headlight lightbulbs

Mustang Willis

Mustang Willis

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so one of my headlights went out and now i need to replace the bulb. i was to go with some halogens to make it look better, are the bulbs going to be specific to my car? i've gone on american muscle and found the ones i want and also found them at advanced auto but didn't get the chance to talk to anyone before i left. and also will having aftermarket headlight cause problems for me??
 
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Rushman04

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i would get hids. they are amazing in brightness and are cheap. you can get a kit from ddm tuning for 45 to your door. if you want to say qith halogen go with silverstars.
 
bkpony

bkpony

Brooklyn Coordinator
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Everyone is right about h.i.d.s are the best way to go. i have 8k on mine.and its cheap to get and easy to install.go for it. :awesomework:
 
Pony08

Pony08

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Rushman04 said:
i would get hids. they are amazing in brightness and are cheap. you can get a kit from ddm tuning for 45 to your door. if you want to say qith halogen go with silverstars.
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Could I get a link from you as to which kit would work for my car? I've always wanted HID's but always thought they were ridiculously expensive as the kits are a good amount over $200 at American Muscle. Hows the quality on these since they seem to be dirt cheap?

http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p=catalog&parent=85&pg=1
 
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Rushman04

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ddm tuning makes a great kit. i have them in a couple of cars and nothing so far(knock on wood). the regular kit that says 30 bucks is the kit i would go for. the bulb in your 08 mustang is a H13. now with a single bulb setup you can upgrade to a hi/lo for 20 which make the bulb move in and out when you put the high beam on and off giving you a high beam and low beam effect. i would do 35 watt, H13, 6k color, with the Hi/Lo for a extra 20.so 50 plus shipping. they include the harness with that kit. if you want over the top the 55 watts will get you there, nothing can hide from those.
 
Pony08

Pony08

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Rushman04 said:
ddm tuning makes a great kit. i have them in a couple of cars and nothing so far(knock on wood). the regular kit that says 30 bucks is the kit i would go for. the bulb in your 08 mustang is a H13. now with a single bulb setup you can upgrade to a hi/lo for 20 which make the bulb move in and out when you put the high beam on and off giving you a high beam and low beam effect. i would do 35 watt, H13, 6k color, with the Hi/Lo for a extra 20.so 50 plus shipping. they include the harness with that kit. if you want over the top the 55 watts will get you there, nothing can hide from those.
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Works for me thanks for the reply. One more question, I don't know a ton about wiring but is the harness compatible with the factory setup on the mustang and will these instructions for a different kit work for this kit? Appreciate the help!
 
ststang

ststang

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Bringing this old thread up to the top.

I bought a set of Raxiom Elite Light H13 Bulbs from American Muscle last June for my 2005 V6. After 5 months, I lost the high beams from each bulb. AM replaced that set at no charge. Now, 5 months later, I have lost both the high and low beams from one bulb.

I bought my car used and never had to change the headlight bulbs once in the five years I have owned it. Do all these third party halogen lights burn out this quick? I really like them over the OEMs but kind of silly to replace them every 5 months.

Any suggestions? Bulbs from other manufacturers better?
 
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jricky917

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they seem to, unfortunately... I get maybe 3 months out of a set of ones like that on my focus.
I'm starting to consider LED fogs and still want to retro HID headlights
 
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jricky917

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they seem to, unfortunately... I get maybe 3 months out of a set of ones like that on my focus.
I'm starting to consider LED fogs and still want to retro HID headlights
 
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