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thirdstreettito · 12-19-2010, 04:59 PM

I want to get my dad a set of HID's for his birthday for his burb. It has the 4 headlight setup. What exactly do I need? I'm not sure because of the High/Low setup. Thanks, Bradley

SeanPaintsFlames · 12-19-2010, 05:31 PM

Are they the rectangle sealed-beam lights? If so, you'd have to get a set of 4 of the H4-ready housings:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/82-92...Q5fAccessories

A pair of the bi-xenon HID bulbs with the ballasts:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/55W-B...Q5fAccessories

And another pair of regular HIDs for the "high beams"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-C...Q5fAccessories

I guess you could just get 4 of the same Bi-xenon HID bulbs, so all 4 would be a high and low beam. The only issue you're going to run into is that there is a few seconds of warm-up before the bulbs are really "on", so using a separate set of HID bulbs for high beams wouldn't really let you flip them on and off as oncoming traffic approached until they got warmed up. The BI-xenon bulbs should overcome this.
There was a recent thread on the HID setup somewhere, but I don't know how it ended.

kikkegek · 12-19-2010, 05:59 PM

wel, first question would be:
- what do you mean by 4x6 HID's.

If you mean projectors using real Xenon bulbs...then there are a couple I found so far:
these: expensive baby's
http://www.brightheadlights-hid.com/...ghts-x4656.htm

of these used in Pontiac Firebirds (also 4x6)
http://tinyurl.com/283gwqn

or these:
http://norcalmr2.com/pegasusjr/

the first two are bi-xenon as far as I know, So Hi and Lo in one unit. The last one is just Low beam.

Dont buy the EBAY crap. they suck mucho....Blu'Burban on this forum also found this out himself.

BLE 'BURBAN · 12-19-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kikkegek

Dont buy the EBAY crap. they suck mucho....Ble'Burban on this forum also found this out himself.

Yeah I did

But I corrected my FUBAR

kikkegek · 12-20-2010, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

Yeah I did

But I corrected my FUBAR

hahahahaha....well, at least you tried what I didnt dare! good for you!!

And even better you like the result now! got any pics of the light beam on a wall yet?

496 BB · 12-19-2010, 07:43 PM

Hella all the way.

thirdstreettito · 12-20-2010, 11:44 AM

Thanks guys, I'm not sure what to get...

kikkegek · 12-20-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Thanks guys, I'm not sure what to get...

well that depends all upon why you wanted to give your dad some 4x6 HID.

what are you hoping for?

- bright lights?
- supreme light pattern and shap cutoff

the first can be done buy quality clear lens 4x6" housings and good quality xenon bulbs. but will give you glare!

the second can be done with the options I gave you or retrofitting some yourself.

rblcori7 · 12-20-2010, 04:20 PM

I bought the new headlight housings from LMC and then an HID kit from ebay and i love it, i get compliments all the time with it

thirdstreettito · 12-20-2010, 07:12 PM

I thought you couldn't replace the bulb in a seal housing? I thought you had to replace the whole thing.

496 BB · 12-20-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

I thought you couldn't replace the bulb in a seal housing? I thought you had to replace the whole thing.

You get conversion housings. Best ones are Hella 003177862. DONT get those cheap ass projectors you see everywhere. If you insist on projectors you have to make your own to be good. Also HIDs will be fine in these housings IF they have a bulb deflector AND you properly AIM them afterwards. I got HIDs in a lifted Silverado HD and NEVER been flashed. I aim them correctly.

rblcori7 · 12-21-2010, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 496 BB

You get conversion housings. Best ones are Hella 003177862. DONT get those cheap ass projectors you see everywhere. If you insist on projectors you have to make your own to be good. Also HIDs will be fine in these housings IF they have a bulb deflector AND you properly AIM them afterwards. I got HIDs in a lifted Silverado HD and NEVER been flashed. I aim them correctly.

yep you are correct... i aimed mine right and i can see amazingly with them and i have never been flashed.... i second what your saying do NOT buy those cheap projectors housings... but i can not tell you to stay away from ebay HID kits bc that is what i have in my car and my truck.... i payed 35 bucks for the whole kit... the ones in my car ive had going on 4 years now and the ones in my truck 6 months... if you want pictures of the ones in the car i can put them up. i can also show you the guy i buy my kits from if you would like

thirdstreettito · 12-21-2010, 12:59 AM

Could you make me some? I know you know how to do that stuff.

12-19-2010, 04:59 PM	#1
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	4x6 HID's? I want to get my dad a set of HID's for his birthday for his burb. It has the 4 headlight setup. What exactly do I need? I'm not sure because of the High/Low setup. Thanks, Bradley __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-19-2010, 05:31 PM	#2
SeanPaintsFlames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 339	Re: 4x6 HID's? Are they the rectangle sealed-beam lights? If so, you'd have to get a set of 4 of the H4-ready housings: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/82-92...Q5fAccessories A pair of the bi-xenon HID bulbs with the ballasts: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/55W-B...Q5fAccessories And another pair of regular HIDs for the "high beams" http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-C...Q5fAccessories I guess you could just get 4 of the same Bi-xenon HID bulbs, so all 4 would be a high and low beam. The only issue you're going to run into is that there is a few seconds of warm-up before the bulbs are really "on", so using a separate set of HID bulbs for high beams wouldn't really let you flip them on and off as oncoming traffic approached until they got warmed up. The BI-xenon bulbs should overcome this. There was a recent thread on the HID setup somewhere, but I don't know how it ended. __________________ My 68 cougar restomod build:HERE Last edited by SeanPaintsFlames; 12-19-2010 at 05:31 PM.

12-19-2010, 05:59 PM	#3
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,520	Re: 4x6 HID's? wel, first question would be: - what do you mean by 4x6 HID's. If you mean projectors using real Xenon bulbs...then there are a couple I found so far: these: expensive baby's http://www.brightheadlights-hid.com/...ghts-x4656.htm of these used in Pontiac Firebirds (also 4x6) http://tinyurl.com/283gwqn or these: http://norcalmr2.com/pegasusjr/ the first two are bi-xenon as far as I know, So Hi and Lo in one unit. The last one is just Low beam. Dont buy the EBAY crap. they suck mucho....Blu'Burban on this forum also found this out himself. __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

12-19-2010, 07:43 PM	#6
496 BB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 136	Re: 4x6 HID's? Hella all the way. __________________ 1985 Chevy K-20 350ci (8.1L in the works!) NP203/TH400 (Soon to be 205/400) Dana 44 and 14 bolt FF 7.6' Western Plow 2001 Silverado LT HD 4x4 496ci (8.1L) Allison EFI Live And more.....

12-20-2010, 11:44 AM	#7
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 4x6 HID's? Thanks guys, I'm not sure what to get... __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-20-2010, 04:20 PM	#9
rblcori7 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tyndall AFB FL Posts: 214	Re: 4x6 HID's? I bought the new headlight housings from LMC and then an HID kit from ebay and i love it, i get compliments all the time with it __________________ 84 Short bed 350: Hooker headers, flow master 40 series, edelbrock Intake manifold, Holly street avenger carb, 4 inch skyjacker suspension lift, 33x12.5 Toyo Open Country Mud Terrains, 3.73 gears 2011 Silverado LTZ

12-20-2010, 07:12 PM	#10
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 4x6 HID's? I thought you couldn't replace the bulb in a seal housing? I thought you had to replace the whole thing. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-21-2010, 12:59 AM	#13
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 4x6 HID's? Could you make me some? I know you know how to do that stuff. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck



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