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Old 06-02-08, 12:47 PM
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for the DRL/High beams...can i just plug and play with a HID 9005 bulb?? or do i need to get a kit for that too??
Old 06-02-08, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by KrapWerdna
for the DRL/High beams...can i just plug and play with a HID 9005 bulb?? or do i need to get a kit for that too??
you can just get the 9005 bulbs (both) off ebay for 12$ shipped to your door. You do not need a kit unless you want to get that crazy with it. These bulbs are known for not lasting long. It will look much better and flow with the rest you are doing!

Its right next to that City light!

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Let me know if you need DIY lowbeam instal advice as Passnu2 presented.
Old 06-02-08, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by passnu2
you can just get the 9005 bulbs (both) off ebay for 12$ shipped to your door. You do not need a kit unless you want to get that crazy with it. These bulbs are known for not lasting long. It will look much better and flow with the rest you are doing!

Its right next to that City light!

Mike
when you say "these bulbs dont last long", are you talking about the ebay brands??
are these wat you are talking about??
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/Parts-Ac...eb4dd&_fcsfc=0
Old 06-02-08, 03:03 PM
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yes i think those are the ones he is talking about. because if you want to go Full Hid you will need a 9005 kit and wire everything like a fog or headlight install theres are bulbs that are made to look like hid color. I rather get LED ones i am waiting for Vleds to come out with the higher wattage led bulbs.
Old 06-02-08, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Drunkebuda
yes i think those are the ones he is talking about. because if you want to go Full Hid you will need a 9005 kit and wire everything like a fog or headlight install theres are bulbs that are made to look like hid color. I rather get LED ones i am waiting for Vleds to come out with the higher wattage led bulbs.
Yes, even the expensive PIAA's don't last that long. Stick with the real HID, and you will be much happier.
Old 06-03-08, 01:37 AM
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Im thinking of installing this kit at Alpha Tint in stanton. havent got a quote from them but people on the forum say they charge about $60. since its my first kit, i just want to do it right. does anyone else know a very good place near the 909/626/714 area?? maybe...maybe 213/951. but mostly 909/626/714.

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Old 06-04-08, 08:45 PM
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i just noticed...my ballast look totally different from mobile hid website.
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on mobilehid website #10



mine are black and kinda plastic feeling. on website it is metal with a cover of the bulbs.
did i get something wrong or what??

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Old 06-04-08, 08:49 PM
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I believe mobileHID replaced the ballasts for the 2IS models because he said it would be better since it didnt have any radio static to it.
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Originally Posted by ExTrEmE99
I believe mobileHID replaced the ballasts for the 2IS models because he said it would be better since it didnt have any radio static to it.
oh...ok. thnks extreme99. x]
i got kinda scared for a moment. thanks for clearing things up
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JUST CAME BACK FROM THE SHOP. GOT MY HIDS INSTALLED :d

i hate daylight savings time >:O
i have to wait till 8:30-9:00pm for it to get dark enough so i can show off my lights. well...gonna take pics tonite and post em.
Old 06-08-08, 11:40 PM
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Cool best reference

Originally Posted by Dbak
I wish I could remember who to give credit to for this picture, but I always use this as a reference .

this is really awesome, me too i use this as my reference... its great!
Old 06-09-08, 12:12 AM
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here are some before/after pics. professional shoot coming soon. theres are all from digital camera/iphone.

enjoy


BEFORE[/SIZE]
stock headlight OFF


stock headlight ON


stock headlight with blue fog overlays OFF


stock headlight with blue fog overlays ON


stock lights and blue fog overlays ON garage


stock lights and blue fog overlays ON while driving




time to compare....

HID 6000k with blue fog overlay ON




HIDs ON garage door


HIDs with blue fogs overalys ON while driving



professional pictures soon to come.
Old 06-09-08, 12:31 AM
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Looks awesome!! Lights are so much brighter than before.
Old 06-09-08, 05:37 AM
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Lights look great! I just did my HID 6000K D4S and 6500K HID fogs from XenonDepot. You gotta love the extra lighting from the HID fogs and it was even easier then I thought. I didn't even take off the wheels


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