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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: shadow on April 02, 2009, 06:22:57 PM
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alright, probably a long shot. its this site, sells hids kits like real cheap. im talking really cheap. never tried it buit i remember then being like 60-70 bucks (maybe more?) for single hid and having the regular siezed ballast. and them being cheap bc the company offered "slim" ballasts.
thought i had it saved in my faves but apparently not, and i cant remember the fuckin address for the life of me.
oh yeah, they had like different categories and some of the kits were like their own brand.
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http://www.lightinthebox.com (http://www.lightinthebox.com) For all sorts of CDM goodness
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meh, that aint it. company was actually in the US. im sure shit was china-man shit. fuck, i cant remember that shit.
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Let me know when you find it, I'm wanting some myself
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i think its www.ddmtuning.com (http://)
the products look kinda the same, but the layout is a bit different. but im guessing they just changed it. they dont offer the regular sized ballast anymore tho, just the slim ones.
they have the "raptor" brand which goes for 40 bucks and then have the 35w and 55w ones which are 15 bucks more.
i think imma go with the 55w ones, grand total of 85 bucks.
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35w will be good enough.... 55w have a tendancy to melt headlight housings
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I'd go with the 55w's, I'll check it out
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35w will be good enough.... 55w have a tendancy to melt headlight housings
My shit's glass
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i think it even cracks the chrome plate on the reflector housing
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jb weld to the rescue
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quick question..will these work on any car?
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quick question..will these work on any car?
As long as the car has electricity...
I hope you all aren't planning to use these without a proper projector. Whenever I see a RICER with HID bulbs in stock housing, I wish I had my .45 with me. It's bad enough seeing a douchewaffle with their halogen high beams on, but one with lights 3-5x brighter will tend to piss people off. I ended up missing a curve due to a douchefag at a stop sign pointing directly at me with high beam halogens on, avoided the pole, and hit a guide wire, totaling the car. Asshole drove off and couldn't have missed it since he didn't leave the stop sign until after it was all said and done, and couldn't have missed the lightning-bright white flash of the transformer.
Do any of these HID kits come with useful projectors? Their whole purpose is to distribute the light evenly, prevent glare, and have the cutoff so you aren't blinding other drivers. Ricer aftermarket "projector" headlights do not count.
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I've yet to see a set of aftermarket HIDs that didn't look faggoty, and I've yet to drive a car with aftermarket HIDs whose headlight were as good as my ED's with the low beam diffusor removed + high beam bulb upgrade.
Most of that cheap HID shit arcs when you turn the lights on, which can destroy tuning gear. I had one kill an early beta of the Ostrich V2.0.
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i think its www.ddmtuning.com (http://) (http://) (http://)
the products look kinda the same, but the layout is a bit different. but im guessing they just changed it. they dont offer the regular sized ballast anymore tho, just the slim ones.
they have the "raptor" brand which goes for 40 bucks and then have the 35w and 55w ones which are 15 bucks more.
i think imma go with the 55w ones, grand total of 85 bucks.
+15 for shipping. :-\
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the low beam diffusor removed + high beam bulb upgrade
details?
where the fuck is the dunce smiley?
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Heat your headlights in an oven @ 200 degrees for 30 minutes, the glue that holds the clear lens on will loosen enough to gently seperate the enclosure. The diffusor is right in front of the low beam bulb, remove it. Respray with that headlight repair stuff if the reflective background is dull or has started to flake. Put the headlight back together, seal with RTV if you like.
Take a high beam bulb and modify it so it slips in place of the low beam bulb. A small pair of nippy cutters and less than two minutes does the trick.
Re-aim your headlights. They are a lot brighter, go further, and the brightness is well diffused so you can see way off to the sides. No one confuses them for high beams, but I've been in some cars whose high beams aren't as good as my low beams.
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Heat your headlights in an oven @ 200 degrees for 30 minutes, the glue that holds the clear lens on will loosen enough to gently seperate the enclosure. The diffusor is right in front of the low beam bulb, remove it. Respray with that headlight repair stuff if the reflective background is dull or has started to flake. Put the headlight back together, seal with RTV if you like.
Take a high beam bulb and modify it so it slips in place of the low beam bulb. A small pair of nippy cutters and less than two minutes does the trick.
Re-aim your headlights. They are a lot brighter, go further, and the brightness is well diffused so you can see way off to the sides. No one confuses them for high beams, but I've been in some cars whose high beams aren't as good as my low beams.
right on, another project for me to tackle :yes:
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I've yet to see a set of aftermarket HIDs that didn't look faggoty, and I've yet to drive a car with aftermarket HIDs whose headlight were as good as my ED's with the low beam diffusor removed + high beam bulb upgrade.
stock integra projector+PnP hid kit, that i found years ago, was the cheapest i could find at the time which was like 160 i think. china fo sho.
crappy cell phone pic, clean cutoff...
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Kind of off-topic, kinda related:
I want to put these in the CRX one day, using OEM parts that work like they should and not aftermarket shiz.
Curious, what would be the best way to remove the fluting on the inside of the glass headlights?
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sand sand sand sand sand buff
takes forever
sometimes ebay has clear headlight covers so that might be a better choice if they do make some
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if you assholes get hid's, retrofit some fucking projectors. fucking shit blinds the piss out of everyone when you don't run projectors.
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sand sand sand sand sand buff
takes forever
sometimes ebay has clear headlight covers so that might be a better choice if they do make some
Yeah, that's what I figured. Will probably find a rotary tool and let it do the hard work. I wont buy plastic ebay headlights, would like to keep it stockish and I like the non-yellowing glass.
if you assholes get hid's, retrofit some fucking projectors. fucking shit blinds the piss out of everyone when you don't run projectors.
amen.
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if you assholes get hid's, retrofit some fucking projectors. fucking shit blinds the piss out of everyone when you don't run projectors.
lol, I know wat you mean
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http://www.sharphid.com/ (http://www.sharphid.com/)
They are a supporting vendor on DSMtuners. It says free shipping on their site.
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I've been wanting to get a full FX35 retrofit deal, but A) I'd rather get a new turbo first, B) Current topmount puts the filter right behind the headlight.
The highbeam mod for my EF was one of the best drivability upgrades I'd ever done. The only down side, the highbeams aren't intended for such heat. I only have a few hours on the bulbs, and the bulb's plastic holder has some melting above the bulb's conductor 'legs'.
I say we all switch to mercury vapor lamps. Ultra-efficient, and has that awsome blue-green light that all the ricers strive for. Actually, that's the only light spectrum it gives out.
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I've been wanting to get a full FX35 retrofit deal, but A) I'd rather get a new turbo first, B) Current topmount puts the filter right behind the headlight.
The highbeam mod for my EF was one of the best drivability upgrades I'd ever done. The only down side, the highbeams aren't intended for such heat. I only have a few hours on the bulbs, and the bulb's plastic holder has some melting above the bulb's conductor 'legs'.
I say we all switch to mercury vapor lamps. Ultra-efficient, and has that awsome blue-green light that all the ricers strive for. Actually, that's the only light spectrum it gives out.
Meh, I prefer something with a higher CRI...
Pure white LEDs will be best once they perfect them...
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here is my comparison with my cars stock lights with a plug and play kit and a hella e55 projector
if it dosnt play then click on it
HID comparison (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVtnmxbx_6A#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
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Hell, that's pretty nice and a noticeable difference.
Had me tempted to get these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HELLA-E55-BMW-E60-E65-BI-Xenon-HID-D2S-PROJECTORS-pair_W0QQitemZ350184805975QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HELLA-E55-BMW-E60-E65-BI-Xenon-HID-D2S-PROJECTORS-pair_W0QQitemZ350184805975QQcmdZViewItem)
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those hella e55 projector look great!!!
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im currently retrofitting them into my tercel, i might post up a writeup. i even have to make my own clear lens because the only ones available are fluted.
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www.ddmtuning.com (http://)
i have installed and sold a few kits and they are a great kit for the money and have lifetime warrantys on most of the ballasts
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www.ddmtuning.com (http://) (http://) (http://)
i have installed and sold a few kits and they are a great kit for the money and have lifetime warrantys on most of the ballasts
little late
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I was planning to use the DDM cheapness kit in some Mazda projector housings retrofitted into a KC Daylighter housing for the Rally Corolla. 3500K FTW.
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Heat your headlights in an oven @ 200 degrees for 30 minutes, the glue that holds the clear lens on will loosen enough to gently seperate the enclosure. The diffusor is right in front of the low beam bulb, remove it. Respray with that headlight repair stuff if the reflective background is dull or has started to flake. Put the headlight back together, seal with RTV if you like.
Take a high beam bulb and modify it so it slips in place of the low beam bulb. A small pair of nippy cutters and less than two minutes does the trick.
Re-aim your headlights. They are a lot brighter, go further, and the brightness is well diffused so you can see way off to the sides. No one confuses them for high beams, but I've been in some cars whose high beams aren't as good as my low beams.
right on, another project for me to tackle :yes:
Did you ever do this?
And, FYI, I experienced a set of aftermarket HID projectors in an ED that were amazing. IDK how the owner didn't get ticketed, whenever he hit a bump and the lights raised up it would blind deer for 4.2 miles.
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putting HIDs in my bmw made a HUGE difference - projector headlights with HIDs and proper cutoff/aiming = waaaaaay more lighting then any other bulbs I have had in any other car. even with a cheap kit, do the rest of the shit right and you will benefit.
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I want to get the fx35 copy, aka FX-R. Stuff into an EG headlight, get another EG for a winter beater and enjoy year-round pwnlights.
When a new Hyundai rolls by at night and your car casts a shadow in your own headlight beams, you know better lights are in order...
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I like my cheapness DDM tuning kit. Got it in piss-yellow 3000k, which has the added benefit of police not realizing that they are HIDs, and also seems to blind people less. Also, 55W HIDs are completely unnecessary. A 35W kit puts out way more light than stock.
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Heat your headlights in an oven @ 200 degrees for 30 minutes, the glue that holds the clear lens on will loosen enough to gently seperate the enclosure. The diffusor is right in front of the low beam bulb, remove it. Respray with that headlight repair stuff if the reflective background is dull or has started to flake. Put the headlight back together, seal with RTV if you like.
Take a high beam bulb and modify it so it slips in place of the low beam bulb. A small pair of nippy cutters and less than two minutes does the trick.
Re-aim your headlights. They are a lot brighter, go further, and the brightness is well diffused so you can see way off to the sides. No one confuses them for high beams, but I've been in some cars whose high beams aren't as good as my low beams.
right on, another project for me to tackle :yes:
Did you ever do this?
And, FYI, I experienced a set of aftermarket HID projectors in an ED that were amazing. IDK how the owner didn't get ticketed, whenever he hit a bump and the lights raised up it would blind deer for 4.2 miles.
No I haven't yet. I hardly drive at night so it hasn't been a top priority. It's definitely on the list though, I'll get it done soon. For now by eBay 6K HIDs will have to do.
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I like my cheapness DDM tuning kit. Got it in piss-yellow 3000k, which has the added benefit of police not realizing that they are HIDs, and also seems to blind people less. Also, 55W HIDs are completely unnecessary. A 35W kit puts out way more light than stock.
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Suuuuuure that's why you did it. Your gay blue gauges tell another story.
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Yellow lights are for fog lights, not head lights.
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Suuuuuure that's why you did it. Your gay blue gauges tell another story.
meh, the greenish got annoying, even more so when a bulb went out. I really would have prefered to have them light up white, but blue is easier on these. Basically I thought it was cool at the time, and they are LEDs so I wont have to replace them. Don't really notice them now.
Yellow lights are for fog lights, not head lights.
For the same reason they work well as fogs, they work well as low beams. Cuts right through rain, snow, and fog. I didn't do it to impress anybody. Cost less than silverstars, and they have already lasted longer. I like them, if you don't, don't get a set for your car. Its also nice to not get bothered by the police.
Anyways, I've had the HID kit since november, I drive at night a lot, and haven't had an issue with them.
Also: FUCK YOU!
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I like my cheapness DDM tuning kit. Got it in piss-yellow 3000k, which has the added benefit of police not realizing that they are HIDs, and also seems to blind people less. Also, 55W HIDs are completely unnecessary. A 35W kit puts out way more light than stock.
fx35's are bi-xenon, meaning hi/lo. The cutoff thing flips out of the way via solenoid/motor.
They're no more expensive than any other HID's. They're barely bigger than the smallest, which I like since my air filter is between the driver's headlight and cruise control box. I trained myself to run low beams all the time, so I'm not really sure why I want it. I guess it's because it's barely more to get the most functional setup.
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After almost running over a peice of rolled up carpet on the freeway at night because i couldnt see it in time with the stock lights, I installed 2 55w ddm hids. I put them in a retrofit projector housing. It blinds the shit out of people so they usually get the fuck out of the way.
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Yellow lights are for fog lights, not head lights.
wrong, they are for bugless porch lights
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my retro, sealed beams to projectors in sealed beam housings :mexi: O0
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You know generic sealed beam 4X6" projector housings are $32?
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I use the super white light bulbs for like $10usd/pr in my stock headlight housings and they work great.
The only complaint I have is when using white in a blizzard it sux seeing, because it reflects back worse. :?:
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You know generic sealed beam 4X6" projector housings are $32?
you know its not a projector and instead a peice of curved glass that just kinda hangs there in front of the bulb and there is no reflector at all infact its black plastic. and its a 9004 bulb that doesnt even shine out the top of it.
just look at it closely
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you can buy actual sealed beam projectors from hella but last time i checked they were 500+ a peice
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that and the fact you cant even touch a set of bixenon projectors for less then 150
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Eh, never seen that model before. I have the site bookmarked on my laptop, will provide link.
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light output in the "projector" picture above sucks
it basically is a half moon output on ground
way worst than stock lol
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Okay, the moral dilemma of paying $45 for some dubious quality china parts to look like a riceboy has been solved for me. OEM Quality, baby!
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FUCK YOU!!
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Where is said link?
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http://www.lightinthebox.com (http://www.lightinthebox.com) For all sorts of CDM goodness
way off topic..... but are the chiphones from there any good?
like this one, anybody ever try them?
http://www.lightinthebox.com/HiPhone-I9--Dual-Card-Quad-Band-Touch-Screen-Phone-With-Java-Function-White-2Gb-TF-Card--SZR175-_p36427.html (http://www.lightinthebox.com/HiPhone-I9--Dual-Card-Quad-Band-Touch-Screen-Phone-With-Java-Function-White-2Gb-TF-Card--SZR175-_p36427.html)
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Please note the pure white non-homosexual color. FUCK YOUR MOTHER.
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Where is said link?
i think its www.ddmtuning.com (http://) (http://) (http://)
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Damn you to hell JD.
Are you going to use them?
I think you said the seats are gone in that thing?
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Yeah, I'm going to use the lights. The seats are probably a C+ grade... feel great, no tears, but leather is cracking pretty well since they left the windows down in the car for about a year. They aren't supposed to be for sale, they go with the engine into the '71 Datsun, but money talks.
Oh, yeah, 81K trans is available if you know anyone who needs one.
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meh, don't want to deal with cracked/cracking seats. Not a high priority anyway. Alabama sun would chew them up.
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anyone know how these fit in 5th gen ebay 1pc projector housings from about 6-7 years ago? was looking for bulbs alone, but for $30-45 i figured fuck it go hid
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Stripped both of them out of their housings. Protip: just use a fucking pneumatic grinder with a cutoff wheel and be done with it... goddamn.
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I fixed the other one where the braided sheath was pulled out from the retaining clip on the ballast housing, and plugged it up to test. They both work fine. :)
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http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q=universal%20projector%20fog%20lights&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=909 (http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q=universal%20projector%20fog%20lights&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=909)
Universal projector fogs.
Anyone with some skill and patience can get these to work in stock housings. They range from $35-90 a pair and come in a variety of styles. I'm not a fan of halo lights and when i searched a few months back that's all i came up with until i saw a couple of cool diy retrofits using these. www.fiberglassforums.com (http://) has some good writeups on retrofitting these into stock housings.
If you do have the money, DO get tsx projectors and ballasts together. They can be found for $200 or less if you look in the right places and they'd make life alot easier.
+1 for wanting to stab people for blinding the shit out of me with their poorly constructed hid shit.... I highbeam flash, blow the horn and flip the bird on my commute to and from work every day. I used to think maybe my vision was bad or my windsheild was dirty but truth is, people DO NOT aim their headlights, do not do hid's the right way (illegal to put hid bulbs in stock housing actually, regardless of color..... Projectors are fine if the cutoff is right) or drive with their highbeams on because they dont give a fuck about other people on the road. I have TERRIBLE road rage. I've flipped a bitch and tailgated people with my highbeams on blowing the horn until they pull off the road. Maybe it'll scare them into getting their shit together.
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I should take apart one of these projectors again and snap a pic. The cutoffs are really dead nuts simple.
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I usually get some jackass w/ thier highs on sitting on my ass to get me to speed on a shitty road.
I grab my 2 million candle power spot light and extend my are towards the back glass of my hatchback.
Watch those fuckers give me a 1/2 mile space behind me. ;D
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I usually get some jackass w/ thier highs on sitting on my ass to get me to speed on a shitty road.
I grab my 2 million candle power spot light and extend my are towards the back glass of my hatchback.
Watch those fuckers give me a 1/2 mile space behind me. ;D
I like this idea.
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I usually get some jackass w/ thier highs on sitting on my ass to get me to speed on a shitty road.
I grab my 2 million candle power spot light and extend my are towards the back glass of my hatchback.
Watch those fuckers give me a 1/2 mile space behind me. ;D
or do a quick wiring job and thieve any of the hundred rednecks AUX lights off their "mud" truck and set it up off the license plate :mexi:
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I usually get some jackass w/ thier highs on sitting on my ass to get me to speed on a shitty road.
I grab my 2 million candle power spot light and extend my are towards the back glass of my hatchback.
Watch those fuckers give me a 1/2 mile space behind me. ;D
or do a quick wiring job and thieve any of the hundred rednecks AUX lights off their "mud" truck and set it up off the license plate :mexi:
Use one of those launchpads to strobe some of the high power LEDs at them. I forget what frequency is the most disorienting...
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I usually get some jackass w/ thier highs on sitting on my ass to get me to speed on a shitty road.
I grab my 2 million candle power spot light and extend my are towards the back glass of my hatchback.
Watch those fuckers give me a 1/2 mile space behind me. ;D
or do a quick wiring job and thieve any of the hundred rednecks AUX lights off their "mud" truck and set it up off the license plate :mexi:
Use one of those launchpads to strobe some of the high power LEDs at them. I forget what frequency is the most disorienting...
LOL I like that idea.
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I recall it being ~17Hz. I saw a story where asian anime shown during flights were making people throw up due to constant flashing during the movie. 2mil candlepower light works great though.
It appears that most of those universal projector fogs are just xenon bullshit, which is not real High Intensity Discharge. No ballast, no HID. Stuff like 70 watt KC's are real, but all the shit is usually integrated into the round light, and no care given to shield the beam to on-coming traffic. You can fuck around with retrofitting a CDM bulb into a CDM projector housing, but the truth is the only effective way (for light output and blinding/fuzz-avoidance) is to use real projectors & HID's fitted into a gutted stock housing.
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I recall it being ~17Hz. I saw a story where asian anime shown during flights were making people throw up due to constant flashing during the movie.
Could be, I'll look it up once the boards come in...sometime in a month or two. BTW, I remember newscasts about pokemon doing that to epileptic kids