martinneallewis
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I bought an '09 Yukon XL about a month ago, and since then I've installed a Denali grill (upper and lower) and the chrome roof rack, and I've got a chrome strip for the rear bumper step pad and a body-colored hitch cover ordered. I'm wanting to change the factory headlights to HID's, and I've got a few questions.
35w or 55w? I've been told that 55w ballasts throw off more light, but anyone on here know?
I assume if I'm doing 5202 HID fog lights and H13/9008 HID head lights, slim ballasts are the way to go? 2 for the fogs and 2 for the bixenons.
Anyone suggest projectors? I mean, do I get anything else besides the crisp cutoff?
Color? I'm wanting something that looks close to factory, so I'm thinking 4300K, since over time you get a little bit of a shift toward the 5000K. Probably 4300K for the fog lights too, just so they match. Thoughts?
And finally, price! HID Direct charges $132 for the bixenon, digital slim ballast (<5/8") head lights and $82 for the fog lights, for grand total of $214. 2300-3500 lumens.
http://www.hiddirectstore.com/h13-9008-hid-kit.html
And a pic of a Tahoe install. http://www.hiddirectstore.com/gallery/album/view/id/134
Or I found a similar kit on eBay for $269.99 OBO, maybe not worth the extra money. Looks like standard ballast. Claims brightest lights available, 3600 lumens.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bi-X...Accessories&hash=item19c22f3f6d#ht_6281wt_952
I know HID Guy has a forum on here, but it's $250 for head lights and fog lights.
Both kits come with stainless ballasts and lifetime warranties.
Let me know what you guys think!
35w or 55w? I've been told that 55w ballasts throw off more light, but anyone on here know?
I assume if I'm doing 5202 HID fog lights and H13/9008 HID head lights, slim ballasts are the way to go? 2 for the fogs and 2 for the bixenons.
Anyone suggest projectors? I mean, do I get anything else besides the crisp cutoff?
Color? I'm wanting something that looks close to factory, so I'm thinking 4300K, since over time you get a little bit of a shift toward the 5000K. Probably 4300K for the fog lights too, just so they match. Thoughts?
And finally, price! HID Direct charges $132 for the bixenon, digital slim ballast (<5/8") head lights and $82 for the fog lights, for grand total of $214. 2300-3500 lumens.
http://www.hiddirectstore.com/h13-9008-hid-kit.html
And a pic of a Tahoe install. http://www.hiddirectstore.com/gallery/album/view/id/134
Or I found a similar kit on eBay for $269.99 OBO, maybe not worth the extra money. Looks like standard ballast. Claims brightest lights available, 3600 lumens.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bi-X...Accessories&hash=item19c22f3f6d#ht_6281wt_952
I know HID Guy has a forum on here, but it's $250 for head lights and fog lights.
Both kits come with stainless ballasts and lifetime warranties.
Let me know what you guys think!