Headlight bulb type?

[NancysToy]

BRP has announced the availability of HID lights for the RT as an accessory in 2011, but when they will be available is anybody's guess...as is the cost.

 

[InspectorGadget]

I'll assume you have not had any issues? And lastly, would you say you have sufficient hours using them to be comfortable saying "success"! I'm in the car business and I run into many melted harness problems every year from people installing aftermarket HID kits. Thanks for your imput.

Freezing my butt in Connecticut ~ can't wait for spring ! hyea:

NO issues as yet. I drive with the fog lights on all of the time.
I just had the headlight assembly apart and everything looks good as far as the harnesses, so you can definatly say "success"
Good luck and keep warm. C-YA RL

 

[bruceofthebronx]

HID for 09 SM5 ?

Can anyone tell me the bulb size needed to replace the stock headlights? Thank you.

 

[NancysToy]

Can anyone tell me the bulb size needed to replace the stock headlights? Thank you.

As I said earlier in this thread...

Headlights are 65W HB3 (9005) halogen. Foglights are the same as the RS, 35W H8 bulbs.

 

[bruceofthebronx]

Thank you,

As I said earlier in this thread...

The frustrated eyes did not see this. Seasons Greetings.

 

[cjackg]

I got mine here http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140407172629&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT and made an offer for $42.00.
The change out involves removing the mirrors, the wind wings, the lower covers next to the front wheels, the upper side panels, and then the front cover under the windscreen/around the lights has to come off. The 4 light bolts are now accessable and the lights will pull out toward the front with a little twisting. OH don't forget to unfasten the light adjusting cable.
About a 10 min. job to get to where you are going. It was about a 1.5 hr job and the hardest part was finding a secure place to mount the slim ballast & transformer. It was tight getting it back in, but it went well and was well worth the time and effort.
Good luck and let me know if I can assist further with information.
C-YA RL

I just completed the same HID conversion on my RT and bought the HID kit on eBay from the same place (XenonFactory), got it for $38.40 delivered (I also bought 2 spare HID bulbs from the same vendor).
It took me quite a bit longer to get it installed but this was the first time I had the panels off the RT.
Using InspectorGadgets directions, it all came together as he described. The final test.... headlights failed to light up! but, after reversing the polarity on the plugs leading into the ballast it all worked great, and for a total cost less than $40, it is a super nice Spyder RT upgrade.

Thanks to RL for sharing & for all his help !

 

[SpyderRider]

I was trying this week to install my fog lights and found the light bayonets for the fog lights did not match up correctly. The two bottoms where the same but the top most was wider and would not allow my twist/mount properly. They are both tagged H8 and came from the same source (Xenon Factory via eBay). Have any of you guys had the same issue? Did you have to modify mount?

Please advise.

 

[stevedfive]

My 2010 RT owners manual states the headlights are 55W, but someone stated they are 65W, so what do I buy? :dontknow:

 

[NancysToy]

My 2010 RT owners manual states the headlights are 55W, but someone stated they ar 65W, so what do I buy? :dontknow:

Forget the wattage. Buy according to the bulb designation. The headlights on an RT are HB3 or 9005.

 

[stevedfive]

Ok, thanks. I was always told to be careful with the electrical. I don't want something to happen and throw it into limp mode.

 

[dick574]

I got my HID lights, both head & fog, (4300K) from a site sponsor, KB Carstuffs.