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Halogen projectors aren't focused the same as HID projectors due to the way the bulbs output light. Halogen bulbs are 360 degree output, where as HID's by design are side firing/output. Because of this, the shape of the reflector and lens is different, as is bulb spacing from the glass. Some Halogen projectors will output OK with HID's, some will not. Generally (IMHO) HID's in halogen projectors are still better than halogen reflectors of any sort, which is why I have no problem helping out any of the ES guys with HID or other lighting/optics questions.
Now, this is the first I've seen the actual output of HID's in the Outlander Sport's Stanley projectors, and I must say that the cutoff is pretty sharp for a "plug 'n play". There is some noticeable glare above the cutoff, but it doesn't look to be too intense, so it shouldn't blind oncoming traffic. The cutoff shape is also a bit different. Yours seems to have a little curve with a point on the far right, where as the OEM has the standard "stepped" design with the little angles in the center.
Overall, yours looks really good. Now hopefully people will stick with HID's in the headlights and avoid the fog lights.
Does the ES have the leveling system?
Just for comparison, here is the OEM HID output:
Now, this is the first I've seen the actual output of HID's in the Outlander Sport's Stanley projectors, and I must say that the cutoff is pretty sharp for a "plug 'n play". There is some noticeable glare above the cutoff, but it doesn't look to be too intense, so it shouldn't blind oncoming traffic. The cutoff shape is also a bit different. Yours seems to have a little curve with a point on the far right, where as the OEM has the standard "stepped" design with the little angles in the center.
Overall, yours looks really good. Now hopefully people will stick with HID's in the headlights and avoid the fog lights.
Does the ES have the leveling system?
Just for comparison, here is the OEM HID output:
When we first bought the car and I found the leveling system, I was thinking, I'm never going to use this thing? Until one day I hauled a cubic yard of rock for our garden out front which was about +1000 pounds I found the leveling system helped not blind the oncoming traffic as I was trying to land planes nearby with the HID's before I adjusted them.
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Such great knowledge and information specific to the Outlander Sport. Thanks for sharing as always!
When we first bought the car and I found the leveling system, I was thinking, I'm never going to use this thing? Until one day I hauled a cubic yard of rock for our garden out front which was about +1000 pounds I found the leveling system helped not blind the oncoming traffic as I was trying to land planes nearby with the HID's before I adjusted them.
When we first bought the car and I found the leveling system, I was thinking, I'm never going to use this thing? Until one day I hauled a cubic yard of rock for our garden out front which was about +1000 pounds I found the leveling system helped not blind the oncoming traffic as I was trying to land planes nearby with the HID's before I adjusted them.
I've noticed that as time has gone by my rear suspension has started to sag a little (well, ok, a lot) even though I have NEVER loaded much cargo in the back, and only trailered my waverunner a few times (tongue weight is like 100lbs at best). Over time I've had to aim mine further down to keep from blinding traffic as well.
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I've noticed that as time has gone by my rear suspension has started to sag a little (well, ok, a lot) even though I have NEVER loaded much cargo in the back, and only trailered my waverunner a few times (tongue weight is like 100lbs at best). Over time I've had to aim mine further down to keep from blinding traffic as well.
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Or it's my backpack, laptop, and basic road-side kit... Depends on if I'm dreaming or not.
It's the latter.
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Okay, stopped by a dark wall on the way home, got a few shots and a video showing the DDM HIDs in the stock halo projector along with my A/V setup.
I'm not sure how it compares to the factory HIDs, but I am really stoked about having real HID cutoffs! This is my first car with stock projectors!
I'm not sure how it compares to the factory HIDs, but I am really stoked about having real HID cutoffs! This is my first car with stock projectors!
http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...s-(Output-Pics)
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Curiosity got the best of me, so I posted up your output shots on a lighting forum I'm on with your setup info. I left it anonymous, but if you'd like it gone just let me know.
http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...s-(Output-Pics)
http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...s-(Output-Pics)
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3 hours and 10 sore fingertips later...
It was a pain in the *** this time, because I had to run the 1/2" air line from the trunk, all the way to the engine bay and secure it real good so nothing rubs. Every time I'm under a vehicle, episodes of "100 ways to die" run through my head. I also forgot to add a switch to switch it between train horns and regular horns, but I ran out of daylight. I'll get some better pics tomorrow when the sun is back.
It was a pain in the *** this time, because I had to run the 1/2" air line from the trunk, all the way to the engine bay and secure it real good so nothing rubs. Every time I'm under a vehicle, episodes of "100 ways to die" run through my head. I also forgot to add a switch to switch it between train horns and regular horns, but I ran out of daylight. I'll get some better pics tomorrow when the sun is back.
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Great job.
Looking forward to hearing the video.
PS:
Those zipties will weaken and get brittle from the heat over the exhaust manifold. Just a heads up.
Plus the fiberboard insulation may rip from the vibration stress of the horns' weight after an extended period of time.
Great job.
Looking forward to hearing the video.
PS:
Those zipties will weaken and get brittle from the heat over the exhaust manifold. Just a heads up.
Plus the fiberboard insulation may rip from the vibration stress of the horns' weight after an extended period of time.
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Great job.
Looking forward to hearing the video.
PS:
Those zipties will weaken and get brittle from the heat over the exhaust manifold. Just a heads up.
Plus the fiberboard insulation may rip from the vibration stress of the horns' weight after an extended period of time.
Great job.
Looking forward to hearing the video.
PS:
Those zipties will weaken and get brittle from the heat over the exhaust manifold. Just a heads up.
Plus the fiberboard insulation may rip from the vibration stress of the horns' weight after an extended period of time.
The 1/2" air line I ran along with these 4 black rubber hoses that runs underneath the vehicle held up with this plastic white bracket. I ziptied the airline to those hoses/bracket so nothing sags. The airtank has Velcro underneath it's base plates which sticks to the cargo floor cover so I can move it around if I never have to. Not sure how secure it will be on hard left turns though. Might have to strap it to the luggage hook just in case so it doesn't tip over. The yellow coil hose coming out of the air tank is a tire chuck.
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By the time I had time to make a video, it started raining, but I did get to install a simple switch today. Kind of half ***'d the blank button thing and scuffed it all up.
The switch simply cuts into the solenoid circuit. Completing or disconnecting the circuit thus allowing the air to pass through to the horns or not.
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