[Shotimes] HID question
Jeff Costantino
jeff@hookt-up.com
Wed, 30 Oct 2002 12:32:44 -0500
I should have mentioned my application too - that sounds heavy :)
It's for illuminating the edges of a GWS Slow Stik
http://www.gws.com.tw/english/product/airfly/slow%20stick.htm and I'm
pushing the max all up weight of 14.3 oz so I need to find an inverter
that is under 1 oz or around that weight.
Jeff
-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Paul Nimz
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 12:20 PM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] HID question
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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