jtrovato Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Does anyone have any pictures of the beam pattern up against a wall from about 30 feet away at night? I'd like to check out what the cutoff line looks like and the pictures that were posted earlier in the thread aren't showing up for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtrovato Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 The only pics I see are the ones on this page. None of the ones showing the beam against a wall are showing up for me. Can anyone post up a picture of that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 The only pics I see are the ones on this page. None of the ones showing the beam against a wall are showing up for me. Can anyone post up a picture of that? If I get a chance, I'll post one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtrovato Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Still no pics?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bri719 Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 (edited) Are you doing low beam only or high and low beam? low beams only. you know what though, I am rethinking it right now since I'm not sure if I like the reflector pattern I've seen with the HIDs. also I'm pretty mediocre with electrical things. so maybe just go with some high intensity bulbs. I don't like the stock ones even though I gave them every chance. in my Ranger I have silverstars or nighthawk, I forget the name. they work pretty well, I might just go with something similar in the Edge Edited April 29, 2008 by bri719 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 believe me.. the HID is super easy install. really, so do not let that be a show stopper, many write ups here to help. worth it. yeah, the reflector pattern is a bit whack, but the upsides - for me - definitely out weigh that because once they come on, they just make you smile like.. niiiiice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bri719 Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 (edited) that's cool I'm still thinking about it. I'll decide soon enough. eventually I'll get tired of only being able to see 200 feet in the dark with the stock bulbs someone said they replaced their lo-beam H11s with H9 xenons instead. did I just misinterpret that? how would an H9 (65W?) work out in an H11 (55W) housing? or was that for the fog lamps (I don't really care to upgrade these yet, they work fine much better than the stock low beams) Edited April 30, 2008 by bri719 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craiger Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 I did both my low beams and fogs with HID kits and i do not regret it one bit. Looks great and lights up the road very well. I have tinted headlights so ended up putting the 55W kit in the lows. Just used a 35W kit for the fogs. Did 6K for both and i love 'em!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craiger Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Just in case you wanted to see my setup. Unfortunately, the pic does not do the HIDs justice. They look MUCH better in person but my camera can't seem to pick up how they really look. I've included a couple daytime pics too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Just in case you wanted to see my setup. Unfortunately, the pic does not do the HIDs justice. They look MUCH better in person but my camera can't seem to pick up how they really look. I've included a couple daytime pics too /*hijack hey.. nice stubby antenna there hijack*/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craiger Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 I always get compliments on my stubby Yup, got it exactly where you recommended Lex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bri719 Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 your HIDs and wheels look great, I'm sure you get lots of complements on the vehicle I ended up ordering some xenon H11 55w and hoping they will work much better than stock for low beams. we'll see how those do before I decide to go all the way up to HIDs which I am still leaning away from by the way stubby is cool is it dual purpose (FM & Satellite)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craiger Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Thanks... Don't get quite the same FM reception with the stubby but since i only listen to the iPod or satellite radio, it's fine....and it looks much bettter. Best $10 mod you'll ever do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJFW8 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I always get compliments on my stubby Yup, got it exactly where you recommended Lex! I got the stubby for my wife's car from that site. Looks great. Only reception issue is when the car is near the television tower "farm" in Glendale, WI. And Lex...I really appreciate your posts. Great ideas and good pictures. Even though I'm a 58 year old extra white wisconsin guy I enjoyed your rap link. Thanks for help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaak in TO Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 low beams only. you know what though, I am rethinking it right now since I'm not sure if I like the reflector pattern I've seen with the HIDs. also I'm pretty mediocre with electrical things. so maybe just go with some high intensity bulbs. I don't like the stock ones even though I gave them every chance. in my Ranger I have silverstars or nighthawk, I forget the name. they work pretty well, I might just go with something similar in the Edge I replaced my low beams with a H9 65W bulbs, used Narva brand from Germany. The H9 fits the H11 sockets with a slight trim on the larger tab. The 65W does light up further down the road than the H11's. Just don't use them in the fog lights as the heat is too much; fogs are H11. I used the HR1 for the high beams. I also upgraded the front marker/turn to a brighter one as well. Below is my order: On Mon, 17 Mar 2008, > >> Daniel ... Looks like I will spring for a pair of : >> >> 2100-lumen H9 item: 2 units > > Very fine. Please order those here: > http://store.candlepower.com/h-9.html > >> HIR1, 12.8V, 65W, 2530 lumens, 320 hours: 2 units > > These get ordered here: http://store.candlepower.com/9011.html > >> 3157NAK (Amber) front: 2 units > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bri719 Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 thanks for the tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlight Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Hello everyone, I am looking at a Lincoln MKX and the biggest issue I have with the MKX is that I can't get HID/Xenon's. I really like what some of you have done with the EDGE HID install. I wonder if this system can be used on the MKX? The MKX has the projector lights -- with adaptive lighting? Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 believe me.. the HID is super easy install. really, so do not let that be a show stopper, many write ups here to help. worth it. yeah, the reflector pattern is a bit whack, but the upsides - for me - definitely out weigh that because once they come on, they just make you smile like.. niiiiice Exactly. It's not as hard as you think it is. It, unlike many things and Windows, is truly plug and play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca412686 Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 So can anyone tell me do these work with day time running lights? We need them here in Canada for yearly inspections. Anyone have this setup working with no problems? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca412686 Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 It will require extra hardware, but we can make that work for you. What kind of extra hardware and what kind of price would it be? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpeckinp Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 What kind of extra hardware and what kind of price would it be? Thanks! Just my opinion but why not just mask over the light sensor? Yes your lights will be on at full brightness but you don't have to buy any extra hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Just my opinion but why not just mask over the light sensor? Yes your lights will be on at full brightness but you don't have to buy any extra hardware. well, for 1, wouldn't your nav then always be in "nigh" mode if you have nav... plus, that would be such a hack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca412686 Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 A harness, and an input canceller. No charge. We just have to custom invoive it for you to make sure it gets included.This is of course all assuming the DRL are operating on the same bulbs you are replacing. For instsance, if you are repalceing the low beams, and the DRL run off the high beams, then you need nothing special to do that. Agreed, it may start to mess with other systems. Perfect, thanks for sorting that out for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca412686 Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 A harness, and an input canceller. No charge. We just have to custom invoive it for you to make sure it gets included.This is of course all assuming the DRL are operating on the same bulbs you are replacing. For instsance, if you are repalceing the low beams, and the DRL run off the high beams, then you need nothing special to do that. Agreed, it may start to mess with other systems. How much to buy just the harness and input canceler? Our low beam headlights are also our DRL's here in Canada. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca412686 Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Without the kits, the harness and input canceller is $50 + shipping. Does it turn the DRL's off? What does the canceler do? Thanks for all the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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