Hid's

[anthony2558]

waiting for delivery of a 2012 2500HD. Sylvania does not have a replacement part number for the 2012's yet. I just wanna double check the size of the buld before I order my kits tonight.

 

Are these the correct bulbs.....?

 

Low - H11

 

Fog - 5202

[KBcarstuff]

We have been selling HID kits since 2001 and are an active vendor on the GM-trucks forum. Forum members also receive $25 off an HID kit with the "GMT" coupon code.

[Reid's Marine]

Who offers a LEGAL replacement HID Projector headlight housing for a 2012 HD?

 

In my state the DPS is starting to crack down on HID retrofit installations in stock reflector headlight housings - they are not legal nationwide and I don't need the hassle of a ticket for defective safety equipment.

 

 

FYI:

 

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NHTSA ILLEGAL LIGHTING CRACKDOWN CONTINUES

 

Continuing its crackdown against manufacturers and suppliers of illegal lighting equipment, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced its decision that high intensity discharge (HID) conversion kits produced by a Texas company do not comply with federal safety standards.

 

The owner of ASTEX USA, a supplier of aftermarket HID kits, was ordered to conduct a recall campaign and provide a no-cost solution to the customer. The company is based in Dayton, TX. When installed in a motor vehicle, the HID kits “can be expected to produce excessive glare to oncoming motorists and others,” NHTSA said in its decision.

 

To date, NHTSA has investigated 24 HID conversion kit suppliers; all investigations have resulted in recalls or termination of sales.

 

“These illegal lights are a potential hazard to those who share the road,” said NHTSA Administrator Jeffrey Runge, MD. “And we will continue to pursue those offering them for sale and violating the law.”

 

Companies that sell, import or manufacture non-compliant equipment could face substantial civil penalties, NHTSA said.

 

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NHTSA Cracks Down on Aftermarket HID Conversion Kits

 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is targeting high-intensity discharge (HID) conversion kits for enforcement actions. NHTSA has concluded that it is impossible to produce HID conversion kits (converting a halogen system to HID) that would be compliant with the federal lighting standard, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108. The noncompliant kits frequently include a HID bulb, a ballast, an igniter, a relay and wiring harness adapters. The NHTSA believes this equipment presents a safety risk to the public since the kits can be expected to produce excessive glare to oncoming motorists. In one investigation, the NHTSA found that an HID conversion headlamp exceeded the maximum allowable candlepower by over 800%.

 

Under FMVSS No. 108 Section S7.7 (replaceable light sources), each replaceable light source for headlamps must be designed to conform to the dimensions and electrical specifications for the headlamp source it is intended to replace. For example, if an HID kit is marketed as replacing an H1 light source, then it must match the H1's wire coil filament size and location, the electrical connector size and location and the ballast design for use with an H1 light source (which is impossible since there is no ballast). Consequently, companies that are manufacturing HID light sources (e.g., D1S, D1R, D2S, D2R, 9500, etc�) with incandescent light source bases (e.g., H1, H3, H7, H8, H9, H11, H13, HB1, HB2, HB3, HB4, HB5, etc�) should be aware that this light source design would not be one that conforms to FMVSS No. 108, and could not be imported and sold in the United States without violating Federal law. (The importer is treated as the manufacturer and subject to the same fines and penalties that apply to a domestic manufacturer.)

 

NHTSA has also determined that a commonly used disclaimer "for off-road use only" has no legal meaning and is not recognized by the agency as the manufacturer, importer and retailer are not in a position to control use once a product has been sold. Any equipment offered for sale which is covered by FMVSS No. 108 (headlamps, taillamps, side markers, etc.) must comply with the standard.

[KBcarstuff]

The only way you are going to get street legal HID projector headlight is if your truck comes with them from the factory. If you do end up getting an HID kit though I would strongly suggest going with 4300k for the brightest, whitest, and most OEM functionality. The higher you go in terms of colour temperature the more colour you obtain however the less actual useable light output you emit. You also end up attracting unwanted attention (as per your post above).

 

Hope this helps.

 

Steve

[ATMINF]

_{9 times outta 10 the problem with the HID setup is the owner not reaiming the headlights. Yes the light pattern will be more "splattered" vs a true factory HID setup, but if aimmed properly it will not be a issue. You also have to remember that our trucks will sit up higher than most of the vehicles around us, and you have to be thinking about that and if you do not want any undue attention don't get the "blue" colored HIDs, aim the new setup and you should be good. This is really important if your truck is also lifted. In my truck I have had the HID lights for a while now, in GA and now VA(DC area) and have had no issues. I have had multiple police cars drive at me and in front of me while driving and have never had a problem. Good luck!}

[KBcarstuff]

Color temperature has a lot do do with it as well. Higher colour temperature HID kits (k / Kelvin) will produce more colour and glare.

Steve