The manual calls for 7500 but my dealer said every 5k is a safe bet, So I do mine every 5k miles.

I have a 8000k HID kit on mine, but I am about to change to a 6000k Digital Slim Kit soon, the company I ordered mine through is sending me one due to an issue I am having with my current kit, so they are just sending me a upgraded kit under warranty. I am not sure of slim kits are better or not.

 

Why the change from 8000K to 6000K ?

 

Thanks so much for info - know anything about kensun kits?

 

Hey man I got my kit from Xenon Supply. I recommend their kit and their tech support is very helpful too. I would go with the 6000K lights. I would pay an extra 20 bucks and get the premium slim ballast. Its much smaller than the regular ballast.

Also consider getting the shark racing LED DRL lights. I have them on my car. It looks sick.. There are a bunch of forums on here with the title SR LED DRL.. so look it up before you buy it. Hope that helps. and congrats on a great buy!!

 

Xenon Supply or don't bother.

 

I used 6000k from xenon supply, i didnt bother getting the slim ballast but i do have the premium bulbs.

 

i had previously purchased a kit off of ebay what a waste of money didnt last 6 months...after 2 weels one of the bulbs went bad trust me i learned from my mistake just go with xenon supply not only are the kits good quality but the modified bulbs do make a huge difference i went with the 4300k kit and premiuim slim ballast

 

Awesome, thanks so much - I just ordered the 4300k bulbs with normal ballasts - I figure they will just take up more space. Question - where is the best place to get fog lights if u didn't get them oem? Finally, good site to buy 17 inch oem rims? You guys are so helpful here!

 

Question - where is the best place to get fog lights if u didn't get them oem?

You can buy a kit from Shark Racing that has everything you need to add them to the GLS. It's not too expensive either.

 

Regarding the oil change interval, I just got rid of my trusty 2001 Sonata 2.5L 6. I changed the oil every 7500 miles per the manual, using regular oil, and at 160K miles it was still running fine and not burning a drop of oil.

 

Most HID discussions get around to the RISK you take in NOT getting a Relay Harness (wired to Battery) to Isolate the car's electrical system from this Pkg, so research this issue before Ordering.

For all of the reasons given to get the harness / NOT get the harness most feel the extra $20 is nothing compared to the rare glitch that Fries the Expensive Electronic Module that has cost an HID mod'er or two $$$$.

 

Hyundai Sonata HID Kit | Xenon Lights

^ That is your best option. XenonSupply has the best products. I had a terrible eBay kit originally that stopped working whenever I took my car through the car wash. Had the XenonSupply kit for months now with 0 problems. They're great.

Look at 4300K or 6000K for the best lighting. I have 8000K which still gives out great light, but thats because I was leaning more towards looks. I might even switch to 6000K soon. 4300K is completely OEM color, just more brightness vs. halogen bulbs, whereas 6000K is more brightness and it gives off a nice pure white effect (6000K has a bit of blue which is not noticed at all during night-time driving because of our projectors in the headlights).

You don't need to get the premium ballasts; I have the normal ones. They're just as efficient. Also, don't forget to get the "Accessory Relay Wiring Harness" for $15.00. This takes the start-up draw directly from your battery instead of your lighting system, which prevents the fuse box from being blown. $700 part + labor. I've had that happen to me.

Sorry can't really help on the oil intervals since thats not my expertise lol.

Hope I helped!

 

did you install your wiring harness and if so where did you tuck it away at and how did you keep it there.. at first i put the harness on but didnt like the look and afraid it would drop down and get into the engine compartment.. oh and by the way i was following xs how to do video

 

I've been told that Phillips actually makes the best kits, as well as being the OE manufacturer for numerous high end makes.

Try this perhaps?

 

After installing my XS kit, I would say they were pretty thoughtful in what they include and their video.

I must say I used the video because I couldn't remember how to remove the halogen bulb. LOL @myself.

My only complaint (and its a ticky tack type complaint) would be about another foot of wire for the driver side components as the way I routed my wires was slightly different than what the video suggests as I ran my ground to the major ground bolts in the area. The driver was the battery ground on the bottom near the ballast. The passenger was the bolt in the fender.

Only driven a bit but I like the better color, but I have suspected this even with the halogen is that the lights are just aimed low.

 

EDIT: On mine, I used outdoor double sided tape to mount the relay just above the headlamp assembly and then snake the passenger feed between the top of the radiator and radiator support. I then was able to snake the connectors through some holes in the headlight lamp support so less wire would be visible. Over all its cake.

 

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How is that front bumper white light strip doing? Did you ever take a picture where your friend wired them for you in the fuse box/ Thanks

 

There was a guy before who did this mod by simply plugging the positive wire of the led strip to the fusebox then the negative wire to the car chassis. Here's the pics... HTH.

Use a spare fuse to hold the positive wire into the empty slot in the fuse box. ^_^

 

Thanks Doc

 

4300K is stock color, I would get the mid hundred dollar price ranged 4300K or 5000K HIDs

 

I just installed a Race Sport G4 6000Ks with a canbus harness in my lows and they look great. 6000K Xenon Headlamp Kit w/ Canbus & Radio Interference Protection The ballast are slim-line which is what I like. Now to get my fogs done!

 

Looks great...yeah man....switch out those fogs for some LED's ... it never ends, does it?

Congrats on your HID's and I like the link you posted.... Did I read they have a 36 month warranty

 

Hey Torchbearer-- do you have a evening photo WITHOUT the fog lights on?

 

No I don't, but I can take one tonight and post it here.

 

So what are you guys leaning towards for drl/high bulbs when running HID lows? XenonSupply H7 LED?? Would they look good with the HID lows??

 

For me personally, I am sticking with my highs just the way they are. I know many of the guys here change their highs out to LEDs but at this point I'm going to hold off on that. Though I have HIDs in my lows, my highs are still aimed higher and are effective at distance more so than the lows. For me, it's the fogs I'm getting to change out to match the color of the lows (6000K)

 

For me personally, I am sticking with my highs just the way they are. I know many of the guys here change their highs out to LEDs but at this point I'm going to hold off on that. Though I have HIDs in my lows, my highs are still aimed higher and are effective at distance more so than the lows. For me, it's the fogs I'm getting to change out to match the color of the lows (6000K)

Yea, I hear ya. I want to swap the lows and fogs out with HIDs to match, then was figuring I would change out the drls with white halogen or LEDs since I want to get rid of the yellowish look and I've seen many posts saying highs are unneccesary when running HID lows.
I'm leaning toward xenon supply HID 6k lows, don't know about the fogs yet. Just noticed xenon supply makes them as well so maybe I'll keep with them. What fogs are you going to get?

 

Xenon Supply.

 

I'm using 6k hid's from xenon supply for my lows and I just ordered Osram Rallye 65w Ultra High Output H7 Special-Service Bulbs for my highs

Osram Rallye 65w Ultra High Output H7 Special-Service Bulb

 

I'm using 6k hid's from xenon supply for my lows and I just ordered Osram Rallye 65w Ultra High Output H7 Special-Service Bulbs for my highs

Osram Rallye 65w Ultra High Output H7 Special-Service Bulb

I would be a little concerned personally of replacing the OEM powered bulb (55W) with something of a higher wattage and potentially using a bulb not designed or certified for on road use. Excessive heat could also be a concern.

Larry