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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by JCKustoms
If all is wired correctly, then you most likely have a bum set of bulbs...??? I have the bi-xenon bulbs and they work great, even with the stock harness! I've had them for almost two years and no problems!!

But I must say...I just upgraded to the Autopal housings (from the projector housing) and WOW what a huge difference!
what setup did you have for your Bi-Xenons? like where they true projectors or just crap off eBay? the only way to get true projectors with an H4 Bi-Xenon setup is to retrofit projectors in the autopals or into the ipf housings and that is not a cheap route. I have a true projector setup for my 6000k HID's and I do not want to retrofit to get my high beams back, it's not worth it
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by rmcki17
doesnt work for me either haha my bad try this...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/7X6-D...Q5fAccessories
u could have gone with ddmtuning.com for less money shipped, and not get any ebay garbage.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 01:45 AM
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And where are you getting that these housing are telescopic? telescopic housings are for like Benz and Lexus's and Beamers. telescopic means that the light moves with the car and adjusts itself(at least I'm some cars it does). there's no way you can get these types of housings for an XJ.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 04:13 AM
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You got gipped, I got hit last month on the same bulbs, just look at the feedback dude.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by adkodak
You got gipped, I got hit last month on the same bulbs, just look at the feedback dude.
If anyone wants HID's, NEVER buy them off eBay. That's the worst possible thing to do. Go look at norcalmr2.com they are a bit on the expensive side, but this is what I have and I love them. or you can do a retrofit for true Bi-Xenon bulbs. That won't be cheap either though.
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 12:35 AM
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well first off, the housing arent all that bad, light output is good and seem to be built decent.

Second you may want to look up what telescopic means....

Third you are right i got screwed. bastards. not a big deal i didnt drop tons of money on them or anything only 80 bucks for a set of HID's with new lamps and a relay harness that all works well other then the highs... not a bad deal....
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by rmcki17
well first off, the housing arent all that bad, light output is good and seem to be built decent.

Second you may want to look up what telescopic means....

Third you are right i got screwed. bastards. not a big deal i didnt drop tons of money on them or anything only 80 bucks for a set of HID's with new lamps and a relay harness that all works well other then the highs... not a bad deal....
If your saying Telescopic bulbs because the bulb goes in and out for high and low, I don't think your right. Whenever you see a new Lexus turn on, the headlight projectors move up down left right, and then center themselves.THATS a true telescopic setup. and how's your cutoff with those housings. that's what i was referring to about crap housings. usually none projector housings scatter the beam and are very blinding. pictures would still be nice
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by brendancfarrell

what setup did you have for your Bi-Xenons? like where they true projectors or just crap off eBay? the only way to get true projectors with an H4 Bi-Xenon setup is to retrofit projectors in the autopals or into the ipf housings and that is not a cheap route. I have a true projector setup for my 6000k HID's and I do not want to retrofit to get my high beams back, it's not worth it
Not sure which brand they are (purchased the jeep with them installed already). I didn't have to retro fit anything on the autopal housings for my H4 bi-xenon bulbs. And now my high beams actually work! :0
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JCKustoms

Not sure which brand they are (purchased the jeep with them installed already). I didn't have to retro fit anything on the autopal housings for my H4 bi-xenon bulbs. And now my high beams actually work! :0
how's your cutoff with the autopals? I'll try to add a picture of mine if my iPhone decides to upload it. the break in the beam is because I need to trim my brushguard because it us a little bit to wide.
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 11:24 AM
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tel·e·scop·ic
consisting of parts that slide one within another like the tubes of a jointed telescope and are thus capable of being extended or shortened.

^means sliding forward and backward. not trying to be a dick just proving myself right.
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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well then we are both right. I didn't realize that there were 2 types of telescopic housings, I only new of the stock ones from luxury cars that move all around
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by brendancfarrell

how's your cutoff with the autopals? I'll try to add a picture of mine if my iPhone decides to upload it. the break in the beam is because I need to trim my brushguard because it us a little bit to wide.
Here ya go... They are both adjusted to my liking (and there is no glare for oncoming traffic).
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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that's not as bad as I thought it would be. it scatters a little bit towards the sides but really not that bad. how come they are pushed towards the center?
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 08:58 PM
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That's about 15' from the garage door (low beams). I believe the autopal (euro) housing have a more narrow beam than most. But on the street it's amazing how much they light up the lane in front of you!
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