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04-03-2009, 09:53 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: caledonia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: #1459 w/460(sold)New(used),spf w/427s.o.(sold)
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Eric, Do ya think you could send about 50 hp my way ? I'll even pay shipping. 
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04-04-2009, 01:50 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: St. Louis, Missouri,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPO 2715
Posts: 1,648
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sparks
Eric, Do ya think you could send about 50 hp my way ? I'll even pay shipping.
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Ahhhhh, no.... 
LOL, I think 666 lb ft is just about right., It would not sound as evil at 616...
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04-06-2009, 08:25 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Lambertville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #644 428 FE
Posts: 377
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Impressions and Installation
I purchased a set of headlights and the conversion kit from Gary in San Marcos last week. I just got around to installing them this week.
My initial impression is WOW! Took the Cobra out last night and the difference is very dramatic. I can actually see now at night.
I also like the looks of the headlights very much. Many of the tri-bars I have seen are a bit flat, but these are convex and very good looking.
As far as the installation goes, I would say it in near plug and play. The biggest issue is finding a place to mount the two transformers and the relay. The wires between the transformers and the bulbs are not real long so you have to mount the transformers fairly close to the headlights. For now I have mine installed in the wheel wells, in the very front (just under the headlights), on top of my frame rail. They are somewhat protected there and the one plug is waterproof (resistant?). I may eventually lengthen the wires and move the transformers elsewhere, but for now they seem fine.
The other task was to run power (and ground) to the relay. I ran wires from my firewall (battery is in the trunk) to the relay (mounted just above the transformer on the driver's side).
I then drilled a 7/8" hole through the back of my headlight housing, fed the wires through and installed a rubber grommet. On one side (driver's in my case) there is a fourth plug to attach to the original headlight wiring. The plug requires a larger hole, so I just detached the three wire spades from the plug, ran the wire through and reattached the plug.
The three plugs that attach to the bulbs have different shaped plugs so you can't mess them up.
Once I had everything plugged in and attached I flipped the switch and everything worked fine, including my original hi/lo switch (wasn't sure beforehand it would work as it did before).
Then I had to wait for the dark!
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I'm getting old too fast and smart too slow!
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04-28-2009, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Fulshear,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Lone Star Classics (LS427)
Posts: 64
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I completed my HID conversion I purchased from Gary a week ago. Excellent kit, good quality and easy install. I got flashed for the first time in the cobra  . Felt good. I highly recommend it especially from the safety aspect.
Kinton
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05-07-2009, 08:34 AM
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Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Wylie, Texas USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SHELBY GT500...slightly modified. Former owner of CSX4758..a GEM of a ride!
Posts: 874
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Thanks guys.......I wanted all of you to know how I appreciate all the good comments and the fact I am able to supply a long needed option for my Cobra family. I have not forgot about any of you on my waiting list. I'm still waiting on headlights coming from England as I did not expect how well these were going to go over. Please be patient with me and if you are not on the list shoot me an e-mail at gary@candsperformance.com and I will add you to it and notify when product is available. It really is worth the wait as I just installed the same kit on my Shelby Mustang and the difference is unbelievable. Almost time for Tulsa....yee haw!!!!!
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05-07-2009, 01:22 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Mckinney,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Lone Star Classics #89 Keith Craft Genesis 427 so, stroked to 482, 649 hp. Sabre GT 40 #16 351W stroked to 408, 527hp, TWM stack injection, Fast XFI, G50/50.
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I like them
These lights are fantastic, thank you Gary!. Here is a pic off my phone:
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05-12-2009, 03:55 PM
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Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Wylie, Texas USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SHELBY GT500...slightly modified. Former owner of CSX4758..a GEM of a ride!
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You guys are great!!! I thank you all. I have been waiting for the Tri Bars and expect them within the next 2 weeks. I placed another order from a direct source so I should have plenty when they hit. I have a list going for many of you and the day they hit I will e-mail you for all the details. Thanks again guys.
Gary
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05-12-2009, 03:57 PM
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Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Wylie, Texas USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SHELBY GT500...slightly modified. Former owner of CSX4758..a GEM of a ride!
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Almost forgot....If any of you also happen to own a 2007 GT500 I have matching headlights and fog lights in H.I.D. as well. I have them on mine and they are very cool.
Gary
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05-20-2009, 08:26 AM
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Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Wylie, Texas USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SHELBY GT500...slightly modified. Former owner of CSX4758..a GEM of a ride!
Posts: 874
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They won't last long but I have a few lights ready to ship. Just e-mail me the details at gary@candsperformance.com
Thank you all,
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06-03-2009, 10:01 AM
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Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Wylie, Texas USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SHELBY GT500...slightly modified. Former owner of CSX4758..a GEM of a ride!
Posts: 874
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Gentlemen,
I just received the next batch of H.I.D. kits and Headlights. I have (6) sets at this time that are ready to ship. Let me know at gary@candsperformance.com
All the response has been excellent and trust me you will absolutely love this modification for your Cobra.
I'm still holding the Club Cobra price at $350.00
Gary
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06-03-2009, 10:09 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Oakville,
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anyone put this set on a superformance?
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06-03-2009, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: St. Louis, Missouri,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPO 2715
Posts: 1,648
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Quote:
Originally Posted by maxum_101
anyone put this set on a superformance?
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Gary installed these on 2715, see post #11 on this thread for pics of mine.
He can tell you how they were installed as sure as Gary is wearing overalls right now, but I can tell you I really enjoy these on my car!
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06-03-2009, 04:05 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Houston,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR#722 Red/Black stripes- Keith Craft 408/TKO 600
Posts: 23
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HID's
Installed a set this past Saturday, great look with the tri-bars and much better lighting at night.
Installed for $200.
Web site: www.hids4oldschoolcars.com |
06-03-2009, 04:19 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Virginia Beach, Va & Port Charlotte, Fl.,
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Just installed a set last weekend that I got from Gary! They're a top-notch kit and very easy to install. The light they provide is amazing.
Dave
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06-03-2009, 10:31 AM
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Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Wylie, Texas USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SHELBY GT500...slightly modified. Former owner of CSX4758..a GEM of a ride!
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Superformance was the very first one we did.
Gary
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06-03-2009, 10:34 AM
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Location: Oakville,
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what was involved with the superformance? where were the ballasts mounted? any splicing of wires?
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06-04-2009, 11:47 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Fontana,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Lonestar LS427, 408w, 48IDA Webers, TKO 600, 9" Currie 4-link 4.11 rear
Posts: 390
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AMD6948-
Can we get some pictures uploaded of the "other brand" tri-bars please on your Cobra? The web site really does not show the Convex of the lens.
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06-04-2009, 12:23 PM
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I agree with RallySnake
Do a search on HID and you will find "maybe - hell no" ragarding the legality of the beams. Flashing by oncomming traffic is an indication of the problem. Be careful.
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06-04-2009, 04:57 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: St. Louis, Missouri,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPO 2715
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Quote:
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Flashing by oncomming traffic is an indication of the problem. Be careful.
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Agreed.
I get flashed driving my F250 with stock lamps (non-HID) I think because they are high (elevation above the road surface).
I have not been flashed in my Cobra with Gary's set-up, but I will check with my buddies tonight and see what they think.
Done right, HIDs seem to have less glare to me, in general. I do have mine pointed more down in front that could be, just to prevent blinding other motorists.
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06-04-2009, 05:33 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: McMurray,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance, 434, Paxton blown
Posts: 97
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I have been flashed once so far........ once in maybe 500 after dark miles on a variety of roads and conditions.
My daily driver has OEM HID's and I infrequently get flashed....less often now then when HID's were less common.
I think some, maybe most, of the flashes result from my headlights bouncing as a result of the road surface. I expect that the same will/did occur with the Cobra.
Mike
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