General Hid Information

[Woolbright]

Sooooo it would be the same as throwing an HID into the stock housing?

Because I thought the projector projects the HID light properly because there aren't reflectors.

 

[YelloEye]

Correct on the first count. It depends on the projector itself, everything off the shelf that I've seen for our cars isn't designed for HIDs.

 

[Woolbright]

Is there a difference that I can tell? Like something on the box or website that says it's meant for HIDs?

 

[YelloEye]

They would have to have the bowls and lenses replaced. All 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gens are designed for halogen, the ones you posted are 4th gen and I think those are designed for halogens as well.

My 1st gens came with halogen bulbs mounted and had a sticker specifying that they were not for use with HIDs. When I eventually mounted HIDs in them the beam pattern had hotspots and dark lines. Stock housings with regular bulbs was brighter and more even.

 

[Woolbright]

So in theory, I could buy new projectors, meant for HIDs, and mount them in the 4th gen housing?

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008OM1BG8?pc_redir=1399460174&robot_redir=1

These say they're ready for HIDs, the only thing is I don't want halos or LEDs

 

[YelloEye]

They say ready, but the only change they listed in the description is shaving a little bit out of the bulb mounting hole to allow the use of an HID bulb. I had to do the same thing with my 1st gens.

My favorite part of that one though is the beam shot. See that dark circle in the lower left? That's one of the problems with going that route.

That price doesn't scream quality to me, besides that generation being junk. Check out prices at Www.theretrofitsource.com those are quality HIDs.

 

[Woolbright]

Hmmm, maybe I'll buy the gen 4's and keep them halogen till I have enough money to buy some projectors off of there.

And I'm assuming not all the projectors on that website fit the cobalt?

 

[YelloEye]

You should talk to Bass, he's the retrofit guy around here. Might be able to give you a good deal on quality headlamps.

 

[Woolbright]

alright thanks for the heads up

 

[Bass_Waves]

Gen 4 lights suck.
Retrofits the way to go.
Retros or stockers.

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[Woolbright]

What's the difference between retros and stockers?

Id like to install projectors into the stock housing, but I'm not sure if I can do it in a few days. Also the color of paint, I have the off grey model and I don't know what color would I well with it. I was planning on keeping it chrome, but I'm pretty sure I'd have to paint the original housing if I were to install projectors.

 

[Bass_Waves]

The retros in the picture are for sale. They lil pricey but its because of the d2s projector. They are blacked out but chrome turn signal and chrome projector shroud. Gives that stock look just black out housing.

 

[Woolbright]

And how much are you asking for those, out the door?

And I'm assuming they're sealed properly?

 

[Bass_Waves]

300$ shipped. The thing is they don't come with anything aside the retros. Here's the breakdown
A relay harness is about 40$ a good quality.
Bulbs about 40$
Ballasts 110 quality is top notch
Retros 350$+ new. Simple h1 though. These are d2S so they lil more pricey.

But if u want. If u can buy em for 350$. And live in the US. I'll ship em to ya with some bulbs I got laying around and a good quality relay harness. The retros are used. They have lil defect like a ear missing. But that does not kill the light output

 

[Woolbright]

An ear?

And I can't afford that right now, but if you still have them when I'm ready I'll hit you up.

 

[Bass_Waves]

Both defects. Jb welded the tab. The ear is gone but the other is there.

 

[Woolbright]

Oh, that's not bad.

They look nice, I'm definitely interested when I can afford them.

 

[Bass_Waves]

Lol Lmk. I make em a lot but this is a hell of a good deal. I need the money to buy more supplies. Aka dremel wheels. Lol.

 

[Woolbright]

I know it is, after everything I was going to buy I was going to pay $400 plus shipping.

 

[Bass_Waves]

Gotcha. Ur gonna need d2s ballasts or amp to d2s adapters