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Old 02-07-2012, 11:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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install HID on the headlight, very nice .. like the results, but driver side shakes, any advice in how to fix.

got xentec HID Kit H11
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Old 02-08-2012, 01:13 AM   #2 (permalink)
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nice! I would like to see some pix of how much light out put is on the road. what temp you running, I got a set of Xentec too, 1 ballast just give up... but they are not that bad vs my $240 HID kit which is very bright but not reliable at all...

it might be your ballast is defective or the wiring is loose somewhere... try testing it by switching the ballast and see if the problem goes with the ballast or it stay with the bulb. gl
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Just take a pic of the lights shining on the garage door. You'll notice they shine just like your driving with your high beams on. You can sure bet it doesn't look anythig like the 1st picture below. Probably more like the 2nd picture. This is why HID bulbs are illegal in cars that don't come with them.

HID bulbs in a non-HID headlight = FAIL! You certainly won't be making any friends on the road at night.



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Just take a pic of the lights shining on the garage door. You'll notice they shine just like your driving with your high beams on. You can sure bet it doesn't look anythig like the 1st picture below. Probably more like the 2nd picture. This is why HID bulbs are illegal in cars that don't come with them.

HID bulbs in a non-HID headlight = FAIL! You certainly won't be making any friends on the road at night.



good example... but not to worry much cuz the 07 has stock projector it'll not looks as bad as the second picture, I don't have much problem with peoples having their projector a bit glare, but mostly stock halogen headlight are terrible aka 03-05 Pilot. you may experiencing angry driver around you if you do..
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I actually have HIDs on my 2007 and there is a sharp cutoff like the first picture. 06-08 have projectors.
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I would be very interested to see a photo like those posted above.
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I've put HID on mine since 07, and love the output, but I think if the light shakes when driving the bulb might be loose still.......
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pics . top HID + LED fog
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pics . top HID + LED fog
No silly. Pics of the light shinning on the wall like those shown above. ~10-20 ft back. I want to know if the cutoff is any good with halogen projectors.

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try take some pix like above, it looks sexy btw... wondering if yellow bulb for the fog will give more light on the road or stock/led?
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I would be very interested to see a photo like those posted above.
My cutoff at my apartment carport from about 8ft from the wall. No walls on the side for side cutoff. The orange parking lights are pretty bright and you can see a little orange in the beam.

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Ooooh, that looks pretty good. I'm impressed.
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Just Ordered a set of Xentec HID 6k H11 for my 08 Pilot!!! I'm pretty impressed that the stock Projector for 06-08 Pilot are pretty decent! did a rubbing compound and wax those headlight to bring em back to new condition!
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