Headlights

[fl98q45]

On my 98Q T moisture collects in the drivers side headlamp assy, the reflective paint on the bottom is dulled so the light projection is diminished. I want to replace my lamp assy with one from a 99Q, i'm told they won't fit because of grille, is this true? Also i found this company out of Canada that will sell me a H4/9003 4300k Bi-Xenon HID conversion kit. Anyone with any experience in this area?

[maxnix]

You will have to get the ballast also as the 99 is HID.

[bullittandy]

They will physically bolt up but the 99+ look completely different and the wiring is also different. Its possible but difficult and expensive as the 99+ headlights go for about $750 a pair at the cheapest used and are $2500 from dealer.

I have the xenon retofit kit and it is an easy install and works well if the lights are lowered so as to not blind oncoming drivers.

[NightRiderQ45]

How much is the kit? Also, why don't you get you headlights professionally cleaned? It will make the front of your car look so much better. I had a guy do my headlights last May for $60 and it made a huge difference. The front of my car look brand new again. I hated that haze yellow s**t on my headlights.

[fl98q45]

Thanks, i think i'll try the kit.

[fl98q45]

Thanks

[fl98q45]

The kit is $279.99. There is no haze on the outside of the lens but on the inside the condensation that collects has dulled the reflective paint.

[bullittandy]

Check ebay, I paid about $85 shipped for my HID kit.

[NightRiderQ45]

What K is your kit again Andy?

[Haitian_King]

How much is the kit? Also, why don't you get you headlights professionally cleaned? It will make the front of your car look so much better. I had a guy do my headlights last May for $60 and it made a huge difference. The front of my car look brand new again. I hated that haze yellow s**t on my headlights.

Who would I go to for something like that? I've noticed a bit of moisture on the inside of my driver's side headlamp. I don't like it.

[tfvesquire]

Who would I go to for something like that? I've noticed a bit of moisture on the inside of my driver's side headlamp. I don't like it.

I totally understand. On my 98, both headlights were replaced before I bought the car and were nice and clear. Lately, I noticed the passenger side had a lot of moisture inside and it looked like crap. I removed the headlight and did my best to remove all the water inside using compressed air and and paper towels and then let it dry overnight. I got about 90% of the water out and then I ran a small bead of clear silicone around the entire perimeter where the lens meets the black plastic housing.

I reinstalled it and noticed there is still some moisture a few days later (probably from the remaining water), but hopefully it will dry out with the heat of the headlight bulb. I will know whether I fixed the leak since it is scheduled to rain hard for the next four days. Will keep you posted.

[bullittandy]

What K is your kit again Andy?

6000K

[Haitian_King]

I totally understand. On my 98, both headlights were replaced before I bought the car and were nice and clear. Lately, I noticed the passenger side had a lot of moisture inside and it looked like crap. I removed the headlight and did my best to remove all the water inside using compressed air and and paper towels and then let it dry overnight. I got about 90% of the water out and then I ran a small bead of clear silicone around the entire perimeter where the lens meets the black plastic housing.

I reinstalled it and noticed there is still some moisture a few days later (probably from the remaining water), but hopefully it will dry out with the heat of the headlight bulb. I will know whether I fixed the leak since it is scheduled to rain hard for the next four days. Will keep you posted.

Cool. I hope it works. I hate seeing condensation on the inside of my headlights.

[tfvesquire]

** Update **

Well, it rained pretty hard all wknd and so far, no additional moisture. There is still some residual moisture near the side marker bulb. I may pull the battery and pull the bulb and then try and use a flexible wire, etc wrapped in in paper towel to try and absorb the remaining water.

I think because the side bulb doesn't get as hot as the headlight bulb it will take some additional time to completely dry it out. Looks a hell of a lot better though.

[Haitian_King]

** Update **

Well, it rained pretty hard all wknd and so far, no additional moisture. There is still some residual moisture near the side marker bulb. I may pull the battery and pull the bulb and then try and use a flexible wire, etc wrapped in in paper towel to try and absorb the remaining water.

I think because the side bulb doesn't get as hot as the headlight bulb it will take some additional time to completely dry it out. Looks a hell of a lot better though.

Great! Have any pictures? I didn't see any moisture today, but then again, it's been fairly dry.