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: Projector headlights


Jeepney
12-18-2007, 01:13 PM
Anybody know if there are any manufacturers selling projector headlights. I wouldn't mind running a nice HID kit.

suzq044
12-19-2007, 02:05 PM
I don't see why you need em, these lights are pretty good alone; but no, I don't think there are any out yet.

RHill
12-20-2007, 07:46 AM
A projector light is not necessarily an HID. An HID is a system that has an actual arc (spark) that jumps across a gap between two electrodes. A regular bulb has a filament that is heated by passing a current through it until it glows. A good HID can put out more light at less current than a bulb.

FWIW and YMMV. :)

Sgtarky
12-20-2007, 12:14 PM
I don't see why you need em, these lights are pretty good alone; but no, I don't think there are any out yet.
oh well, to blind oncoming traffic or to say ooooo I AM A ubermodder I put on HEADLIGHTS!!!!!!

AbqPatriot
12-20-2007, 02:23 PM
Is this what you are looking for?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/H13-Xenon-Headlights-07-Jeep-Compass-Patriot-Wrangler_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33710QQihZ011Q QitemZ320197729782QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Jeepney
12-20-2007, 06:57 PM
No, but thanks. I'm actually looking for a headlight housing designed for the patriot. One that can contain the light beam from the HID properly, so I won't be blinding everyone one the road.

suzq044
12-22-2007, 12:44 PM
sorry man, they're too new; plus i think projectors would look funny in the round headlights of the patriot anyways. Like eyeballs.

ttilley
12-22-2007, 04:15 PM
You wont find a projector kit for the Patriot yet however I sugest that you check out hidplanet.com

Go to the university section.

agreed that the wrong projector will make a jeep look bug eyed however the best way to control hids is with a projector.

I am in the middle of a fog light retro using bosh mini projectors.

I will keep posting pics as get more done.

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff141/1ttilley/DSC03580.jpg

drenglish
12-26-2007, 11:36 AM
Cool those look like the replicators from Stargate.

homac
12-26-2007, 12:56 PM
These may be a good idea, however use caution when changing/aiming headlights.

I see far too many lately that burn my eyes out coming the opposite direction.

rolex69
12-30-2008, 03:39 AM
Usually that's just what projector headlights do LOL...they're awesome though. I have to admit they would look funny on a Patriot - I think I will just stick to the 10000k/12000k xenon upgrade :) ...oh, the fog lights as well!