Ex-Ford Guy

Two weeks into ownership of my brand new truck and my next "mod" is to fix one of their design problems! Weak sauce GMC! Either way, sounds like i'll give this a shot and not mess with taking it to the dealership

This is not a very good picture and was taken about +/-10ft from the box but I wanted to see what the beam pattern and cut-off looked like (note: I was not the 30ft away from a wall as suggested in other places for true aiming purposes) but perhaps this may be what you are looking for?!?! I can try to get pictures because I feel that this picture does not do the lights ANY justice (FWIW - Morimoto 35w, 4300k). IMO, these lights are better than stock, hands down! I have not driven any vehicles with a true retrofit, but I also do not want the hassle and cost of having one done. The stock lights didn't cut it, and these are better than stock.... Plus the "cleaner", "white" light looks WAY better and matches the DRL's and LED's on the interior. (Go ahead and get the VLED's while your at it to complete your look, if that what you are after too).

Completed the Morimoto HID headlight upgrade and these things are pretty cool. Not a lot of night driving with them yet but they definitely look sweet IMO!!!

I've found the answer to one of my main questions by calling TRS this morning and speaking to Zack..... I was really curious to know why in 50 pages, nobody has been referencing the use of the "SIERRA SPEC: MORIMOTO ELITE HID SYSTEM" For those out there who may be curious and for all others who may not read the entire 50 page thread but want to go this route in the future ...... Sierra owners can now order the Sierra Spec Kit as of about Tuesday last week (Not the 9006, the 9012 or the MOPAR kit). According to TRS, the Sierra Spec kit has been put together based on what they best believe is required for the new Sierra's. I asked about the can-bus; they did not recommend getting one (thus not including it as a drop down menu when ordering) and has included the HD relay and Capacitor link with the kit (NO NEED TO ORDER ADDITIONAL PARTS). FWIW: Silverado owners can also order their own Silverado Spec kit (but i did not ask specifics about that kit). Here is a rundown of what I ended up going with and can not wait to get it and start installing

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Tonight I 'dipped' the red GMC emblems to black. Simple, subtle and inexpensive mod but really changes the look IMO!

Thank you and I did read your post about the lights and was leaning towards that same set up. However, I am just curious as to why many members are going with the Mopar kit rather than the Sierra or Silverado specific kits that they have listed on the TRS website? Is there something that the Mopar kit has that the Sierra kit does not? It would appear that they are the same in my novice eyes and being that I went to purchase this after their normal buisness hours, I can not call them. Maybe I can wait until Monday to call and ask them unless someone on this forum knows the answers?

I assume that you are referring to the one that plugs into the box by the spare tire, not the ones that connect into the lights themselves? I ordered a second set from the dealership and just completed adding one of them to the inside of my toolbox (works very well I might add) and i don't know that I have a reason to keep the other end and could possibly part with it Picture of the added light for those who may want to know what it looks like

Not only am I new to HID lighting, I am also new to the GM Trucks so if this seems like noobie-like questions; its because they are! I am two weeks into owning my brand new 2014 GMC Sierra SLT and I love it ..... However the lighting does leave a bit of room for improvement! It took me about a week to find this forum, and then another week to read this thread from start to finish. With that being said, I still have a few questions. I thought I had it all figured out and went to the TRS website to place an order and then I stumbled upon this kit that I have yet to read about..... the " SIERRA SPEC: MORIMOTO ELITE HID SYSTEM " http://www.theretrofitsource.com/hid-systems/morimoto-elite-hid-system-sierra-low-beam.html#.VDiLlmddWSo (and if someone else posted it, my apologies! There is a TON of information in here and it seems to jump all over the place, leaving newbies like myself a bit confused). Others have mentioned the MOPAR kit, then the 9012 Kit, the 9006 Kit; but this one seems like it would be as the name suggests, for the Sierra owners? Can a more seasoned and knowledgeable poster take a look and tell me if I am missing something here? I am looking to get a "cleaner" white colored light to match the factory DRL's while adding additional light on the road. I will eventually swap all the other lights (fogs, highs, third brake, reverse, etc. to match) but need to start with the low beams. Also wanting to know what the real advantages/disadvantages between the 35w and the 55w kits are? Thinking that the 4300k or 5000k lights are the way to go as well. Thanks to all the others who have posted so much already but I just want a little more clarity before i pull the trigger.