Ebay HID Kits

hl'sceligts · Oct 19, 2006

Hey all,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-...0QQihZ016QQcategoryZ36476QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Can I ask why these kits are selling for so cheap? They seem like the real xenon kits which includes warranty. Am I missing something here?

Regards,

Hector

booyaolian · Oct 19, 2006

try it out and tell us how it is

in this case, u get what you pay for

SickCelica696 · Oct 19, 2006

Looks fine. They sell wholesale thats why their so cheap

GSBoek · Oct 19, 2006

Maybe it's good for you to know that retrofitting an HID kit into a lens or projector that was designed for Halogen bulbs will not yield the result that a purposeful OEM HID gives, because light properties are inherently different for the two.

Seeing this ebay offer the first impression I get is they are selling HID colors, most people are apparently very fond of the nice color effects of HID. Very few are really concerned about light quality and illumination. Many of these companies are just capitalizing on the fact that people think the HID looks "cool". So the low price isn't really surprising.
When I think about a good retrofit HID kit, I know it will never live up to OEM HID standards, but some companies actually put some work into their kits and it shows in the price. Like booya said, you get what you pay for. My 2 cts

Blue Bomber · Oct 19, 2006

They're so cheap because they're a cheaply made no name brand. Lots of people have had problems with no name HIDs and even some of the lesser name brands out there. Philips/Hella seems to be the most reliable, though you'll be shelling out around $400 for a kit. Another alternative, if you're looking for better light output, is the H7/H9 hybrid bulbs that DanielSternLighting.com is selling. They offer almost 30% more output than stock. Not like those "30-50%" more light bulbs from Philips or Sylvania, we're talking 2100 lumens vs 1500.

JOHN_B · Oct 19, 2006

Blue Bomber said:
They're so cheap because they're a cheaply made no name brand. Lots of people have had problems with no name HIDs and even some of the lesser name brands out there. Philips/Hella seems to be the most reliable, though you'll be shelling out around $400 for a kit. Another alternative, if you're looking for better light output, is the H7/H9 hybrid bulbs that DanielSternLighting.com is selling. They offer almost 30% more output than stock. Not like those "30-50%" more light bulbs from Philips or Sylvania, we're talking 2100 lumens vs 1500.

I got them at this store http://www.rallylights.com/. I called danielstern it took him close to a week to response.

The bulb is alot brighter than the stock ones I had. I had the H7 Osram 55W.

Red Pyramid · Oct 19, 2006

H7 is low beam right? Do them h7/h9 bulbs have a HID look to them? :gap:

Blue Bomber · Oct 20, 2006

They'll be whiter than stock, but won't have the colored cutoff. They're the brightest halogen bulbs you can find that will fit the Celica, though.

2zzswapped · Oct 20, 2006

i just purchased an 4300k and i think its great. of course, i've only had it in for a week but there is a year warranty on the whole kit so i figured why the hell not try it?

btw, i'll be putting them up for sale because i got an awesome deal on TSX projectors so im going to do a retrofit. i'll put it up in the for sale forum but to whoever reads this that is interested in a set of 4300k HIDs PM me!

hl'sceligts · Oct 20, 2006

booyaolian said:
try it out and tell us how it is

in this case, u get what you pay for

GSBoek said:
Maybe it's good for you to know that retrofitting an HID kit into a lens or projector that was designed for Halogen bulbs will not yield the result that a purposeful OEM HID gives, because light properties are inherently different for the two.

Seeing this ebay offer the first impression I get is they are selling HID colors, most people are apparently very fond of the nice color effects of HID. Very few are really concerned about light quality and illumination. Many of these companies are just capitalizing on the fact that people think the HID looks "cool". So the low price isn't really surprising.
When I think about a good retrofit HID kit, I know it will never live up to OEM HID standards, but some companies actually put some work into their kits and it shows in the price. Like booya said, you get what you pay for. My 2 cts

I definitely vouch for what you guys are saying, you do get what you pay for. That's why I'd figure I'd ask and get knowledge from others so that I can make a wise decision.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/5000...9QQihZ017QQcategoryZ36476QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Would you say that this is a more legit purchase for what an individual would be looking for to make a real hid conversion kit?

Thanks for your input,

Hector

SLVR Stealth · Oct 20, 2006

^^^yeah that seems way more legit atleast it has a brand name.

I think everyone buys these for the color and the blinding light output! lol but they are the best mod ever until they burn out. I had a buddy who's lights would warm up and blink when he had his alarm installed. Man what a pain it was to see that everytime the alarm activate you burn out the ballast and waste the hours. Not like they last forever. I can spot H.I.D's a mile away its like turn it down a notch. I love OEM HID headlamps that you can adjust the beam up & down another plus side rather then using the OEM headlamp or retro them. Not sure if the Celica has that control but the STi can control the horizon level and it's not a cheapy system pretty sweet!

Someone should swap an STi's projector in OEM celica headlamp with the controller so you don't blind people left and right.

Blue Bomber · Oct 21, 2006

McCulloch is garbage. :thumbdown

LEDmod · Oct 21, 2006

2zzswapped said:
i just purchased an 4300k and i think its great. of course, i've only had it in for a week but there is a year warranty on the whole kit so i figured why the hell not try it?

You sure about they'll be around for years to give you warranty from "eBay"?? :ugh:

mistabones · Oct 23, 2006

what are some of the best companys to buy hids from?

LEDmod · Oct 23, 2006

mistabones said:
what are some of the best companys to buy hids from?

Do you want to spend extra money for reliable HID or want to save money by buying generic brand HID??

It's not matter of where you get, it's best to go with OEM parts if you want reliability...
To get realy warranty for HID, you have to get it through dealer parts departs, but they will cost you arms and leg...
So you are stuck with eBay who sells OEM parts or like me or other people who sells OEM parts...

Good quality OEM HID kit would be Denso(Lexus, Toyota, Mazda etc), Matsu****a(Infinity/nissan cars), Philips (Europe cars), Hella (Europe cars) etc.... I think Osram(not sure which car it comes with, but I do have Osram HID also not for sale)

Only problem with non OEM HID will be reliability and getting them underwarranty...
Seller can say 1 year, 2 year.. even lifetime warranty... how do you know for sure they'll be around that long....

I also sell non OEM HID kit, but only way for me, is to build up my reputation to give better sevice... making sure that I'll be around for long time....

cjkhai · Oct 26, 2006

Well, i just bought one and installed on my friend's RSX. it seems to be working.

he got 6000k, diamond blue, and it looks Hella CLEAN! I love the looks

i don't know how long it's gonna last, but i'll let you guys know.

it was on ebay for $150 including shipping.

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