Wow these headlights I want them

[bfr]

And Xtralights look to be the same exact light also but for $249.95...but as many of these sites, extremely poor ratings on sites like Reseller Ratings.

Puddle Hunter...I can't speak for that guy over on the Z forums...but when I speak of a "real" HID replacement...I do not mean swapping an HID bulb and ballast into a Halogen Projector...as these various sites promote and sell.

The only way to do it in a somewhat proper way (IMO) would be to retrofit an OEM or other high quality glass HID projector into one of these housings (or the factory housing for that matter). This would provide a proper matched cutoff to prevent blinding oncoming drivers and to provide a focused, directed beam.

I would take on this project for cosmetic reasons...but only with the intent and result of improved (or at least equivalent) low and high beam performance. This would include proper ability to aim and adjust the installation. After all we are talking safety equipment here. I don't need to be driving down a winding mountain road in the middle of the night and have both headlights blow (as has been reported by other users).

After dealing with improper aiming of my Audi OEM projectors I've kind of decided that until (if) Ford comes out with an OEM drop in replacement (like in 2012 that fits the 2011) I will likely not be messing with my headlights. The Audi has auto-leveling and 15 degree adaptive aim (for cornering) which is quite important with the focused beams of HID projectors.

But damn...they sure do look cool!

 

[bruceboyer]

I have the recon version of these lights. The "halo effect" is very cool, but not that bright. The (main and Hi beam) bulbs that came with the Recon lights were terrible (dangerously low light) - so I contacted Recon and they shipped their Diamond White 4600 bulbs. The lights are brighter now, but I still think I need to install some driving/fog lights for when I need some extra light in the real dark.

 

[CineSLR]

If you want it done right you have to do it yourself... My Raptor won't be sporting headlights that are clearly copying both Audi and BMW. Nor will there be any question of quality of parts on something as important as the headlights.

My .02...

 

[Sharky]

daddy likey!!!!

 

[IRONMAN]

Any thoughts on these?

 

[IRONMAN]

Actually just found this pic and I'm not liking so much.

 

[Jake Y.]

hideous!/\

 

[IRONMAN]

hideous!/\

Yes have to agree! At first was kinda Hmmm but after seeing it on the Raptor

 

[WyoWes]

I have the Recon version and think they make the truck look great. Get a lot of positive feedback. I'll get some pic posted this week. I also put the bottom accent led's, which won't please the hardcore truck guys but I like the look.

 

[WyoWes]

I"m with Bruce, the low beam are dangerous. I had them discount an HID upgrade and it's much better.