HID Headlight Upgrade - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

tf95ZR1 · 12-09-2010

I have researched into upgrading the headlights on my Z.
I see the top of the line setups use relays and ballasts/igniters
but are a little steep for me at $600+. (For Lights, Not For other Mods!)

I then see everything from just replacing the bulb to
projector or prism enclosures. In between there are
just bulbs with new circuitry. I have read the write up
of supercharging the driving lights- not the way I want to go.
I also don't want to blind oncoming traffic.
Anyone have experience not replacing the enclosure but using
a HID bulb?
TIA

Kevin · 12-09-2010

i'd like to know about this also

-=Jeff=- · 12-09-2010

have you been to this site yet?

http://danielsternlighting.com/

Some good info there

TFENT · 12-09-2010

I did this upgrade on my 1990 Z

I used Hella Capsules and a new HID system. I upgraded both the headlights and the fog-lights. My stereo shop wired everything up and it works wonderfully except for one minor thing. When the fog-lights are on the high-beam indicator illuminates even when the headlights are not on or when they are on and set to low beams. The stereo shop states it is because of the lower resistance in the HID system causing it to illuminate. It does not bother me as I know when the HID high-beams are on just from viewing the road. They are like mini suns beaming a path of light...

Cost for me was $3-400 and well worth it.

-=Jeff=- · 12-09-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFENT

I did this upgrade on my 1990 Z

I used Hella Capsules and a new HID system. I upgraded both the headlights and the fog-lights. My stereo shop wired everything up and it works wonderfully except for one minor thing. When the fog-lights are on the high-beam indicator illuminates even when the headlights are not on or when they are on and set to low beams. The stereo shop states it is because of the lower resistance in the HID system causing it to illuminate. It does not bother me as I know when the HID high-beams are on just from viewing the road. They are like mini suns beaming a path of light...

Cost for me was $3-400 and well worth it.

Correct on the high beam light.. it is wired 'cheaply' in 91 they did it better.

12-09-2010	#1
tf95ZR1 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 1,456	HID Headlight Upgrade I have researched into upgrading the headlights on my Z. I see the top of the line setups use relays and ballasts/igniters but are a little steep for me at $600+. (For Lights, Not For other Mods!) I then see everything from just replacing the bulb to projector or prism enclosures. In between there are just bulbs with new circuitry. I have read the write up of supercharging the driving lights- not the way I want to go. I also don't want to blind oncoming traffic. Anyone have experience not replacing the enclosure but using a HID bulb? TIA Last edited by tf95ZR1; 12-09-2010 at 06:26 PM. Reason: Wanted 2

12-09-2010	#2
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,624	Re: HID Headlight Upgrade i'd like to know about this also __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

12-09-2010	#3
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,161	Re: HID Headlight Upgrade have you been to this site yet? http://danielsternlighting.com/ Some good info there __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

12-09-2010	#4
TFENT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 189	Re: HID Headlight Upgrade I did this upgrade on my 1990 Z I used Hella Capsules and a new HID system. I upgraded both the headlights and the fog-lights. My stereo shop wired everything up and it works wonderfully except for one minor thing. When the fog-lights are on the high-beam indicator illuminates even when the headlights are not on or when they are on and set to low beams. The stereo shop states it is because of the lower resistance in the HID system causing it to illuminate. It does not bother me as I know when the HID high-beams are on just from viewing the road. They are like mini suns beaming a path of light... Cost for me was $3-400 and well worth it.