BIKEBOY Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Can anyone say with certainty that you could replace the HID's with 'regular' lamps on one of the new cars? If I get a chance to do a donor that's already floating out there...HID's are a deal breaker for me. Unless.............? I know the wiring to do it the other way is troublesome. Just wonder if the relays and such for the HID's could handle regular lamps? I'm quite certain I could sell the HID's on Ebay to some younger individual. Any help on this techy question would be very helpful right about now. Thanks! BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT5687 Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Pardon my ignorance, but why do you NOT want the HID's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Pardon my ignorance, but why do NOT why the HID's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT5687 Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Pardon my ignorance, but why do you NOT want the HID's? Better? ... good god... need coffee... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Lol!!!! OK, right. You know, I am old, don't forget. I was drawn to the S197 cars from the very beginning when they were introduced, and was a very big believer that the 6 cylinder car's grille (05) should have been the GT's grille. I also was very perplexed why they did not paint the headlamp surround 'behind' the clear lens, body color? Next time you see an '05 - 09 sixer without the pony pkg. grille coming at you down the road, (especially the black) or a dark color, (headlamps then blend in) ask yourself if that doesn't really look like a '67-'68 car coming down the road?...if not for just a split second? I think Ford had the right idea with the retro look on the early cars, then they strayed in '08 with that car's version of HID. Reminds me of a candle standing up in front of the headlamp? IMHO, looks so out of place on those cars. Once again ruined the 'look' of the retro attempt from the get. Now....the 'regular' non-HID lamps look like 1970 again! Then they come up with this latest HID conversion. ???????????????????Looks like a tuner, if you ask me. It does not belong on the Mustang. If you think I'm crazy, then why is it that ALL of the media cars from SAI have regular lamps on them for show? Sorry , but you asked. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 In the very beginning, they were on the right track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT5687 Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Lol!!!! OK, right. You know, I am old, don't forget. I was drawn to the S197 cars from the very beginning when they were introduced, and was a very big believer that the 6 cylinder car's grille (05) should have been the GT's grille. I also was very perplexed why they did not paint the headlamp surround 'behind' the clear lens, body color? Next time you see an '05 - 09 sixer without the pony pkg. grille coming at you down the road, (especially the black) or a dark color, (headlamps then blend in) ask yourself if that doesn't really look like a '67-'68 car coming down the road?...if not for just a split second? I think Ford had the right idea with the retro look on the early cars, then they strayed in '08 with that car's version of HID. Reminds me of a candle standing up in front of the headlamp? IMHO, looks so out of place on those cars. Once again ruined the 'look' of the retro attempt from the get. Now....the 'regular' non-HID lamps look like 1970 again! Then they come up with this latest HID conversion. ???????????????????Looks like a tuner, if you ask me. It does not belong on the Mustang. If you think I'm crazy, then why is it that ALL of the media cars from SAI have regular lamps on them for show? Sorry , but you asked. Chris That's cool... and I meant I needed coffee... my posts rarely make sense before my second mug-a-joe. To each his own. I know the new HID's are different, but I like em ok. But I hear what you're saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 No takers on this one??? Alex? You've been around and in and out of these cars??? Any idea? It will make a big difference to me when I order. Thanks, BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05mustangman Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I have the standard lamps and would definitely want the hids. if your looking for a trade or something let me know cause i would be more than willing. haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportscars Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 The HID's may not look the best, but the difference in night driving more than makes up for the looks in my opinion. Think of it this way; The old '67 wood Shelby steering wheel looks pretty good, but I wouldn't trade out my airbag wheel for one. Its a safety issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted March 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 The HID's may not look the best, but the difference in night driving more than makes up for the looks in my opinion. Think of it this way; The old '67 wood Shelby steering wheel looks pretty good, but I wouldn't trade out my airbag wheel for one. Its a safety issue. I'd rather drive down the road with ten flashlights duct taped to my front bumper cover than have those HID-eous lamps!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawwy600 Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 The HID's may not look the best, but the difference in night driving more than makes up for the looks in my opinion. Think of it this way; The old '67 wood Shelby steering wheel looks pretty good, but I wouldn't trade out my airbag wheel for one. Its a safety issue. hahaha +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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