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Old 05-08-11, 10:29 AM
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Question HID Lighting
I just purchased an HID kit for my car. I just want to be sure though, will a 6000K HID headlight (low beam) melt the stock housing on my 97 ES300?

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no it wont. just installed a 5000k 35w kit on mine. the only thing u might consider is a relay harness if urs is a 55w.
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okay very good. another question though - did your light kit come with pig tails on the positive and negative connections for the bulb? mine didnt. it just has the positive and negative wires, then metal wings on the end, no protective housing or pigtail or anything. I'm timid to install it just like this.
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^^ that's how they all come... just put some silicone around the terminals/electrical tape.
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okay thank you. Also, is it okay that I left the rubber dust guard off? I couldnt find a way to get it back on
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no i wouldnt leave it like that.
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okay thank you. Also, is it okay that I left the rubber dust guard off? I couldnt find a way to get it back on
You're supposed to feed the wires thru the hole in the dust guard. Mine went back on like OEM, and all hidden.
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I'm running 8K HID's in stock housing without a relay and havent had any issues for over 2 years now. I even have 6K HID's in my fogs without any issues. Also, both my kits are 35 watts.
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Can I ask what HID kits you guys are using on stock housing? That is one mod I am interested in getting for my 97 es...only for those who use the stock headlamps please..tia
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I used a RTX kit (mentioned in my sig). Havent had any problems thus far. Might switch to a 6k though ... I like 8 but depends on what I decide on my fogs if I keep my car.
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I have HIDEXTRA who im pretty sure is a vendor on here, then i have ddm in the other car, both been good so far, cet for one ballast from HIDEXTRA, water got in it, but i guess i am sort of to blame on that one with where i placed it
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I get "cheapos" off eBay... But the seller is reputable and I'm convinced. After having a kit last close to 4yrs and in two cars before the ballast died. Pm me and I will forward you the link. Best part? 55$ shipped... Within the week!
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ddm tuning.
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I get "cheapos" off eBay... But the seller is reputable and I'm convinced. After having a kit last close to 4yrs and in two cars before the ballast died. Pm me and I will forward you the link. Best part? 55$ shipped... Within the week!

If possible PM me a link please.
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35 watt HID's shouldn't melt anything. I would only be worried if you bought 55 watt HID's without a harness.
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