Wallrat Posted November 5, 2005 Report Posted November 5, 2005 Just got an email from my contact at TrailTech. The MR16 HID's are on the assembly line and should be ready for the first shipments by the end of next week. I should have one of the first sets available so I'll write up a review as soon as I get em. Pre order list I guess is full, and last I heard the waiting list is backed up till January. Quote
korndawg Posted November 5, 2005 Report Posted November 5, 2005 If I'm not mistaken, it's a brighter bulb for the trailtech lights that will still run off of the stock stator. Quote
Wallrat Posted November 5, 2005 Author Report Posted November 5, 2005 (edited) Crazy insane bright HID's - same size as the torch lights. Basically 2 of these will be like having God's Flashlight on your bike. Best part about HID's is that the light is white and not yellow like what you're probably used to with halogen lights. What that means is that even though they're the equivalent of 200w/pair, they seem even brighter. Only drawback is that you have to switch the shee over to DC and install a small battery. Its easy, but still... Specs: Worlds first Self-Contained MR16 HID. 30 Watt draw, 100 watts Halogen equivalent output (200 watts/pair). The most light ever put on a production ATV ... Period. Nighttime Speeds = Daytime Speeds (Perfect for those Summer nights at Glamis). No Stator Modifications Required. Model Specific Handlebar, Frame and stock location mounts. Internal ballast. Double Vibration Isolated. Auto-Restrike. Thermally Protected. Hot Styling. World Class Trail Tech Quality, Service, Support and Warranty. Edited November 5, 2005 by Wallrat Quote
Donoyfz450 Posted November 5, 2005 Report Posted November 5, 2005 whats the expected retail $??? Quote
Wallrat Posted November 5, 2005 Author Report Posted November 5, 2005 I'm actually not sure. Best guess would be $300-$400/set. I'll know for sure on Monday. Quote
locogato11283 Posted November 6, 2005 Report Posted November 6, 2005 those are fuckin badass..if i rode at night alot id def have those.,. Quote
Wallrat Posted November 6, 2005 Author Report Posted November 6, 2005 I'd really like to setup a meeting with somebody running stock lights so I could do some side by side comparison photos. Not sure but I think Justintoxicated still has his stock lights. I'll have to see if he and I can meet up. They had the MR16 HID's setup at their booth at the SSSS, those things were BLINDING! There was definately alot of buzz around the display so you'll probably be seeing these lights taking over the market. I'm just stoked that I managed to get on the first shipment. Quote
RNBRAD Posted November 6, 2005 Report Posted November 6, 2005 I wonder if the regular torches could be converted over? Hate to buy another complete set. Quote
Wallrat Posted November 7, 2005 Author Report Posted November 7, 2005 No Brad. The housing is entirely different to accomodate the internal ballast. Just put your old Torches on ebay like I am. Quote
hittintrees srh Posted November 7, 2005 Report Posted November 7, 2005 yep, i'll have to aggree with everyone else...... There pretty bad ass!!! Quote
SDD Posted November 7, 2005 Report Posted November 7, 2005 Matt your more that welcome to compare those to these... I'll be switching those smaller MR-11 to the new MR-16s and putting the MR-11's on my dirtbike. Quote
Justintoxicated Posted November 7, 2005 Report Posted November 7, 2005 (edited) Wow good news, I got an email from Jeff at trailtech today and he says not only does he have 2 MR16 HID's with my name on them but I can get them for handlebar OR stock location! So naturally I had to ask if I could just order both, but I have a feeling that I can only get ahold of 2 at this time. Which would mean stock location mounted since I already have the Osram Sylvania MR16 IR's on my handlebars. Price is $99.95 each! Cheap as hell but the stock location mounts are $30 each.... Not bad at all! Just waiting to hear where to send money to! To be honest I don't mind softer light at all (slightly yellowish from Halogens) it is easier on the eyes, but damn I saw these things at the sand show and they were impressive. Much better than the lazerstar HID's I saw at the show, which were also much more expensive! Edited November 7, 2005 by Justintoxicated Quote
Yamahammer Posted November 7, 2005 Report Posted November 7, 2005 i was told with a high putput stator you do not need to run a battery? anyone elase herd of or tried it. Quote
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