bonefish Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I am looking to buy and I just found one helluva a deal on a 2008 GT500..NEW! It has no nav...but, that is no biggie as I hear it ain;t that great anyway...and no HID. I can fix the nav issue with aftermarket. Not sure if you can replace non HID with HID? Does it really matter? Anyone got pics of both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1fever Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I am looking to buy and I just found one helluva a deal on a 2008 GT500..NEW! It has no nav...but, that is no biggie as I hear it ain;t that great anyway...and no HID. I can fix the nav issue with aftermarket. Not sure if you can replace non HID with HID? Does it really matter? Anyone got pics of both? You can but it will set you back about a grand to swap the factory headlights. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonefish Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 You can but it will set you back about a grand to swap the factory headlights. Roger What about if I go with aftermarket ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gradona Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 What about if I go with aftermarket ones? My guess is that a grand would be for aftermarket since the factory HID lights are about a grand each !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelman Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I, too, was all cranked up on the HID's, especially when I was shopping for a SGT. After I bought the GT 500, the headlights were so much better than anything I was driving at the time, I decided to let it slide. On the other hand, I'd still love to have the factory nav unit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1fever Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 My guess is that a grand would be for aftermarket since the factory HID lights are about a grand each !!! Correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdci Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Correct Go with these. Its what I have installed on my Car. I have the 6000K they have a sale right now for $279. Both HI and LOW beams are HIDs. http://www.stangmods.com/Mustang-HID-Light...s-com-s/253.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonefish Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Thanks everyone...I probably will try to get the car with the HID...however note the navigation from all the research I have done is a waste. Go aftermarket for half the price ...and most have more options like bluetooth and voice rec... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcthorne Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 You can install aftermarket HIDs for Hi and Low beam and Fogs for under 300. I LIKE the factory nav system. Its Factory. It works like OEM. The touchscreen radio functions are great and it sounds MUCH better than the shaker units. The navigation funcitons work well and the menu systems are very intuitive. It is more than a comparable aftermarket system but that's aftermarket and subject to breakins and thefts and NEVER look right in the dash. The Nav radio can be added for about $1400 after the fact if the car you found does not have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonefish Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 You can install aftermarket HIDs for Hi and Low beam and Fogs for under 300. I LIKE the factory nav system. Its Factory. It works like OEM. The touchscreen radio functions are great and it sounds MUCH better than the shaker units. The navigation funcitons work well and the menu systems are very intuitive. It is more than a comparable aftermarket system but that's aftermarket and subject to breakins and thefts and NEVER look right in the dash. The Nav radio can be added for about $1400 after the fact if the car you found does not have it. Good information...I may pass or not worry about nav out of the gate then if it is that simple to add later. That is for those who have Shaker 500..right? I hear it is not possible with Shaker 1000. HID...I will probably get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 The "regular" halogen headlight system on a GT500 is very good imho. They are bright and shine very far ahead of the vehicle. The best I have seen so far. Personally, I think the HID option is a waste of money- only because the halogen system is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light66 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 The "regular" halogen headlight system on a GT500 is very good imho. They are bright and shine very far ahead of the vehicle. The best I have seen so far. Personally, I think the HID option is a waste of money- only because the halogen system is very good. I too am impressed with my standard halogen system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonefish Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Thanks everyone. Seems to be a 50/50 on the HID vs. Non HID. Guess I won't worry to much about that. I'll either get it or not depending on the deal on the car. Got few cars out there I am working...hopefully I can join you guys soon as a Shelby owner!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalwart Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 HID's require a different reflector to get proper results, just replacing the halogen bulbs with HID's is frankly . . . stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahorse Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 HID's require a different reflector to get proper results, just replacing the halogen bulbs with HID's is frankly . . . stupid. AMEN to that - I see sooooo many cars going around with aftermarket HID bulbs, but still with the stock (incorrect) reflectors. They just don't work that way - aiming/focus is way off and you get a lot of splash over and back scatter. But I guess they like the pretty blue lights... I've had (stock) HID's in a few cars now, and they far outshine *pardon the pun* regular halogens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonefish Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 f it...I'll get HID's...... I have to admit..in my 04 Cobra..the lights..when driving at night..on the rare occasion it was out in the dark sucked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdci Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 AMEN to that - I see sooooo many cars going around with aftermarket HID bulbs, but still with the stock (incorrect) reflectors. They just don't work that way - aiming/focus is way off and you get a lot of splash over and back scatter. But I guess they like the pretty blue lights... I've had (stock) HID's in a few cars now, and they far outshine *pardon the pun* regular halogens. Then neither of you have seen the ones I mentioned above. I've had several factory ones (BMW, Mercedes, Even the Evo) and the ones I have now are brighter by far and as many deer as I see with them there is no way I'd drive without them in my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalwart Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Then neither of you have seen the ones I mentioned above. I've had several factory ones (BMW, Mercedes, Even the Evo) and the ones I have now are brighter by far and as many deer as I see with them there is no way I'd drive without them in my car. Then try reading and enlighten yourself: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bu...onversions.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbackg Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I will NEVER buy another vehicle without NAV. I will NEVER buy another vehicle without HID's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcthorne Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Then try reading and enlighten yourself: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bu...onversions.html I have driven a rental Mustang that had the factory HIDs and frankly, my aftermarket conversion HIDs in my Shelby are MUCH better. I think the reflector assemblies in the GT500 are much better than the scatter lenses used in that article. On the Nav, if the car is a S500 upgrading is plug n play. If its a S1000, it requires a bit of wiring to make the factory amp and sub functional again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalwart Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Did you read the entire article, they may "seem" better but your eyes don't tell the whole story. Having a bright foreground isn't what will give you the best vision, you may perceive it being better but that doesn't make it so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonefish Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Wow...this thread has sparked quite the comments. Everyone has there opinion and is entitled to it. No biggie...as all I wanted was to see everyone's thought as to whether it was worth it. Seems its 60/40 for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdci Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Then try reading and enlighten yourself: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bu...onversions.html I'm not new to HIDs like I said I have had several cars with them now and the aftermarket ones I have are brighter. I could care less about how the beam is supposed to be reflected. I just know these light up more of the night than the factory ones. So if you want to waste the extra money on buying the Ford ones go ahead. I know real world vs your quoted website is different and that's enough for me and that's why I recommended them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalwart Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I didn't waste my money purchasing them, I paid for a car with them already installed by Ford. If you don't care about putting extra light in the other drivers eyes, it's not my problem, I'll never see your car, I live across the country. I have had some experience with LED headlamps and I like them even more than HID. Too bad they are only available as 7" round at this time. I have them on my 10 ton 8x8 military truck and they are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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