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a few Retrofit questions?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by metrick1215, Dec 27, 2015.

  1. Jan 18, 2016 at 3:29 PM
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    TRSJimmy

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    I feel ya. I need to aim my second set i'm working on but it's cold and will get colder!
     
  2. Jan 19, 2016 at 10:26 AM
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    Ya they are calling for snow tonight and friday.. so we will see... ill be working in it so it probably will haha
     
  3. Jan 22, 2016 at 1:53 PM
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    Ok... So i had a leak.. just in one light thank the lord..a pretty big one apparently.. fogged the entire headlight up.. and of course its snowing again.. Glad the wife isnt home.. I just practically pulled the truck in the front door to get the headlight out, dried, hairdryer inside light, oven, squeeze Seal, another bead of silicone and i added a couple Silica packs inside for extra measure...
     
  4. Jan 27, 2016 at 4:04 PM
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    With XB 5000k.... I may go to 6000k. The opt7 I originally did can't compare....
     
  5. Jan 27, 2016 at 4:29 PM
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    Break in time. All bulbs have a break in period. It will appear yellow at first but will get better and whiter
     
  6. Jan 28, 2016 at 1:43 PM
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    Awesome! thats good to know i really like them though and havent been flashed since the install. And im glad i got it resealed with no more leaking!
     
  7. Jan 28, 2016 at 1:57 PM
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    I drove with my headlights on during the day to speed up the break in time
     
  8. Jan 28, 2016 at 1:58 PM
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    About how long does it take to break in?
     
  9. Jan 28, 2016 at 2:57 PM
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    About 40 hours
     
  10. Dec 14, 2016 at 6:33 PM
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    @metrick1215 Could You post pictures of your wiring? I have H1 bulb with H4 harness but there seem to be extra wires laying around and i dont want to go splicing until i know what im doing will work.
     

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