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Thanks, yeah I was thinking the same thing, start with the HIDs and I can add the projectors later if I want... Although knowing myself I'm sure I will, because seeing how much better they look vs the stockers it'll bug me knowing that now lol. I'm not worried about tackling the install, I know I can handle that, just don't feel like hacking up my stock stuff and risk exposing the headlights to the elements.

 

The 55w doesn't get too hot? That's what I had been reading, that and shorter life and color change.

 

Anybody with a Silverado try these? A lot cheaper than the extended plastic ones going for $82 each!

 

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/accessories/rubber-housing-caps.html#.VrDSm8Q8KrU

 

I've been running 55W HID's for almost 2 years now and haven't had any problem related to heat. Only problem I had was I got a cheap DDM kit the first time around and those faded and started flickering pretty quick. This Morimoto kit is a very high quality kit and you get a pretty good warranty on everything they offer.

 

Also, I could be wrong but you don't need new caps if you're just running HID's. You can drill a hole in your factory caps for the wires to run though.

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**The Sierra & Silverado HID topics have been merged and edited, in an attempt to create one comprehensive HID topic**   This topic will cover HID information, HID headlight bulb upgrades, HID f

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-----HID FOG LIGHTS-----   Installing HID fog light bulbs in the 2014's has so far been a mixed bag. Some members have installed operated them for months without incident, while others have had thei

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What is your name? I will look you up and reply. You wouldn't believe the amount of emails we get in a day. It is staggering and the best we can do is quickly sift through them looking for the easiest

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Do you have a Silverado or Sierra? I looked on their site and the only video was for Sierras? The FXRs definitely look great, but are the stock projectors so bad that it wouldn't be worth doing just HIDs? What brand bulbs did you get? Your 6500k really don't look that blue at all, they look good.

 

I have a Silverado. Maybe it's not a video on his site but an instruction pdf or something like that. I have the bulbs from trs and the output isn't blue at all really. It has a blue hint when you're looking towards the truck. And yes the stock projectors are that bad. If you could even really call them a projector. It's crazy to me that GM lets that stuff out to the public. Not to mention, when you go fxr, you will have high beams through the projector and in the bottom buckets. I have trs LEDs in my high beams. 36f5cf77086a35a4d132f32666183f75.jpg

 

 

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So I pulled the trigger on some stuff from Xenondepot. I went with them because I like how their kits use two relays to retain the factory redundancy in case one side goes out. As I had said, I wanted pure white. I was going back and forth between Xenondepot's 5000k or the Philips 4300k they offer for extra. I was leaning towards Philips as its a better brand bulb, but after speaking with a tech at Xenondepot I decided to go with the 5000k. He said even though the 4300k will colorshift it will still have a slight yellowish tint which I do not want. So I ordered the Xtreme HID H11 kit with CANbus.

 

I also ordered matching 5000k LED fog lights. I'll post pics when I install it all.

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Does it make a difference that I'm planning on a 35w kit not 55w? Also, what brand bulbs did you get?

 

 

Do you have a Silverado or Sierra? I looked on their site and the only video was for Sierras? The FXRs definitely look great, but are the stock projectors so bad that it wouldn't be worth doing just HIDs? What brand bulbs did you get? Your 6500k really don't look that blue at all, they look good.

Here you go bud

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxTTCx_TG1pWbzhtVUkyRDZERlU/view

 

That is a step by step on how the install goes. Very simple on the Silverado. Thanks too Wade for the recommendation!

 

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Here you go bud

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxTTCx_TG1pWbzhtVUkyRDZERlU/view

 

That is a step by step on how the install goes. Very simple on the Silverado. Thanks too Wade for the recommendation!

 

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Thanks, looks straight forward, not that I'm really concerned about the difficulty of the install. I'm just not too keen on hacking up my dust covers and putting them back together with tape just yet. I know it's not a huge deal and they'll be out of sight for the most part, but it'll bug me, and although I know roofing tape or something like a foil tape for duct work would seal it up well enough, I'd still be a little worried about moisture getting in somehow. I'd say theres a 99% chance though that once I get my HIDs in I'm going to wind up wanting to do the retrofit regardless, just based on the pictures of how superior the FXRs look compared to the stock projectors.

Kerrslight Enthusiast

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Here you go bud

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxTTCx_TG1pWbzhtVUkyRDZERlU/view

 

That is a step by step on how the install goes. Very simple on the Silverado. Thanks too Wade for the recommendation!

 

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Man I didn't realize the Silverado owners had it easy and can get the FXR in from the back! Looks much easier than the Sierra.

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wade_660 Enthusiast

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I wouldn't sweat the dust covers. If you screw one up you can buy them off of eBay for about 10 bucks. Fastheadlights heats them up and makes them bigger, I just don't have those ninja skills apparently.

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Are there any options for the Stock Reflector's on a 2015 Silverado LT? Would like to upgrade my lights eventually but I haven't seen much.

A.J. Curtis Enthusiast

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Are there any options for the Stock Reflector's on a 2015 Silverado LT? Would like to upgrade my lights eventually but I haven't seen much.

Hit up fastheadlights. They have a mini H1 retrofit package for the 14/15 Silverado reflector lights!

http://www.fastheadlights.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=buy_chevy_minih1_kit

Mike1220 Senior Enthusiast

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I know alot of people have been replacing the silverado projectors with the FX-R ones. But has anyone tried just replacing the lens on the projector?

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/components/lenses/zkw-r-clear-lenses.html#.VrOjwVLbosU

In all honesty, if you are gonna go through the trouble of removing the projector, then replacing the lens, you'd be a lot better off just switching projectors honestly. It costs more but is so worth it!

If you do the swap check out Fastheadlights since Phil made a kit to make it easier. Let him know I sent ya

 

 

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Installed my Xenondepot HIDs yesterday. I did the HID extreme 35w 5000k low beams, as well as 5000k LED fog lights. I like the look, but most imperative is the huge improvement in functionality. Being able to see at night without constantly using my high beams is awesome. I had custom retrofits and HIDs in my last car and am glad to finally have then again. As far as the stock projectors they really don't look bad, I'm happy with them for now.

 

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What are the Silverado guys doing for the DRLs to limit needless use of the HIDs? I turned off light notification for things like unlock/lock and remote start, but obviously the DRLs are still active and it seems like a waste to have the HIDs fired during the day. Anybody have any solutions other than shutting them off every time? Anybody running anything else as their DRL?

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