Newbie with light?

[RKraft]

Hi I just joined this site did post on homemade roof rack thread. I am looking for 7-9" lights to run on top of my roof rack I am building, also going to make custom bumpers then install some of these on bumper for driving. Oh yea its on a 2000 Ford Excursion. The use will be for trails or when out deer hunting. I found these on this site DHgate.com it's like Ebay but unsure if anyone has used this site or these lights I found. Here is a link to the ones I would like. http://www.dhgate.com/fedex-free-2p...813b22deb7013b2bfe38142a81.html?recinfo=8,3,2. I know they are chinese knock offs but on a budge. I was also thinking about Pro Comp explorers and converting to HID's. Thanks in advance for your opinions and suggestions they will be greatly appreciated.
Randy

 

[RKraft]

Has anyone ever converted Pro Comp explorer 8" 130 watt lights to 55watt HID. I am budget and was thinking if converted won't be as hard on alternator than with the original halogen bulbs. How are the light patterns on these lights?
Randy

 

[Hilldweller]

The Chinese cheap-n-stinky HIDs work pretty well. They've been sold under quite a few names like HIDx and even Hella's bargain-brand Optilux.
Maybe you could check with a reputable retailer like rallylights.com and see if they'd cut you a deal on Optilux; talk to Dave or Ray.

Converting a burning filament light to an HID won't yield good results since the light source is oriented differently in relation to the parabola.
Here's a great forum for asking about vehicular lighting: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?87-Automotive-Motorcycles-Included

 

[RKraft]

Thanks Hilldweller I'll check it out.
Randy