HID in non-litronics?

[lucky_topher]

Anyone done this?

i've heard the "it'll melt your lenses" argument, but isn't that the 55w xenon-wannabe bulb replacements? i true HID kit with ignitor/ballast/bulb doesn't get as hot as those bulbs right?

I'm wanting better lighting, and with quality HID kits getting into the $150-200 range easily with warranties, it seems like a good idea... the stock non-litronics have a cutoff line so it shouldn't blind anyone...

opinions?

[Jeph]

Originally Posted by lucky_topher

I'm wanting better lighting, and with quality HID kits getting into the $150-200 range easily with warranties, it seems like a good idea... the stock non-litronics have a cutoff line so it shouldn't blind anyone...

opinions?

The xenon lamps are a different shape than H7 bulbs. Stock housing wasn't designed for those aftermarket kits. The beam pattern will not be the same. You will notice abnormal hot spots as well as irregular and asymmetrical illumination patterns. It would be nice if the same projection for halogens would mirror the xenons... it doesn't. It could possibly (negatively) affect your visibility, as well as the oncoming traffic.

There will be people that will say, "I did it and it's fine, it doesn't blind people." But nary do they post pictures (realistic before/after pix, as well as an oncoming view).

If you do it, makes sure you do as much documentation as possible... photos! Show us your results.

[lucky_topher]

yeah... my biggest concern is with melting my lenses... i realize that becomes an excuse to buy litronics but that's not the cheap way to do that...

how hot *DO* true HID kits get?

i think i can talk to a local sponsor to try to get one fitted and get some shots at least... i'll get some good pics and if it looks good can provide more info

[shaman1204]

Here is a good write up on the installation of a HID kit into a 986 with great before and after pics. Looks OK although you can see the light pattern is scattered on the road with the HID bulbs.

HID Retrofit

[juan986]

I already did the upgrade, both headights and fog lights. They run cooler than the stock halogen bulbs. Make sure you get the conversion kit and not just those blue bulbs, those actually run really hot (those are pretty bad and will melt your lenses). Like the previous post said the litronics dont blind people, with hid conversion kit you have to adjust them lower to be aimed almost to the max to avoid this happening. Mine are set pretty low and I know they can still be somehow annoying if you are driving towards my car. Please dont ask me if i care....

[shaman1204]

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