gixer2000
Retrofit or Bust
$150 is the going rate for something that will last and not leave you stranded in the middle of the night.That's out of my price range. I'm going to start with these $40 kits and see how they do. If they go up in smoke or perform poorly, I'll consider the premium brand you're recommending.
HID Kit 9005: http://a.co/d/30RQEfT
LED Bulb H9/H11: http://a.co/d/f8t0sn6 - similar to Halogen beam pattern (allegedly)
Why are Diode Dynamics kits so expensive (like 4x)?
I would strongly recommend you save your pennies and wait it out. You'll thank me later