As an update to this HID story, the lights have been in for over 2 months with absolutely no problems, and not one on coming car has flashed me, suggesting that the light pattern is not bad for oncoming traffic.
I have also installed the fog light kit and have upgraded the high beams with PIAA 4000K 60w bulbs. I also upgraded the fog ligh bulbs with Hella Extreme Yellow bulbs.
