Best source for HID conversion kits?

[Eagle]

I'm looking to convert the GTP over to HID bulbs.

What's the best deal on a set of 6000k bulbs for both the head lamps and fogs?

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[01DTS]

sharphid.com talked to the owner and am trying to get him to sponsor us but he needs to know what that involves.

i have bought 3 kits from them with out any problems

 

[Bru]

I bought my headlights from the WbodyStore, currently selling for $90. They have a choice of 4300, 5000, 6000 and 8000. I run 4300K and am happy with them. Been running them for a few years now without the harness and typically have to switch them on and off for both bulbs to turn on. The ones I have just plug inline with the headlamp connector.

http://www.wbodystore.com/grandprix/HID-Light-Conversion-Kit-p-145.html

Don't remember if peeps have trouble running HIDs in the stock fog housing. There might be clearance issues with the length of the bulb and hitting the housing, but don't quote me. I bought some $30 fogs from Meijer and used the supplied harness. Could easily throw some HIDs in there.

Stock housings and 4300k:

And with black housings:

 

[Yaj Yak]

i just did ebay bullshit ones back in the day. still working well 2-3 years later.

 

[Bru]

Don't think there's too much difference between the cheap ones and expensive ones. A lot of guys have run different ones on here so you'll get a good idea of where to buy.

 

[Eagle]

Joe,

With that wbody kit, how did it wire up? Do the factory plugs just connect to their ballast then from there wire straight up to the HID bulbs? Or is there other wiring that needs to be done?

I'd love to find a 9007/880 combined kit, but I guess @ $90 each that's not terrible... only found one kit on ebay with both for like $280... thats ridiculous for lights.

 

[Yaj Yak]

its just all plug and play...

beyond simple.

 

[Eagle]

Cool, just wondered cuz they're all talking about upgrading the harness and stuff so you don't burn up the stock wiring...

 

[Bru]

Yep, it plugs in series with the existing headlight connector. Takes five minutes to do. I put some double sided tape on the ballasts and stuck it to the bumper support below the headlamp assembly.

 

[Bru]

Once you get the kit installed you'll ask yourself, "Really? That's all?"

 

[Yaj Yak]

http://cgi.ebay.com/HID-CONVERSION-...in_0?hash=item3a52fdd2f7&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14



43.99 shipped

 

[Yaj Yak]

http://cgi.ebay.com/9003-9004-9005-...in_0?hash=item2a011659d3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

 

[Eagle]

I bought the first ebay link. Thanks, Kevin!

Just the 9007s for now until I figure out more on the fogs and the housings like Joe mentioned...

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

eBay kit ftw. I even had a wiring harness melt and the guy sent me a new one out for free next day air. I think I payed $60 I forget.

 

[Detour]

Yea, I've got the ebay ones on my regal. 2 months so far and they're still goin good. I had to take out the diffuser in order to get the most light output.

 

[bikrboy128]

i had a wbody store kit on my GTP with the stock harness. worked great for the two years i had it on the car, and is still doing work today on my jeep. i wouldn't bother with the upgraded harness

 

[Eagle]

Sounds good, guys. Thanks for all the input!

 

[Fish]

Hopfully you have better luck then I do with these things.

 

[32vMonte]

Im gonna recommend right of the bat that you eliminate your drl/auto lights. You want to be able to control them your self. Also after you make it so you have to use the switch make sure you turn them on once the car is running for 2-3 seconds and voltage levels out.

Also I would recommend a relay harness from ebay. They where cheap and easy to hook up, just type in HID harness and get the one with the correct plugs.

I think thats it...

 

[32vMonte]

i had a wbody store kit on my GTP with the stock harness. worked great for the two years i had it on the car, and is still doing work today on my jeep. i wouldn't bother with the upgraded harness

Without the upgraded harness on my 98 monte I would have starting issues. Now with the harness as long as the car is running they start up without a issue.

Just for ppl that don't know that when they flicker on start up and either stay lit and the flicker goes away or they shut off after a second that will eventually change the color of the bulb that does it the most. After that they will burn out a year down the road as it changes colors worse.

 

[Eagle]

They must really pull some serious power then...

If they flicker, I'll rig up a relay for them.

 

[99PONTIACGP]

i just did ebay bullshit ones back in the day. still working well 2-3 years later.

Agree, I paid $60 shipped for the headlights on ebay and very happy with the turnout.

 

[Eagle]

Ya, I'm hoping for more of the same. Should have mine by the end of the week.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

wait a minute....you dont have to get rid of the auto lights; just the DRL which are lame anyways. i think it was just 1 wire you had to cut and then splice to another. its on clubgp for sure.

the benefit of it is then they dont flash when you use your key fob (dont burn them up) AND your parking lights will flash instead...including the tails.

 

[99PONTIACGP]

wait a minute....you dont have to get rid of the auto lights; just the DRL which are lame anyways. i think it was just 1 wire you had to cut and then splice to another. its on clubgp for sure.

the benefit of it is then they dont flash when you use your key fob (dont burn them up) AND your parking lights will flash instead...including the tails.

for DRL, theres a fuse under the hood you pull when you install the HID's so you dont ruin the bulbs AND my headlights still flash when I use the key fob. When I had my alarm installed, the headlights didnt flash. They do know when using the stock setup.