88GMCtruck's non-projector HID conversion

[Mad Maxx]

H3C is basically EXACTLY the same Dimensions of a Halogen H3.

Here's a "C" Compared to a Regular H3. Both are HID.

 

[88gmctruck]

So, it's possible to just slap one of those in then, since the 510 already has a shield (assuming it wouldn't need additional work on the shield).

I'm assuming the small size makes them run hotter and thus is the shorter life?

 

[Mad Maxx]

So, it's possible to just slap one of those in then, since the 510 already has a shield (assuming it wouldn't need additional work on the shield).

I'm assuming the small size makes them run hotter and thus is the shorter life?

Yea, those "should" Fit anywhere that a regular Halogen H3 Fits with no problem at all.

Some say that the reason they don't have a Long Life is because they are a 27w Bulb, and Ballasts are 35w, so you are basically Over-Driving them.

I had them in my Volvo Fogs, and I don't think they even Lasted 3 Weeks. Def. didn't Last a Month, I know that.

 

[88gmctruck]

You can get 27w ballasts IIRC, they aren't that common though.

 

[Mad Maxx]

You can get 27w ballasts IIRC, they aren't that common though.

Years ago, you could have, but I don't think they are around anymore.

 

[88gmctruck]

Have to look into it.

 

[trouttrooper]

so that's what that glow was over the horizon the other night

 

[88gmctruck]

Quite possibly You'd actually be surprised how much they actually don't look like HIDs, well, aside from the crisp white color.

 

[Unit453]

btw Nick, I really really think you have 520 Lights, and not 510's. It's always bothered me, and I never Said anything, but they just Look wayyy too Big in your Pics to be 510's.

You're probably right. I bought them second hand.



And I'm quite possibly retarded.

 

[Mad Maxx]

You're probably right. I bought them second hand.



And I'm quite possibly retarded.

Well 520's are def. better than 510's, so don't feel too bad. Especially if you got a good Deal on them.

 

[88gmctruck]

Yeah, after looking at the 520s on their website, I bet the H3C is the only way to go for them.

If your using them as an aux driving light, you most likely just slap them in there. If you want them on with other cars around, they might need some work. If you want to run that H3C bulb, here is a place that sells the 25w ballasts. His reputation is pretty stellar and his warranty is great from what I've heard, but that also makes his prices a little higher.

http://spencershids.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=54

 

[Mad Maxx]

Yeah, after looking at the 520s on their website, I bet the H3C is the only way to go for them.

If your using them as an aux driving light, you most likely just slap them in there. If you want them on with other cars around, they might need some work. If you want to run that H3C bulb, here is a place that sells the 25w ballasts. His reputation is pretty stellar and his warranty is great from what I've heard, but that also makes his prices a little higher.

http://spencershids.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=54

O jeez. That Guy is trying to Sell those Philips Kits.

Just because of that, I wouldn't Buy from him.

 

[88gmctruck]

Why?

I've never bought from him personally, but he's a vendor over on GMFS and tons of people buy from him without problem. I've heard good things.

To me, pretty much all the aftermarket HID kits are the same. They are all made overseas.

 

[Mad Maxx]

Why?

I've never bought from him personally, but he's a vendor over on GMFS and tons of people buy from him without problem. I've heard good things.

To me, pretty much all the aftermarket HID kits are the same. They are all made overseas.

Because they try to pass those things off as real Philips, and they are the farthest thing from it.

It just pisses me off. :mad2:

 

[88gmctruck]

Yeah, it's just marketing. Bosch, Hella or Phillips do not make conversion HIDs or ballasts. I did catch that his listings say "not Philips Patent bulbs, but do have Philips Patent Ballasts" which is deceiving yet probably true, if they are a copy of the Phillips technology.

:lol: the ballasts I got from you said "Hella Technology" on them.

 

[Mad Maxx]

Yeah, it's just marketing. Bosch, Hella or Phillips do not make conversion HIDs or ballasts. I did catch that his listings say "not Philips Patent bulbs, but do have Philips Patent Ballasts" which is deceiving yet probably true, if they are a copy of the Phillips technology.

:lol: the ballasts I got from you said "Hella Technology" on them.

Yea, saying they have the Technology is 1 thing, but basically what he's doing is selling the Kit I sold you as a Philips Kit.

 

[88gmctruck]

Yeah, I know. He's deceiving buyers by putting the Phillips logo on his capsules, ballasts and instructions, when it's only partially true (if they are Phillips technology).

 

[Mad Maxx]

Yeah, I know. He's deceiving buyers by putting the Phillips logo on his capsules, ballasts and instructions, when it's only partially true (if they are Phillips technology).

No, they come like that, he's not putting the Stickers and Marking on there, but just be honest about it, and not say it's Genuine Philips, or Advertise it as that.

 

[Unit453]

Alright, well it looks like this is nearly impossible. I always liked the fog style PIAAs anyways. Right now I'm running 150 watt bulbs in there and they're ridiculous bright. The beam is like a flood of light, low and away. Thats the best I can do to describe it. It lights up everything in front of the truck for maybe 50 feet.

The lenses there make all the difference in the world.

I do have a 4300 HID kit sitting here for my low beams as a replacement set. I also have 2 other bulbs to put in there but I havent gotten around to it yet. If I could find those H3 bulbs in HID, I could use this kit I have sitting here.

The lights are deep amber, which is awesome so I dont think it would matter which color temp was used in there. a 3k kit would probably be perfect but the lense is such a deep color, its gonna overpower the bulbs anyways.

 

[07HDClassic]

I'm a bit late on reading Dave's new lighting thread, but I have to say that his HID conversion turned out very well. I was a bit worried when Dave said that he was putting HID's in all of his lights.... all I could think of was the fact that there were going to be bright and offensive to other drivers.

Overall, Dave put more effort than most people would to make the lights so they would not be offensive... and he did a damn good job as well!