Offroad HID lights....

[Stang5lgt]

I read a article about these and think I might have to try them. They shine a mile. :idea:

http://shop.oreillyauto.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=CSM&MfrPartNumber=99004&CategoryCode=3157D

 

[Frank Z]

After you (you in general, not you personally) get past the wow factor, those really don't make sense for the kind of wheeling we do in Colorado. Do we really have 5280' of unobstructed view between obsatcles? No, not even close.

I'd suggest a wide pattern light, even a generic driving light and a decent set of rocklights. These will be far more usefull than a 67 gigawatts worth of straight and narrow pencil beams.

My $.02

 

[Stang5lgt]

I read about them in JPmag. They said they have been using them for a year and have been real happy with them.:dunno:

 

[Stang5lgt]

http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticles/electrical/154_0905_budget_hid_offroad_lights/index.html

 

[Frank Z]

I'm sure they work well and of course JPMag is going to say that they are the Ubber Shizznitzle...don't want to piss off the advertisers.

Seriously, they have their place, but I can''t see them being usefull on the trail here unless your spotter pisses you off royally and you want to give him a really wicked sunburn.

 

[Stang5lgt]

Here are some pics I found of the difference with stock headlights and then with HIDs Holy Cow that is awesome!

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q108/mr_offroad/HID Lights/hidnight024.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q108/mr_offroad/HID Lights/hidnight027.jpg

 

[Stang5lgt]

Look like they give ya pretty wide view to me.

 

[Kiefer316]

I saw these in the grill of a F350 they are BRIGHT!!! i would say go for it... it's not what people spend your money on, it's what you spend your money on!

 

[Frank Z]

The pics are impressive. If you get 'em post up some pics of your results.

 

[Kittrell]

Only if you're in the front. Anywhere else in line and you are blinding the crap out of someone.

 

[Stang5lgt]

Only if you're in the front. Anywhere else in line and you are blinding the crap out of someone.

Very true that is why I will follow you.

 

[DutchVDub]

I think I just found my new reverse lights.

 

[Stang5lgt]

Just use them on tailgaters.

 

[Stang5lgt]

Stopped at Checkers this morning to look at those lights. They have 7 inch and 4 inch. Both on sale right now. 7 inch is 99 bucks. And the 4 inch 95 bucks on sale. They come with wiring and mounting hardware. Kinda cool. They have Plastic light cover that is clear. It goes over a glass lens. They use the same bulbs my Lincoln has so I know they are bright. My Lincoln has a 2 inch cone to cover the light otherwise people would be blinded by it. It is pretty bad then you have block some of the light coming from the bulb cause it so bright. Anyway I will probably get them in week or so. For the money they are worth it to me.

 

[garr]

I read a article about these and think I might have to try them. They shine a mile. :idea:

http://shop.oreillyauto.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=CSM&MfrPartNumber=99004&CategoryCode=3157D

What is the difference in light output of the 4" & 7" models?

Is the 7" Much brighter?

For $95 for the 4" & $99 for the 7" I will give these a shot, Price is great!

 

[in4aride]

is the rice each or pair?

 

[Stang5lgt]

Price each.

 

[Stang5lgt]

200 bucks is not bad. When PIAA kit is like 700 bucks.

 

[FordGuy]

There is a reason the PIAA or Hella's are 3 times the price, they are way better.

 

[Stang5lgt]

There is a reason the PIAA or Hella's are 3 times the price, they are way better.

Yeah I know that. But some people have kids and other more important things to pay for.