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Old 11-21-2005 | 02:04 AM
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Q45 HID Retrofit in 2005 lariat

Thought id start a new thread rather than sifting through the teaser thread.

https://www.f150online.com/galleries...w.cfm?num=9871
 
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Old 11-21-2005 | 02:27 AM
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Like they say in Cali "That's hella hot"
 
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Old 11-21-2005 | 02:46 AM
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That is SUPER hot!!

Now just how much do I have to pay to get me a set--Where all I need to do is swap out headlamp assembly

And of course hook up the Wiring
 
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Old 11-21-2005 | 02:51 AM
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Never mind, I just finished reading the other thread about 3000 bucks or something--Wow!
 
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Old 11-21-2005 | 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Tuff4rd
Like they say in Cali "That's hella hot"
Nobody says that here, this is 2005. Not 1998...
 
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Old 11-21-2005 | 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 02SuperCrew4X
Nobody says that here, this is 2005. Not 1998...
Wow dude, it must be because your from the ultra hip mecca of Indio I was in the bay area last week and I could of swore I heard that a few times.
 
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Old 11-21-2005 | 08:13 AM
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You spent all that on those lights but didn't change out the yellow blinkers to the chrome ones???


It does look Hella Cool.
 
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Old 11-21-2005 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Thrill Racing
You spent all that on those lights but didn't change out the yellow blinkers to the chrome ones???


It does look Hella Cool.
Nope. I have replacement chrome bulbs, but I prefer the amber ones because of output. When you run a HID system, it definatly drowns out other less bright lights around it. The chrome bulbs decrease output a bit so they almost dont exist when the HIDs are on, so the stock ambers hive a nice broght contrast against the HIDs.
 
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Old 11-21-2005 | 01:48 PM
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looks so sweet dude!!

great job HID!!!.. awesome job!

and what camera are you using?.. i cant get over the quality of your shots!

chris

edit:... man i need to update my truck's pic!!. arrggg
 
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Old 11-21-2005 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by HIDPLANET
Thought id start a new thread rather than sifting through the teaser thread.

https://www.f150online.com/galleries...w.cfm?num=9871
Yum. How much did all this run you, if I may be nosy Looks awesome
 
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Old 11-21-2005 | 02:33 PM
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Nope. I have replacement chrome bulbs, but I prefer the amber ones because of output. When you run a HID system, it definatly drowns out other less bright lights around it. The chrome bulbs decrease output a bit so they almost dont exist when the HIDs are on, so the stock ambers hive a nice broght contrast against the HIDs.
Hmm, RP said the ones he bought off ebay were just as bright as the stock ones.

I was going to go with chrome ones on my retrofit headlight, but really haven't commited either way. Couldn't hurt to at least try it for $10.

I am going to use a depo version on the OEM headlight and go with the chrome look on my headlight.

On ebay I found two depo versions of the chrome one. One that was the exact same as the OEM, and a second that was the same as OEM but the orange panel on the side was chrome. So it was an all chrome light.

Which one do you think would look better with my retrofit? I'll post pics in another thread, asking opinions. But I'm really torn as to which one to go with. Stock, or more of a aftermarket look. I just don't want to look to "ricey" for lack of a better term.

Duke
 
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Old 11-21-2005 | 03:28 PM
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I prefer amber reflectors. I do not like the look of clear corners or reflectors. They make it feel really cheap. Depo makes a nice OEM knockoff which has the look and feel of the stock unit. That is what I used for this retrofit.
 
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Old 11-21-2005 | 03:35 PM
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It looks amazing.







By the way, excellent pictures.
 
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Old 11-21-2005 | 03:57 PM
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If I had six thumbs, they'd all be WAY up. Awesome work HID!
 
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Old 11-21-2005 | 05:07 PM
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Quit goofin around with postin pics and get to work on those fog lights! Just kidding, looks great. Never liked the looks of those lights on the Infiniti, but you made em look great. Any plans on changing the fogs?
 


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