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      04-16-2015, 02:45 PM   #243
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Yeah Crystal Vision is H7 halogen bulb. Only difference is temperature. I have attached pictures of them in standard Halogen housings. Driver side replaced with CV and passenger side OEM. Not huge difference but I like them for only $19.

I heard about the HID kit from protuning but looking for pictures whether from them or on the EBay Headlights. Or even Crystal Vision in the headlights.

Completely agree. I don't like blinding people either but apparently most people in NJ do.
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Yeah Crystal Vision is H7 halogen bulb. Only difference is temperature. I have attached pictures of them in standard Halogen housings. Driver side replaced with CV and passenger side OEM. Not huge difference but I like them for only $19.

I heard about the HID kit from protuning but looking for pictures whether from them or on the EBay Headlights. Or even Crystal Vision in the headlights.

Completely agree. I don't like blinding people either but apparently most people in NJ do.
Is the beam pattern supposed to be like that? Doesn't look like it will light up the ground.
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I sent the seller an email about the HID and the warning canceler option.

http://www.protuninglab.com/20122014f30.html


Q: I see that is plug and play and I am assuming no wires need to be modified.
a: and yes its plug and play

Q:Will the HID display any error at the dash?
Will coding be require in order to make anything work ?
What is the Warning Canceler option ?

A: it will so thats where the warning cancelers come in. The HID Warning Canceller, also known as HID Error Message Canceller, HID Decoder and HID Anti Flicker Capacitor is required for vehicles that get a headlights “flickering” or “strobe effect” after installing an HID Conversion Kit. They also eliminate “Bulb Out” warnings or “Bulb Failure Warning”in your dash

Q: I see that the HID has a lot of boxes and wires, will anything be sticking out or will be all incorporated into the headlight ?

A: No for the HID everything is pre wired in our ware house and meant to be hidden, i would recommend keeping the ballast withing reach in the case you need to exchange anything.


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Think it is time for me to buy a set

Thank you guys... Will have to deal with finding a shop to the do the work later
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Yeah Crystal Vision is H7 halogen bulb. Only difference is temperature. I have attached pictures of them in standard Halogen housings. Driver side replaced with CV and passenger side OEM. Not huge difference but I like them for only $19.

I heard about the HID kit from protuning but looking for pictures whether from them or on the EBay Headlights. Or even Crystal Vision in the headlights.

Completely agree. I don't like blinding people either but apparently most people in NJ do.
Is the beam pattern supposed to be like that? Doesn't look like it will light up the ground.
That's about 10-12" from the wall so yeah it will reach the ground. Normally to check bean pattern and alignment it's on flat surface about 15-20feet back I think?
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Yeah Crystal Vision is H7 halogen bulb. Only difference is temperature. I have attached pictures of them in standard Halogen housings. Driver side replaced with CV and passenger side OEM. Not huge difference but I like them for only $19.

I heard about the HID kit from protuning but looking for pictures whether from them or on the EBay Headlights. Or even Crystal Vision in the headlights.

Completely agree. I don't like blinding people either but apparently most people in NJ do.
I like these. Seeing the reviews people often say that a standard wire harness will burn when using higher watt bulbs. Do we need to change the wire harness for these?
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Yeah Crystal Vision is H7 halogen bulb. Only difference is temperature. I have attached pictures of them in standard Halogen housings. Driver side replaced with CV and passenger side OEM. Not huge difference but I like them for only $19.

I heard about the HID kit from protuning but looking for pictures whether from them or on the EBay Headlights. Or even Crystal Vision in the headlights.

Completely agree. I don't like blinding people either but apparently most people in NJ do.
I like these. Seeing the reviews people often say that a standard wire harness will burn when using higher watt bulbs. Do we need to change the wire harness for these?
No, they are straight replacement bulbs. Same wattage same H7 bulb just higher temperature. 4000-4300k
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No, they are straight replacement bulbs. Same wattage same H7 bulb just higher temperature. 4000-4300k
So, is one set good or do I have order two for high and low beams?
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OK so trying to avoid paying Mars in Australia extortionate price for RHD lights, they want (after shipping and VAT in the UK) close to Ł700.

I emailed Eagle Eyes direct who replied saying RHD were available but because I wasn't buying a container full I would have to go through a reseller & they gave me an email address of a place in Germany, I've emailed them & they said "RHD versions not available"

The more chasing thats required, the more I like my Halogens lol
That's weird because when I emailed the same seller in Germany I got a reply back telling me they WOULD have them in about 2 months time.

Looking at the members who have had them installed - I'M IN!!!
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No, they are straight replacement bulbs. Same wattage same H7 bulb just higher temperature. 4000-4300k
So, is one set good or do I have order two for high and low beams?
If you want both high and low beams then yes 2 sets. 1 set has 2 bulbs. You need 4 for high and low beams. You using these in stock halogens or the new Eagle Eyes? They will work In both but just curious
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So, is one set good or do I have order two for high and low beams?
Ok, I'll try this one more time. If you are planning to use these in the lights that we are discussing in this post, then you only need one set.

If you are planning to use these in your stock lights, then you will need two sets.
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That cutoff looks really bad, can you take some photos in front of a wall from 15-20ft away, low beams only and then low beams with high beams so we can do a comparison of that setup, vs a stock halogen, vs a stock xenon package, maybe vs our setup
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That's cause they are stock halogen housings lol...
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That cutoff looks really bad, can you take some photos in front of a wall from 15-20ft away, low beams only and then low beams with high beams so we can do a comparison of that setup, vs a stock halogen, vs a stock xenon package, maybe vs our setup
Do yours cost 400 bucks for full housings in a plug and play setup that any monkey can do in a few hours?
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That cutoff looks really bad, can you take some photos in front of a wall from 15-20ft away, low beams only and then low beams with high beams so we can do a comparison of that setup, vs a stock halogen, vs a stock xenon package, maybe vs our setup
Do yours cost 400 bucks for full housings in a plug and play setup that any monkey can do in a few hours?
Lol exactly. Much better option than paying over $2k
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Lol exactly. Much better option than paying over $2k

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I played with the contrast a little on this one. Also, please excuse the drive way it's our neighbors.
These look a lot better than I thought. Chrome looks great! Makes me think I might have to put my chrome kidneys back in if I get these though.
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These lights from Eagle Eyes are going to change the game. Not perfect, but good enough at a price that makes it a no-brainer.

I would argue that we all look like financial geniuses for not paying almost $1K from factory when these are only $400 and a few hours of time

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If you want both high and low beams then yes 2 sets. 1 set has 2 bulbs. You need 4 for high and low beams. You using these in stock halogens or the new Eagle Eyes? They will work In both but just curious
New Eagle eyes. A page ago a member mentioned that the bulbs are same and some dingy thing changes angle when you flip low to high beam. Hence the dilemma. Eagle Eyes Chrome
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If you want both high and low beams then yes 2 sets. 1 set has 2 bulbs. You need 4 for high and low beams. You using these in stock halogens or the new Eagle Eyes? They will work In both but just curious
New Eagle eyes. A page ago a member mentioned that the bulbs are same and some dingy thing changes angle when you flip low to high beam. Hence the dilemma. Eagle Eyes Chrome
Yeah if eagle eyes then you only need 1 set since it's projectors

Post pictures!!!
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Waiting on my horizon LEDs to replace halogen low beams for good on this car. All these guys on the fence about these lights. I don't get it ....just get them in my opinion they look more like an $800-1k upgrade when complete.
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Waiting on my horizon LEDs to replace halogen low beams for good on this car. All these guys on the fence about these lights. I don't get it ....just get them in my opinion they look more like an $800-1k upgrade when complete.
Nice goon!! When you get them please post pics of them and let us know the light output at night. That's most what I'm worried about

Also do you know if any risk of these wire harness damaging. I have my factory warranty don't want any issues in long run
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