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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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so your tracking number shows movement? Scan in, local post office, etc?
Yeah there sitting some where here in Albuquerque. I'm sure I will get them Monday.
Old Dec 8, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by brotu123
I needs a set of just the h4 housings. Ones that look as stock as possible. Price on that??
Are you looking for something like Autopals or hella E codes?
Old Dec 8, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by brotu123
I needs a set of just the h4 housings. Ones that look as stock as possible. Price on that??
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200mm-H6054-H4-EURO-HEADLIGHTS-WITH-CITY-LIGHTS-/330634427045?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cfb58faa5&vxp=mtr
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 12:26 AM
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I just ordered a set of HID. I know it's going to be awhile but I'm excited to be able to see at night.
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Chemg
I just ordered a set of HID. I know it's going to be awhile but I'm excited to be able to see at night.
Nice. I bet the turn around on these will pick up now that he has all the kinks worked out.
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by BrandonSS
Now now... Dont get angry with usps. When a seller prints a shipping label that's when it says something like electronic information created or something along those lines. He likely printed them to keep track of them, thus sending you a notification that get your hopes up, but he has not yet physically shipped them.


I ship and receive 2-300 packages a year with USPS the rest are FedEx. I do not know of a single time that I have received a notice and a week later still not shipped. I have an account with FedEx and UPS all I do is call them for a pickup, I use USPS for very small items.

I'm not angry with USPS it was the notification then nothing happened.
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 07:35 AM
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I have seen those, but I need a set that will work properly with my hids.
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 08:58 AM
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Ordered on 11/12 nothing yet. Anyone else order around then?
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 09:59 AM
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Ordered on 11/12 nothing yet. Anyone else order around then?
11/11 here, just add 4-5 weeks to when you bought it. He still has to work out some things in order to get them done in 1-2 weeks.
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by brotu123
I have seen those, but I need a set that will work properly with my hids.
Read BrandonSS write up on how to retrofit a projector. The Retrofit Source says the new Morimoto Mini H1 version 6 will fit into an H4 housings without modification.
"Installation Summary: Remove headlight lens, insert the threaded mounting shaft through the pre-existing hole in the back of the reflector, hand-tighten, check rotation, tighten, and re-seal headlights. Minimal cutting involved if any."

but if you can't do it yourself get in line for these.
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by XJmike0122
Read BrandonSS write up on how to retrofit a projector. The Retrofit Source says the new Morimoto Mini H1 version 6 will fit into an H4 housings without modification.
"Installation Summary: Remove headlight lens, insert the threaded mounting shaft through the pre-existing hole in the back of the reflector, hand-tighten, check rotation, tighten, and re-seal headlights. Minimal cutting involved if any."

but if you can't do it yourself get in line for these.
You will still have to cut. I was hoping that was the case but you still have to cut/grind/sand and epoxy in place. They unfortunately are still an inch too deep. It's really not hard to do. Like I said before, I could make a set in a day. I'm still convinced Lead Foot's problem is not having parts inventory prior to taking orders.

Plus... no offense, but I read his facebook page and its filled with people waiting weeks/month+ for other products (they seem to all eventually get their orders). So he is clearly a built to order guy and that seems to include ordering the supplies needed after the customers place the order... thats the only logical explanation. That is the main reason i chose to make my own.

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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BrandonSS
You will still have to cut. I was hoping that was the case but you still have to cut/grind/sand and epoxy in place. They unfortunately are still an inch to deep.
Oh ok I guess our housings are pretty shallow compared to other H4 housings. After X-mas I'm going to do a set for the TJ. Should be about the same install.
Old Dec 9, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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I ordered same day as XJmike0122, 10/29 soo im guessing i should be next in line?
Old Dec 10, 2013 | 02:42 AM
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Alright got my lights today. Over all for $200 not bad quality but I have a few things to say.
1) I did not get any type of clip to hold the bulb in the housing. I had to fashion up some out of wire.
2) They immediately fogged over after shutting them off from the lack of sealing between the bulb and housing. It was somewhere in the 20 degree range tonight here. 1 and 2 are probably related missing parts
3) I ordered 6000k bulbs but received 4300k. Honestly this was a mistake that I am happy with. The 4300k are surprisingly a very clean white.
4) There is a few specs of what looks to be white paint on the inside of one of the housing and the inside glass is a tad bit dirty.

Number 4 was sort of just nit picking but over all for the $200 price point I would say 9 out of 10 sans the missing parts.

I still need to aim them properly but I can say they are amazingly bright and the high beam boarder insanely bright for just headlights. I really don't see the need for any other auxiliary lights for the front with these. I will try to get them aimed tomorrow and take a video of driving with them.
Old Dec 10, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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I apologize for the missing wire clip Mike. I thought I checked for those before boxing. As for a seal between the bulb and the bulb seat on the projector, the H1 bulbs do not have a seal there; even in OEM housings. I tried doing some research and I found a few guys on HID planet and TRS that said to use some dielectric grease. Sounds a little strange to me but I haven't tried it yet. I guess just be really careful not to get it on the glass of the bulb.

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