[Shotimes] HID question

Wed, 30 Oct 2002 12:19:13 -0500

Most EL inverters technically run off of 5V, with a 5V regulator to convert
the 12V. I have no reason to build one to any spec but 12V, but to be
honest, more 5V regulators I've built for 12V systems operate on anything
from 5V-30V. As for producing "clean" signals, I've not heard any noise
induction in the radio, but I don't buy cheap radios, either. I'll look, but
I don't think we're talking about enough power with EL kits to get freq
kickback through the regulator, even though it has a relative lack of
shielding.

Speaking of EL inverters, I had to put a hold on the project due to a high
failure rate of the inverters. I'll return to it again once I get a good
design together that includes dimming via the oem dimmer switch. In the
meantime, feel free to do the following:

Using Goof-Off, remove the greenish/blue paint from the back of the gauge
panels. Do NOT remove the white dots underneath as they limit the amount of
light transmission to even the display. Replace the clear 194 bulbs with the
colored bulb of your choice.

Do NOT remove the green backing if you plan in using blue bulbs as the dash
will appear more whitish-blue than actual blue, unless you want a
whitish-blue appearance.

Yes, any of the above looks better than the oem puke-green.

David P

95MTX

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Costantino" <jeff@hookt-up.com>
To: "'David P'" <jpotter8@bellsouth.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 11:47
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] HID question

> Supposedly you can buy the Mach Focus's HID headlamp assemblies for $160
> each (!!!) This also supposedly comes with the entire headlight
> enclosure, sockets, bulbs, ballasts, harness, etc... I personally don't
> believe that you can get OEM HID kits for $160 each but then again, I
> don't have 320 to drop and verify this personally.
>
> I still have a Gen 2 headlight assembly I intend to put something
> meaningful in (projector lens's..) but that's sort of on hold.
>
> David, do you have any plans to build 3V or 9V EL inverters that are
> somewhat "clean" RF signal wise? I know you were looking into that
> before (among your many other projects).
>
> Jeff - 95 atx
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David P
> Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 6:00 AM
> To: Ian Fisher; 'Kurt Gutzka'; shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] HID question
>
>
> Yeah, I noticed that the mix-up after I posted the message. <sigh>
>
> Whenever I get the 500 other projects I have lined up out of the way,
> I'll be fabbing a mold to produce fiberglass fascias that will take the
> place of the driving lamp assembly, fishtank and turn signal. I'll use
> the same or similar lamps that herman uses, only it will look more like
> an Integra. Four projector lenses will be a nice change, HID or not.
> Won't be cheap, that's for sure, but it will bring something to the car
> that it's never seen; useful driving lamps.
>
>
> David P
>
> 95MTX
>
>
>
> ~
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ian Fisher" <ianf@eden.rutgers.edu>
> To: "'David P'" <jpotter8@bellsouth.net>; "'Kurt Gutzka'"
> <ugorchds@pacifier.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 20:59
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] HID question
>
>
> > I only linked to Herman's page, but I think that you are referring to
> > Kurt's links. I didn't realize that there was a dual element 9007 HID
> > bulb until I looked at Kurt's links. However, I think that I am going
> > to modify the current housings or make my own and polish the lenses so
>
> > that they are clear. After that, I'll install sealed projectors. This
> > is of course a project that I am not going to start anytime soon. Just
>
> > thinking in the back of my head...(I'll have to be careful I don't
> > turn my head too fast or get whiplash cause all those dormant ideas
> > might hit my face really hard and that would hurt..)
> >
> > Ian
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: David P [mailto:jpotter8@bellsouth.net]
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 9:09 PM
> > To: Ian Fisher; 'Kurt Gutzka'; shotimes@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Shotimes] HID question
> >
> >
> > The turning signal assembly would not place any useable driving light
> > anywhere, and you would fail in any state that requires annual vehicle
>
> > inspection, or sale inspection.
> >
> > Phillips has the 9007 unit out now. Why don't you get that? There was
> > even one listed on the page you linked to.
> >
> > Another option would be the Xenarc HID driving lamps, also on the page
>
> > you linked to. Decent price on them.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > David P
> >
> > 95MTX
> >
> >
> >
> > ~
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Ian Fisher" <ianf@eden.rutgers.edu>
> > To: "'Kurt Gutzka'" <ugorchds@pacifier.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 13:30
> > Subject: RE: [Shotimes] HID question
> >
> >
> > > Well, after talking to Herman Anker a lot as well as looking at the
> > > headlights assemblies that we have, I've come to the conclusion that
>
> > > our lenses are really the limiting factor. Check out Herman's page:
> > >
> > > http://hanker.tripod.com/headlights.htm
> > >
> > >
> > > Ian
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> > > [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Kurt Gutzka
> > > Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 1:23 PM
> > > To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: [Shotimes] HID question
> > >
> > >
> > > Ian,
> > >  I am looking into doing something better for my SHO also. Check out
>
> > > the kit on the right side of the page here -
> > >
> > > http://www.brightheadlights-hid.com/hid-9007.htm
> > >
> > > I'm trying to sift the hype and B.S. from the truth. Keep in touch
> > > on this subject please.
> > >
> > > Kurt~~~~
> > >
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