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#1177 of 3125 Re: HID Conversion [sony1] by rockin_ltz Jun 04, 2006 (1:09 pm)
Replying to: sony1 (Jun 04, 2006 8:25 am) Hey Sony...Thanks for the helpful info. Have a quick question. I ordered the 8000K conversion, do you think that this is too "blue" of a light? I definitely want the brighter light...But also love that "cool blue" look of these HID systems.   I will post some pics once I get and install them.   Also just installed my Billet Aluminum Grill from Carriage Grills!! Only took me about 30 minutes to install and looks GREAT!! I did both the regular grill as well as the 2 tow hook openings. Money well spent if you ask me!! Replies to this message: sony1 (Jun 04, 2006 7:05 pm)
#1178 of 3125 Re: HID Conversion [rockin_ltz] by highsheriff Jun 04, 2006 (3:41 pm)
Replying to: rockin_ltz (Jun 03, 2006 4:25 am) IS THIS SOMETHING ANYONE CAN CHANGE OR DOES IT NEED TO BE DONE BY THE DEALERSHIP? Replies to this message: rockin_ltz (Jun 04, 2006 4:35 pm) dettltz (Jun 04, 2006 4:55 pm) highsheriff (Jun 06, 2006 6:22 am) rockin_ltz (Jun 06, 2006 5:03 pm)
#1179 of 3125 Re: HID Conversion [highsheriff] by rockin_ltz Jun 04, 2006 (4:35 pm)
Replying to: highsheriff (Jun 04, 2006 3:41 pm) I'm going to give it a run on my own. I'm NOT very good when it comes to doing this stuff, but from everything I've read it sounds like these conversion kits are pretty basic. They make it sound like it's almost a "plug and go" type setup.   Here's what the website says that I ordered my kit from:      What Makes the Xtec Kit so Special:   Completely Plug and Play: Just plug your headlight connectors into the ballasts and insert the bulbs into your headlights! LIFETIME WARRANTY: If a bulb or ballast ever fails, we'll replace it at no cost. Fits into existing headlights or fog lights All hardware and installation instructions included   I'll let everyone know how it goes once I get my installed. Replies to this message: dettltz (Jun 04, 2006 4:55 pm)
#1180 of 3125 Re: HID Conversion [rockin_ltz] by dettltz Jun 04, 2006 (4:55 pm)
Replying to: rockin_ltz (Jun 04, 2006 4:35 pm) Rockin --   Page back a little bit through the forum. Someone gave a pretty detailed "how-to" on changing out the bulbs.
#1181 of 3125 Re: HID Conversion [rockin_ltz] by sony1 Jun 04, 2006 (7:05 pm)
Replying to: rockin_ltz (Jun 04, 2006 1:09 pm) Whether or not it is too blue is 100% up to you. I personally have not seen an xtec kit in action but i've actually seen quite a few pictures today of some 8000k that look phenomenal. They will be brighter than your OEM halogens no doubt.   The amount of blue in an 8000k bulb is pretty slick looking, plus, i'm assuming you are in a tahoe, the light won't be too bright to the point of blinding everyone around you (this is my main concern with the 4300k(highest lumen output) bulbs as they are brighter).   I'm looking forward to your feedback on the bulb. If you wouldn't mind when you get a chance can you post a pic of the beam hitting a wall, the beam from a distance and the beam pattern on the ground? that would be killer.   by the way, install is very simple, especially because you have a seperate low beam. It's basically plug and play. good luck man!
#1182 of 3125 Billet grill and cargo mat by tony20fan Jun 04, 2006 (8:33 pm)
Thanks for the info for taking off the emblems. I'll work on that next weekend. Sounds simple enough. I also like the idea of painting the rear bowtie white (the color of my Tahoe). Either that or find a chrome one.   Rockin - Did you install the Billet grill over the existing honeycomb stock grill? If so, can you see it behind the billet? I'm trying to decide if I should do this myself or have the honeycomb professionally cut out and the billet grill installed. I'm pretty handy (for a girl ) but I don't want to mess up my brand new Tahoe!!   One more thing, has anyone ordered the Xtreme Catchall cargo mat? I have third row seats that I have found that I like to have tumbled forward until needed instead of taking them out and putting them back in. I saw the post about the Husky cargo mat that you can cut out to keep the third row in and still have the mat in. Before I go with the Husky, I wanted to see if anyone has experience with the Xtreme. Thanks again for all the info. Replies to this message: rockin_ltz (Jun 05, 2006 4:23 am)
#1183 of 3125 Re: Billet grill and cargo mat [tony20fan] by rockin_ltz Jun 05, 2006 (4:23 am)
Replying to: tony20fan (Jun 04, 2006 8:33 pm) The Billet Grill I installed was the "bolt over" one. It looks great and you really can't see the stock grill behind it. It actually uses toggle bolts to secure it using the stock grill. Here's a link to Carriage Works web page showing the grill and tow hook opening covers installed:    http://www.carriageworksinc.com/products/43012.html   I think it looks great and was really simple (even for ME ) to install. I'm thinking based on what you said about your abilities you will have absolutely NO problem installing it!!
#1184 of 3125 Re: Tahoe 07 Fuel Leak [dirtywork] by paulput911 Jun 05, 2006 (12:52 pm)
Replying to: dirtywork (May 28, 2006 12:22 pm) I have had mulitiple problems with my 07 tahoe. It was in the shop five times in the first two weeks. I receive little to no support from the dealership and nothing from the 800 number for chevy. They said when everything is fixed then they would over me some type of compensation. I really doubt it and wished I had never bought the 07 tahoe. As now I have another check engine light and a dash that sounds like it is out of a 73 Jeep. I have asked mutliple times for a new vehicle with no reception from the dealership and chevy. My wife will not even drive it now and it is her vehicle. THANKS FOR THE HELP AND SUPPORT CHEVY!!!!!!!!!! Plus I have put 500 miles on the tahoe in just a month and a half driving back and forth to the dealership for service.   Good luck with your tahoe and beware of more problems to come!!!! Replies to this message: rat55chevy (Jun 07, 2006 1:31 pm)
#1185 of 3125 HID conversion by chile96 Jun 05, 2006 (1:22 pm)
so you're saying in terms of brightness that 4300>6000>8000?   Also, is there any worry to these HID conversion kits becoming too hot and actually melting some interior parts or the lenses themselves? I remember there was an issue of becoming too hot with some porsche halogen headlights that people were replacing with HID's.   So if all is safe and the heat worry is unwarranted, I too will do this "mod". I'm assuming most aftermarket companies are competitive with their pricing so which company has the best customer service?   Thanks for any leads! Replies to this message: awf_axis (Jun 05, 2006 1:43 pm) rockin_ltz (Jun 05, 2006 4:29 pm)
#1186 of 3125 Re: HID conversion [chile96] by awf_axis Jun 05, 2006 (1:43 pm)
Replying to: chile96 (Jun 05, 2006 1:22 pm) I've seen a couple of threads include HID conversion questions.   Just so you know, HID kits in themselves are not legal. However, these kits are still available, just like any other marketable item.    Why illegal? The reasoning is that the lens and optics on halogen designed headlights are not suited for the different light source. HID is an arc of light, versus a filament. There is also an insulated electrode that runs the length of the bulb, and puts out a shadow in some cases. What typically happens is the the beam pattern is different, sometimes blinding to oncoming traffic, etc., etc.    http://www.dot.gov/affairs/nhtsa4304.htm   You may get away with it, as I have in the past, but don't count on the companies staying around, or being able to handle problems. The company I got mine from was shut down 4 months after I purchased the kit.    Dave

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