HIDs and non-luxury brands
03-03-2005, 09:44 AM
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So non luxury cars cant have HID?? Kudos to Ford for making it available as an option on that car. Shit, I would love to buy OEM HIDs on a Honda Civic or an Acura RSX, but guess what, I CANT!
When Ford puts HIDS on a focus or Mazda which makes them available on a Mazda 3, it encourages the other car makers to keep up.
When Ford puts HIDS on a focus or Mazda which makes them available on a Mazda 3, it encourages the other car makers to keep up.
03-03-2005, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by mrdeeno
Those aren't LED's. They are HID's but just have 7 lenses to focus the beam.
But the RDX concept had LED headlights, which probably won't make it to production.
But the RDX concept had LED headlights, which probably won't make it to production.
03-03-2005, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by corey415
Shit, I would love to buy OEM HIDs on a Honda Civic or an Acura RSX, but guess what, I CANT!
actually, you can.. there are many people who can retrofit any OEM HID on any car for you
03-03-2005, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
actually, you can.. there are many people who can retrofit any OEM HID on any car for you
Not everyone wants to go though the hassle of an OEM retrofit. In fact, I have an extra set of integra headlights that I bought for the purpose of doing a retrofit. But I simply have not had the time to buy the projectors and other parts, let alone the fabrication. Plus, a retrofit is never as good as OEM.
When I buy a new car, I would much rather prefer to pay 500-700 for HID as an option than go through the OEM retrofit myself.
03-03-2005, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
LED headlights... now that is some prestige there. I only know of one car that has em, the latest Infiniti Q45. Are there any others?
And no, the Q45 has Xenons. The Audi A8 W12 model has LED lights, but they're only for day time running lights. LED lights produce narrow beams, so someone has to think of a way to stick them all at different angles to make a viable headlight unit out of them.
They're the clover shaped lights in this pic.
03-03-2005, 08:55 PM
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I couldn't take not having enough light on the road
HALOGEN SUCKS!
After selling the CLS, I just cannot have regular halogen anymore, So I upgraded the GS-R
After selling the CLS, I just cannot have regular halogen anymore, So I upgraded the GS-R
03-04-2005, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by dallison
meh leave em on the foreign cars
Looks pretty good on the V!!
03-04-2005, 09:09 AM
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on to the next one...
Originally Posted by DownUnder
The Yukon Denali, Envoy Denali, and Sierra Denali doesn't have HID's listed, and yea I forgot to include the Pontiacs in the don't have HID's list.
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03-06-2005, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bgsm1th
Guy that lives next door to me has a 2004 Yukon XL with HID's....
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
He installed an HID kit on it.
03-07-2005, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by mrdeeno
Those aren't LED's. They are HID's but just have 7 lenses to focus the beam.
But the RDX concept had LED headlights, which probably won't make it to production.
But the RDX concept had LED headlights, which probably won't make it to production.
03-07-2005, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Chopper
Or what BG is seeing are the "Tungsten" headlights that are coming on some newer GM vehicles, that is what the CTS-V has. I went by the dealer and was looking for "Xenon, or HID" somewhere on the window sticker, and all I saw was the above mentioned headlights. Look HID'ish, especially in projector housings.
I notice that for some GM models it just says HID headlights on the spec sheet, whereas for other manufacturers they specify Xenon.Also I looked up the regulations for Xenons on SUVs. They are not allowed to have Xenons if the center of the lights is sitting 4.5 feet above the ground. So I think those Yukons would not pass that regulation.
03-07-2005, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Chopper
Or what BG is seeing are the "Tungsten" headlights that are coming on some newer GM vehicles, that is what the CTS-V has. I went by the dealer and was looking for "Xenon, or HID" somewhere on the window sticker, and all I saw was the above mentioned headlights. Look HID'ish, especially in projector housings.
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03-07-2005, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
caddies DO have them as a option. go to thier sit you can select them as a option.
....does seem to be an option on the CTS:
HEADLAMPS
Headlamps, Xenon, high-intensity discharge, windshield wiper activated, includes flash-to-pass and headlamp washers (TT6)
03-07-2005, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
caddies DO have them as a option. go to thier sit you can select them as a option.
Originally Posted by F23A4
....does seem to be an option on the CTS:
03-07-2005, 08:44 PM
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Looks like Consumer Guide is under the impression that the CTS-V has xenons
CTS-V adds to base:
Powertrain
5.7-liter V8 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, limited-slip differential
Safety
upgraded brakes, antiskid system, tire-pressure monitor
Comfort and Convenience Features
navigation system, heated front seats w/power lumbar adjustment, 8-way power passenger seat, memory system (driver seat, mirrors), split folding rear seat, Bose AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, satellite radio, universal garage-door opener, digital memo recorder
Appearance and Miscellaneous
xenon headlights w/washers, performance suspension, 245/45WR18 run-flat tires
CTS-V adds to base:
Powertrain
5.7-liter V8 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, limited-slip differential
Safety
upgraded brakes, antiskid system, tire-pressure monitor
Comfort and Convenience Features
navigation system, heated front seats w/power lumbar adjustment, 8-way power passenger seat, memory system (driver seat, mirrors), split folding rear seat, Bose AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, satellite radio, universal garage-door opener, digital memo recorder
Appearance and Miscellaneous
xenon headlights w/washers, performance suspension, 245/45WR18 run-flat tires
03-09-2005, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
The Yukon Denali, Envoy Denali, and Sierra Denali doesn't have HID's listed, and yea I forgot to include the Pontiacs in the don't have HID's list.
03-09-2005, 10:44 PM
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The Lexus GX 470 is in the upper 40Ks but it doesn't have Xenons. The 65K LX 470 doesn't either.
I think it was a choice the manufacturers had to live with per the regulations re: Xenons on SUVs. After a certain heigh, they're not allowed.
I think it was a choice the manufacturers had to live with per the regulations re: Xenons on SUVs. After a certain heigh, they're not allowed.
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