100+ W halogens vs 35 W HIDs

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Dec 19, 2013 | 04:39 PM

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I just put that exact wiring harness in my truck and it made a HUGE difference. True plug and play, no issues, though I haven't tried my high beams yet. Went from sealed beams to the ebay hella knock offs and noticed only a minor gain (perhaps my 32 year old wiring had something to do with it?) but once the harness was installed I was amaized how much brighter it was. I am totally fine with the 55w bulbs that came with the kit, may go to 100w when these die, but they're fine for now.

Good to hear!

Do you know if you have the Autopals or the Diamond housings?

I have the Autopals and I think they were totally worth the cost.

Dec 23, 2013 | 06:10 AM

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Autopals. Like you said, for the cost, totally worth it. I'm sure the hellas are nicer, but the autopals are fine by me.

Dec 23, 2013 | 08:59 AM

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Yeah I wasn't going to bother sticking brighter bulbs in because I've seen the damage caused by burning the wiring by doing so

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Autopals. Like you said, for the cost, totally worth it. I'm sure the hellas are nicer, but the autopals are fine by me.

Autopals surely are plug & play. However, just a heads-up... I got voids (below) in beam pattern. These are with bulbs that came with the housing. May get better when I upgrade to better bulbs like Silverstars. I suggest you ask seller, no matter what brand you're buying about that possibility.

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Dec 23, 2013 | 11:11 AM

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Hmmm. My pattern is different (right) with the autopal bulbs

left is sealed beams

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Dec 23, 2013 | 12:17 PM

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Hmmm. My pattern is different (right) with the autopal bulbs. left is sealed beams

Significant improvement, huh? Yours beam pattern is more uniform. I'll wait until Autopal bulbs die then see what upgrade bulbs would do. Happy Holidays.

Dec 23, 2013 | 12:32 PM

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Significant improvement, huh? Yours beam pattern is more uniform. I'll wait until Autopal bulbs die then see what upgrade bulbs would do. Happy Holidays.

Definitely a more usable pattern, but the light output is no better than sealed beams

Merry Christmas!!

Dec 23, 2013 | 01:36 PM

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Definitely a more usable pattern, but the light output is no better than sealed beams

Well... because...

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I actually just changed my mind and canceled the order.

Dec 25, 2013 | 10:08 AM

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Well... because...

While true, it's still inbound. I ordered and immediately canceled (buyer's remorse pushing me to HIDs

) but the seller still shipped out and sent me this email a day later

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Im sorry but it was processed and shipped the same day you ordered it.
You can return it for a refund if you need to
thank you

Yeah, I ordered and canceled at like 11 pm so I doubt it, but what can you do. I'll still install the harness and run with it for now, don't have the money to spend on anything else because I just replaced my driveshaft carrier bearing and steering rack

Dec 25, 2013 | 04:31 PM

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... I'll still install the harness and run with it for now, don't have the money to spend on anything else ...

Good decision. With conversion harness, conversion harness with good optics, and good bubs, no need to convert to blinding (unless with proper optics) HID's. When you have extra money, use it for aux lights, instead.