[Shotimes] HID question

Wed, 30 Oct 2002 11:19:51 -0600

With the help of a Ian Macoomb I have a voltage regulator that can be set at
any value under the input voltage.  It is limited to a 5 A output and does
the voltage dropping through grounding so a lot of heat can be created.  It
is what I use to charge up the single 2V cell in my 14V mod.  Works great,
is extremely stable and with the addition of a pot(s) instead of fixed
resistors it can be easily made adjustable.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR SHO
'93 EG mtx SHO

----- Original Message -----
From: "David P" <jpotter8@bellsouth.net>
To: "Jeff Costantino" <jeff@hookt-up.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] HID question

> 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
>
>
>
> ~
> ----- 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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