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Re: Caspers Headlight Brightener
« Reply #105 on: December 18 2011, 09:53:56 AM »
I actually went out about a week ago to move the cars around and change the lights, but, the battery was down (because I keep forgetting to either go buy a new one or keep a tricklecharger on it) and I got made and went back to playing Skyrim
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Re: Caspers Headlight Brightener
« Reply #106 on: December 18 2011, 10:53:57 AM »
Waiting on parts....housi ngs not ordered ...
(then JD can can tell us he bought them elsewhere and they only cost this much... :) )
$42.95 shipped!!
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Re: Caspers Headlight Brightener
« Reply #107 on: December 19 2011, 04:52:11 PM »
interesting topic.. Hell I am almost understanding what I am reading  :icon_super:

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Re: Caspers Headlight Brightener
« Reply #108 on: December 19 2011, 05:59:32 PM »
Hey, Dan, it has to be pretty simple for me to get it...and it took me awhile, but, I think I got it now lol
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Re: Caspers Headlight Brightener
« Reply #109 on: December 22 2011, 02:30:04 PM »
Not impressed with DDMTuning so far:
Missing 12volt connectors of any kind.
Didn't ship the relay harnesses I ordered.
Does ship from China BTW.
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Re: Caspers Headlight Brightener
« Reply #110 on: December 23 2011, 09:38:01 AM »
AutoGoody vs Caspers:

Fit and finish obviously, similar thickness.
AutoGoody is significantly shorter, Caspers shield extends past the bulb end ~1/4 inch, Goody is flush.
(D2S bulb)
Caspers may seat the bulb about a 1/16 deeper in the housing/reflector

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Re: Caspers Headlight Brightener
« Reply #111 on: December 23 2011, 03:43:32 PM »
So which ones are you gonna use (shields).
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Re: Caspers Headlight Brightener
« Reply #112 on: December 23 2011, 05:46:57 PM »
I need two sets, using both: so Caspers on the driver's and goody on the passenger's where the flaws will be less glaring (har har har).

Since I ordered two sets I got a few bucks knocked off the Autopals, first line item I beat JD on :)    (never catch up on the others tho)
 
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Re: Caspers Headlight Brightener
« Reply #113 on: December 24 2011, 06:06:05 AM »
OK. when is the actual install taking place now!! :icon_lol:
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« Reply #114 on: December 24 2011, 07:09:25 AM »
OK. when is the actual install taking place now!! :icon_lol:

 
Can't wait to see some pics of your digital slim line ballasts Dave!
Do these have the igniters located in a separate enclosure outside & downstream of the ballasts?
 
Not sure what you meant by no 12v connectors?  Did you finally get some connectors for it?
 
Am anxious to see some pics of the DDM Balasts + your installation.
 
Think you shoulda done it last week when it was +8deg C.....now we are back in the deep freeze!
 
Or will you wait till Spring time?
 
 
 
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Re: Caspers Headlight Brightener
« Reply #115 on: December 24 2011, 10:29:46 AM »
the igniters are part of the ballast.  The slim ballasts are digitial in and out while the regular are analog in and digital out.
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Re: Caspers Headlight Brightener
« Reply #116 on: December 24 2011, 10:41:39 AM »
There is NO glare from the (autogoody) shields!! like you said, it is flush with the D2s bulb :D
 
I have had the GN out alot lately at night, and have never been flashed at once because of the hids, nice cutoff.
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Re: Caspers Headlight Brightener
« Reply #117 on: December 24 2011, 12:50:57 PM »
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Re: Caspers Headlight Brightener
« Reply #118 on: December 24 2011, 01:34:30 PM »
Looks like your ready for install! :D
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Re: Caspers Headlight Brightener
« Reply #119 on: December 24 2011, 10:45:26 PM »
Perhaps JD could describe exactly one would connect a system with ONLY the items show (AKA shipped) :)
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