mustang jack Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Hi all, I am looking to buy a 2010 Grabber Blue with Red Stripes. I have located 2 of them in Texas, but neither of them have the HID headlamp option that cost $525. Does anyone know if you can order the headlamps from the factory at that cost and install them using the previous wiring? On a second note, does anyone know how much a 2008 Shelby GT fully optioned out(interior upgrade, ambient, shaker 1000, HID) with about 2400miles in perfect condition will trade in for, or private sale value? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd2none Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 im also interested in swapping out my headlights for HIDs but am not positive yet if it can be done...easily. I was at a dealership today and asked the service manager and he said he wasnt sure if you can. I would imagine the lights will cost more then $525 since thats just the cost to get them in the first place instead of the halogen lights. does that make sense? not sure how to word it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justindewoody Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 I have also looked into swapping out my lights for the HIDs. The cost is around $1500.00 for parts alone. The install will be very simple, but the cost is high. I was shocked to hear it, but that's what the parts will cost you. The $525 is the cost for the option on the sticker, but the parts ALWAYS will cost you more when you buy them after-the-fact from the dealership. That's just the way it is. Even though the cost is a little high, I'm gonna do it anyway. Hope this doesn't bum you out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sharpie Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 If I remember correctly, this was posted awhile back, and it is NOT a direct swap. All new wiring is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07-2937 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 steeda makes a kit for the gt for like $900 I dunno about the gt500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVIATOR Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 I ordered these several days ago: 2010 Shelby GT500 Fog Light HID kit: http://www.venomousstangz.net/index....roducts_id=148 2010 Mustang Headlight HID kit (Hi and Lo): http://www.venomousstangz.net/index....roducts_id=149 About $160 per set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sharpie Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 I ordered these several days ago: 2010 Shelby GT500 Fog Light HID kit: http://www.venomousstangz.net/index....roducts_id=148 2010 Mustang Headlight HID kit (Hi and Lo): http://www.venomousstangz.net/index....roducts_id=149 About $160 per set. The links aren't working.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bababouie Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 The links aren't working.................... http://www.venomousstangz.net/index.php?ma...products_id=148 This is the fog lights. http://www.venomousstangz.net/index.php?ma...products_id=149 The Hi/Lo beam headlights. I ordered the fogs. Want to see the headlight results before I order those. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckstang Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 coul somone post pics at night of the way the standard head lights look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HesamiGT500 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 I've ordered a 2010 GT500 and i have actually looked into downgrading to the standard headlights just because I am not a huge fan of the look of the HIDs. They simply look a bit cross-eyed to me. I talked to a Parts manager at a dealership and he explained that to upgrade from the standard, there are special wiring parts because for the HID's. There is a power regulator or something of that sort that is needed for powering the HIDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justindewoody Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 I've ordered a 2010 GT500 and i have actually looked into downgrading to the standard headlights just because I am not a huge fan of the look of the HIDs. They simply look a bit cross-eyed to me. I talked to a Parts manager at a dealership and he explained that to upgrade from the standard, there are special wiring parts because for the HID's. There is a power regulator or something of that sort that is needed for powering the HIDs. I've got the regular halogens on my 2010 and I'd be willing to trade you for your HIDs. If you are interested, we could both talk to our local experts at the dealership to see exactly how to do it. We can then remove our lights and all associated parts and then ship them to each other. Let me know if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07-2937 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 the ballasts are in the headlight assemblies of the hid car.. both sets of lights and both wiring harnesses would have to be exchanged... why would u ever downgrade far superior lighting maybe you should have yours checked and aimed properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman007 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Why would you want HID? Unless you are driving most of the time at night, there is no advantage. And during the day the HID look strange on a Mustang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justindewoody Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Why would you want HID? Unless you are driving most of the time at night, there is no advantage. And during the day the HID look strange on a Mustang. I just like the look of the HIDs. Different strokes for different folks, ya know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.