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Replying to: rockin_ltz (Jun 04, 2006 1:09 pm) 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! |
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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.
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Replying to: tony20fan (Jun 04, 2006 8:33 pm) 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!!
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Replying to: dirtywork (May 28, 2006 12:22 pm) Good luck with your tahoe and beware of more problems to come!!!!
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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!
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Replying to: chile96 (Jun 05, 2006 1:22 pm) 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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Replying to: chile96 (Jun 05, 2006 1:22 pm) As for temperature...Everything I've read states that these bulbs burn cooler than the standard Halogen bulbs. Bottom line you should be OK. Are they legal? All the websites state that these are for "off road" use only. However you still have people purchasing these (like myself) for street use. You will just need to realign the headlights once they are installed. This I feel is an important step as you don't need to be blinding oncoming traffic!! |
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I am interested in converting from 17" to 20" wheels and tires, but have severals questions. From previous postings it looks like I would need a recalibration for mileage and speed. But more importantly, would there be an increase or decrease in MPG,ride,handling and/or braking ? Thanks for any help. Norm
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Replying to: stormin800 (Jun 06, 2006 5:43 am) After Market Tire Calculator You can expect a slightly stiffer ride due to the reduced side wall height. If you go with a 275/55/20 no need to re program for speed, as the diameter is basically the same as the stock 265/70/17. I have found no differance in MPG,ride,handling and/or braking - the diameter is the same. |
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Replying to: highsheriff (Jun 04, 2006 3:41 pm)
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