ahh well thankyou for the tip.
ill keep that in mind when i make my fxr retrofits.

 

where i live, everybody has my same setup

 

Same here I plan on running your set up just until I can save up the money for the correct housing. Which ones would be better the 10000ks or 8000ks?

 

So what's the difference between these Pegasus HID's and regular HID's. From the picture the Pegasus look like the cheapo ebays but that's obviously wrong. Can someone please educate me.

 

i am running 3 sets of 6k. obviously i dont use all 3 while on the street

 

The Norcalmr2 Pegasus HID's are use a proper HID specific projector. A good link to look at how they work: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._schematic.png

The cheap eBay headlight's use a reflector type housing meant for halogen lights (pretty much your normal car headlight). This reflector housing scatters light and leaves it unfocused, and when coupled with the increased beam intensity and output of using the HID's, makes using the reflector housings dangerous and blinding to other drivers.

The Pegasus HID's use a projector (think new Lexus, BMW, Merc) in order to get the correct and safe beam pattern. That's why you see the sharp cut-off of the beam on the OP's first post.

 

If you are just going for style, it's personal preference. Higher the light temperature ("k" value), the bluer the light. Do a google and see what you like. If you want actual functionality, 4500-6000k yields the brightest and most "usable" light. Usable, as in your eyes naturally have more difficulty responding to the bluer light.

 

I know this thanks, good info on that link too. But what I meant is what is the difference between these Pegasus HID's and properly retrofitted HID's? Is it just a name or is the Pegasus better somehow.

 

My bad, I misinterpreted what you meant by "regular HID" . With the Pegasus HIDs there are no high beams, whereas most of the quality retrofit projectors, at least from www.theretrofitsource.com , are Bi-xenon, so high/low beam. I would expect good quality of construction in both applications. Retrofits leave you with more customizability, (choose your lenses, projector shroud, etc.) but are obviously a more involved project.. I suppose it depends on what you are willing to commit to the project, financially and time wise. The Pegasus HIDs are good from what I've heard, and are especially good if you are looking for a relatively easy and inexpensive way to get into HIDs properly. But, on the same token, they are most likely only $200 for a reason.

Edit: I don't think that you pay for much "brand name" when buying the Pegasus HIDs. Both a proper retrofit and the Pegasus HIDs should make you very happy compared to most other upgrade options available today.

Hope I helped this time

Evan

 

Ok that sounds more like what I was asking, and you were very helpful both times. Thanks for both explanations.

 

Don't forget your site vendors.

 

you got it right on the differences.
but i dont want you to get the wrong idea on the cheapness of pegasus projectors.

i bought mine for 200$ used
new this setup would be closer to 500$

so when you say "most likely only $200 for a reason " i just wanna make sure you know what your talkin bout
and not steering people away just because i mentioned getting them for 200$

to be honest you can make your own bi-xenon retrofit for cheaper then a pegasus projector costs new.
but thats not to say there cheaper because there less quality..

just wanna make sure you dont get steered away from a valid option because your afraid of it not being quality.

 

Oh I see, you got the whole kit for $200?(You still have to source ballasts if you buy the Pegasus HID's new, correct? Doesn't really specify on their website) And my apologies, I wasn't trying to bash them because they are cheaper then other options, I agree with what you are saying 96rokee. I would say that more than a "valid" option they are a great option. It must've been late last night In fact, these will probably be my next upgrade. Sorry for the confusion.

Edit: I was using the $200 price from the one that is on their website.

 

Do you still have your high beam?

 

Dang, wish I'd seen this sooner, I've been running these for well over a year now with great success.

There are several kits available. Some with high beams, some without.

I tried to get Tom to join as a supporting vendor, but he never did.