H.I.D. System $25!!! - Page 12

marko138 · 01-06-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Where can I get a timed relay? That may be benificial for my 3 HID setup I will be running.

Amazonian sucka. Stand by....

marko138 · 01-06-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Amazonian sucka. Stand by....

SUCKA MC's SOUND OFF

Link: http://www.amazon.com/Pulse-Timer-wi.../ref=de_a_smtd

Gas Man · 01-07-2010, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

SUCKA MC's SOUND OFF

Link: http://www.amazon.com/Pulse-Timer-wi.../ref=de_a_smtd

Go marko!

I thought there was one that Tigger had linked before...

marko138 · 01-07-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Go marko!

I thought there was one that Tigger had linked before...

Thats one some Buell guys are using with good results.

Amber Lamps · 01-07-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Go marko!

I thought there was one that Tigger had linked before...

I did but DEI makes really good products! It looks like it works; batt+, ground, trigger, output + & - so that it would also unload your headlight wiring and run your HIDs straight from your battery, for those that are concerned. What I don't know is what it's current ratings are and how long it will last in a constant flow situation. Those types of switches are usually used to open/close sunroofs/windows and fire up glow plugs on alarm/remote start systems.

Kerry_129 · 01-07-2010, 03:10 PM

DEI is def. good bang-for-the-buck stuff, but the problem with using that relay for HIDs is that it requires a trigger pulse, not a constant signal. Meaning you'd have to use a momentary button to manually turn them on - fine if that's what you want, but not automatic as headlights should be.

This one is the best, most compact solution I found - and solid-state transistor vs. mechanical coil (more expensive though): http://www.wolstentech.com/products/...delayrelay.php

Amber Lamps · 01-07-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129

DEI is def. good bang-for-the-buck stuff, but the problem with using that relay for HIDs is that it requires a trigger pulse, not a constant signal. Meaning you'd have to use a momentary button to manually turn them on - fine if that's what you want, but not automatic as headlights should be.

This one is the best, most compact solution I found - and solid-state transistor vs. mechanical coil (more expensive though): http://www.wolstentech.com/products/...delayrelay.php

FTMFW!!! Now I can get behind this with both guns! It's compact, simple, water resistant and designed for this specific application. Plus they also claim 6 amp initial draw and thus don't mention the battery (mine is rated for 175 cca) but I understand that bit about the ballast/bulb life. Now do I want to order something that costs $25 and tear into my bike to prolong the life of something that costs $25....hmmmmm...

Kerry_129 · 01-07-2010, 03:45 PM

To my mind, the advantage of prolonging the bulb/ballast is more about reducing the possibility of being caught on a trip w/ a dead headlight (though I plan to retain the stock plug & stash a halogen bulb as backup) + the hassle of removing/returning/reinstalling.

Oh - and I gave in & ordered sets for both the GSXR & VFR after seeing that smokin' deal you posted & reading various positive reviews on them. I'll post install pics when ever I throw them in over the winter.
Thanks for the heads-up!

Cutty72 · 01-07-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129

To my mind, the advantage of prolonging the bulb/ballast is more about reducing the possibility of being caught on a trip w/ a dead headlight (though I plan to retain the stock plug & stash a halogen bulb as backup) + the hassle of removing/returning/reinstalling.

Oh - and I gave in & ordered sets for both the GSXR & VFR after seeing that smokin' deal you posted & reading various positive reviews on them. I'll post install pics when ever I throw them in over the winter.
Thanks for the heads-up!

That's the bonus of leaving the brights standard halogen.

Kerry_129 · 01-07-2010, 04:06 PM

Agreed, and that's what I plan to do on the GSXR - but I still don't want to have to blind oncoming traffic if it goes out.

On the VFR, that's not an option since it runs dual H4 hi/lo (I'm also a little dubious of the light-pattern & durability of the actuated hi/lo shield - we'll see).

01-07-2010, 03:10 PM	#116
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	DEI is def. good bang-for-the-buck stuff, but the problem with using that relay for HIDs is that it requires a trigger pulse, not a constant signal. Meaning you'd have to use a momentary button to manually turn them on - fine if that's what you want, but not automatic as headlights should be. This one is the best, most compact solution I found - and solid-state transistor vs. mechanical coil (more expensive though): http://www.wolstentech.com/products/...delayrelay.php

01-07-2010, 03:45 PM	#118
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	To my mind, the advantage of prolonging the bulb/ballast is more about reducing the possibility of being caught on a trip w/ a dead headlight (though I plan to retain the stock plug & stash a halogen bulb as backup) + the hassle of removing/returning/reinstalling. Oh - and I gave in & ordered sets for both the GSXR & VFR after seeing that smokin' deal you posted & reading various positive reviews on them. I'll post install pics when ever I throw them in over the winter. Thanks for the heads-up!

01-07-2010, 04:06 PM	#120
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	Agreed, and that's what I plan to do on the GSXR - but I still don't want to have to blind oncoming traffic if it goes out. On the VFR, that's not an option since it runs dual H4 hi/lo (I'm also a little dubious of the light-pattern & durability of the actuated hi/lo shield - we'll see).