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Admittedly, I didn't read all 685 posts, but skimming through, they all seemed about the same, people having installation/function issues, not just seeking more info prior to making the switch. So, my question is, what I've gathered from reading is high beams are practically useless whether having halogen highs or bi-xenon. I just got an idea, and am wondering if it'd be beneficial or just overkill. I was considering installing driving lights in my grill like I've seen on many trucks...So I was thinking of some sort of HID driving lights in the grill that turn on (while the HID headlights stay on) when switching to brights. Would having a wider ray like that be beneficial?
 
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HID high beams with being in projectors would be a scattered light which makes it useless. But if it is in a projector it is very useful.

An alternative and to answer your question would be to use off road lights like either Hella or a LED light bar.
 
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Originally Posted by weedahoe
HID high beams with being in projectors would be a scattered light which makes it useless. But if it is in a projector it is very useful.

An alternative and to answer your question would be to use off road lights like either Hella or a LED light bar.
To be sure I understand correctly, you're saying HID in a projector housing instead of OEM housing, the bi-xenon is worthwhile...but an alternative if I want to have noticeable extra light for high beams, and I want to use my reflector assemblies, I would be best off with LED bar or off road lights in my grill that activate as I flip the high beam switch.
 
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Originally Posted by HemiMoparGuy1981
To be sure I understand correctly, you're saying HID in a projector housing instead of OEM housing, the bi-xenon is worthwhile...but an alternative if I want to have noticeable extra light for high beams, and I want to use my reflector assemblies, I would be best off with LED bar or off road lights in my grill that activate as I flip the high beam switch.
Correct but to clarify a little more, use HID bulbs only in HID projectors. Halogen projectors (eBay cheapies) will not work well.

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Just installed an HID kid for head lights and fog lights, fog lights work perfect, but when I turn off the headlights, they won't come back on. I have to disconnect the battery and reconnect it to make headlights work. What's the problem?
 
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Sounds like maybe your relay in the HID harness isnt releasing. When you disconnect the power it de-energizes
 
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What brands are a good brand these days? Its been a few years and now I have a bad set in my fogs. Time to replace. What say yall?
 
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Morimoto is good if you have the pockets. Most of them are made overseas anyway.
 
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I have Morimoto ballasts and bulbs... as well as their relay kit... I have to say I am 100% Satisfied.
 
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Hey guys I need advice fats on my 04 ram to get it inspected. I have replaced the 9007 sockets two times now and on the passenger side, I will wiggle the wire directly behind the socket and it will cause the low beam to go off and on.

I doubt installing another socket would change anything. What is up and how can I fix it. Thanks.
 


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