[Shotimes] HID question

[David P]

PS. Does the price include the driving circuit? If not, you've got quite a
bit more to pay.


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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