PICS OF MY NEW HID KIT FROM EKOLOGICAL!!! ITS AWESOME! - LotusTalk

gimpy9195 · 04-28-2007, 06:49 PM

Could some one that reads this post and knows DJnamesless let him know about these pictures.

He just installed HIDs.

djnameless · 04-28-2007, 06:51 PM

i absolutely love em! it was very easy to install..it took awhile at first because i was cautious of hurting my baby...but once u get the first headlight....its a breeze!

heres pics

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djnameless · 04-28-2007, 06:58 PM

be sure you check out the pics of my system as well =]

My system

i highly recommend ekological's kit! it is truly plug n play!

Randy Chase · 04-28-2007, 06:58 PM

Merged two threads

Awesome. I really like the kit on my car too.

gameson · 04-28-2007, 07:03 PM

Congrats, 8000 K?

djnameless · 04-28-2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gameson

Congrats, 8000 K?

yessir! its noticably blue, but i think it suits me well =D

ekological · 04-28-2007, 07:11 PM

Looks sharp!

shay2nak · 04-28-2007, 11:28 PM

nice pictures. thanks.

jasond · 04-29-2007, 02:45 AM

Looks awesome, I'm in the process of deciding on an HID kit as well... the Ekological kit looks really nice!

djnameless · 04-29-2007, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jasond

Looks awesome, I'm in the process of deciding on an HID kit as well... the Ekological kit looks really nice!

they really do! and its super easy to install!

i highly recommend his kit =D

jasond · 05-02-2007, 11:58 PM

Yes, now the question is... 8000K or 6000K

Are the 8000K even bluer than, say, BMW HID's? Those suckers are realllly blue...

ekological · 05-03-2007, 04:01 AM

Factory HIDs appear blue because of the reflector optics. The color temp of the actual bulb is 4300K. People use a colder color temp when retrofitting to try to mimic factory HIDs, but the do this with a compromise of diminished visibility (when compared to 4300K).

HTH,
Chester

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Originally Posted by jasond

Yes, now the question is... 8000K or 6000K

Are the 8000K even bluer than, say, BMW HID's? Those suckers are realllly blue...

KingOfJericho · 05-03-2007, 06:32 AM

climb4fun · 05-03-2007, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ekological

Factory HIDs appear blue because of the reflector optics. The color temp of the actual bulb is 4300K. People use a colder color temp when retrofitting to try to mimic factory HIDs, but the do this with a compromise of diminished visibility (when compared to 4300K).
Chester

Those Ekological lights (or other HID) are really brighter than Elise factory lights or there are just blue?

How much brighter? Can you really tell the difference ((the brightness)) while driving at speed?

Cost pleaz?

flyguyskt · 05-03-2007, 07:17 AM

PLEASE tell me you didn't let them use that impact wrench on your wheels!!

ekological · 05-03-2007, 07:18 AM

I think everyone who has installed HIDs on their Elise would say that it's a night and day difference. I'm still waiting for Tim Mullen's foot to get better to hear his evaluation =) Each HID bulb of the 50watt kit puts out 4200 lumens. Many years ago I was at a garage that was doing headlight alignments and the machine gave a lumen output reading on the final report. I know my M3 with 35watt HIDs put out ~3200 lumens and the Ford Explorer with halogens was significantly lower...around 1000 lumens.

As for cost, if you have a '05/'06, it's $415. If you have a '07, it's $340. Add $10 shipping for either.

Regards,
Chester

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Originally Posted by climb4fun

Those Ekological lights (or other HID) are really brighter than Elise factory lights or there are just blue?

How much brighter? Can you really tell the difference ((the brightness)) while driving at speed?

Cost pleaz?

ekological · 05-03-2007, 07:19 AM

Why not? I always use an impact wrench to take the lug bolts off and impact wrench w/ torque stick to put the bolts back on.

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Originally Posted by flyguyskt

PLEASE tell me you didn't let them use that impact wrench on your wheels!!

rnr · 05-03-2007, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by climb4fun

Those Ekological lights (or other HID) are really brighter than Elise factory lights or there are just blue?

How much brighter? Can you really tell the difference ((the brightness)) while driving at speed?

Cost pleaz?

They are massively brighter. If you drive the Elise with any regularity at night I would recommend that you upgrade.

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djnameless elise addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: las vegas Posts: 99	PICS OF MY NEW HID KIT FROM EKOLOGICAL!!! ITS AWESOME! i absolutely love em! it was very easy to install..it took awhile at first because i was cautious of hurting my baby...but once u get the first headlight....its a breeze! heres pics before after __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise Starlight Black -Touring Pack -Hardtop -Starshield -LSS Rims Custom System Ekological's HID Kit http://www.myspace.com/dj_nameless

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djnameless elise addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: las vegas Posts: 99	Attached Images __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise Starlight Black -Touring Pack -Hardtop -Starshield -LSS Rims Custom System Ekological's HID Kit http://www.myspace.com/dj_nameless Last edited by djnameless : 04-28-2007 at 07:06 PM.

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04-28-2007, 06:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
djnameless elise addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: las vegas Posts: 99	be sure you check out the pics of my system as well =] My system i highly recommend ekological's kit! it is truly plug n play! __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise Starlight Black -Touring Pack -Hardtop -Starshield -LSS Rims Custom System Ekological's HID Kit http://www.myspace.com/dj_nameless

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Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 28,281 Images: 761	Merged two threads Awesome. I really like the kit on my car too. __________________ Please do not PM me. My box is full. Thanks.

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gameson Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,000	Congrats, 8000 K?

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ekological Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,552 Images: 13	Looks sharp! __________________ Custom Plug-N-Play Elise HIDs, Arqray SS Double Tip Exhaust, RAC Monolites

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shay2nak I'm bored...yawn... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,460	nice pictures. thanks. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190*X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 Lotus Exige S310 '08 Acura TSX 6-speed support WTC 2!

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jasond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 489	Looks awesome, I'm in the process of deciding on an HID kit as well... the Ekological kit looks really nice!

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