GB: Bi-xenon HID PROJECTOR - SakeBomb Garage
10-14-09, 08:18 PM
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Hey, there are lots of pics in the first slideshow at the top of the first page, but let me know if they are not working for you (I think its a flash application, so maybe you cant see it for some reason) and I'll post them. If there are other pictures youd like just let me know and I'm happy to post em 
Could you post pics of the assembly itself? More curiosity than concern really.
Thanks!
10-14-09, 09:31 PM
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4. 93Silverbullet (Upgraded Ballast)
5. SnkyDvl (Standard Ballast)
6. Highwind (standard)
7. GoodfellaFD3S (as long as it comes with a back massage)
8. JdmRX
9. johgar
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10-15-09, 01:27 AM
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not sure why you would want to do this honestly. There are not better bulbs than the philips 4300K OEM bulb, and higher wavelength bulbs are simply wasted light output. We are using optically clear lenses (so you get the slight blue/purple bleed at the cutoff that people try to "recreate" by using higher wavelength bulbs). This optically clear lens combined with the super sharp cutoff causes the blue/purple line at the cutoff, and is seen as a blue/purple flicker from other cars as you drive by; like all high end OEM applications.
The ballast is a ballast... 35w output. Standard. Unless you want to go 55w and really shorten the life of your bulbs as well as cast way too much light on the road. Feel free to PM me if you're really interested in doing something custom, but honestly, you're only making a good thing worse when you alter either of those variables. If its simply the color that other people see, the optically clear lenses will already get you there
BTW the bluer you go, the less light output you get and the worse your night vision gets
The human eye does not do well with blue light in low lighting conditions -Heath
The ballast is a ballast... 35w output. Standard. Unless you want to go 55w and really shorten the life of your bulbs as well as cast way too much light on the road. Feel free to PM me if you're really interested in doing something custom, but honestly, you're only making a good thing worse when you alter either of those variables. If its simply the color that other people see, the optically clear lenses will already get you there
BTW the bluer you go, the less light output you get and the worse your night vision gets
The human eye does not do well with blue light in low lighting conditions -Heath
10-15-09, 03:42 AM
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1. efiniste (RHD)
2. Ceylon (RHD)
3. Maximum
4. 93Silverbullet (Upgraded Ballast)
5. SnkyDvl (Standard Ballast)
6. Highwind (standard)
7. GoodfellaFD3S (as long as it comes with a back massage)
8. JdmRX
9. johgar
10. jmadams74 (standard)
11. n rider89
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13.
14.
15.
2. Ceylon (RHD)
3. Maximum
4. 93Silverbullet (Upgraded Ballast)
5. SnkyDvl (Standard Ballast)
6. Highwind (standard)
7. GoodfellaFD3S (as long as it comes with a back massage)
8. JdmRX
9. johgar
10. jmadams74 (standard)
11. n rider89
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10-15-09, 04:55 PM
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That's what I was hoping to see also. They look great, and after the drive home in the rain last night I can't get them too soon. Let's get some more buyers on the list! I want new headlights!
10-15-09, 06:20 PM
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I think I'll have mine shipped as well since I don't want to see Rich in a towel. Not to muddy the info or have tons of misc questions...but what if we have an extra set of lights (housings) you guys could use? Does that make it cheaper? I ask since it was brought up in the original thread.
10-16-09, 05:23 AM
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not sure why you would want to do this honestly. There are not better bulbs than the philips 4300K OEM bulb, and higher wavelength bulbs are simply wasted light output.
BTW the bluer you go, the less light output you get and the worse your night vision gets The human eye does not do well with blue light in low lighting conditions
BTW the bluer you go, the less light output you get and the worse your night vision gets
The human eye does not do well with blue light in low lighting conditionsPersonally I am a 4300K person and have these on my Range Rover. They do make a beautiful white light and the optics does help to make them bluish at the line. But other high end manufacturers (ie Mercedes, BMW) use higher kelvin rated bulbs with much success.
Just a thought for you that could help you sell more kits.
10-16-09, 12:04 PM
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I want to do this because I already have bulbs and ballasts. I know the story on colors and I do run 4300k.
My question remains the same: Can I get these without ballasts and bulbs?
My question remains the same: Can I get these without ballasts and bulbs?
not sure why you would want to do this honestly. There are not better bulbs than the philips 4300K OEM bulb, and higher wavelength bulbs are simply wasted light output. We are using optically clear lenses (so you get the slight blue/purple bleed at the cutoff that people try to "recreate" by using higher wavelength bulbs). This optically clear lens combined with the super sharp cutoff causes the blue/purple line at the cutoff, and is seen as a blue/purple flicker from other cars as you drive by; like all high end OEM applications.
The ballast is a ballast... 35w output. Standard. Unless you want to go 55w and really shorten the life of your bulbs as well as cast way too much light on the road. Feel free to PM me if you're really interested in doing something custom, but honestly, you're only making a good thing worse when you alter either of those variables. If its simply the color that other people see, the optically clear lenses will already get you there
BTW the bluer you go, the less light output you get and the worse your night vision gets The human eye does not do well with blue light in low lighting conditions -Heath
The ballast is a ballast... 35w output. Standard. Unless you want to go 55w and really shorten the life of your bulbs as well as cast way too much light on the road. Feel free to PM me if you're really interested in doing something custom, but honestly, you're only making a good thing worse when you alter either of those variables. If its simply the color that other people see, the optically clear lenses will already get you there
BTW the bluer you go, the less light output you get and the worse your night vision gets
The human eye does not do well with blue light in low lighting conditions -Heath
10-16-09, 01:12 PM
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David Hayes: What will we do with you LOL. Not to turn this into a discussion thread, but that's a 10% reduction in output. That's quite significant (I think). Also, in low light levels, our eyes perceive bluer wavelengths of light to be BRIGHTER than they actually are. That sounds great (and who knows maybe the 10% bulb dimming is negated by the perceptual increase due to the blue light) but since our eyes perceive the blue light as brighter our pupils close accordingly (as if there was more available light then there actually is). This decreases your night vision, exactly what you don't want when driving at night. Why do you think the interior lights in airplanes are red? Same with the amber lights in the FD, BMW, red in merc. i believe, etc. Bluer lights make your pupils close in low light levels, and make your night vision worse.... so it's not just about 10% less output, but how your eyes react to the bluer light.
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David Hayes: What will we do with you LOL.
Not to turn this into a discussion thread, but that's a 10% reduction in output. That's quite significant (I think). Also, in low light levels, our eyes perceive bluer wavelengths of light to be BRIGHTER than they actually are. That sounds great (and who knows maybe the 10% bulb dimming is negated by the perceptual increase due to the blue light) but since our eyes perceive the blue light as brighter our pupils close accordingly (as if there was more available light then there actually is). This decreases your night vision, exactly what you don't want when driving at night. Why do you think the interior lights in airplanes are red? Same with the amber lights in the FD, BMW, red in merc. i believe, etc. Bluer lights make your pupils close in low light levels, and make your night vision worse.... so it's not just about 10% less output, but how your eyes react to the bluer light.
10-16-09, 11:17 PM
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1. efiniste (RHD)
2. Ceylon (RHD)
3. Maximum
4. 93Silverbullet (Upgraded Ballast)
5. SnkyDvl (Standard Ballast)
6. Highwind (standard)
7. GoodfellaFD3S (as long as it comes with a back massage)
8. JdmRX
9. johgar
10. jmadams74 (standard)
11. n rider89
12. phinsn98 (standard)
13.
14.
15.
2. Ceylon (RHD)
3. Maximum
4. 93Silverbullet (Upgraded Ballast)
5. SnkyDvl (Standard Ballast)
6. Highwind (standard)
7. GoodfellaFD3S (as long as it comes with a back massage)
8. JdmRX
9. johgar
10. jmadams74 (standard)
11. n rider89
12. phinsn98 (standard)
13.
14.
15.
10-17-09, 10:21 AM
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Seriously though, these are the best output HID options I have seen for the FD. They have great cutoff and will most certainly blow away those of you that haven't experienced HID lighting.
10-17-09, 11:35 AM
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I went from stock lights, to silverstars, to Ramy's Wise Spirts H4 HID Kit, and now I'm wanting these. These look amazing! Great job guys.
1. efiniste (RHD)
2. Ceylon (RHD)
3. Maximum
4. 93Silverbullet (Upgraded Ballast)
5. SnkyDvl (Standard Ballast)
6. Highwind (standard)
7. GoodfellaFD3S (as long as it comes with a back massage)
8. JdmRX
9. johgar
10. jmadams74 (standard)
11. n rider89
12. phinsn98 (standard)
13. TRISPEEDFD3S (standard)
14.
15.
1. efiniste (RHD)
2. Ceylon (RHD)
3. Maximum
4. 93Silverbullet (Upgraded Ballast)
5. SnkyDvl (Standard Ballast)
6. Highwind (standard)
7. GoodfellaFD3S (as long as it comes with a back massage)
8. JdmRX
9. johgar
10. jmadams74 (standard)
11. n rider89
12. phinsn98 (standard)
13. TRISPEEDFD3S (standard)
14.
15.
10-17-09, 02:28 PM
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10-17-09, 08:11 PM
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Very good deal. The only other stock retro Bi-xenon set for the FD is over 1000 shipped. When I get some more funds together you can count me in, I've been waiting for this for a while! I was just about to build a kit myself.
10-18-09, 11:22 PM
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... and like Dan said, yeah they can be replaced with any 35w, but honestly these are really nice ballasts (both the aftermarket ones and mitsubishis) and I would be very surprised if one failed on you. They are about as likely as a ballast to fail in a stock car w/ HID's... same goes for the bulbs too, the philips are some of the best bulbs out there!
10-18-09, 11:35 PM
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What I think would be a great example of stellar Sakebomb customer service is to film an install video on an FD..... I happen to know of a shiny red example that's available 