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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 04:25 PM
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installed an Xtreme Kit 6500K over the weekend. A few hiccups with installation, but probably attributable to my lack of handyman skills. Steve is super helpful with answering questions or concerns. Overall I'm pretty happy with the product in terms of output and color.

My only concern is that I set my lights to 'auto', and when I first turn on the engine, the HIDs flash really brightly, and then slowly turn on. I can't imagine this is very good for the bulb, but I think thats just how they are.
Anyone know anything about this?
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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Sorry, I've been busy, but Ill take pics when I get home tonight
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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ok cool dubs
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by silentbob
installed an Xtreme Kit 6500K over the weekend. A few hiccups with installation, but probably attributable to my lack of handyman skills. Steve is super helpful with answering questions or concerns. Overall I'm pretty happy with the product in terms of output and color.

My only concern is that I set my lights to 'auto', and when I first turn on the engine, the HIDs flash really brightly, and then slowly turn on. I can't imagine this is very good for the bulb, but I think thats just how they are.
Anyone know anything about this?
the flash is just the bulbs igniting. halogens bulbs don't do this. it takes a lot of voltage to ignite the bulbs, but after that it uses 12 volts.

that's why you have the ballast instead of a direct swap.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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I've had the Xtreme 5000K for about 3 years now and they are still running strong! XenonDepot has quality products. No shortcuts here... all plugs and adapters are always included.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 11:17 AM
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It was my pleasure silentbob!

If you take any pictures please do post them up. I would love to see the results!

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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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here you go! crappy cell phone pics, but you get the idea.

6500K Xtreme Kit in the lows. It's tough to tell but I have 2500K city lights and DRL/Highs (looks MUCH better in person). Was considering putting in 5000K bulbs in the fogs.
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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Thanks buddy! Glad you're enjoying the lights :-)
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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mine turned out magnificent as well! same kit. after i actually figured out the install!
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Glad to hear it :-) Enjoy !
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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had the xtreme kit 3000k for my rsx-s. One of the best hid kits i've had. So i decided to buy one for the is350 3000k fog also. Works really well. :thumbsup
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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regarding the Volt line, anyone have issues with only one side firing up?
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by twixx007
Besides... I believe that AAC is a vendor on this forum. They gave me a CL discount on the 50w kit
if this is true, they should be removed. their stuff isn't that great quality and customer service isn't that great. the Volt Kit is pretty good, i've had mine for almost 2 years now, no problems
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by xuningshen
if this is true, they should be removed. their stuff isn't that great quality and customer service isn't that great. the Volt Kit is pretty good, i've had mine for almost 2 years now, no problems
don't think they are. they aren't on the vendor list. only two i know are xenondepot and hidextra. both have almost if not entirely 100% positive feedback.

aac is a vendor on myis.net
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