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Noob! Random Mod questions!
- Thread starter rdemattio
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HID's don't have a filament like a regular light bulb does. They use an arc of high voltage electricity that jumps between two electrodes. That's what the light actually is, an arc of electricity. Also, they are a delicate bulb made from thin glass w/an exposed conductor that runs the length on one side of it. Easy damaged by being heavy-handed.
Think of them as you would a florescent light. The primary power supply is the 115-120VAC provided by the power company, but the lights require a much higher voltage to light and continue operating. The ballast is a step-up transformer that pushes the voltage from 115v up to +/-20,000!! But HID's also require a starter, usually called the igniter that gets things started. In mine they are in-line between the ballast and bulb.
DO NOT put HID's in your high beams. In all places I know of it's illegal to do so, as these are std "reflector," not projector housings. Besides, you will not be doing yourself or other driver's/pedestrians any favors.
HID's do not work like regular tungsten or halogen bulbs and require something to focus their light output, such as the projector lens we already have in our low beams. These are not a perfect solution because they are designed for halogen bulbs, but they work quite well just the same. W/O a projector lens, the light will not be focused and will scatter wildly. You will actually see LESS, but other driver's will be blinded.
This is less critical in fog lights because they throw a low, wide pattern focused by the small housing and fluted reflector (or lens) compared to normal headlamps.
Lastly, take it from me and take the time to remove the front bumper cover and headlamp housings to install HID's.
That pretty much sums it all up! Thanks!
HID's don't have a filament like a regular light bulb does. They use an arc of high voltage electricity that jumps between two electrodes. That's what the light actually is, an arc of electricity. Also, they are a delicate bulb made from thin glass w/an exposed conductor that runs the length on one side of it. Easy damaged by being heavy-handed.
Think of them as you would a florescent light. The primary power supply is the 115-120VAC provided by the power company, but the lights require a much higher voltage to light and continue operating. The ballast is a step-up transformer that pushes the voltage from 115v up to +/-20,000!! But HID's also require a starter, usually called the igniter that gets things started. In mine they are in-line between the ballast and bulb.
DO NOT put HID's in your high beams. In all places I know of it's illegal to do so, as these are std "reflector," not projector housings. Besides, you will not be doing yourself or other driver's/pedestrians any favors.
HID's do not work like regular tungsten or halogen bulbs and require something to focus their light output, such as the projector lens we already have in our low beams. These are not a perfect solution because they are designed for halogen bulbs, but they work quite well just the same. W/O a projector lens, the light will not be focused and will scatter wildly. You will actually see LESS, but other driver's will be blinded.
This is less critical in fog lights because they throw a low, wide pattern focused by the small housing and fluted reflector (or lens) compared to normal headlamps.
Lastly, take it from me and take the time to remove the front bumper cover and headlamp housings to install HID's.
MonchieM3S
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- Mazda 3 S
Ive got hid's in my fogs and I enjoy blinding people ;-) Although those people are only blinded because theyre laying on the ground...and im about to run over them.
lol yeah. I'm running 6k lows and 12k fogs, but i'm also lowered, and not blinding anyone. Our fogs doesn't glare/blind as much as the older year circular fogs.
And I too am running 35w 5k's in my fogs. I've got them adjusted as low as is reasonable, so between that and the tight pattern they are designed to produce they don't seem to bother anyone coming toward me either.
I was stating that's it's a bad idea to install HIDs in our high beams though.
MonchieM3S
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- Mazda 3 S
And I too am running 35w 5k's in my fogs. I've got them adjusted as low as is reasonable, so between that and the tight pattern they are designed to produce they don't seem to bother anyone coming toward me either.
I was stating that's it's a bad idea to install HIDs in our high beams though.
awesome! oh and yeah, don't put HID's for High Beams. bad terrible - speaking of high beams.. Anyone know where I can get some 9005 bulbs (for cheap like not 60+ bucks)with blueish tint so it would be blue in my high beam housing? =P
MonchieM3S
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- Mazda 3 S
^^ nice! Thanks! heh
Okay im looking at head lights and I have no clue how to tell if they are 4k 6k 10k etc, i know the wattage is 35k, but what is the color called? Is it color temperature?
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Sylvania-Hid-http://Headlight/2008-Mazda-Mazda3/_/N-js095Z9ci8c?counter=0&itemIdentifier=931240_0_0_8549
Like on that link, what stat tells me what color they will be?
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Sylvania-Hid-http://Headlight/2008-Mazda-Mazda3/_/N-js095Z9ci8c?counter=0&itemIdentifier=931240_0_0_8549
Like on that link, what stat tells me what color they will be?
MonchieM3S
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- Mazda 3 S
MonchieM3S
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- Mazda 3 S
Low beam headlamp (halogen): H7
Low beam headlamp (HID): D2S
High beam headlamp: 9005
Fog/Driving light: H11-55W (2006 and previous)
9006 (2007+)
Parking light: 1157
Front turn signal: 1157
Rear turn signal: 7440
Tail light: 7443
Stop light: 7443
High mount stop light: 921
License plate: 2825
Back up light: 7440
Front sidemarker: 1157
Map light: 2825
Dome light: DE3175
Trunk/Cargo area: 2825
there ya go.
Low beam headlamp (HID): D2S
High beam headlamp: 9005
Fog/Driving light: H11-55W (2006 and previous)
9006 (2007+)
Parking light: 1157
Front turn signal: 1157
Rear turn signal: 7440
Tail light: 7443
Stop light: 7443
High mount stop light: 921
License plate: 2825
Back up light: 7440
Front sidemarker: 1157
Map light: 2825
Dome light: DE3175
Trunk/Cargo area: 2825
there ya go.
Alright, I am pretty sure I am going to be purchasing a 2008 Mazda 3 I Sport. Few quick things I noticed, the antenna is retarded, it doesn't have fog lights, and the front bumper looks too feminine (no offense girls). I know the antenna can be taken care of very easily, but how hard is it to install fog lights? Also change out the grill or something to fix that bumper?
personally i think the grille is awesome. but if you really wanna change the look search mazda 3 front lip.
VonMockenheimer
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- 2008 Mazda3 s Touring Hatchback in Galaxy Gray Mica
Chef,
I've got an 08 m3 and was wondering what all you had to buy for you hid dims. just the kit and which one, the slim ballast or the raptor? also did you have to buy anything else to make them work ie. hid harness, adapter cable, or error eliminator. any info would be helpful. thanks in advance.
I've got an 08 m3 and was wondering what all you had to buy for you hid dims. just the kit and which one, the slim ballast or the raptor? also did you have to buy anything else to make them work ie. hid harness, adapter cable, or error eliminator. any info would be helpful. thanks in advance.
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