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HID kit on my SHO

Started by dr.dodge, April 23, 2015, 01:03:21 AM

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dr.dodge

April 23, 2015, 01:03:21 AM Last Edit: April 23, 2015, 01:08:54 AM by dr.dodge
Hey guys!

So I ordered my HID kit from daytimebrightlites.com. Dan was amazing and answered all my questions sufficiently!  Fitment was straight forward and did not take a lot of time. Took me an hour and a half although I bet I can do it faster now since I know my way around the car. First time to get under the hood for this car :) I went with the 4300k bulbs. The light is bright, aligned and well spread.  Will keep you updated if I find any problems. This is a great kit for SHOs that don't come with HID's. pictures below.

Cheers!

Mohammed

-2014 Ford Taurus SHO non PP, Every option, BoVs VTA, tuned, MDesign CAI, catted downpipes, muffler delete, NGK Plugs, 160 F T-stat, Alkycontrol Methanol Injection system, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, HIDs and puddle lights.
-Chevrolet Cobalt (Supercharged) Weekend buggy!

SHOdded

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April 23, 2015, 04:00:27 AM
Very nice!  DTBL products are generally quite good :thumb:
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

BiGMaC

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April 23, 2015, 06:56:46 AM
Looking good!  ... But didn't it come with HIDs? 

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

SHOdded

#3
April 23, 2015, 09:16:01 AM
Not in Canada.  HIDs not "legal".
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

Frozen Taurus

#4
April 23, 2015, 09:34:34 AM
Quote from: SHOdded on April 23, 2015, 09:16:01 AM
Not in Canada.  HIDs not "legal".

But we have lots of factory cars with HID up here though
2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

ShoBoat

#5
April 23, 2015, 10:05:22 AM
Quote from: Frozen Taurus on April 23, 2015, 09:34:34 AM
Quote from: SHOdded on April 23, 2015, 09:16:01 AM
Not in Canada.  HIDs not "legal".

But we have lots of factory cars with HID up here though

Technically it's illegal to install HID in a housing that was not originally designed for HID. That said it is primarily for reflector housing type housings. Police will not be able to tell if it's supposed to have HID or not as you have projector housings. You will not "blind" on coming traffic as much as a reflector type HID. I actually did a HID retrofit on mine, and installed a set of Evo-XR hid projectors. Although it was a ton of work it was worth it.

2012 Pearl White CTS-V Stock
2016 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB Stock
2013 SHO Black on Black (Gone) PP, Unleashed Custom Tune, 170 TStat, SP534 Plugs, 3 Bar, Airaid Intake, PPE catted downpipes, Corsa Cat-back, H&R Springs. Focal 165KR Front Stage,2 JL W6 10 with Focal 800.1. 12.62 @ 110 mph.

Frozen Taurus

#6
April 23, 2015, 10:30:24 AM
Quote from: ShoBoat on April 23, 2015, 10:05:22 AM
Quote from: Frozen Taurus on April 23, 2015, 09:34:34 AM
Quote from: SHOdded on April 23, 2015, 09:16:01 AM
Not in Canada.  HIDs not "legal".

But we have lots of factory cars with HID up here though

Technically it's illegal to install HID in a housing that was not originally designed for HID. That said it is primarily for reflector housing type housings. Police will not be able to tell if it's supposed to have HID or not as you have projector housings. You will not "blind" on coming traffic as much as a reflector type HID.

yes that is what I was saying though Canadian SHO's should come with HID ...it's not illegal in Canada to have a vehicle with OEM HID's on it
2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

SHOdded

#7
April 23, 2015, 01:36:14 PM
Interesting.  Heard different on other forums, but glad to learn here it's OK to have OEM HIDs in Canada :)
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

dr.dodge

#8
April 23, 2015, 01:46:02 PM Last Edit: April 23, 2015, 01:49:46 PM by dr.dodge

Quote from: BiGMaC on April 23, 2015, 06:56:46 AM
Looking good!  ... But didn't it come with HIDs? 

Thanks!
Unfortunately they don't. But I agree with what my other fellow Canadians have said regarding the fitments of an HID kit on a non HID car.

Cheers!
-2014 Ford Taurus SHO non PP, Every option, BoVs VTA, tuned, MDesign CAI, catted downpipes, muffler delete, NGK Plugs, 160 F T-stat, Alkycontrol Methanol Injection system, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, HIDs and puddle lights.
-Chevrolet Cobalt (Supercharged) Weekend buggy!

dr.dodge

#9
April 23, 2015, 02:05:20 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on April 23, 2015, 04:00:27 AM
Very nice!  DTBL products are generally quite good :thumb:

Thanks
-2014 Ford Taurus SHO non PP, Every option, BoVs VTA, tuned, MDesign CAI, catted downpipes, muffler delete, NGK Plugs, 160 F T-stat, Alkycontrol Methanol Injection system, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, HIDs and puddle lights.
-Chevrolet Cobalt (Supercharged) Weekend buggy!
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