you, that cant possibly last, too much on/off and not enough actual running time for the ballasts is gonna kill them. I mean just getting from P to D right Through R, is gonna do it alone. Then I though of this bulb, (And taking over the world...) but for now just this bulb. I said "Self, we can make HID reverse work, while retaining the factory function of regular back up bulbs and adding HID when we want it." (Complete Evil look on my face).
So my project began, the halogen capsule is wired to the factory reverse lights, and the HID side to a toggle switch! Brilliant!!
So you will want to run a power wire from the dash to the back for powering the ballasts. Use a Relay
with a toggle switch for the power, don't drive the ballasts with a straight switch, you will burn it.
This is the Rear Pass wheel well, wire and one of the zipties is visible.
Here's mine just zip tied to wires already there.
Next, you guessed it, tail light off! If you are Bruce Almighty, all you gotta do is say it.
If you have checked the VVME website for these bulbs, by now you are wondering why H4 and not 9007 or H13, Here's the reason
DONORS!!!
these are my stock eclipse headlights, I knew not to throw those out yet!!!
Removed the retaining clips, which will be stretched to fit this application, but did hold the bulb very well against me intentionally tugging to pull it off.
End Result
So My Criminal Mastermind forgot to get silicone to seal these, there is a GAP left between the bulb and base that will need to be sealed to keep weather, dust, rats, mice and the mother in law out of the housing.
(I must have passed by them damned thing at the autozone 5 times!)
Anyway by this time it was 11PM and too late to go buy it, luckily this is a step that's as easy as changing a brake light.
Next Ballasts Need to be tucked away
So sexy, it's like she was made for HID but wasn't a dealer option
Next up, wire the halogen capsules to the stock Reverse light wiring, plug in your HID bulbs and very important, notice MY ground, it's been scarped to ensure proper contact.
Now to the other side, just tap the power wire from one side to the other, and repeat the process. I will post more HID pics this weekend.
MISC Pictures:
BTW I left the shield on because I needed the spacing from the base of it, otherwise it will be at an angle, either way super bright.
I cant tell which of the above pics is halogen and HID, they are both really bright, since the halogen capsule is 55w.
One other very important thing, that I will take more pictures of,
I used 2 more relays to isolate the halogen capsules from being on with the HID bulbs, as this would cause a HUGE amount of heat for such a small space. when the truck is in Reverse and I want to use HIDS, the same power wire to the ballasts triggers the relays and cuts off power to the halogen capsules.
See Video
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I finally got the bulbs I specifically wanted to put in my back up lights. They are H4-2 bulbs from VVME.
What makes this bulbs different than other H4 HID bulbs is that has a dual function unlike the lesser quality ones that only have low beam functionality, also different from the DDM bulb it has a Halogen capsule attached for High Beam use, though not as bright as getting a BIXENON bulb that tilts to produce an HID high beam this bulb was merely intended for a car to pass inspection. BUT.....when the ideas of having HID reverse lights were being tossed around, I thought, like most of you, that cant possibly last, too much on/off and not enough actual running time for the ballasts is gonna kill them. I mean just getting from P to D right Through R, is gonna do it alone. Then I though of this bulb, (And taking over the world...) but for now just this bulb. I said "Self, we can make HID reverse work, while retaining the factory function of regular back up bulbs and adding HID when we want it." (Complete Evil look on my face).
So my project began, the halogen capsule is wired to the factory reverse lights, and the HID side to a toggle switch! Brilliant!!
So you will want to run a power wire from the dash to the back for powering the ballasts. Use a Relay
with a toggle switch for the power, don't drive the ballasts with a straight switch, you will burn it.
This is the Rear Pass wheel well, wire and one of the zipties is visible.
Here's mine just zip tied to wires already there.
Next, you guessed it, tail light off! If you are Bruce Almighty, all you gotta do is say it.
If you have checked the VVME website for these bulbs, by now you are wondering why H4 and not 9007 or H13, Here's the reason
DONORS!!!
these are my stock eclipse headlights, I knew not to throw those out yet!!!
Removed the retaining clips, which will be stretched to fit this application, but did hold the bulb very well against me intentionally tugging to pull it off.
End Result
So My Criminal Mastermind forgot to get silicone to seal these, there is a GAP left between the bulb and base that will need to be sealed to keep weather, dust, rats, mice and the mother in law out of the housing.
(I must have passed by them damned thing at the autozone 5 times!)
Anyway by this time it was 11PM and too late to go buy it, luckily this is a step that's as easy as changing a brake light.
Next Ballasts Need to be tucked away
So sexy, it's like she was made for HID but wasn't a dealer option
Next up, wire the halogen capsules to the stock Reverse light wiring, plug in your HID bulbs and very important, notice MY ground, it's been scarped to ensure proper contact.
Now to the other side, just tap the power wire from one side to the other, and repeat the process. I will post more HID pics this weekend.
MISC Pictures:
BTW I left the shield on because I needed the spacing from the base of it, otherwise it will be at an angle, either way super bright.
I cant tell which of the above pics is halogen and HID, they are both really bright, since the halogen capsule is 55w.
One other very important thing, that I will take more pictures of,
I used 2 more relays to isolate the halogen capsules from being on with the HID bulbs, as this would cause a HUGE amount of heat for such a small space. when the truck is in Reverse and I want to use HIDS, the same power wire to the ballasts triggers the relays and cuts off power to the halogen capsules.
See Video
[yt]IW5PQ7UWlYw[/yt]
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