nitrocs Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 I purchased the 55w 5000k kit for my 2012 Edge Sport right after I picked it up from the dealer in September...but I just got around to installing it! Just wanted to post a few thoughts on the job: - All components are VERY well made & seem to be ready for a lifetime of use. Both ballasts emit a slight high pitched sound when active, but I have not noticed any issues with the system not firing and/or stuttering at startup. It came on at the first startup and has worked since. My only gripe was is that the heat shrink put on the relay part of the harness should cover the bottom half of the relay as well as the female plug / wiring. I wrapped it up with some additional electrical tape to seal it from the elements (as well as the bottom of the capacitor for added protection). - The harness is KEY to this job!! If you buy a kit without the pre-made harness, you are buying the wrong kit! Not that it is hard, but the ease of install was fantastic & I am sure that everything is connected and sealed properly. I think I spent more time routing the wires neatly than connecting the system. - Finding mounting points for the ballasts is the hardest part! I managed to find spots for both in easily accessible locations & utilized OEM hardware points to mount. I thought I was going to have a problem finding acceptable grounding points or drill some new ones, but I was able to find spots that were within reach of the kit's ground leads. I will post pictures later this week... - The light output is AWESOME! Huge difference over OEM...I had HIDs in my previous vehicle & this system has comparable if not better performance. - I have not adjusted the headlight alignment as it seems to be OK as is. My headlights were fine from the get-go, and the only light output issue I can see is that there is a tad extra output from the drivers side lens. Seems to be a light leak from the side of the projector...nothing I can seemingly do about it & it doesn't point high / blind people so it is what it is. I'll post a picture of this as well to elaborate. Overall I am EXTREMELY satisfied with the kit & will most definitely recommend RetroSolutions to anyone who asked where I got my HIDs I will follow up with pictures after I take some quality shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrocs Posted January 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Photos to document the job: DS Ballast - drivers side ballast mounted on OEM intake bolt & relay mounted on adjacent bolt (used an old nut leftover from my 1994 Taurus SHO ironically...) PS Ballast - passenger side ballast mounted on OEM radiator overflow tank bolt Bay - shows non intrusive locations of ballasts Beam - beam pattern from ~10ft Lens - the location of my "light leak" Head on - looking good! Thanks RetroSolutions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrocs Posted January 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 the job looks well done and the light quality is awesome, if you don't mind saying, what was the tab on these completely installed? The kit w/ the Edge hardness was ~$145.00 with shipping Install was free I am so pleased w/ the way that it came out...very well worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockgt302 Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Ive had nothing but problems with my retro solutions kit. At first they were great, then the left ballast went, sent it back, Todd said it was defective. Then the right went about 2 months later, sent that one back, Todd says it locked and he will not warranty them for that. So then the other day the fuse in the harness kept blowing. No I had to go back to the OEM bulbs. The day the fuse blew I had to drive home without headlights. I have not called Todd back on this last issue yet, but will tomorrow. At this point I have had it with this system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrocs Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Ive had nothing but problems with my retro solutions kit. At first they were great, then the left ballast went, sent it back, Todd said it was defective. Then the right went about 2 months later, sent that one back, Todd says it locked and he will not warranty them for that. So then the other day the fuse in the harness kept blowing. No I had to go back to the OEM bulbs. The day the fuse blew I had to drive home without headlights. I have not called Todd back on this last issue yet, but will tomorrow. At this point I have had it with this system. Troll much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysoliduz Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I purchased the 55w 5000k kit for my 2012 Edge Sport right after I picked it up from the dealer in September...but I just got around to installing it! Just wanted to post a few thoughts on the job: - All components are VERY well made & seem to be ready for a lifetime of use. Both ballasts emit a slight high pitched sound when active, but I have not noticed any issues with the system not firing and/or stuttering at startup. It came on at the first startup and has worked since. My only gripe was is that the heat shrink put on the relay part of the harness should cover the bottom half of the relay as well as the female plug / wiring. I wrapped it up with some additional electrical tape to seal it from the elements (as well as the bottom of the capacitor for added protection). - The harness is KEY to this job!! If you buy a kit without the pre-made harness, you are buying the wrong kit! Not that it is hard, but the ease of install was fantastic & I am sure that everything is connected and sealed properly. I think I spent more time routing the wires neatly than connecting the system. - Finding mounting points for the ballasts is the hardest part! I managed to find spots for both in easily accessible locations & utilized OEM hardware points to mount. I thought I was going to have a problem finding acceptable grounding points or drill some new ones, but I was able to find spots that were within reach of the kit's ground leads. I will post pictures later this week... - The light output is AWESOME! Huge difference over OEM...I had HIDs in my previous vehicle & this system has comparable if not better performance. - I have not adjusted the headlight alignment as it seems to be OK as is. My headlights were fine from the get-go, and the only light output issue I can see is that there is a tad extra output from the drivers side lens. Seems to be a light leak from the side of the projector...nothing I can seemingly do about it & it doesn't point high / blind people so it is what it is. I'll post a picture of this as well to elaborate. Overall I am EXTREMELY satisfied with the kit & will most definitely recommend RetroSolutions to anyone who asked where I got my HIDs I will follow up with pictures after I take some quality shots Hi nitrocs, Please could you post some pictures for your new HID light output on the roads (nighttime). Thanks in advance. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrocs Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hi nitrocs, Please could you post some pictures for your new HID light output on the roads (nighttime). Thanks in advance. :D Sorry for taking a while to get these on here....its difficult to take pictures when youre the only one in the car! The first couple are taken at twilight against the side of my house (~25ft away) #4 is with high beams from same position The last is taken while driving at night on a "dark" road LMK if you'd like to see any more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exodus Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I am a big fan of the retro-solutions 55w 6000K kit..I installed on my truck on 1/27/11 no problems at all with the kit here are some images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbaker23 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Exodus (6000k) / Nitrocs (5000k) how close would you compare your systems to the vertical LED bars/running lights. Since you both have the two temperature colors I am debating. All cameras take photos differently especially at night. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrocs Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Exodus (6000k) / Nitrocs (5000k) how close would you compare your systems to the vertical LED bars/running lights. Since you both have the two temperature colors I am debating. All cameras take photos differently especially at night. Thanks! The LED lights have a slightly "bluer" hue to them when compared to the 5000k...but its really really close. I thought about getting the 6000k originally, but thought that may bee too blue & Id loose light output...negating th benefits of the 55w kit IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 The LED strips can be all different shades of white. Quality control sucks. Mine are two different colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbaker23 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 The LED lights have a slightly "bluer" hue to them when compared to the 5000k...but its really really close. I thought about getting the 6000k originally, but thought that may bee too blue & Id loose light output...negating th benefits of the 55w kit IMO Ok thanks, same reason I went with the 5000k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockgt302 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Troll much? Now why would you say that? I have had these problems with my system and you call me a troll. You are local to me so why don't you bring yourself around and have a look at my retro solutions light kit. Then decide if you want to call me a troll. Eagerly awaiting your reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Rock, I'm with you on retro. I can buy cheap Chinese shit from anyone for less and with less headaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordE Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 i purchased the 55w kit for the headlights and fogs....so far i've had zero issues with my lights... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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