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so between these two, which would you recommend?
Projector Headlight Question (HIDs)
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so between these two, which would you recommend?
I had those projectors. I'm running 6000K HIDs in my fogs and I love them (4200Ksilverstars in the Projestors and hi-beams). Not sure if HIDs will fit in the housing or not, but I know they don't reccommend it.
You can see my halos in my Avitar.
You can see my halos in my Avitar.
None of the lights mentioned are made for HID's. Some just handle them better. I'd just get the DEPO lights for a price/quality issue. Original OEM Denali lights are pretty good but generally cost significantly more unless you find a good used deal.
That said, since you say you are looking for the best/most light, the only real solution is to retrofit in some actual HID projectors. I guarantee I have a wider, longer, brighter, and more uniform output than any of the mentioned options. It's not as expensive or hard to do as some think, either. Check out my build thread in my signature.
That said, since you say you are looking for the best/most light, the only real solution is to retrofit in some actual HID projectors. I guarantee I have a wider, longer, brighter, and more uniform output than any of the mentioned options. It's not as expensive or hard to do as some think, either. Check out my build thread in my signature.
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Thanks everyone. I did look into just retro fitting them but that might be more work than I could probably handle. I'm just looking for a drop in replacement. I actually found the projectors on a website, not ebay.
Here's the site: http://www.carid.com/2000-gmc-yukon-headlights/cg-halo-projector-headlights-313695.html
What makes some projectors build for HIDs? And would it matter if I got one that didn't yet still used HIDs?
Here's the site: http://www.carid.com/2000-gmc-yukon-headlights/cg-halo-projector-headlights-313695.html
What makes some projectors build for HIDs? And would it matter if I got one that didn't yet still used HIDs?
Some projectors are HID projectors, and some are halogen projectors. Virtually all of the aftermarket ones are halogen projectors. The differences are subtle but significant. Each is made to make the best use of the light source it's built for. HID bulbs have much higher lumen ratings, and HID projectors are designed to focus that amount of light. Vice versa for halogen; they are designed to handle and focus the amount of light from a halogen bulb. Sometimes a projector works well with either source of light, and the OEM Denali and DEPO lights are good examples of this, but often they do not.
A halogen projector that is marginal to begin with often just can't handle the output from an HID and it ends up looking like crap. There are several factors that come into play, but it all boils down to focus. There are basically three things that determine how well a projector focuses the light: the reflector bowl (the back half of a projector), the lens, and the position of the bulb/filament/light source within the bowl. It's actually really complex when you try to bring it all together well, which is why I just recommend getting a proven HID projector that is made by design for high output sources, coupled with high-quality glass lenses.
I'm sure that made it as clear as mud.
If you want the best light output possible, you have to get the best of both light sources (your HID bulbs) AND the best optics (HID projectors).
A halogen projector that is marginal to begin with often just can't handle the output from an HID and it ends up looking like crap. There are several factors that come into play, but it all boils down to focus. There are basically three things that determine how well a projector focuses the light: the reflector bowl (the back half of a projector), the lens, and the position of the bulb/filament/light source within the bowl. It's actually really complex when you try to bring it all together well, which is why I just recommend getting a proven HID projector that is made by design for high output sources, coupled with high-quality glass lenses.
I'm sure that made it as clear as mud.
If you want the best light output possible, you have to get the best of both light sources (your HID bulbs) AND the best optics (HID projectors).
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I researched those halos and many people said they had problems fitting the longer HID bulb into the halo houseing. hopfully you wont have this problem. post some pictures when you get them hooked up
