HID in non-litronics? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

shaman1204 · 03-25-2008, 08:19 AM

Does anyone know if the Silverstars run hotter than the OEM halogens?

juan986 · 03-25-2008, 05:12 PM

I dont know if they do, but those wont melt your lense, I had those for a while too but it doesnt make much difference. Might as well pay for the hid conversion kit.

lucky_topher · 03-30-2008, 11:24 AM

Well i talked to a company i know of and he is going to send me a set to fit and take pics before and after and then i'll send them back (unless i choose to purchase hehehe)... but this is mostly so i can test fitment, installation ease, and get some quality photos (professional photographer will be helping with pics) so people can get a for sure yes or no on whether this is worth it, the difference in angle adjustment needed, etc

i'll let you guys know when i'm done... price for these is pretty good IMO as well and come with a SLIM ballast, not the normal larger ones...

yellowboxster01 · 03-30-2008, 06:36 PM

What company are you getting them from?

lucky_topher · 03-30-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowboxster01

What company are you getting them from?

it's a sponsor on another car forum i moderate... i don't want to cause problems as far as non-sponsor advertising... if its okay to post it here i will, but i know most forums don't want that type of thing...

i will accept PMs, but i'm nto going to solicit business (heck i haven't even tried them myself yet!)

fu03steve · 03-30-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by juan986

I dont know if they do, but those wont melt your lense, I had those for a while too but it doesnt make much difference. Might as well pay for the hid conversion kit.

so if i get the conversion kit, I can put any type of bulbs on there? or is there a certain type of bulbs i need to get? what brand of HID kit is better for our car??
hows the installation? is it easy?

lucky_topher · 03-30-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by fu03steve

so if i get the conversion kit, I can put any type of bulbs on there? or is there a certain type of bulbs i need to get? what brand of HID kit is better for our car??
hows the installation? is it easy?

as far as i know, the installation of these HIDs are the same amount of installation effort as replacing a normal bulb... silverstars run about $50-60/pair... this HID kit i'm looking at is around $150 for bulbs, ballasts, ignitors, and a plug-n-play setup with existing wiring... with warranty...

i will be documenting the install with photos

Lil bastard · 03-30-2008, 08:27 PM

There have been issues with HID conversions staining, and even melting, the Halogen lamp fixtures.

lucky_topher · 03-30-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil bastard

There have been issues with HID conversions staining, and even melting, the Halogen lamp fixtures.

from my research that's not true

HID bulbs run as cool or cooler than a standard halogen light

now, the "fake" HID/xenon bulbs you see advertised (replace your bulb, no ballast/igniter) are 55watt and CAN and often do melt/stain housings... HID won't

keep in mind many manufacturers have HID lighting installed in cars at the factory... factory headlights in the U.S. are not glass, they are plastic... do the math