HID Conversions???

[Salttoy]

Looking for opinions/advice/experiences on HID conversions. I have surfed the net and found a ton of stuff out there from the super cheap to the very expensive. I also checked on racedezert.com's forums and found some good information there. Thought I would check the knowledge of the class 3 racers.

Thanks Salttoy:cool:

[BajaBronco13]

http://www.roundeyes.com/Products.html

My nephew used a kit from Round Eyes on his TJ Wrangler and has been really happy with it. Not sure what he paid for the kit but the headlamps are pretty bright with a blue tint.

CP

[jonnyslick]

They bright, get less hot, and *if I'm not mistaken* run lower wattage than a conventional bulb meaning you can run more lights with less draw on your electrial system. If that's not correct ... someone correct me. That's what I was told last summer at a race.

[3amigo]

I noticed the other day that Harbor Freight Tools has a 35 watt HID cordless hand held spot light. I'm not sure how they do it but it looked like the real deal. They are very bright and would probably make a great light for late night race repairs. The best part is that the price fits into a class 3 budget.
I wish they would make these lights in a vehicle mount aplication.
OK I just looked at their web site. They do have 9" vehicle mount HIDs for $119 each!

[Blanco]

I noticed the other day that Harbor Freight Tools has a 35 watt HID cordless hand held spot light. I'm not sure how they do it but it looked like the real deal. They are very bright and would probably make a great light for late night race repairs. The best part is that the price fits into a class 3 budget.
I wish they would make these lights in a vehicle mount aplication.
OK I just looked at their web site. They do have 9" vehicle mount HIDs for $119 each!

Just curious, if you were racing the Baja 1000 or 500 would you feel comfortable having all your lights from Harbor Frieght?:rolleyes:

http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/humm_smilie.gif Might HF. be interested in sponsoring a Class 3?

[jonnyslick]

^ not if they work like HF tools ... turn ... snap ... damnit! hahaha ...

[Blanco]

^ not if they work like HF tools ... turn ... snap ... damnit! hahaha ...

Thats kinda my point! http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/17.gif

[3amigo]

It would be a gamble, no doubt! I'm sure you would want to test them for a while before you bet your life on them. I just wanted to show what was out there.

[jonnyslick]

then again ... they only have to live for what ... 30 hours or so ... hahaha. but there are some decent HID kits to replace stock headlights for around $300 for a pair. i know a lot of guys that run those and while that don't put out the long distance light of say a dedicated roof mounted light, they do a VERY good job. of course you'll still need more light that that.

here's the HF link: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=95059