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Vasiliy_ru
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 05:13 am: |
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Hello guys Did anyone replace standard headlight bulbs for any xenon kit? What do you think about the kit? |
Hammer71
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 07:40 am: |
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http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p=product&id=10 7&parent=61 This is the one I run and love it, no issues in the few years Ive had it. |
Dennista15
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 07:49 am: |
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I think that is too much $. I got my HID for my truck from HIDgate on Ebay. They have a slim ballast kit and a regular kit. A lot of guys on FullsizeChevy have gotten this kit with good results. You'll probably want the slim kit, as you ballasts will probably be up front. http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Great-Outdoors-Equipme nts_Other_W0QQ_fsubZ1QQ_sidZ1716682QQ_trksidZp4634 Q2ec0Q2em322 I got this kit for my Firebolt. It only has one bulb and ballast, I only wanted a HID low. It's high voltage wire from the ballast to the bulb is 6ft long enabling me to mount my ballast next to my battery. http://www.kbcarstuff.com/Motorcycle_Xenon_HID_Con version_Kits_s/34.htm |
Froggy
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 09:17 am: |
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I have the same kit as Hammer, its great, and brighter than the other stuff linked here. I got the optional 50w setup. |
Piotr12
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 12:13 pm: |
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Froggy, what temp color are you using? |
Froggy
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 02:58 pm: |
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8000k, but at 50w it is a little whiter. I recently got another kit from them in 4300k to put on my car. I love being able to see the reflection off signs in broad daylight |
Dennista15
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 05:50 pm: |
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If you're going to run the 50 watt HID then I would recommend putting it on a relay with it's own power source. I've seen the 50 watt kits listed melt stock wires and truck headlights. |
Froggy
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 06:10 pm: |
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HIDs should be running on relays regardless of wattage. |
Piotr12
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 06:57 pm: |
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Thanks Froggy! oh and by the way: clean your garage! |
Dennista15
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 06:58 pm: |
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^^Yes, I know, but most "plug and play" kits don't come with relays. Just an FYI to the OP. |
Froggy
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 07:07 pm: |
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It was clean, but the heat from the HIDs vaporized the shelfs. |
Vasiliy_ru
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 09:18 pm: |
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Foggy, thx for your comments. I am going to order one of these kits. Probably it will be with 6000T. |
Augustus74
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 09:22 pm: |
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Is $65/$80 expensive for hids? Maybe I am used to car ones? Maybe the prices have come down? |
Vasiliy_ru
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 09:39 pm: |
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BTW, does anyone know what is distinction between car and moto HID kits? I think the moto kits have only long wires |
Dennista15
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 09:53 pm: |
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Most kits are the same, there should be no difference, just bulb type. The xenondepot kit is the only one that I have seen with 6ft. of wire in between the bulb and ballast. You have a lightning though. You'll have to get creative where you put your ballasts. Firebolts have more room around the battery then lightnings, so I lucked out. |
Froggy
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 10:05 pm: |
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Yea only difference is the wiring length. The Lightnings are easy, just shove them under the flyscreen.
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Vasiliy_ru
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 10:07 pm: |
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Yeah I have a lightning. I hope the space under the windshield will be enough for ballasts. To_Froggy: Where did you put ballasts in your bike? Can you take picture of that place? |
Vasiliy_ru
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 10:08 pm: |
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you read my ideas before I say its. |
Froggy
| Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 10:30 pm: |
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This setup also works
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